JP6838921B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball gaming machine (pachinko machine).

There are known game machines in which the player can individually set the content of the production (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). Further, a game machine capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect is known (for example, Patent Documents 3 and 4).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-187410 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-139489 JP-A-2010-63496 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-188371

In the conventional game machine, even if the player executes the effect in which the effect content is individually set by the player, or the advance notice effect such as the look-ahead advance notice effect originally set in the game machine is executed, the player notices it. It has the problem that it may not be available.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying a player of the start of execution of an effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a condition acquisition means for acquiring an individual notification effect setting information including an execution condition and an execution method of the individual notification effect based on the operation of the player, and the above-mentioned condition. It is determined whether or not the predetermined effect corresponding to the prize can be executed by satisfying the storage means for storing the individual notification effect setting information acquired by the acquisition means and the conditions for winning based on the game result of the player. The execution by the notification effect determination means, the notification effect determination means for determining whether or not the execution condition included in the individual notification effect setting information is satisfied, and the notification effect determination means based on the determination of the condition determination means. When it is determined that the conditions are satisfied, the individual notification effect is provided with a notification effect execution means for executing the individual notification effect based on the execution method, and the individual notification effect is an effect for making the player notice the predetermined effect. The effect is different from the predetermined effect and is characterized in that the player can experience the effect other than visually.

Based on the fact that the winning condition is satisfied during the execution of the predetermined effect, the gaming machine according to the one aspect of the present invention satisfies the predetermined start condition for the standby predetermined effect to be made to stand by corresponding to the winning. The notification effect determining means may determine whether or not the execution condition is satisfied based on the holding state of the waiting predetermined effect when the winning condition is satisfied. Good.

The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the satisfaction of the winning conditions, and the predetermined effect corresponding to the winning and suggesting the result of the lottery. The mode may include a winning effect executing means for executing the winning effect, and the notification effect determining means may determine whether or not the execution condition is satisfied based on the mode of the winning effect.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to notify the player of the start of execution of the effect.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the conceptual structure of the game system 1. It is a block diagram of a game system 1. It is a sequence diagram (No. 1) of the game system 1. It is a sequence diagram (No. 2) of the game system 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the top menu of the hit-WIN function displayed on the information terminal 10. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation image of various menus displayed on an information terminal 10. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the operation image of the individual notification effect setting displayed on the information terminal 10. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the operation image of the individual notification effect setting displayed on the information terminal 10. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation image of the "hit-WIN menu" displayed on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200 provided in the game machine 100. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation image of the password input displayed on the effect display part 200a of the effect display device 200 provided in the game machine 100. It is a perspective view of the game machine 100 which shows the state which the door is opened. It is a front view of the game machine 100. It is a block diagram of a game machine 100. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the evacuation process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process of passing through the 1st start port in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect determination processing at the time of acquisition in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end wait processing in a main control board. (A) is a diagram for explaining the first half variation effect determination table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the second half variation effect determination table. It is a flowchart explaining the sub-CPU initialization process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the subtimer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the variation mode command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the variation pattern command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead designation command reception process in a sub-control board. (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of a hold display mode determination table for hitting, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an example of a hold display mode determination table for loss. It is a flowchart explaining the time schedule management process in a sub-control board 330. It is a flowchart explaining the hold effect control process at the time of a prize in a sub-control board 330. It is a flowchart explaining the individual notification effect setting process in a sub-control board 330. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a demonstration in a sub-control board 330. It is a flowchart explaining the hitting-WIN start processing in a sub-control board 330. It is a flowchart explaining the hit-WIN menu processing in a sub-control board 330. This is a specific example (No. 1) of the individual notification effect. This is a specific example (No. 2) of the individual notification effect. This is a specific example (No. 3) of the individual notification effect. This is a specific example (No. 4) of the individual notification effect.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in such an embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are designated by the same reference numerals to omit duplicate description, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown. To do.

In order to facilitate the understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the game system will be described first, and then the configuration and processing of the game machine will be described.
(Conceptual configuration of game system 1)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of the game system 1. The game system 1 includes a game machine 100, an information terminal 10, a communication network 21 including a communication base station 20, and a server 30. The game system 1 provides a so-called site-linked service that links the game result of the game machine 100 with the website of the server 30.
In the game machine 100, the game ball is launched toward the game area in the game board by the player rotating the operation handle, and the game ball that has flowed down the game area is executed when the ball enters the start port. If a big hit is won in the big role lottery, a big role game (big hit game) is executed and many prize balls can be won. At this time, in the effect device provided in the game machine 100, the effect is executed according to the progress of the game.

In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a pachinko machine will be described as an example of the game machine 100, but it is applicable not only to the pachinko machine but also to other game machines such as a pachislot machine. It is also applicable even if these multiple types of gaming machines are mixed in the system.

The information terminal 10 is an electronic device that can use a Web browser, such as a mobile phone device such as a smartphone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, a notebook personal computer, a tablet personal computer, and the like. Further, the information terminal 10 can establish communication with the server 30 via the communication base station 20 and the communication network 21. In addition, the information terminal 10 can acquire production information and production history information, which are information related to production in the production device, from the game machine 100, and can individually set (customize settings) the game contents of the game machine 100. is there.

Here, the "directing information, which is information about the directing in the directing device", means the reach directing, the hold display change notice, the notice directing including the look-ahead notice directing, the jackpot production, the number of fluctuations of the symbol, the type of jackpot, and the mission achieved. , Means points, etc. generated by various effects. Further, the "directing history information" means the number of big hit lottery, the number of big hits, the number of winning prize balls, the number of consecutive villas (the number of consecutive big hits won within a predetermined period), and the like. In addition, the "individual setting of game content" includes an individual notification notice effect setting (details will be described later).

The communication base station 20 is connected to the communication network 21 and wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the information terminal 10. Further, the communication base station 20 inputs the data transmitted wirelessly from the information terminal 10, and transmits the input data to the server 30 via the communication network 21. When transmitting data from the server 30 to the information terminal 10, the server 30 inputs data to the communication base station 20 via the communication network 21, and the communication base station 20 wirelessly informs the input data. Send to terminal 10.

The communication network 21 is composed of a mobile phone network, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a dedicated line, and the like, and connects the information terminal 10 and the server 30 via a communication base station 20.
The server 30 manages a website and provides various services such as accumulating information acquired by the information terminal 10. Here, the website (portal site) refers to a group of web pages under the domain specified by the server 30.

In the game system 1, the player can operate the player's own information terminal 10 to set an individual notification notice effect on any game machine 100 before (in advance) to start the game or in the middle of the game. Further, for example, the player operates the player's own information terminal 10 to capture the production information related to the production executed by the production device from the start of the game to the end of the game on the arbitrary game machine 100 into the information terminal 10. , The captured effect information is transmitted to the server 30 and stored. In addition, the player can confirm the effect information stored in the server 30 on the information terminal 10. Further, by accumulating specific points, the player can obtain a predetermined privilege (for example, a privilege that can be used on the information terminal 10 or a privilege used for the game). A series of functions executed by such a game system 1 is referred to as a "hit-WIN function" in the present embodiment.

For example, as the above-mentioned predetermined benefits, information prizes such as images and music, actual prizes such as straps and postcards, the right to apply for a lottery to win the actual prizes, point increase benefits, and the like are set. Here, the point increase privilege is a privilege that increases the points given according to the game in the game by the game machine 100 (for example, the points given when the point increase privilege is not set are doubled. Benefits such as becoming).

(Block diagram of game system 1)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game system. Since the schematic configuration and block diagram of the game machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the description of the game machine 100 will be simplified when the game system 1 having the hit-WIN function is described. To do.
As the effect device, the game machine 100 includes an effect operation device 208 described later, an effect display device 200 described later, an effect lighting device 204 described later, an audio output device 206 described later, and an effect accessory device 202 described later. (See FIG. 12 for both). Further, the game machine 100 includes, as a control unit, a main control board 300 described later, a sub control board 330 described later, an image control board 340 described later, and an illumination control board 350 described later (all). See FIG. 13).

The effect display device 200 is a display device composed of a CRT display, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, and the like, and having an effect display unit 200a that exerts a function of displaying an image. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 200 not only displays the effect image according to the progress of the game in response to the control command from the image control board 340 based on the instruction of the sub control board 330, but also the player. A two-dimensional code including predetermined information is also displayed according to the operation of the effect operation device 208.
Here, the "two-dimensional code" means, for example, a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode, and a password composed of character data. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the QR code (registered trademark) is described as the two-dimensional code, but a barcode, password, or the like may be used in place of the QR code (registered trademark).

Next, the configuration of the information terminal 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the information terminal 10 includes a terminal operation unit 11, a terminal display device 12, an image pickup device 13, a terminal communication device 14, and a terminal control unit 305.
The terminal operation unit 11 is a device that is composed of a keyboard, a cross key, a touch panel, and the like, and exhibits a function of receiving operation input of a player.
The terminal display device 12 is a device that is composed of a thin display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device and exhibits a function of displaying an arbitrary image. In particular, in the present embodiment, the terminal display device 12 displays an image of the password acquired from the server 30, displays an image corresponding to the effect information of the game machine 100 stored in the server 30, and provides individual notification. Display images for production settings.

The image pickup device 13 is a device composed of an image pickup lens, an image pickup device that A / D-converts an analog image signal obtained by photoelectrically converting light incident through the image pickup lens, and converts the image data into image data. The image pickup device 13 is a device that exerts a function of capturing a two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 200 of the game machine 100 and extracting information included in the two-dimensional code. Further, instead of imaging the two-dimensional code by the image pickup device 13, infrared communication, short-range communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like is used to acquire production information from the game machine 100 or to obtain individual notification effect setting information from the game machine. It may be transmitted to 100.

The terminal communication device 14 is a device that exerts a function of establishing communication with the server 30 via the communication network 21.
The terminal control unit 15 is composed of a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM that stores a program or the like for operating the terminal control unit 15, and a semiconductor integrated circuit including a RAM or the like that is used for temporary data storage and a work area. It is a control unit that exerts a function of managing and controlling the entire information terminal 10.

Next, the configuration of the server 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the server 30 includes a storage device 31, a server communication device 32, and a server control unit 33.
The storage device 31 is composed of a storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and a flash memory, and mainly manages a plurality of player-specific information and associates the storage device 31 with each player-specific information. It is a device that exerts a function of accumulating production information from the machine 100. In the present embodiment, the storage device 31 also stores the first setting information and the individual notification effect setting information, which will be described later.

The server communication device 32 is a communication device that exerts a function of establishing communication with the information terminal 10 via the communication network 21.
The server control unit 33 is composed of a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM that stores a program or the like for operating the server control unit 33, a semiconductor integrated circuit including a RAM or the like that is used for temporary data storage and a work area. It is a control unit that exerts a function of managing and controlling the entire server 30.

(Sequence diagram of game system 1)
3 and 4 are sequence diagrams of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment. Here, the processing related to the game machine 100 will be briefly described, and the details of the processing related to the game machine 100 will be described later.

(Pre-registration of hit-WIN function)
When using the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 30 via the player's own information terminal 10, and registers the player-specific information that identifies the player in the server 30 in advance. I have to leave. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.

(Step S1)
When the game machine 100 detects that the player has performed the first operation on the effect operation device 208, the game machine 100 generates a first two-dimensional code including a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing the server 30. To do.
(Step S2)
The game machine 100 displays the first two-dimensional code generated in step S1 on the effect display device 200. That is, when the player performs the first operation on the effect operation device 208 of the game machine 100, the first two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 200 of the game machine 100.

(Step S3)
The image pickup device 13 of the information terminal 10 captures a first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 200 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11, and the first two-dimensional code included in the first two-dimensional code is included. Generate the code information (URL) of. Then, the terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 uses the first code information (URL) to transmit a registration request command to the server 30 via the terminal communication device 14. That is, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 to operate the image pickup device 13 of the information terminal 10, the information terminal 10 reads the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 200. , Access the server 30 based on the read first two-dimensional code.

(Step S4)
Upon receiving the registration request command, the server control unit 33 of the server 30 acquires player-specific information such as the ICC, IP address, and mobile phone number of the information terminal 10 being accessed in order to identify the player. Then, when the server control unit 33 determines that the acquired player-specific information is not registered, the server control unit 33 registers the acquired player-specific information and stores the information in the storage device 31 in association with the registered player-specific information. Secure an area to accumulate. In this way, you are ready to use the hit-WIN function.
The game system 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to access the server 30 and register player-specific information via the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 200 of the game machine 100. However, it may be configured to directly access the server 30 from the URL and register the player-specific information without going through the first two-dimensional code.

(Start of hit-WIN function game)
When the player starts the game by using the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 30 via the player's own information terminal 10, obtains a password from the server 30, and uses the obtained password as the game machine. Enter in 100. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.
(Step S5)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 transmits a password request command to the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11.

(Step S6)
When the server control unit 33 of the server 30 receives the password request command, the server control unit 33 performs a password generation process. In the password generation process, first, the player-specific information is acquired from the information terminal 10 being accessed. Then, the effect information, the character information described later, and the effect customization information described later, which are associated with the acquired player-specific information and are stored in the storage device 31, are acquired.

The effect customization information is information for customizing the setting contents of each process related to the effect to the player's favorite contents. For example, as the effect customization information, setting information related to each effect such as stage effect, reach effect, advance notice effect, setting information about the symbol content of the effect symbol, setting information about the combination of hit stop symbols, and a specific game are started. It includes individual notification effect setting information and the like, which is setting information of the individual notification effect for notifying the fact.
In the present embodiment, it is possible to set stage effect setting information, reach effect setting information, and advance notice effect setting information as effect customization information related to each effect.

The stage production setting information is information that is set based on an individual instruction of a player who uses the hit-WIN function for a plurality of types of production stages in the stage production, and is composed of production stage numbers corresponding to various production stages. To. That is, the stage production setting information is composed of the production stage numbers corresponding to the production stages instructed by the individual player according to his / her own preference.
The reach effect setting information is information set based on an individual instruction of a player who uses the hit-WIN function for a plurality of types of reach effects, and is composed of reach effect numbers corresponding to various reach effects. That is, the reach effect setting information is composed of the reach effect number corresponding to the reach effect instructed by the individual player according to his / her preference or the like.

The advance notice effect setting information is information set based on an individual instruction of a player who uses the hit-WIN function for a plurality of types of advance notice effects, and is composed of advance notice effect numbers corresponding to various advance notice effects. That is, the advance notice effect setting information is composed of the advance notice effect number corresponding to the advance notice effect instructed by the individual player according to his / her preference or the like.

The individual notification effect setting information is information set based on an individual instruction of a player who uses the hit-WIN function for the individual notification effect, and includes an execution condition and an execution method of the individual notification effect. That is, the individual notification effect setting information includes an execution condition and an execution method of the individual notification effect for notifying the start of a specific state selected by the individual player according to his / her preference or the like.

The server control unit 33 of the server 30 generates a password including at least one of player-specific information, effect information, character information, effect customization information, and individual notification effect setting information.

(Step S7)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the password generated in step S6 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32.
(Step S8)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the password received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14.

(Step S9)
When the password displayed on the terminal display device 12 is input via the effect operation device 208, the game machine 100 performs a hit-WIN information setting process for starting the hit-WIN function. As the hit-WIN information setting process, the accumulation start process for accumulating the effect information related to the effect executed by the effect device of the game machine 100 thereafter, the character setting of the effect in the effect device of the game machine 100, and the individual notification effect setting. Alternatively, an effect setting process for changing the appearance probability of the effect mode is performed.
As a result, the interest of the game by the player is enhanced, the player desires the further development of the password, and by extension, it becomes possible to encourage the replay of the game machine 100 equipped with the function.

(Step S10)
In the game machine 100, when a game is played by a player, various game control processes such as a jackpot lottery, processing of a special game, and processing of a production in a production device are performed.
(Step S11)
Each time the game control process in step S10 is performed, the effect information and the effect history information are accumulated.

(End of hit-WIN function game)
When the player ends the game using the hit-WIN function, the player causes the effect display device 200 of the game machine 100 to display a second two-dimensional code including the effect information, and the information terminal 10 produces the effect. The second two-dimensional code displayed on the display device 200 is read, the server 30 is accessed from the read second two-dimensional code, and the effect information is stored in the server 30. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.

(Step S12)
When the game machine 100 detects that the player has performed the second operation on the effect operation device 208, at least the effect information and the effect history information stored in the game machine 100 and the URL of the server 30 are displayed. Generate a second two-dimensional code containing.
(Step S13)
The game machine 100 displays the second two-dimensional code generated in step S12 on the effect display device 200.
(Step S14)
The image pickup device 13 of the information terminal 10 captures a second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 200 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11, and the second two-dimensional code included in the second two-dimensional code is included. Code information (production information, production history information, URL) is extracted.
(Step S15)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 uses the extracted second code information (effect information, effect history information, URL) to transmit the effect information to the server 30 via the terminal communication device 14.

(Step S16)
When the server control unit 33 of the server 30 receives the effect information (character information, point number information, etc.) and the effect history information, the server control unit 33 also acquires the player-specific information of the information terminal 10 being accessed. Then, the server control unit 33 associates the received effect information with the acquired player-specific information and stores it in the storage device 31.
As a result, in the game machine 100, from the time when the password is input (the start of the game of the hit-WIN function) to the time when the display of the second two-dimensional code on the effect display device 200 is instructed (the game of the hit-WIN function). The effect information and the game history up to the end) can be stored in the server 30.

(Strike-WIN function menu display)
When the player uses various menus prepared by the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 30 by the information terminal 10 and operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 to select various menus. (Send various commands to the server 30). Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.
(Step S17)
When accessed by the information terminal 10, the server control unit 33 of the server 30 acquires player-specific information from the accessing information terminal 10, and presets character information associated with the acquired player-specific information. The top menu information (top menu image data) of the hit-WIN function is generated from the displayed menu information and the like.

(Step S18)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the top menu information generated in step S17 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32.
(Step S19)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the top menu information received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14.
After that, the player can select various menus from the image data of the top menu displayed on the terminal display device 12.

(Strike-View display of WIN function)
When the player browses the effect information and the effect history information stored in the server 30 by using the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 30 by the information terminal 10 and the effect stored in the server 30. The terminal display device 12 displays the browsing information (image data) corresponding to the information and the effect history information. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.
(Step S20)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 10 transmits a browsing request command to the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11.

(Step S21)
When the server control unit 33 of the server 30 receives the browsing request command, the server control unit 33 acquires the player-specific information from the information terminal 10 being accessed, is associated with the acquired player-specific information, and is stored in the storage device 31. Browsing information is generated based on the production information and the production history information.
(Step S22)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the browsing information generated in step S21 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32.
(Step S23)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the browsing information received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14. As a result, the player can confirm on the information terminal 10 the effects and game histories that have been executed by the game machine 100 so far.

(Character setting of hit-WIN function)
Further, each player-specific information stored in the storage device 31 of the server 30 is stored in association with not only the above-mentioned effect information and effect history information but also character information (so-called avatar) that can be set by the player. Has been done. When setting this character information, the player accesses the server 30 by the information terminal 10 and transmits the character information set in the server 30. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.

(Step S24)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 10 sends a character setting command associated with the character desired by the player from among a plurality of types of character setting commands through the terminal communication device 14 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11. Send to server 30.
(Step S25)
When the server control unit 33 of the server 30 receives the character setting command, the server control unit 33 acquires the player-specific information from the information terminal 10 being accessed, and determines the character information based on the type of the received character setting command. Then, the server control unit 33 stores the determined character information in the storage device 31 in association with the acquired player-specific information.
(Step S26)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the character information set in step S25 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32.

(Step S27)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the character information received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14. As a result, the terminal control unit 305 can associate and store the player's unique information and the character information of the player, attach the character that can be said to be the player's alter ego, and give the fun of raising the character. It is possible to improve the playability of the hit-WIN function. In particular, in the present embodiment, by including the character information set in the server 30 in the password, the same character as the character set in the server 30 can be displayed on the game machine 100 side as well. As a result, the character set by the player on the server 30 can be made to appear as if it was moved to the game machine 100, and by performing the production of the game machine 100 using such a character, the interest of the game is further improved. Can be made to.

(Strike-WIN function production customization setting)
Further, each player-specific information stored in the storage device 31 of the server 30 is stored in association with not only the above-mentioned effect information, effect history information, and character information, but also effect customization information that can be set by the player. Has been done. When setting the effect customization information, the player accesses the server 30 by the information terminal 10 and transmits the effect setting information to the server 30. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.

(Step S28)
In response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11, the terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 issues a production custom setting command associated with the effect type desired by the player from among a plurality of types of effect custom setting commands. It transmits to the server 30 through the communication device 14.

Specifically, the player can change the appearance frequency (selection probability) of the selected effect by selecting the desired effect type from the effect types corresponding to various effects. For example, in the game machine 100, when a plurality of types of stage effects, a plurality of types of reach effects, and a plurality of types of advance notice effects are executed, the player can select each stage from the plurality of types. It is possible to freely set the probability that the effect, each reach effect, and each advance notice effect will be selected (or according to a preset rule).

In addition, the player selects a desired combination of stop symbols from a plurality of types of effect symbols (described later) included in the game machine 100, thereby causing a lottery result for generating a special game state described later. It is possible to set the combination.

Further, the player can set a combination of execution conditions and execution methods of the individual notification effect executed in the game machine 100.

(Step S29)
When the server control unit 33 of the server 30 receives the effect custom setting command, it acquires the player-specific information from the accessing information terminal 10 and generates the effect customization information based on the type of the received effect custom setting command. .. Specifically, the server 30 provides stage effect setting information, reach effect setting information, and advance notice effect information as effect customization information based on the effect custom setting commands corresponding to the selection results of the effect stage, reach effect, and advance notice effect. Generate. Further, the server 30 generates symbol designation information as effect customization information based on the effect custom setting command corresponding to the selection result of the hit stop symbol. Further, the server 30 generates the individual notification effect setting information as the effect customization information based on the effect customization setting command corresponding to the individual notification effect. Then, the server control unit 33 stores the generated effect customization information in the storage device 31 in association with the acquired player-specific information.

(Step S30)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the effect customization information set in step S29 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32.
(Step S31)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the effect customization information received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14. As a result, the player can change the appearance frequency of the effect according to his / her own wishes, and execute the individual notification effect at his / her desired timing and in a desired method. In the present embodiment, by including the effect customization information set in the server 30 in the password, the game machine 100 can execute the effect according to the setting contents of the effect customization information, so that the interest of the game can be further improved. it can.

(Other hits-WIN function)
In addition, the player can access the server 30 by the information terminal 10 and obtain various benefits. For example, from the server 30, capture information of the game machine 100, undisclosed information, basic specifications of the game machine 100, ringtones (registered trademark) related to the game machine 100, ringtones, ringtones, incoming images, songs, standby screens, icons, etc. You can get benefits such as information on.

(Display image displayed on the information terminal 10 by the hit-WIN function)
Next, an example of the display image displayed on the information terminal 10 described in the sequence diagram of the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8.
When the player accesses the server 30 using the information terminal 10 after pre-registering the hit-WIN function, the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 has the hit-WIN function as shown in FIG. Various menus prepared in are displayed. FIG. 5A shows the first page of the top menu screen of the hit-WIN function, and FIG. 5B shows the second page of the top menu screen of the hit-WIN function. It is scrolled and displayed by unit 11.

Specifically, the server 30 acquires player-specific information from the accessed information terminal 10, and top menu information (image data) from character information associated with the acquired player-specific information, preset menu information, and the like. ) Is generated, and the generated top menu information is transmitted to the information terminal 10 (see steps S17 to S19).

As a result, the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 displays an image corresponding to the character information of the player as the "status" as shown in FIG. 5 (a), and as shown in FIG. 5 (b). , "Password issuance", "Game history", "Mission confirmation", "Character setting", "Direction customization setting", and "Bonus download" are displayed as "Menu".
Then, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selects "issue password" from the "menu", the password for playing the game of the hit-WIN function can be obtained.

Specifically, the password request command is transmitted to the server 30 by operating the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selecting "issue password" from the top menu of the input-WIN function (see step S5). ). When the server 30 receives the password request command, it generates a password and transmits the generated password to the information terminal 10 (see steps S5 to S7). As a result, the password is displayed on the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 as shown in FIG. 6A.

When the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selects "game history" from the "menu", the effect history information stored in the server 30 can be viewed.
Specifically, the browsing request command is transmitted to the server 30 by operating the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selecting "game history" from the top menu of the hit-WIN function (see step S20). ). When the server 30 receives the browsing request command, it generates browsing information and transmits the generated browsing information to the information terminal 10 (see steps S21 and S22).
As a result, the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 displays the browsing image of the game history as shown in FIG. 6 (b).

When the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selects "character setting" from the "menu", the character information (so-called avatar) associated with the player-specific information can be set (changed).
Specifically, the character setting command is transmitted to the server 30 by operating the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selecting "character setting" from the top menu of the hit-WIN function (see step S24). .. When the server 30 receives the character setting command, it determines the character information and transmits the determined character information to the information terminal 10 (see steps S25 and S26).
As a result, the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 displays an image of character information as shown in FIG. 6 (c).

When the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selects "effect customization setting" from the "menu", the effect customization information associated with the player-specific information can be set (changed).
Specifically, by operating the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selecting "effect customization setting" from the top menu of the hit-WIN function, a list of effects whose settings can be changed is displayed. When the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 to select the effect type to be set or changed from the list, the effect custom setting command is transmitted to the server 30 (see step S28). When the server 30 receives the effect custom setting command, it sets the effect customization information and transmits the set effect customization information to the information terminal 10 (see steps S29 and S30). As a result, the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 displays an image of the effect customization information as shown in FIG. 6D.

Next, a method of setting the individual notification effect using the information terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. It is assumed that the player touches the "individual notification effect" in the image for "effect customization setting" (see FIG. 6D) displayed on the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 with a fingertip. A touch panel is provided on the terminal display device 12 as a terminal operation unit 11. Therefore, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the player has selected the "individual notification effect", and causes the terminal display device 12 to display the individual notification effect setting list screen as shown in FIG. 7A.

FIG. 7A shows an individual notification effect setting list screen when the individual notification effect is not set at all. The character image "Individual notification effect setting +" is displayed at the upper part of the individual notification effect setting list screen, and the character image "Return" is displayed at the lower right corner of the list screen. The "individual notification effect setting" in the character image "individual notification effect setting +" indicates that a list of set individual notification effects is displayed. The "+" in the character image "Individual notification effect setting +" indicates a button used to move to the setting screen of the individual notification effect. The character image "return" indicates a button used to end the display of the "individual notification effect setting list screen" and return to the image for the "effect customization setting". Although the details will be described later, the list of individual notification effects set by the player is displayed in the area between the character image “individual notification effect setting +” and the character image “return”.

It is assumed that the player touches the character image "Individual notification effect setting +" on the character image "Individual notification effect setting +" on the individual notification effect setting list screen with his fingertip. Then, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the player has selected the transition to the individual notification effect setting screen, and causes the terminal display device 12 to display the “individual notification effect setting screen”.

As shown in FIG. 7B, a character image of "execution condition" is displayed near the center of the setting screen of the individual notification effect, and a character image of "execution method" is displayed near the center of the setting screen. Is displayed. The character image "execution condition" indicates a button used to move to the screen for setting the execution condition of the individual notification effect. The character image "execution method" indicates a button used to move to the screen for setting the execution method of the individual notification effect. In addition, the character image "Cancel" is displayed in the upper left corner of the individual notification effect setting screen, and the character image "Save" is displayed in the upper right corner of the individual notification effect setting screen. The character image "Cancel" indicates a button used to invalidate all the settings of the individual notification effect and return to the individual notification effect setting list screen. The character image "save" indicates a button used to save the setting contents of the individual notification effect and then return to the individual notification effect setting list screen.

It is assumed that the player touches the character image "execution condition" on the setting screen of the individual notification effect with his fingertip. Then, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the player has selected the transition to the setting screen of the execution condition of the individual notification effect, and causes the terminal display device 12 to display the "setting screen of the execution condition of the individual notification effect".

As shown in FIG. 7C, the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution condition is an operation in which the player slides his / her finger while touching the display screen (that is, the touch panel) of the terminal display device 12 (so-called swipe operation). As a result, the character image showing the specific state, which is the execution condition of the individual notification effect, is scrolled and displayed. On the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution condition shown in FIG. 7 (c), the "high expectation pattern" indicating that the effect symbol has the highest expectation (details will be described later), special 1 hold (details). Shows "special 1 hold 3 pieces" indicating that there are 3 special 1 hold items, "special 1 hold 4 pieces" indicating that there are 4 special 1 hold pieces, and a hold display image (details will be described later). A text image indicating a "pending change" indicating that the aspect has changed and other specific states (indicated by "..." in FIG. 7 (c)) is displayed. On the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution condition, the specific state that can be selected as the execution condition of the individual notification effect is displayed as a character image that is substantially in the center of the setting screen and is larger than the other character images. FIG. 7C illustrates a state in which the specific state that can be selected as the execution condition of the individual notification effect is “special 1 hold 3”.

Here, it is assumed that the player touches the character image "special 1 hold 3 pieces" with a fingertip. Then, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the player has selected the specific state of "special 1 hold 3" as the execution condition of the individual notification effect, and displays the "individual notification effect setting screen" on the terminal display device 12 again. Display it. At this time, the terminal control unit 15 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the selected specific state directly under the character image "execution condition" on the setting screen of the individual notification effect. In this example, since "special 1 hold 3" is selected as the specific state, as shown in FIG. 7D, the terminal display device 12 has the character image "character image" displayed on the setting screen of the individual notification effect. The character image of "Special 1 hold 3" is displayed directly under "Execution condition". As a result, the player can confirm the specific state selected as the execution condition of the individual notification effect.

It is assumed that the player touches the character image "execution method" displayed on the setting screen of the individual notification effect with his fingertip. Then, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the player has selected the transition to the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution method, and causes the terminal display device 12 to display the “individual notification effect execution method setting screen”.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution method is the same as the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution condition, and the player is in a state of touching the display screen (that is, the touch panel) of the terminal display device 12. Is configured to scroll and display a character image indicating a notification mode in the execution method of the individual notification effect by swiping. On the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution method shown in FIG. 8A, a “continuous wind” indicating a notification mode in which the air is continuously blown for a predetermined period, and a “wind” indicating a notification mode in which a single wind is blown three times. Character image showing "3 times", "4 times of wind" indicating a notification mode in which a single wind is blown 4 times, and other notification modes (illustrated by "..." in FIG. 8A). Is displayed. On the setting screen of the individual notification effect execution method, the notification mode that can be set as the execution method of the individual notification effect is displayed as a character image that is substantially in the center of the setting screen and is larger than the other character images. FIG. 8A illustrates a state in which the notification mode that can be selected as the execution method of the individual notification effect is “wind 3 times”.

Here, it is assumed that the player touches the character image "Wind 3 times" with his fingertip. Then, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the player has selected the notification mode of "wind 3 times" as the execution method of the individual notification effect, and causes the terminal display device 12 to display the "individual notification effect setting screen" again. .. At this time, the terminal control unit 15 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the selected notification mode directly under the character image “execution method” on the setting screen of the individual notification effect. In this example, since "wind 3 times" is selected as the notification mode of the individual notification effect, as shown in FIG. 8B, the terminal display device 12 has the character image "3 times in the wind" in the setting screen of the individual notification effect. The character image of "Wind 3 times" is displayed directly under "Execution method". As a result, the player can confirm the notification mode of the individual notification effect selected as the execution method of the individual notification effect.

The player determines that there is no problem with the content selected for the execution condition and execution method displayed on the individual notification effect setting screen, and the character image "Save" displayed on the individual notification effect setting screen is displayed. Suppose you touch it with your fingertips. Then, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the player has completed the setting of the individual notification effect, stores the set contents, and causes the terminal display device 12 to display the "individual notification effect setting list screen" again. At this time, the terminal control unit 15 displays an image showing the execution condition and execution method of the individual notification effect set by the player on the terminal display device 12 of the character image “individual notification effect setting +” and the character image “return”. Display in the area between. In this example, "special 1 hold 3 pieces" is set as the execution condition of the individual notification effect, and "wind 3 times" is set as the execution method of the individual notification effect. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the terminal display device 12 has, for example, a character image of "special 1 hold 3 pieces" and "wind 3 times" having a size smaller than "special 1 hold 3 pieces". The character image of is displayed directly under the character image "Individual notification effect setting +". Thereby, the player can confirm the execution condition of the set individual notification effect and the execution method combined with the execution condition.

The execution conditions and execution method of the individual notification effect set in this way are included in the password together with the effect customization information set in the server 30 and set in the game machine 100 to provide the game machine 100 with the individual notification effect. Can be executed. As a result, it is possible to individually notify the player that the game machine 100 has started a specific state at a timing and a notification mode according to the player's preference.

(Display image displayed on the game machine 100 by the hit-WIN function)
Next, an example of the display image displayed on the game machine 100 described in the sequence diagram of the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
Although detailed control processing will be described later, when the player operates the effect operation device 208 while the demo display is being performed on the game machine 100, the effect display device is as shown in FIG. 9A. At 200, the screen of "hit-WIN menu" is displayed. In this "hit-WIN menu", at least "new registration", "password input", "game end", and "return" menu items are displayed.

When "new registration" is selected by the operation of the player's effect operation device 208 in the "hit-WIN menu", the game machine 100 generates a first two-dimensional code including the URL of the server 30. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the game machine 100, the generated first two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 200 (see steps S1 and S2).

By reading the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 200 with the information terminal 10 and accessing the server 30, the pre-registration (new registration) of the hit-WIN function can be performed (step S3, step). See S4).
Further, when "password input" is selected by the operation of the player's effect operation device 208 in the "hit-WIN menu", an input screen for inputting the password is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (a). (See step S9). In this embodiment, the password is composed of an 8-digit character string.

The player can input the password issued by the server 30 by operating the effect operation device 208 while the password input screen is displayed on the effect display device 200.

Further, when "game end" is selected by the operation of the player's effect operation device 208 in the "hit-WIN menu", the game machine 100 receives the effect information and the effect history information accumulated in the game machine 100. A second two-dimensional code including the URL of the server 30 is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the game machine 100, the generated second two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 200 (see steps S12 and S13).

The second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 200 is read by the information terminal 10, and the effect information and the effect history information included in the read second two-dimensional code are transmitted to the server 30. , The effect information and the effect history information regarding the effect of the game machine 100 can be stored in the server 30. When "return" is selected by the operation of the player's effect operation device 208 in the "hit-WIN menu", the screen of the "hit-WIN menu" is deleted from the effect display device 200.

(Explanation of game machine 100)
Next, the game machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described in detail. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, first, the mechanical configuration and the electrical configuration of the game machine 100 will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each substrate will be described.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the game machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 that is openably and closably attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism, and an inner frame. The 104 is provided with a front frame 106 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism.

Similar to the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has a surrounding space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transparent plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined interval, and from the front side of the game machine 100, The game board 108 becomes visible through the transparent plate 110.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the game machine 100. As shown in FIG. 12, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the game machine 100 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate it. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a firing operation, the firing mechanism (not shown) has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 112. Fires a game ball. The game ball launched in this way rises between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116.

The game area 116 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which the game ball can flow down or roll. A large number of nails and windmills are provided on the game board 108 so that the game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and the windmills and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of the game ball differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100, and the second game area 116b is the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball launched by the launch mechanism with a launch intensity lower than the predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a launch intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. The resulting game ball enters the second game area 116b.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting port 120, and a second starting port 122 in which a game ball can enter, and the general winning opening 118, the first starting port 120, and the second starting port 122 are provided. When a game ball enters the starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of the game ball may be different for each winning opening.

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting port 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is provided. A lottery is held to determine the special symbol of 1. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not a player can execute a major role game that is advantageous to the player, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

Further, the second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed, so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 changes according to the state of the movable piece 122b. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the approach area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of a normal symbol described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is set for a predetermined time. It is controlled to the open state. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is opened, the movable piece 122b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122. Here, it is determined that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 122 when the second starting port 122 is in the closed state, but the second starting port 122 is in the closed state. In some cases, the game ball may be configured to be able to enter the ball at a constant frequency.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a large winning opening 128 into which a game ball can enter. An opening / closing door 128b is provided in the large winning opening 128 so that the opening / closing door 128b can be opened / closed. Normally, the opening / closing door 128b closes the large winning opening 128, making it impossible for a game ball to enter the large winning opening 128. It has become. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the large prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. When a plurality of large winning openings are provided, the number of winning balls to be paid out based on the winning of the game ball may be different for each large winning opening.

At the bottom of the game area 116, game balls that did not enter any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the large winning opening 128 are placed from the game area 116 to the game board 108. A discharge port 130 for discharging is provided on the back side of the above.

The game board 108 has an effect display device 200 composed of a liquid crystal display device, an effect accessory device 202 composed of a movable device, and lamps controlled by various lighting modes and emission colors as effect devices for producing an effect while a game is in progress. An effect lighting device 204 composed of the effect lighting device 204, an audio output device 206 composed of a speaker, and an effect operation device 208 for receiving an operation of a player are provided. Further, when it is determined that the execution condition of the individual notification effect is satisfied, the game board 108 performs the individual notification effect based on the execution method of the individual notification effect included in the acquired individual notification effect setting information. An individual notification effect device (an example of notification effect execution means) 207 to be executed is provided. In the present embodiment, the individual notification effect device 207 is composed of a speaker for deep bass.

The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a is arranged so as to be visible from the front side of the game machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. doing. As shown in the drawing, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variablely displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and a variable effect is executed in which the player is notified of the major winning combination lottery result depending on the stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. The Rukoto. Each of the effect display device 200 and the effect display unit 200a corresponds to a prize (entry of a game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122) and suggests a lottery result (major role lottery result). Corresponds to an example of the winning effect executing means for executing the winning effect (for example, the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c).

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108. However, during the variable display of the above effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, the effect is produced. It is movable up to the front surface of the display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and is variously controlled to be lit according to an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

The sound output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and various sounds are directed toward the front side of the game machine 100 according to an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

The effect operation device 208 is composed of a button that accepts a player's pressing operation and a jog dial that accepts a player's rotation operation, is substantially at the center position in the width direction of the game machine 100, and is below the transparent plate 110. It is provided at the position. The effect operation device 208 is activated according to an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are generated according to the operation. Will be executed. Further, when the game is interrupted, that is, when it is operated during the demonstration, the process related to the above-mentioned hit-WIN function is performed.

On the back side (game board 108 side) of the production operation device 208, a prize ball paid out from the game machine 100 and an upper plate 132 on which the game ball rented from the game ball lending device is guided are provided, and the upper plate 132 is provided. When the game ball is full, the game ball is guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball extraction hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed. This ball pulling hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by sliding the ball pulling knob 134a in the left-right direction in the figure, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball pulling knob 134a. , It is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball extraction hole below the lower plate 134.

Further, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, and the first special symbol are held at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. A display 164, a second special symbol hold display 166, a normal symbol display 168, a normal symbol hold display 170, and a right-handed notification display 172 are provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of the game.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or produces the result of arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s that detects that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting port detection that detects that a game ball has entered the first starting opening 120. Switch 120s, second start port detection switch 122s that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 122, gate detection switch 124s that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a game at the grand prize opening 128 A large winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

Further, on the main control board 300, a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 and a large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening / closing door 128b that opens and closes the large winning opening 128 are provided. It is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122 and the large winning opening 128.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display. The symbol hold indicator 170 and the right-handed notification indicator 172 are connected to each other, and the display control of each of these indicators is performed by the main control board 300.

Further, the game executed by the game machine 100 of the present embodiment is mainly a special game started by entering the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games that are started by playing. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, as well as data and tables required for various games.

Further, the payout control board 310 and the sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300.

The payout control board 310 controls for firing the game ball and controls for paying out the prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. It will be output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

Further, a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit to the player as prize balls is connected to the payout control board 310. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control the player to pay out a predetermined prize ball. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to grasp whether or not the prize balls to be paid out have been paid out to the player.

Further, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected to the payout control board 310. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and the plate full tank detection switch 318s is directed toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and transmits a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the dish full tank state has been released, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

Further, the launch control board 320 is bidirectionally connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be communicable. When the launch control board 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control board 320 permits the launch. The launch control board 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. There is. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control board 320 controls to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launcher to launch the game ball. The detection signal output from the touch sensor 112s based on the player touching the operation handle 112 is input to the launch control board 320, the payout control board 310, and the main control board 300. The main control board 300 outputs the input detection signal from the touch sensor 112s to the sub control board 330.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330 in one direction. Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, and the like, the sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing the effect as an image. It is transmitted to the control board 340 or the illumination control board 350. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

The image control board 340 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a, and includes a CPU, CGROM, RAM, and VRAM. The CGROM of the image control board 340 stores a large amount of image data such as a design and a background displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The CPU provided in the image control board 340 controls the image display of the effect display unit 200a by reading the image data from the CGROM into the VRAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 330.

The illumination control board 350 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Further, the illumination control board 350 moves the effect accessory device 202 and controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204 based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Further, as will be described in detail later, the illumination control board 350 controls the individual notification effect device to execute the individual notification effect based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 330. Further, when the operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been operated, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source via the power supply board. Further, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor.

Next, the game in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

As described above, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and a low-probability game state is defined as a game state when both of these games are performed. Alternatively, the game proceeds in any of the gaming states in which any of the high-probability gaming states and the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state are combined.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the low-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a large role game in which the large winning opening 128 is opened is set low, and the high-probability game state is set. This is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to perform a major role game is set high.

Further, the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be opened and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 122, and the time-saving game state is compared to the non-time-saving game state. However, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in the present embodiment.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to launch the game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player is allowed to play the game. A lottery for whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "major role lottery") is held. In this big role lottery, if a big hit is won, a big role game is executed in which the big winning opening 128 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 128, and a game after the end of the big winning game. The state is set to any of the above gaming states. The major role lottery method will be described below.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers related to the big win lottery (big hit determination random number, hit symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach). The mode determination random number and the fluctuation pattern random number) are acquired, and each of these random number values is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area when the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area are collectively called special 2 hold.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the special figure hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is held. Are stored in order from the first storage unit of the special figure reservation storage area. For example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the special figure hold storage area, the special 1 is stored in the first storage unit. Remember the hold. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 in a state where the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is set. 4 Store in the storage unit. Even when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as in the above case. Special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with a small number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 hold (X1) and the number of special 2 hold (X2) that can be stored in the special figure hold storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if four special 1 hold are already stored in the special figure hold storage area, the game ball to the first start port 120 is stored. No new special 1 hold will be memorized by entering the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 122, if four special 2 holds are already stored in the special figure hold storage area, the game ball enters the second start port 122. No new special 2 hold is memorized by the ball.

The special figure hold storage area is based on the fact that the winning condition is satisfied during the execution of the predetermined effect, and the waiting predetermined effect that waits for the winning is held until the predetermined start condition is satisfied. It corresponds to an example of means. Here, the "predetermined effect" satisfies the condition of winning based on the player's game result (launching the game ball by operating the operation handle 112) (game to the first start port 120 or the second start port 122). It is a production corresponding to the prize by (ball entry). As the "predetermined effect", a variable effect is exemplified. Further, the "standby predetermined effect" is an effect executed when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold stored in the special figure hold storage area is exhausted. Further, the "predetermined start condition" is that when the predetermined effect is a variable effect, it is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit, which will be described later, and becomes a processing target (digestion target).

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

When starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold in the low probability game state, as shown in FIG. 14A, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big winning combination lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 14B, the high-probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high-accuracy jackpot-determined random number determination table, if the jackpot-determined random number is 10001 to 11640, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot-determined random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.96. As described above, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times higher than in the low-probability gaming state. The jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10164) that are "big hits" in the low-probability gaming state are also "big hits" in the high-probability gaming state.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned big role lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, the symbol random number determination table for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 15 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. As shown in FIG. 15B, a symbol random number determination table for special 2 is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the hit symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot judgment result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss judgment result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

According to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 15 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b), the figures are shown according to the acquired values of the per symbol random numbers. As you can see, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Here, it is decided that the same jackpot symbol is determined with different probabilities in the special 1 per symbol random number determination table and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table. However, different jackpot symbols may be determined in both tables, or the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) may be determined by referring to the 1 hit symbol random number determination table regardless of the hold type. ..

In addition, if the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing lottery, and the lottery result is special 2. When it is derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as the lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big winning lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing".

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a preset table is selected according to the hold type, the number of holds, the game state, and the like. When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10066. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variable effect pattern for notifying the major winning combination lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern.

For example, when the normal game state is set and the result of the big role lottery of "missing" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the total number of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold when the big role lottery is performed ( Hereinafter, if the number (hereinafter simply referred to as “number of hold”) is 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 16 (a). Similarly, when the normal game state is set and the result of the big role lottery of "missing" is derived based on the special 1 hold, if the number of holds when performing the big role lottery is 3 to 4. , As shown in FIG. 16 (b), if the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of pending numbers is 5 to 7, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), the reach group determination random number determination table 3 Is selected. In FIG. 16, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

In addition, although the reach group determination random number determination table referred to when the big role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold in the normal game state has been described here, the main ROM 300b has other information. Also stores a large number of reach group determination random number determination tables.

In addition, when the result of the big role lottery is "big hit", the group type is not decided when the variable effect pattern is decided. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred only when the big win lottery result is "miss", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big hit".

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big role lottery result is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big hit selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit". It is roughly divided into the time reach mode determination random number judgment table. The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot is provided for each hold type. In addition, each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each game state and symbol type. Here, FIG. 17A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 jackpot. FIG. 17 (b) shows an example of the special 2 jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above-mentioned major role lottery is "missing", as shown in FIG. 17A, a random number for determining the reach mode at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined by the above-mentioned group type lottery. The determination table is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss. If the result of the above-mentioned big win lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIGS. 17 (b) and 17 (c), a random number for determining the big hit reach mode corresponding to the read hold type. The determination table is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with the variation pattern random number determination table described later together with the variation mode number, and at the same time when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern The random number judgment table is determined. In FIG. 17, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal numbers. In the following, "H" is added when indicating a hexadecimal number, but "○○ H" in FIGS. 17 to 19 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number. ..

As described above, when the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number shown in FIG. 17 according to the determined group type and the game state.

On the other hand, when the big win lottery result is "big hit", the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 17 is determined according to the determined big hit symbol (type of special symbol), the game state at the time of big hit winning, and the like. And the reach mode determination random number, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as shown in the figure based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

When the big winning combination lottery is performed in this way, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are determined according to the big winning combination lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. These variation mode numbers and variation pattern numbers specify the variation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the variation effect are associated with each of them.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 19 (a). According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined as described above, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 19B. According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, the fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery, that is, the fluctuation time.

When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the first half mode of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half aspect of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. However, the details will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating ram set table. This special electric accessory actuated ram set table stores various data for controlling the major role game, and during the major role game, the special electric accessory actuated ram set table is referred to to win a large prize. The solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game according to the determined type of jackpot symbol. Here, for convenience of explanation, control data of all jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

When the special symbols A to E are determined, as shown in FIG. 20, a large role game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The big role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric accessory operating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started) and the maximum number of special electric accessory operating times (round game executed during one large role game). (Number of times), the number of times the special electric accessory opening / closing is switched (the number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened in one round), the solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening of the large winning opening 128, that is, 1 Opening time of the large winning opening 128 of each round), specified number (maximum number of winnings to the large winning opening 128 in one round game), effective closing time of the large winning opening 128 (closing time of the large winning opening 128 between round games) That is, the interval time) and the ending time (the waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (variation display of the special symbol described later)) are used as control data for the major game. , Each type of jackpot symbol is stored in advance as shown in the figure.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a major role game. As shown in FIG. 21, when the special symbols A to E are determined, the high-probability game state is set after the end of the major role game, and the number of times the high-probability game state continues (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) is determined. It is set to 70 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the big win lottery is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state of 1, and if a jackpot is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the high-probability number is set again. Will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the end of the large-probability game, if the large-probability lottery result is not derived in the high-probability game state and the lost lottery result is derived 70 times, the low-probability game state is obtained. The game state will be changed to.

In addition, after the end of the major role game, the time-saving game state or the non-time-saving game state is set. When the special symbol A is determined, the game state is set as follows according to the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. That is, if the jackpot is won when the non-time saving game state is set, the jackpot is set to the non-time saving game state after the end of the big role game, and the jackpot is won when the time saving game state is set. Is set to the time-saving game state after the end of the big role game. At this time, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as "time-saving number of times") is set to 70 times. This means that the time-saving game state continues until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned number of times of time reduction indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the time-saving game state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of times of continuation, the number of times of time reduction is set again. It will be.

Further, when the special symbols B to E are determined, the time saving game state is always set regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit, and the time saving number of times at this time is set to 70 times. Here, it was decided that the game state, the number of high accuracy, and the number of time reductions after the end of the big role game are determined according to the type of the special symbol and the game state at the time of winning the big hit, but based on the type of the special symbol. Only then may the game state be determined after the end of the major role game.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to control energization of the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery"). ) Is performed.

As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four of these random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning decision random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit decision random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the hit decision random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number that the game ball passes through the gate 124 and is stored in the normal figure hold storage area is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 22A, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to. According to this non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 The movable piece 122b of the above is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 22B, the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, it is normal. A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time-saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 23 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 23 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, and varies when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state. The time is determined to be 1 second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 has an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 23 (b). Energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 23B, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is controlled with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (waiting time until the opening of the second starting port 122 is started), the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the normal electric accessory (the number of times of opening the second starting port 122) , The solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening number of the second starting port 122, that is, the opening time of the second starting port 122 once), the specified number (the total of the second starting port 122). The maximum number of prizes that can be awarded to the second start port 122 during opening), the normal electric closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the pause time), and the normal electric effective state time (the second start). The second start port is the waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122) and the waiting time for ending the normal power (waiting time after the lapse of the normal power effective state time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed). The control data of 122 is stored in advance for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the second start port 122 are associated with the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state as the game progress conditions, respectively, and the non-time-saving game state is associated with the non-time-saving game state. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122 than in the game state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the drawing lottery is performed one after another, and the second starting port 122 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the cost of the game ball. It is possible to perform a big role lottery while reducing the number of players.

The opening / closing condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements: the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second starting port 122. Then, in the present embodiment, in two of these three elements, the time-saving game state is set more advantageously than the non-time-saving game state, so that the time-saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state. , It is set so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122. However, with respect to one or three of the above three elements, the time-saving gaming state may be set more advantageously than the non-time-saving gaming state. In any case, the time-saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state for at least one element, so that the time-saving game state is generally more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state. The game ball may easily enter the 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, from the first condition. The movable piece 122b may be controlled to open and close according to the second condition in which the movable piece 122b is likely to be opened.

Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 as the game progresses in the game machine 100 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization process (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to the power being turned on, and performs setting processes necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply cutoff detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button and controls the main control. A RAM clear signal is output to the board 300. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process is transferred to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the main RAM 300c when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting to clear the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a sub command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum saved when the power is turned off. As a result, if it is determined that the two do not match, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process is transferred to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the main RAM 300c when the power is restored (when the data before the power is turned off is maintained without clearing the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a sub command (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (power return designation command) transmission process for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating the special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating the special 1 hold number (X1), and a special 2 hold designation command indicating the special 2 hold number (X2). The power-on subcommand set process for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold winning order is executed.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for disabling interrupts.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the hit symbol random number goes around from the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number to the initial value update random number -1 for the hit symbol random number by the update process of the hit symbol random number described later, the hit symbol random number is obtained at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a receives the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310.
Is analyzed, and various processes are executed according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the process from steps S100-33. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a variation effect random number.

Next, the interrupt processing on the main control board 300 will be described. Here, the save process (XINT interrupt process) and the timer interrupt process when the power is turned off will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board 300 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power failure saver process.

(Step S300-1)
When the power cutoff warning signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-11, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-7. ..

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the save process when the power is turned off.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and saving the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes the RAM protection setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined number of times of power failure detection signal detection to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-23. ..

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not 0. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100) described above.

When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the game machine 100 is stopped while looping steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the present embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and outputs the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, and the second special symbol display. A dynamic port output process for lighting control of the display 166, the normal symbol display 168, the normal symbol hold display 170, and the right-handed notification display 172 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various input port information and executes a port input process for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 300 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-11)
Similar to step S100-35, the main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, at that time. Update the initial value for the winning symbol random number Update the random number from the value of the random number.

Although detailed description will be omitted, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number use hardware random numbers updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot random number and the hit decision random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence goes around, and sets the start value every time the system is reset. I'm changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes a switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. The details of this special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal game management process for controlling the progress of the normal game. The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes an error management process for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the large winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter and the like. Execute the winning opening switch processing for.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information to be output from the game information output terminal plate 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. , The LED display setting process for setting common data for lighting control of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 in the common output buffer is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c and the grand prize opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing in the output port buffer.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes a port output process for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a returns the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

Among the timer interrupt processes described above, the switch management process in step S500, the special game management process in step S600, and the normal game management process in step S700 will be described in detail below.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S510, and if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes the gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. The details of this gate passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start port 120 and the detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the first starting port passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120. The details of the process of passing through the first starting port will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the second start port 122 and the detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S530, and if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-7. To move.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes the second starting port passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122. The details of this second starting port passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the time when the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is on, the process is moved to step S500-9, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is terminated. To do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game is currently in a major role game, and determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the large winning opening 128. Here, when it is determined that the game is not in the big role game, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and it is determined that the game ball is properly inserted into the big winning opening 128 during the big role game. Adds 1 to the number of winning balls in the large winning opening, and ends the switch management process (step S500).

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is the maximum value or more, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than the maximum value. The process is transferred to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates the target storage unit for saving the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units in the normal figure reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal figure hold designation command indicating the number of normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passing process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. The special symbol identification value is for identifying whether the hold type is special 1 hold or special 2 hold, and the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 hold, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 hold.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first start port passing process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a module common to the second start port passing process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start port passing process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as a special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. As will be described in detail later, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of the normal game execution process, that is, the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of the normal game execution process.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". In addition, "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is in progress. In this ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state. Therefore, here, the second starting port 122 is used. Will be determined if is in a state where it can be properly released. As a result, if it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9 Move the process to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second starting port passing process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) on the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530) described above.

(Step S535-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the number of target special symbol reserved balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-23, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates the target storage unit for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number among the eight storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a acquires the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-43, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number. Then, it is stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol hold ball winning order setting process of updating and storing the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the special symbol hold storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the acquisition-time effect determination process based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The acquisition-time effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, the special figure 9 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. Set the special figure 10 hold designation command. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S535-15 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state (normal game management phase <04H), which will be described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the process is moved to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special case is concerned. The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal prize, and if it determines that there is an abnormal prize, executes a start port abnormal prize error process that performs a predetermined process, and performs the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ) Is finished.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating the acquisition-time effect determination process (step S536) on the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that identifies whether the game is in the low probability game state or the high probability game state. The counter value (j) = 0 of the probability state identification counter indicates a low probability gaming state, and the counter value (j) = 1 indicates a high probability gaming state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is "0", the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 14 (a)) is selected, and if the counter value (j) is "1". , Select the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 14B). Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol hit provisional determination process for provisionally determining either a jackpot or a loss is performed.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol provisional determination process for provisionally determining the special symbol. Here, when the result of the temporary large winning combination lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived by the provisional determination process for special symbol hit) is a big hit, the winning symbol random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, The hold type is loaded, the corresponding hit symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 15) is selected, special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (big hit symbol type) is saved. If the result of the temporary large role lottery in step S536-3 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (type of the lost symbol) for the loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data in this way, the acquisition symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result derived by the special symbol hit provisional determination process in step S536-3 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S536-9, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is transferred to step S536-11.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of a jackpot (see FIGS. 17B and 17C), and shifts the process to step S536-19.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 16) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the hold type. A plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of holdings, but here, the table used when the number of holdings is 0 is selected. Then, the reach group (group type) is tentatively determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the group type derived in step S536-11 is determined to have a different group type according to the number of reservations. More specifically, a plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations, but in each reach group determination random number determination table, when the value of the reach group determination random number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Is assigned a random number so that the same group type is determined by each table. Therefore, here, if the value of the reach group determined random number is less than the predetermined value, it is determined that the group type changes with the number of pending numbers, and if the value of the reach group determined random number is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the group type is the number of reserved numbers. Judge that it does not change. Then, when it is determined that the group type does not change with the number of holds, the process is moved to step S536-15, and when it is determined that the group type does not change with the number of holds, the process moves to step S536-17.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a pre-reads an indefinite value command indicating that the group type, that is, the variation effect pattern changes according to the number of holds when the hold is read, for the hold newly stored in the target storage unit. It is set in the transmission buffer as a designated command, and the process is transferred to step S536-27.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of loss (see FIG. 17A) corresponding to the group type derived in step S536-11, and shifts the process to step S536-19.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variable mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-9 or step S536-17 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. To do. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is tentatively determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designation variable mode command (look-ahead designation command) corresponding to the variable mode number tentatively determined in step S536-19 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table tentatively determined in step S536-19 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designation variation pattern command (look-ahead designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-23 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter is the maximum (1), and if it determines that the counter value (j) is the maximum, the main CPU 300a ends the acquisition-time effect determination process and determines that the value is not the maximum. If so, the process is transferred to step S536-29.

(Step S536-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value (j), and repeats the process from step S536-3. As a result, when the newly stored hold is read out in the low-probability gaming state, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number determined when the new hold is read in the low-probability gaming state, and in the high-probability gaming state. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined in 1 are derived at the time of storing the hold.

FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124. And proceed in parallel at the same time. The processing related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each processing related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 33, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "special symbol change processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and special. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the large winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", the "opening the large winning opening" is called. When the module for executing "control processing" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called and the special game management phase is set. If it is "06H", the module for executing the "large winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the process.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer that manages the control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This special symbol change waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a confirms the total of the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 reserved number (X1) and the special 2 reserved number (X2).

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the total value confirmed in step S610-1 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the total value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the total value is "0", the process is transferred to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets the demo command in the transmission buffer, executes the customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the special figure reservation storage area to the storage unit having one smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit are transferred to the first storage unit to the seventh storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit are block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball count counter corresponding to the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit is subtracted by "1", and special 1 hold or special 2 hold. Sets the hold decrement command in the send buffer to indicate that "1" has been subtracted. Further, here, the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the special figure hold storage area is updated and stored.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number. A judgment table is selected, a large winning combination lottery is performed, and a special symbol hit judgment process for storing the lottery result is executed. Each of the main CPU 300a and step S610-9 corresponds to an example of a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the condition of winning. Here, "the winning condition is satisfied" means that the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining the special symbol. Here, if the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. Extract the special symbol judgment data and save the extracted special symbol judgment data (type of jackpot symbol). If the result of the major winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is lost, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data in this way, the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the fluctuation time 1 and the fluctuation time 2 with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11 and loads the big hit symbol. Check the type of. Then, with reference to the game state setting table, the game state and the high probability number set after the end of the big role game are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cut reserve counter.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in order to start the variable display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 hold ball count counter and the special symbol 2 hold ball count counter, and sets the special symbol hold designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 9 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. Set the special figure 10 hold designation command. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the number of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, and the winning order of each of these holds are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process on the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S611-3, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is transferred to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms the total of the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 reserved number (X1) and the special 2 reserved number (X2).

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the total value confirmed in step S611-5, and the hold type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-7.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variable mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. To do. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number determined in step S611-13 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300. This special symbol change processing is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol fluctuation base counter. The counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is set so as to make one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, it is set. The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during special symbol change.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the processing during the special symbol change. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is turned on in sequence at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. Each of the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 corresponds to a prize (entry of a game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122) and the result of the lottery (large role lottery result). ) Is an example of a prize-winning effect executing means for executing a prize-winning effect (for example, variable display of a special symbol) as a mode of the predetermined effect.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol change stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the processing during the special symbol change.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated. The process is transferred to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the big role lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S630-15, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded, and it is confirmed whether the current game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. Then, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the high-probability number-cutting counter, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low-probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

Further, here, a normal symbol time-saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state is loaded, and whether the current game state is the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state is loaded. Check if it is in a state. Then, when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the counter value of the time-saving number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time reduction count cut counter, the normal symbol time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction game state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for confirming the game state when the special symbol is confirmed, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a number-of-times command for transmitting the high-accuracy number of times and the time-saving number of times updated in step S630-7 to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, when the special game management process based on the hold of 1 is completed and the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. Will be remembered.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as the counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter. It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the large role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and by adding the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter to "1" at the start of each round game, the current counter value is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big role game will be started.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening on the main control board 300. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-19 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", The process is transferred to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening 128 to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a large winning opening opening / closing switching process. This large winning opening opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H" and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process on the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number (the number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened / closed during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is moved to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric accessory operation ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter, the solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 128c, and the solenoid control data. The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or controls energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c to stop energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute the process. By executing this large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is established, the process is shifted to step S641-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is transferred to step S650-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650 is performed. Move the process to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S641.

(Step S641)
If it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641.

(Step S650-5)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the large winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the same number as the maximum winning number in one round is reached in the large winning opening 128. It is determined whether or not the game ball of is entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the large winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c and closing the large winning opening 128. As a result, the large winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the winning opening to indicate that the winning opening 128 has been closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special game management phase is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special game timer closing valid processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times is completed. .. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, the process is transferred to step S660-9, and when it is determined that they do not match. The process is transferred to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H".

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined large winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the large winning opening closing valid process. As a result, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "06H".

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening closing valid processing.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating the large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special game timer end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the special game timer is determined to be "0". The process is transferred to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the state data is saved by loading the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-probability number-cutting preliminary counter saved in step S610-17. Further, here, predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time saving state flag and the time saving number cut counter according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol).

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state set after the end of the major game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a number of times command corresponding to the high accuracy number of times and the time saving number of times saved in step S670-3.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the large winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is executed. Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

A plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling normal games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal". When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening opening control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

Here, each process of the normal game control module will be described. In the present embodiment, in the normal game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase and selects the normal game control module corresponding to the loaded normal game management phase.

In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, if the main CPU 300a loads "00H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal symbol change waiting process as the normal game control module, is the normal symbol hold set to "0"? Is determined, and if it is determined to be "0", the normal symbol change waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the normal figure hold is not "0", the main CPU 300a performs a normal figure lottery for the normal figure hold (hit determination random number) stored in the first storage unit of the normal figure hold storage area. Judgment processing, normal symbol stop symbol number setting process that indicates whether or not to finally turn on the normal symbol display 168 in response to the result of the normal symbol lottery, normal symbol fluctuation time determination process that determines the normal symbol fluctuation time , Setting of the normal symbol display symbol counter to start the variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the normal symbol specification command to the transmission buffer based on the symbol type (hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination process. Execute processing etc. Further, the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H" and ends the normal symbol change waiting process.

In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, when the main CPU 300a loads "01H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal symbol changing process as the normal game control module, the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". Is determined. When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter (normal symbol display 168) is used to repeatedly turn on and off the normal symbol display 168. Executes the update setting process (counter value indicating off or on), and ends the normal symbol change wait process. By alternately updating and setting the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display symbol counter is off and the counter value indicating lighting, the normal symbol display 168 repeats turning on and off at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time. It will (blink).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in the normal symbol display waiting process in the normal symbol display symbol counter. To do. As a result, the result of the general drawing lottery will be notified. In addition, the main CPU 300a performs setting processing of the normal symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol, and setting processing of the normal symbol stop designation command indicating that the stop display of the normal symbol has started in the transmission buffer. It is executed, and further, the normal game management phase is updated to "02H", and the processing during the change of the normal symbol is terminated.

In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, when the main CPU 300a loads "02H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal symbol stop symbol display process as the normal game control module, the timer value of the normal game timer is set to ". It is determined whether or not it is "0", and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display process is terminated.

On the other hand, the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", and if it is determined that the result of the normal game lottery is not a hit (it is a loss), the normal game management phase is updated to "00H". The normal symbol stop symbol display processing is terminated. Further, the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", and if it determines that the result of the normal game lottery is a hit, it saves the time before the opening of the normal game as the timer value of the normal game timer. The normal game management phase is updated to "03H" to end the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "03H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process as the normal game control module, and then the timer of the normal game timer. It is determined whether or not the value is "0", and if it is determined that this timer value is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the main CPU 300a executes the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process. In the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process, the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count (movability of the second starting port 122 during one opening / closing control). When it is determined that the upper limit value of the opening / closing number of the piece 122b) is determined, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is not the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is normally energized to start or stop. The electric accessory solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

The main CPU 300a saves a timer value, which is the maximum opening time of the second start port 122 once, in the normal game timer based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter. When the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control process of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c has been executed in the above-mentioned ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is set to the current counter value. 1 ”Update to the added value, finish the normal electric accessory winning opening open / close switching process, and if it is determined that the energization start control process of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is not executed, the normal electric accessory open / close switching count counter The normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is completed without updating the counter value.

When the main CPU 300a finishes the opening / closing switching process of the normal electric accessory winning opening, the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H" and ends the pre-opening process of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening.

In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, when the main CPU 300a loads "04H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process as the normal game control module, the normal electric accessory winning. It is determined whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the open / close switching process is "0", and if this timer value is determined to be "0", the counter value of the normal electric accessory open / close switching count counter is changed. It is determined whether or not it is the upper limit of the number of times of switching the opening and closing of the normal electric accessory. As a result, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value, the ordinary electric accessory closing process described later is executed, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the above-mentioned description is performed. Executes the normal electric accessory winning open / close switching process.

On the other hand, if the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the normal electric accessory winning open / close switching process is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning ball updated in the above-mentioned second starting port passing process. When the counter value of the number counter reaches the specified number, it is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls that can be won during one open / close control have entered the second starting port 122, and the number of entered balls is the specified number. If it is determined that the value has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the number of balls entered has reached the specified number, the main CPU 300a stops the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c in order to close the second starting port 122, and the second starting port 122 The normal electric accessory closing process required to close 122 is executed, the normal electric accessory state time is saved in the normal game timer, and the normal game management phase is updated to "05H" to win the ordinary electric accessory winning opening. The release control process is terminated.

In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, when the main CPU 300a loads "05H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process as the normal game control module, the above-mentioned normal electric combination It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved by the prize opening control process is not "0", and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is performed. finish.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the main CPU 300a saves the normal game end wait time in the normal game timer, updates the normal game management phase to "06H", and performs the normal electric role. Finish the winning opening closure valid processing.

In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, when the main CPU 300a loads "06H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process as the normal game control module, the above-mentioned normal electric combination It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved by the prize opening close effective process is not "0", and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is performed. finish.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the normal symbol hold is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is restarted.

As described above, the special game and the normal game proceed by executing various processes on the main control board 300, and during the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 is controlled to execute various effects.

(Example of production decision table)
Next, a method of determining the mode (details will be described later) of the variable effect executed by the effect display unit 200a will be described. FIG. 44 (a) is a diagram for explaining the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 44 (b) is a diagram for explaining the second half variation effect determination table. In the present embodiment, the mode of the first half variation effect (hereinafter referred to as “first half variation effect”) is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half variation is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). The mode of the effect (hereinafter referred to as "second half variable effect") is determined. Specifically, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, the mode of the variation effect (the image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a) until the predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed is the variation mode number. It is determined based on (variation mode command), and the image pattern of the moving image (reach development effect) is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Therefore, for example, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern described later, the mode (for example, an image pattern) of the variation effect from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the reach effect is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command). The mode (for example, moving image) of the variation effect of the reach development effect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

The variation effect of the non-reach pattern is executed when the variation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed and the predetermined variation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. For example, upon receiving the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number of "00H" indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed, the sub-control board 330 always determines "none" as the mode of the first half variation effect. Further, based on the variation pattern command received at the same time, the mode of the variation effect from the start to the end is determined. Therefore, the mode (image pattern) of the variation effect of the non-reach pattern is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330 is associated with the first half variation effect determination table in which the mode of the first half variation effect is associated with each of the receiveable variation mode commands (variation mode number). Is remembered. This first half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode, and when the sub-control board 330 receives the variation mode command, it acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. Set the first half variable production decision table corresponding to the production mode. Then, the mode of the first half variation effect is determined based on the acquired effect random number and the variation mode command (variation mode number).

In addition, in FIG. 44A, the number written in each selection area in which the variation mode number and the mode of the first half variation effect are associated is the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area, that is, the selection area. The selection ratio of is shown. For example, when the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number = 00H is received, "none" is always determined as the mode of the first half variable effect, and the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number = 01H is received. In this case, as the mode of the first half variation effect, the variation effect of "reach A" is always determined, and when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the mode of the first half variation effect is always determined. , The variable production of "Reach B" will be decided.

Here, "none" in the mode of the first half variation effect indicates that the first half variation effect is not executed, and when this "none" is determined, it is determined based on the variation pattern command described later. Only the latter half variation effect will be executed. Further, in FIG. 44A, "reach A" and "reach B" in the mode of the first half variation effect are until the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern are in the reach mode, respectively. The image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a is shown. These image patterns are pre-designed to coincide with the variation display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

Therefore, when the effect display unit 200a executes the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, it means that the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is always received. In other words, upon receiving the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H, the effect display unit 200a always executes the variation effect of the non-reach pattern. On the other hand, when the effect display unit 200a executes the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, it means that the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 00H is always received. Become. In other words, when a variation mode command other than the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the effect display unit 200a always executes the variation effect of the reach variation pattern.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330 is associated with the latter half variation effect in which the mode of the second half variation effect is associated with each of the fluctuating pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received. The decision table is stored. This latter half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode, and when the sub-control board 330 receives the variation pattern command, it acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. Set the latter half variable production decision table corresponding to the production mode. Then, the mode of the latter half variation effect is determined based on the acquired effect random number and the variation pattern command (variation pattern number).

In FIG. 44 (b), the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number and the mode of the latter half variation effect are associated with each other are assigned to the selection area in the same manner as in FIG. 44 (a). The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is shown. For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 00H is received, the variation effect of "loss 4 seconds" is always executed as the mode of the latter half variation effect, and the variation corresponding to the variation pattern number = 01H is executed. When a pattern command is received, as a mode of the latter half variation effect, the variation effect of "loss 8 seconds" is always executed, and when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 02H is received, the latter half variation is performed. As an aspect of the effect, a variable effect of "loss 12 seconds" is always executed.

It should be noted that the mode of the variable effect of "loss 4 seconds", "loss 8 seconds", and "loss 12 seconds" does not become the reach mode after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start the variable display. The stop display is performed in a mode of notifying the loss at 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds, respectively. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern numbers of "00H", "01H", and "02H" are determined in the main control board 300, "None" is always determined as the mode of the first half variation effect. It is designed so that the variable mode number (variable mode command) of "00H" is determined.

Further, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern number = 04H is determined, either "pattern 1" or "pattern 2" is determined as the mode of the latter half variation effect. "Pattern 1" and "Pattern 2" indicate, for example, the type of moving image in the reach development effect, and although the images displayed on the effect display unit 200a are different, the configuration time corresponds to the variation pattern number = 04H. It matches the time of the attached fluctuation display.

As described above, in the sub-control board 330, the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table are selected according to the set effect mode, and the effect display unit 200a is displayed based on the selected tables. The mode of the variable effect to be displayed is determined.

The processing on the sub-control board 330 for executing the above effect will be described below. In the following, in order to facilitate understanding, the description of each process will be described by changing the order as appropriate.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 330a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b, and also initializes and sets the flags stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1000-3 until the interrupt process is performed. It should be noted that a plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Subtimer interrupt processing of subcontrol board 330)
FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating the sub-timer interrupt process (S1100) executed on the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, due to the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 330c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub-control board 330, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 300, command reception interrupt processing is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the receive buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

For example, in the command analysis process, if it is determined that the demo command has been received, the demo command reception process is executed. The demo command is set on the main control board 300 in step S610-5 (see FIG. 35) of the special symbol change waiting process, and then the sub-command is transmitted by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 24) of step S100-39. Will be sent to.

Upon receiving the demo command, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the demo flag indicating that the demo is in progress (standby state of the game machine 100) is on, and if it is determined that the demo flag is on, the sub CPU 330a determines. The demo command reception process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the demo flag is not in the on state, the sub CPU 330a turns the demo flag in the on state and ends the demo command reception process. As a result, the process during the demonstration in step S1600 (details will be described later) will be executed. The sub CPU 330a sets the demo flag to the off state when it receives a command related to execution of a special game, such as a special figure hold designation command or a variation pattern command.

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a clocks the elapsed time of the variation effect, refers to the time table set for each variation effect, and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. .. The details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a executes a demo process for executing various processes while the game machine 100 is on standby. The details of the processing during this demo will be described later.

(Step S1500)
The sub CPU 330a executes the individual notification effect setting process for controlling the individual notification effect. The details of the individual notification effect setting process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 330c to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a returns the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a variable mode command reception process executed when a variable mode command is received in the command analysis process (step S1200). As described above, the variable mode command is set on the main control board 300 in step S611-13 of FIG. 36, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 24) of step S100-39. To.

(Step S1210-1)
Upon receiving the variable mode command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variable mode command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the first half variation effect determination table of FIG. 44 (a), and the acquired effect random numbers and step S1210-1. Based on the analysis result in, the mode of the first half variation effect is determined.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the variation effect execution command for executing the variation effect determined in step S1210-3 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350, and the image control board 340 is controlled to display the variation effect image corresponding to the received variation effect execution command. To. Further, in the illumination control board 350, based on the received variation effect execution command, audio output control corresponding to the variation effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 are performed. It becomes.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets the data of the time table corresponding to the mode of the first half variation effect determined in step S1210-3.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hit-WIN information is set. As a result, if it is determined that the hit-WIN information has been set, the process is shifted to step S1210-11, and if it is determined that the hit-WIN information has not been set, the variable mode command is received. End the process.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the mode of the first half variation effect determined in step S1210-3 is an effect preset to give predetermined value information such as an experience value and a mission, and determines the value information. When it is determined that the value information to be assigned is to be assigned, the value information reservation process for storing the value information to be assigned is performed in the sub RAM 330c, and the variable mode command reception process is terminated. Here, data indicating at what timing the value information reserved to be given is notified is set in the time table, and in the time schedule management process described later, at the timing corresponding to the data set in the table. , Value information will be notified.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S1200). As described above, the variation pattern command is set on the main control board 300 in step S611-17 of FIG. 36, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 24) of step S100-39. To.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the latter half variation effect determination table of FIG. 44 (b) corresponding to the currently set effect mode. Based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1, the mode of the latter half variation effect is determined.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the variation effect execution command for executing the variation effect determined in step S1220-3 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350, and the image control board 340 is controlled to display the variation effect image corresponding to the received variation effect execution command. To. Further, in the illumination control board 350, based on the received variation effect execution command, audio output control corresponding to the variation effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 are performed. It becomes.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets the data of the time table corresponding to the mode of the latter half variation effect determined in step S1220-3.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a resets the fluctuation time timing timer in order to clock the execution time of the fluctuation effect. The variable time timing timer reset here is added with a counter value each time the timer interrupt process is performed in the time schedule management process of step S1300, whereby the execution time of the variable effect is timed.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hit-WIN information is set. As a result, if it is determined that the hit-WIN information has been set, the process is shifted to step S1220-13, and if it is determined that the hit-WIN information has not been set, the variation pattern command is received. End the process.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the mode of the latter half variation effect determined in step S1220-3 is an effect preset to give predetermined value information such as an experience value and a mission, and determines the value information. When it is determined that the value information to be assigned is to be assigned, the value information reservation process for storing the value information to be assigned is performed in the sub RAM 330c, and the variation pattern command reception process is terminated. Here, data indicating when to notify the value information reserved to be given is set in the timetable, and in the time schedule management process described later, the timing corresponding to the data set in the timetable is set. Then, the value information will be notified. In addition, since the experience value as the value information is always given every time the fluctuation effect is performed, the number of points to be given as the experience value is reserved here.

Next, in the command analysis process (step S1200), the look-ahead designation command reception process executed when the look-ahead designation command is received will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50.
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the look-ahead designation command reception process. Further, FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of a hold display mode determination table used for determining a display mode of the hold display image in the look-ahead designation command reception process. FIG. 50A is an example of a hit hold display mode determination table used to determine the display mode of the hold display image when the look-ahead designation variable mode command is received. FIG. 50B is an example of a hold display mode determination table for loss used to determine the display mode of the hold display image when a read-ahead designation reach type command or an indefinite value command is received.

(Step S1230-1)
Upon receiving the look-ahead designation command, the sub CPU 330a sets the hold winning flag, which is a flag indicating that the processing target hold is newly stored, to the on state in step S1230-1.

(Step S1230-3)
In step S1230-3, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the number of pending digestion pending is 1 or more. The digestion waiting hold number refers to the special 1 hold number when the game state is in the non-time saving state and the special 2 hold number when the game state is in the time saving state, and does not include the digestion hold. When the game state is the non-time saving state, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the number of special 1 hold is 1 or more based on the special figure 9 hold designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, and the game state is changed. When the time is shortened, it is determined whether or not the number of special 2 hold is 1 or more based on the special figure 10 hold designation command transmitted from the main control board 300. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the number of pending digestions is 1 or more, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to the process of step S1230-5. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the number of pending digestions is not 1 or more, that is, 0, the process proceeds to the process of step S1230-17. The fact that the number of pending digestion pending is 0 indicates that the newly stored pending processing target is transferred to the 0th storage unit of the main control board 300 as a pending digestion pending.

(Step S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes the pending change lottery in step S1230-5. The hold change lottery is for determining whether or not the provisional judgment expectation degree for the newly stored hold to be processed and corresponding to the hold waiting for digestion is suggested by the change in the display mode of the hold display image. It is a lottery. "Temporary judgment expectation" means the high or low possibility that the result of the provisional big role lottery is a big hit. If the tentative judgment expectation is high, it is suggested that the jackpot is relatively likely to be won, and if the tentative judgment expectation is low, it is suggested that the jackpot is relatively unlikely to be won. When the game machine 100 of the present embodiment wins the hold change lottery, the hold image corresponding to the newly stored processing target hold is displayed in a display mode different from the initial setting (default) display mode, and provisionally. Suggests the degree of judgment expectation. On the other hand, when the game machine 100 does not win the hold change lottery, the hold image corresponding to the newly stored processing target hold is displayed in the default display mode that does not suggest the tentative determination expectation. The game machine 100 is configured so that, for example, when the provisional determination lottery result is a big hit, it is easy to win the hold change lottery, and when the provisional determination lottery result is lost, it is difficult to win the hold change lottery. ..

(Step S1230-7)
In step S1230-7, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hold change lottery has been won. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold change lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S1230-9. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold change lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1230-17.

(Step S1230-9)
In step S1230-9, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the acquisition symbol type designation command has been received. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the acquisition symbol type designation command includes information on the jackpot symbol type, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to the process of step S1230-11. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the acquisition symbol type designation command includes the information of the lost symbol type, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to the process of step S1230-13.

(Step S1230-11)
In step S1230-11, the sub CPU 330a reads the winning hold display mode determination table based on the reception of the acquisition symbol type designation command including the information on the jackpot symbol type, and proceeds to the process of step S123-15. Here, the winning hold display mode determination table will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 50 (a).

The winning hold display mode determination table is stored in, for example, the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330. As shown in FIG. 50 (a), the winning hold display mode determination table is roughly classified into two items, "hold display mode" and "hold display mode determination random number (0 to 99)". The “hold display mode” indicates a display mode when the hold display image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

The “hold display mode determination random number (0 to 99)” indicates a hold display mode determination random number used for determining the display mode of the hold display image. “0 to 99” described in parentheses is a description for explaining the numerical range of the hold display mode determination random number, which is one of the effect random numbers, and is not set in the actual table. In the "hold display mode", four display modes of "blue", "green", "red", and "gold" are set as display modes of the hold display image. The display mode of the hold display image shown in FIG. 50 shows a higher tentative determination expectation from top to bottom.

Among the display modes of the hold display image set in the "hold display mode", "blue" is a display mode in which the hold display image is displayed in blue, and is a display mode representing the lowest tentative determination expectation. The "green" of the display mode of the hold display image is a display mode in which the hold display image is displayed in green and represents a tentative determination expectation higher than that of "blue". “Red” is a display mode in which the hold display image is displayed in red, and is a display mode in which the tentative determination expectation level is higher than that of “green”. The "gold" of the display mode of the hold display image is a display mode in which the hold display image is displayed in gold, and is a display mode representing the highest tentative determination expectation among the four display modes.

The "hold display mode determination random number (0 to 99)" includes a numerical value (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "comparison value") to be compared with the hold display mode determination random number in association with the display mode of the "hold display mode". Assigned. The numerical range of the comparative numerical value is 0 to 99, which is the same as the numerical range of the pending display mode determination random number.

In FIG. 50 (a), as the comparison numerical value, "0 to 9" is assigned to "blue" in the "hold display mode", "10 to 54" is assigned to "green" in the "hold display mode", and " "55-94" is assigned to "red" in the "hold display mode", and "95 to 99" is assigned to "gold" in the "hold display mode".

(Step S1230-13)
Returning to FIG. 49, in step S1230-13, the sub CPU 330a sets up a hold display mode determination table for loss based on the reception of the acquisition symbol type designation command including the information on the loss symbol type in step S1230-9. Read and move to the process of step S1230-15. Here, the holding display mode determination table for loss will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 50 (b).

The hold display mode determination table for loss is stored in, for example, the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330. As shown in FIG. 50 (b), the hold display mode determination table for loss is roughly classified into two items, "hold display mode" and "hold display mode determination random number (0 to 99)". The four display modes of "blue", "green", "red", and "gold" set in "hold display mode", "hold display mode determination random number (0 to 99)", and "hold display mode" are Since the same contents as those of the same item in FIG. 50 (a) are shown, the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the "pending display mode determination random number (0 to 99)" is assigned a comparative numerical value in association with each display mode of the "holding display mode" as in FIG. 50 (a). A "-" in the "Holding display mode determination random number (0 to 99)" column indicates that a comparison numerical value is not assigned.

As shown in FIG. 50 (b), the comparison numerical values are assigned "0 to 49" to "blue" in the "hold display mode" and "50 to 93" to "green" in the "hold display mode". Therefore, "94 to 99" is assigned to "red" in the "hold display mode". In addition, no comparative value is assigned to "gold" in the "hold display mode". Therefore, when the provisional determination lottery result is lost, "gold" is not determined as the display mode of the hold display image. In other words, "gold" is determined as the display mode of the hold display image only when the tentatively determined large winning combination lottery result is a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the hold display image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the display mode of "gold", it is suggested to the player that the provisional determination lottery result is determined to be a hit. ..

(Step S1230-15)
Returning to FIG. 49, in step S1230-15, the sub CPU 330a acquires the hold display mode determination random number updated in step S1000-3 of the above-mentioned sub CPU initialization process, and steps the acquired hold display mode determination random number value. The display mode of the hold display image is determined by comparing with the comparison value set in the hit hold display mode determination table read in S1230-11 or the loss hold display mode determination table read in step S1230-13. When the sub CPU 330a determines the display mode of the hold display image, the sub CPU 330a moves to the process of step S1230-19.

Specifically, for example, when the acquired hold display mode determination random number value is "5" and the acquisition symbol type designation command including the information on the jackpot symbol type is received, the sub CPU 330a is shown in the figure. With reference to the hit hold display mode determination table shown in 50 (a), since the hold display mode determination random number value “5” is included in the numerical range “0 to 9”, the display mode of the hold display image is set to “blue”. decide. Further, when the acquired hold display mode determination random number value is also "5" and the acquisition symbol type designation command including the information of the lost symbol type is received, the sub CPU 330a is shown in FIG. 50 (b). Refer to the hold display mode determination table for loss shown in the above, and since the hold display mode determination random number value "5" is included in the numerical range "0 to 49", the hold display image is the same as when the provisional judgment lottery result is a big hit. The display mode is determined to be "blue".

On the other hand, for example, when the acquired hold display mode determination random number value is "79" and the provisional determination lottery result is a big hit, the sub CPU 330a is the hit hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. 50 (a). Since the hold display mode determination random number value “79” is included in the numerical range “55 to 94”, the display mode of the hold display image is determined to be “red”. Further, when the acquired hold display mode determination random number value is also “79” and the provisional determination lottery result is a loss, the sub CPU 330a refers to the hold display mode determination table for loss shown in FIG. 50 (b). However, since the hold display mode determination random number value "79" is included in the numerical range "50 to 93", the display mode of the hold display image is determined to be "green", unlike the case where the provisional determination lottery result is a big hit. In this way, when the display mode of the hold display image is determined using the table shown in FIG. 50, even if the hold display mode determination random number values are the same, the hold is determined according to the provisional determination lottery result. The display mode of the displayed image may be the same or different.

(Step S1230-17)
In step S1230-17, the number of pending digestion pending is 0, the newly stored processing target hold is pending during digestion, and the large winning combination lottery has already been executed (in step S1230-3). The display mode of the hold display image is determined to be the default display mode based on NO) or that the hold to be processed is not held during digestion and the hold change lottery is not won (NO in step S1230-7). Then, the process proceeds to step S1230-19. In the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, as a default display mode of the hold display image, a "white" display mode for displaying the hold display image in white is set. Therefore, in step S1230-17, the sub CPU 330a determines the “hold display mode” to be “white”. The hold display image displayed in the "white" display mode only indicates that the process target hold is newly stored, and does not suggest the provisional determination lottery result.

(Step S1230-19)
In step S1230-19, the sub CPU 330a updates the hold display mode information and returns to the sub timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 38). The hold display mode information is information regarding the display mode of the hold display image, and is stored in the sub RAM 330c of the sub control board 330. The hold display mode information includes the display mode of the hold display image determined in step S1230-15 or step S1230-17. Specifically, the sub-RAM 330c is provided with a hold display mode storage area, and the hold display mode storage area is composed of five hold display mode storage units from the 0th hold display mode storage unit to the 4th hold display mode storage unit. It is divided into departments. The 0th hold display mode storage unit corresponds to the 0th storage unit that is transferred when the digestion waiting hold becomes the digestion hold on the main control board 300, and the hold display image representing the digestion hold is displayed (hereinafter, “digesting”). It stores the hold display mode information about (sometimes referred to as "hold image"). The four hold display mode storage units from the first hold display mode storage unit to the fourth hold display mode storage unit are the first of the storage areas waiting for digestion (first special figure hold storage area or second special figure hold storage area). Corresponding to the 1st storage unit to the 4th storage unit, the hold display mode information of the hold display image (hereinafter, may be referred to as “digestion waiting hold image”) representing the digestion waiting hold is stored.

When the hold display mode information is updated in step S1230-19, the number of pending display modes and the hold display mode information stored in the first hold display mode storage unit to the fourth hold display mode storage unit of the hold display mode storage area are updated. The numbers match. For example, when the number of pending digestion hold is 2, two of the four hold display mode storage units, the hold display mode information stored in the first hold display mode storage unit and the second hold display mode storage unit, respectively. Become.

When the sub CPU 330a receives a new look-ahead designation command based on the newly stored processing target hold, in step S1230-19, the hold display mode information is stored from the 0th hold display mode storage unit to the 4th hold display mode. The hold display mode information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) in which the hold display mode information is not stored. For example, when a new look-ahead designation command is received in a state where the hold display mode information is not stored in any of the 0th hold display mode storage unit to the 4th hold display mode storage unit, the hold display mode information is stored. It is stored in the 0th hold display mode storage unit as information corresponding to the hold image during digestion. Further, when a new look-ahead designation command is received while the hold display mode information is stored in the third hold display mode storage unit from the 0th hold display mode storage unit, the new hold display mode information is digested. It is stored in the fourth hold display mode storage unit as information corresponding to the wait hold image. The hold display mode information corresponding to the digestion wait hold image is stored in the first hold display mode storage unit to the fourth hold display mode storage unit in the order in which the digestion wait hold is stored, that is, in the order of earliest digestion.

As described above, in the look-ahead designation command reception process shown in FIG. 49, the display mode of the hold display image displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the hold display effect is determined, and a tentative determination is expected depending on the display mode of the hold display image. Decide whether to suggest a degree. In the game machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the newly stored processing target hold does not shift to the digestion hold at the time of receiving the look-ahead designation command and the hold change lottery is won, the digestion waiting hold image is displayed. The mode is determined to be other than the default display mode, and the suggestion of the tentative judgment expectation is executed. On the other hand, if the newly stored processing target hold shifts to digestion hold at the time of receiving the look-ahead specification command, or if the hold change lottery is not won, the display mode of the digestion hold image is the default display mode. Is determined, and the suggestion of the tentative judgment expectation is not executed.

The game machine 100 of the present embodiment does not execute the hold display effect during the reach development effect and the major role game. As a result, the jackpot effect executed in the effect display unit 200a in synchronization with the reach development effect executed in the effect display unit 200a and the execution of the big role game is not hindered by the hold display effect. Furthermore, after the big role game, the game state may be changed from that before the big role game. Therefore, the display mode of the hold display image determined based on the reception of the look-ahead designation command during the execution of the big role game and the provisional determination lottery result cannot be applied to the hold display image in the hold display effect restarted after the big role game. there is a possibility. Therefore, the sub CPU 330a does not execute the read-ahead designation command reception process shown in FIG. 49 even if the read-ahead designation command is received during the execution of the major game. The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the major role game is being executed based on whether or not the major role game in progress flag is on. The major role in-game flag is set to the on state when an opening designation command indicating the start of the major role game is received from the main control board 300 in the command analysis process, and the game state change indicating the end of the major role game from the main control board 300. It is set to the off state when the specified command is received.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating the time schedule management process (step S1300).

(Step S1300-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a adds the counter value of the fluctuation time timing timer to update the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a controls various effects according to the data set in the time table, and ends the time schedule management process. Here, the addition of value information is reserved, and when it is determined that the notification timing has been reached, the addition of value information is notified. Further, for example, the sub CPU 330a turns on the reach development effect flag when the latter half variation effect is started and the reach variation pattern flag is set to the on state in step S1210-1. The reach development effect in progress flag is a flag indicating that the reach development effect is being executed. The sub CPU 330a turns on the reach development effect in-progress flag at the timing of starting the second half variation effect in the reach variation pattern variation effect with reference to the timetable, and ends the second half variation effect in the reach variation pattern variation effect. Turn off the flag during reach development production.

(Example of hold production control process at the time of winning)
Next, an example of the winning hold effect control process in step S1400 of the subtimer interrupt process (see FIG. 46) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 52. In the prize-winning hold effect control process, the display control of the hold display image in the hold display effect is executed based on the newly stored processing target hold.

(Step S1400-1)
In step S1400-1, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hold winning flag is on. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold winning flag is on and the processing target hold is newly stored, the sub CPU 330a sets the hold winning flag to the off state and proceeds to the process of step S1400-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold winning flag is in the off state and the processing target hold is not at the newly stored timing, the sub CPU 330a ends the winning hold effect control process without performing the processes after step S1400-3. , Return to subtimer interrupt processing.

(Step S1400-3)
In step S1400-3, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hold display effect is possible period. In the present embodiment, the period excluding the reach development effect and the major role game is the hold display effectable period. Therefore, the sub CPU 330a is in the hold display effect enable period when the reach development effect in-progress flag indicating that the reach development effect is being executed is in the off state and the major role in-game flag is in the off state. judge. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold display effect is possible period, the process proceeds to the process of step S1400-5. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that it is not in the hold display effect enable period, the sub CPU 330a ends the winning hold effect control process without performing the processes after step S1400-5, and returns to the sub timer interrupt process.

(Step S1400-5)
In step S1400-5, the sub CPU 330a creates a hold display start designation command based on the display mode of the latest hold display mode information. The hold display start designation command is a command for instructing the image control board 340 to display a new hold display image based on the newly stored processing target hold on the effect display unit 200a. The hold display start designation command includes information on the display mode of the hold display image determined in step S1230-15 or step S1230-17. Specifically, the hold display start designation command includes a display mode of the latest hold display mode information stored in the hold display mode storage area of the sub RAM 330c. The latest hold display mode information is the hold display mode information stored in step S1230-19 of the latest look-ahead designation command reception process (see FIG. 49). For example, in step S1230-19 of the latest look-ahead designation command reception process, when the hold display mode information is stored in the third hold display mode storage unit, the hold display start designation command is sent to the third hold display mode storage unit. The display mode of the pending digestion pending image corresponding to the stored hold display mode information is included. Further, in the hold display start designation command, which of the 0th storage unit to the 4th storage unit of the storage area of the storage area on hold during digestion on the main control board 300 corresponds to the hold display image to be newly displayed. Contains a pending response number that indicates. When the newly displayed hold display image corresponds to the digestion waiting hold stored in the third storage unit, the hold display start designation command includes "3" as the hold correspondence number.

The sub CPU330a sets the created hold display start designation command in the transmission buffer in step S1400-5. The hold display start designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 340 in step S1100-7 of the subtimer interrupt process (see FIG. 46). As a result, the hold display image is newly displayed in the display area corresponding to the hold correspondence number in the display mode based on the hold display start designation command during the hold display effect possible period.

(Step S1400-7)
In step S1400-7, the sub CPU 330a updates the hold display mode information corresponding to the latest process target hold, and returns to the sub timer interrupt process. Specifically, in response to the hold display start designation command being created in step S1400-5 and the display of the hold display image representing the latest processing target hold being executed, the hold display mode corresponding to the latest hold is executed. The content of the initial display mode is set in the current display mode of the information (latest hold display mode information). For example, when the latest processing target hold is the digestion waiting hold and the display mode of the latest hold display mode information is "blue", "blue" is set in the current display mode.

In this way, when the hold effect control process at the time of winning is executed based on the fact that the process target hold is newly stored in the hold display effect enable period, the hold display image is displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the new processing target hold has been won in the effect display unit 200a. Further, when the hold display image is started to be displayed in a display mode other than the default, a provisional determination expectation degree for the newly stored hold is suggested.

(Example of individual notification effect setting process)
Next, an example of the individual notification effect setting process of step S1500 of the subtimer interrupt process (see FIG. 46) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 53. In the individual notification effect setting process, the control of the individual notification effect is executed based on the fact that the game is in progress and the execution condition of the individual notification effect is satisfied.

(Step S1500-1)
In step S1500-1, the sub CPU330a determines whether or not the player is in the game, and if it is determined that the player is in the game (Yes), the process shifts to step S1500-2 and determines that the player is not in the game. Then, (No), the individual notification effect setting process is terminated and the process returns to the subtimer interrupt process without executing the processes from step S1500-2 to step S1500-4 described later. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not a predetermined effect (for example, a variable effect) based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 can be executed.

More specifically, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not a predetermined effect corresponding to the winning can be executed by satisfying the winning condition based on the game result of the player. That is, the sub CPU 330a determines that the game is in progress when the demo command is not received in the demo command reception process in the command analysis process (Yes in step S1500-1), and when the demo command is received. Is not in the game (No in step S1500-1). That is, when the demo command is not received, the game machine 100 is not in the standby state because the demo is not in progress, and therefore, a predetermined effect based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 (for example). Fluctuation effect) is feasible. On the other hand, when the demo command is received, since the game machine 100 is in the standby state during the demonstration, a predetermined effect based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 is performed. (For example, variable effect) is not feasible.

Each of the processes of the sub CPU 330a and step S1500-1 corresponds to an example of a condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined effect corresponding to the winning can be executed by satisfying the winning condition based on the game result of the player. To do.

The operation handle 112 including the touch sensor 112s corresponds to an example of the operation means operated when launching the game ball into the game area 116. Further, each of the processes of the sub CPU 330a and step S1500-1 corresponds to an example of the game execution determination means for determining that the player is executing the game when the operation means is operated.

(Step S1500-2)
In step S1500-2, the sub CPU 330a acquires the execution condition of the individual notification effect, and shifts the process to step S1500-3. The individual notification effect setting information including the execution condition and execution method of the individual notification effect based on the player's setting (that is, set by the player using, for example, the information terminal 10) is described later in the hit-WIN menu process (see FIG. 56). ), It is transmitted to the game machine 100 together with the password and acquired in step S1620-19. The individual notification effect setting information transmitted to the game machine 100 is stored in a sub ROM (an example of storage means) 330c provided on the sub control board 330. The sub CPU 330a reads the individual notification effect setting information from the sub ROM 330c to acquire the execution condition of the individual notification effect.

(Step S1500-3)
In step S1500-3, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the acquired execution condition of the individual notification effect is satisfied, and if it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the process shifts to step S1500-4. If it is determined that the execution condition is not satisfied (No), the individual notification effect setting process is terminated and the process returns to the subtimer interrupt process without executing the process of step S1500-4 described later. More specifically, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the current state of the game machine 100 satisfies the specific state set as the execution condition of the acquired individual notification effect, that is, whether or not the state matches the specific state. .. When there are a plurality of acquired execution conditions for the individual notification effect, the sub CPU 330a sequentially determines whether or not each execution condition is satisfied, and if there is an execution condition that satisfies even one of them, the sub CPU 330a sequentially determines whether or not each execution condition is satisfied. , The process shifts to step S1500-4.

If the sub CPU 330a determines in step S1500-1 that the game is in progress, then executes the process of step S1500-3, and if it determines in step S1500-1 that the game is not in progress, the sub CPU 330a executes the process in step S1500-3. Do not execute the process of 3. As described above, the sub CPU 330a may or may not execute the process of step S1500-3 based on the determination result in step S1500-1. That is, whether the processes of the sub CPU 330a and step S1500-3 satisfy the execution condition of the individual notification effect included in the acquired individual notification effect setting information based on the determination of the condition acquisition means (for example, step S1500-1). It corresponds to an example of the notification effect determination means for determining whether or not (step S1500-3).

(Step S1500-4)
In step S1500-4, the sub CPU 330a sets the individual notification effect setting command, ends the individual notification effect setting process, and returns to the sub timer interrupt process. More specifically, the sub CPU 330a acquires the execution method of the individual notification effect included in the individual notification effect setting information read from the sub RAM 330c in step S1500-2, and creates an individual notification effect command including the acquired execution method. .. The sub CPU 330a sets the created individual notification effect command in the transmission buffer provided in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c. The individual notification effect command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350 in step S1100-7 (see FIG. 46) of the subtimer interrupt process.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating the process during the demonstration in step S1600.

(Step S1600-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the demo flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the demo flag is turned on, the process is moved to step S1600-3, and if it is determined that the demo flag is not turned on, the process during the demo is terminated.

(Step S1600-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the effect operation device 208 has been operated. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation command indicating that the effect operation device 208 has been operated has been received via the illumination control board 350. As a result, if it is determined that the effect operating device 208 has been operated, the process is moved to step S1610, and if it is determined that the effect operating device 208 has not been operated, the process during the demonstration is terminated.

(Step S1610)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hit-WIN activation process for performing a hit-WIN menu process in step S1620, which will be described later. This strike-WIN activation process will be described later with reference to FIG. 55.

(Step S1620)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hit-WIN menu process for operating the hit-WIN function in the game machine 100. This hit-WIN menu processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 56.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating the striking-WIN activation process in step S1610.

(Step S1610-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the start flag is turned on. Here, the "start-up flag" means a flag for permitting execution of the hit-WIN menu process described later. As a result, if it is determined that the activation flag is not turned on, the process is moved to step S1610-3, and if it is determined that the activation flag is turned on, the hit-WIN activation process is terminated.

(Step S1610-3)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the start flag. As a result, the user is ready to execute the hit-WIN menu process.

(Step S1610-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hit-WIN menu display process of transmitting a hit-WIN menu display command to the image control board 340 in order to display the image of the “hit-WIN menu” on the effect display unit 200a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9A, the image of the “hit-WIN menu” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

(Strike-WIN menu processing)
Next, the hit-WIN menu processing in step S1620 will be described.
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the hit-WIN menu process.
(Step S1620-1)
When step S1620 is executed, the hit-WIN menu process first shifts to step S1620-1 as shown in FIG. 56. In step S1620-1, it is determined whether or not the start flag is turned on in the sub-control board 330. As a result, if it is determined that the activation flag is in the ON state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-2, and if it is determined that the activation flag is not in the ON state (No), a series of processes are performed. And return to the original processing.

(Step S1620-2)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-2, the sub-control board 330 determines whether or not there has been a determination operation for the effect operation device 208. That is, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the illumination control board 350 has received the determination operation command indicating that the determination operation has been performed on the effect operation device 208. As a result, when the sub CPU 330a determines that there is no determination operation for the effect operation device 208 (No), the process proceeds to step S1620-3, and it is determined that there is a determination operation for the effect operation device 208. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1620-7.

(Step S1620-3)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-3, it is determined on the sub-control board 330 whether or not there is a selection operation for the effect operation device 208. That is, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the illumination control board 350 has received the selection operation command indicating that the selection operation has been performed on the effect operation device 208. As a result, when the sub CPU 330a determines that there is no selection operation for the effect operation device 208 (No), the sub CPU 330a ends a series of processes and returns to the original process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect operation device 208 has been selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-4.

Here, in the present embodiment, the "determination operation for the effect operation device 208" means the pressing operation for the push button portion of the effect operation device 208, and the "selection operation for the effect operation device 208". Means the rotation operation of the effect operation device 208 with respect to the rotary switch portion (jog dial portion). However, the effect operation device 208 is not limited to the push button and the jog dial as in the present embodiment, and the effect operation device 208 is configured by using a plurality of buttons (so-called decision button and selection button). It may be configured to identify the decision operation and the selection operation according to the type.

(Step S1620-4)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-4, it is determined on the sub-control board 330 whether or not the PAS input flag is on. This "PAS input flag" is information indicating that the password is in the password input state, and is information that is turned on in step S1620-13 described later. As a result, when the sub CPU330a determines that the PAS input flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S1620-5, and when it is determined that the PAS input flag is turned on (Yes). ) Goes to step S1620-6.

(Step S1620-5)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-5, the sub-control board 330 performs a selection information update process for updating the "selection information" of the hit-WIN menu, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process. .. Here, as shown in FIG. 9A, the "selection information" includes a plurality of menu items associated with the "new registration", "password input", "game end", and "return" menu items. Has selection information. Then, a hit-WIN menu display command for displaying a large image of the menu item corresponding to the selected selection information on the front side of the screen is transmitted to the image control board 340. As a result, the menu item by the hit-WIN function can be selected by performing the selection operation on the effect operation device 208. At the start of the hit-WIN menu process, selection information corresponding to "new registration" is set as selection information.

(Step S1620-6)
On the other hand, in step S1620-4, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the PAS input flag is in the ON state and proceeds to step S1620-6, the password for updating the character information of the password on the sub control board 330. Performs character change processing, ends a series of processing, and returns to the original processing. Here, the character information is associated with, for example, 26 alphabets of "AZ" and 10 numbers of "0-9". As a result, the characters of the password can be selected by performing a selection operation on the effect operation device 208.

(Step S1620-7)
Further, in step S1620-2, when it is determined that there is a determination operation for the effect operation device 208 and the process proceeds to step S1620-7, the selection information corresponding to "new registration" is performed on the sub-control board 330. Is set or not. As a result, when it is determined that the selection information corresponding to the "new registration" is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S620-8, and it is determined that the selection information corresponding to the "new registration" is not set. If (No), the process proceeds to step S1620-11.

(Step S1620-8)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-8, the sub-control board 330 performs the first code information acquisition process of acquiring the URL for accessing the server 30 from the sub ROM 330b, and proceeds to step S1620-9.

(Step S1620-9)
In step S1620-9, the sub-control board 330 performs a first two-dimensional code generation process for generating a first two-dimensional code including the URL information acquired in step S1620-8, and then steps S1620-10. Move to.

(Step S1620-10)
In step S1620-10, the sub-control board 330 performs a first two-dimensional code display process for displaying the first two-dimensional code generated in step S1620-9 on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200, and a series of steps are performed. Ends the processing of and returns to the original processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 330a generates a two-dimensional code display command for displaying the first two-dimensional code generated in step S1620-9 on the screen, and transmits the generated two-dimensional code display command to the image control board 340. Perform the process of sending. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first QR code (registered trademark) as the first two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200.

(Step S1620-11)
Further, when it is determined in step S1620-7 that the selection information corresponding to "new registration" is not set and the process proceeds to step S1620-11, the sub-control board 330 corresponds to "password input". Determine if the selection information is set. As a result, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the selection information corresponding to the "password input" is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-12, and the selection information corresponding to the "password input" is set. If it is determined that this is not the case (No), the process proceeds to step S1620-20.

(Step S1620-12)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-12, it is determined on the sub-control board 330 whether or not the PAS input flag is in the ON state. As a result, when the sub CPU330a determines that the PAS input flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S1620-13, and when it is determined that the PAS input flag is turned on (Yes). ) Goes to step S1620-15.

(Step S1620-13)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-13), the PAS input flag is turned on on the sub-control board 330, and the process proceeds to step S1620-14. As a result, it is shown that the password is in the input state, and the player can input the password by performing a selection operation on the effect operation device 208 thereafter.

(Step S1620-14)
In step S1620-14, the sub-control board 330 performs a password input display process for displaying the image of "password input" on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200, ends a series of processes, and ends the original process. Return to the processing of. Specifically, in the password input display process, a "password input display command" for displaying an image of "password input" is transmitted to the image control board 340. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10A, the image of "password input" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200.

(Step S1620-15)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1620-12 that the PAS input flag is in the ON state and the process proceeds to step S1620-15, the character information selected in step S1620-6 on the sub-control board 330 The password character determination process for determining the above is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1620-16.

In step S1620-16, the sub-control board 330 determines whether or not all the passwords have been input. As a result, when the sub CPU330a determines that all passwords have been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-17, and when it is determined that all passwords have not been input (No), the sub CPU330a proceeds to step S1620-17. , Ends a series of processes and returns to the original process.

(Step S1620-17)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-17, the sub-control board 330 performs an authentication process for the entered password and proceeds to step S1620-18. In this authentication process, it is determined whether or not the input password is a password composed of a predetermined algorithm.

(Step S1620-18)
In step S1620-18, the sub-control board 330 determines whether or not the input password has been successfully authenticated. As a result, when the sub CPU330a determines that the password authentication is successful (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-19, and when it is determined that the password authentication is not successful (No), a series of processes are performed. Exits and returns to the original processing.

(Step S1620-19)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-19, the sub CPU 330a performs the hit-WIN information setting process in order to activate the hit-WIN function in the game machine 100. In this hit-WIN information setting process, the hit-WIN flag that allows the sub-RAM 330c of the game machine 100 to accumulate the game history information related to the effect is turned on. Furthermore, based on the password information decrypted and converted based on the predetermined algorithm, the game history information (character information, experience value, level value information, point value information, etc.) and access time information at the time of issuing the password are acquired and sub. It is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 330c. Further, the individual notification effect setting information set by the player operating the information terminal 10 is stored in the sub RAM 330c.

The effect operation device 208, the sub CPU 330a, and the hit-WIN information setting process (step S1620-19) acquire conditions for acquiring the individual notification effect setting information including the execution condition and the execution method of the individual notification effect based on the player's operation, respectively. It corresponds to an example of means.

(Step S1620-20)
Further, in step S1620-11, when it is determined that the selection information corresponding to "password input" is not set and the process proceeds to step S1620-20, the sub-control board 330 corresponds to "game end". Determine if the selection information is set. As a result, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the selection information corresponding to the "game end" is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-21, and the selection information corresponding to the "game end" is set. If it is determined that the information is not present (No), the process proceeds to step S1620-26.

(Step S1620-21)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-21, it is determined whether or not the specific game mode flag is set on the sub-control board 330. As a result, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-22, and when it is determined that the specific game mode flag is not set (No), the sub CPU 330a proceeds to step S1620-22. , Ends a series of processes and returns to the original process.

(Step S1620-22)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-22, in the sub-control board 330, the sub CPU 330a acquires the URL for accessing the server 30 from the sub ROM 330b, and also produces the effect information and the effect stored in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c. The second code information acquisition process for acquiring the history information and the point number information is performed. After that, the process proceeds to step S1620-23.

(Step S1620-23)
In step S1620-23, the sub-control board 330 generates a second two-dimensional code that includes the URL, effect information, effect history information, and point number information acquired in step S1620-22. The process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1620-24.

(Step S1620-24)
In step S1620-24, the sub-control board 330 performs a second two-dimensional code display process for displaying the second two-dimensional code generated in step S1620-23 on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200, and then steps. Transition to S1620-25. Specifically, a two-dimensional code display command for displaying the second two-dimensional code generated in step S1620-22 on the effect display unit 200a is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code display command is transmitted to the image control board 340. Perform processing. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, a second QR code (registered trademark) is displayed as the second two-dimensional code on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200.

(Step S1620-25)
In step S1620-25, the sub-control board 330 performs a hit-WIN information erasing process, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process. In this hit-WIN information erasing process, the password information stored in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c is cleared. Further, the effect information, the effect history information, the number of points information, the change information, the character information, and the individual notification effect setting information accumulated in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c in association with the player-specific information are cleared.

(Step S1620-26)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1620-20 that the selection information corresponding to "game end" is not set and the process proceeds to step S1620-26, the sub-control board 330 corresponds to "return". Determine if the selection information is set. As a result, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the selection information corresponding to "return" is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1620-27, and the selection information corresponding to "return" is not set. If (No) is determined, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

(Step S1620-27)
When the process proceeds to step S1620-27, the start flag is turned off and the process proceeds to step S1620-28 in order to end the execution of the hit-WIN menu process on the sub-control board 330.

(Step S1620-28)
In step S1620-28, the sub-control board 330 performs a hit-WIN menu erasing process for erasing the image of the “hit-WIN menu” displayed on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200, and performs a series of processes. Is finished and returns to the original processing. Specifically, in the hit-WIN menu erasure process, the sub CPU 330a transmits a "hit-WIN menu erase command" for erasing the image of the "hit-WIN menu" to the image control board 340.

(Specific example of individual notification production)
Next, a specific example of the individual notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 to 60. 57 to 60 schematically show the effect display unit 200a and the individual notification effect device 207.

(Example of the number of pending execution conditions)
In the sub ROM 330c of the game machine 100, as the individual notification effect setting information based on the player's preset setting, the execution condition of the individual notification effect of "special 1 hold 3 pieces" and the execution method of the individual notification effect of "wind 3 times" It is assumed that the combination with and the combination of the execution condition of the individual notification effect of "special 1 hold 4 pieces" and the execution method of the individual notification effect of "wind 4 times" are stored. That is, the sub CPU 330a is set to determine whether or not the execution condition of the individual notification effect is satisfied based on the hold state of the standby predetermined effect when the winning condition is satisfied. The "holding state of the standby predetermined effect" in this example corresponds to a state in which the number of holdings of either the first holding or the second holding is 3 or 4.

As shown in FIG. 57 (a), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are sequentially rotated (scrolled) in the direction indicated by the downward thick arrow in the drawing at substantially the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The variable display of the effect symbol is being executed. Further, the digesting hold image 220 is displayed on the lower left side in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, and the hold display image 230a indicating the special 1 hold is displayed on the right side of the digestion hold image 220. .. At the time shown in FIG. 57 (a), the number of special 1 hold stored is one, and the execution condition of the individual notification effect is not satisfied. Therefore, the individual notification effect device 207 is executing the individual notification effect. Absent.

It is assumed that a game ball enters the first starting port 120 during the variation display of the effect symbol shown in FIG. 57 (a). As a result, the sub CPU 330a receives the look-ahead designation command and executes the look-ahead designation command reception process (see FIG. 49). In the read-ahead designation command reception process, the sub CPU 330a determines, for example, that the hold change lottery has not been won (No in step S1230-7), and determines the display mode of the hold display image to the default display display mode (step S1230-17). .. Further, the sub CPU 330a creates a hold display start designation command including the display mode of the default display determined in step S1230-17 in the winning hold effect control process (see FIG. 52) (step S1400-5), and subs. It is set in the transmission buffer provided in the RAM 330c and the read-ahead designation command reception process is terminated.

Further, since the sub CPU 330a executes the individual notification effect setting process (see FIG. 53) and does not receive the demo command in the demo command reception process in the command analysis process (step S1200) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 46). It is determined that the game is in progress (Yes in step S1500-1), the execution condition of the individual notification effect included in the individual notification effect notification information read from the sub ROM330c is acquired (step S1500-2), and the acquired individual notification effect is acquired. It is determined whether or not the execution condition of is satisfied (step S1500-3). In the sub CPU330a, the execution conditions of the acquired individual notification effect are "3 special 1 hold" and "4 special 1 hold", whereas the number of special 1 hold currently stored is "2". Therefore, it is determined that the execution condition is not satisfied (No in step S1500-3), and the individual notification effect setting process is terminated without setting the individual notification effect command.

In the output control process (S1100-7) of the subtimer interrupt process (FIG. 46), the CPU 330a transmits a hold display start designation command including information on the display mode of the default display to the image control board 340, and sends an individual notification effect command. Do not transmit to the decorative control board 350.

As a result, the image control board 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the received hold display start designation command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the hold display image 230a displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The default display hold display image 230b is displayed to the right of. In FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, which will be described later, the default display is represented by a “white circle”. On the other hand, since the illumination control board 350 has not received the individual notification effect command, the individual notification effect device 207 is controlled so as not to execute the individual notification effect.

It is assumed that a game ball enters the first starting port 120 during the variation display of the effect symbol shown in FIG. 57 (b). As a result, the sub CPU 330a receives the look-ahead designation command and executes the look-ahead designation command reception process (see FIG. 49). In the read-ahead designation command reception process, the sub CPU 330a determines, for example, that the hold change lottery has not been won (No in step S1230-7), and determines the display mode of the hold display image to the default display display mode (step S1230-17). .. Further, the sub CPU 330a creates a hold display start designation command including the display mode of the default display determined in step S1230-17 in the winning hold effect control process (see FIG. 52) (step S1400-5), and subs. It is set in the transmission buffer provided in the RAM 330c and the read-ahead designation command reception process is terminated.

Further, since the sub CPU 330a executes the individual notification effect setting process (see FIG. 53) and does not receive the demo command in the demo command reception process in the command analysis process (step S1200) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 46). It is determined that the game is in progress (Yes in step S1500-1), the execution condition of the individual notification effect included in the individual notification effect notification information read from the sub ROM330c is acquired (step S1500-2), and the acquired individual notification effect is acquired. It is determined whether or not the execution condition of is satisfied (step S1500-3). In the sub CPU330a, the execution conditions of the acquired individual notification effect are "3 special 1 hold" and "4 special 1 hold", whereas the current number of special 1 hold is "3". It is determined that "3 special 1 hold" among the execution conditions are satisfied (Yes in step S1500-3). The sub CPU 330a determines that the execution method combined with the execution condition "special 1 hold 3 pieces" in the individual notification effect notification information is "wind 3 times", and outputs the information of "wind 3 times". The individual notification effect setting command including the individual notification effect is set in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c, and the individual notification effect setting process is completed.

In the output control process (S1100-7) of the subtimer interrupt process (FIG. 46), the sub CPU 330a transmits a hold display start designation command including information on the display mode of the default display to the image control board 340, and “winds three times”. An individual notification effect command including the above information is transmitted to the illumination control board 350.

As a result, the image control board 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the received hold display start designation command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the hold display image 230b displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The default display hold display image 230c is displayed on the right side of. On the other hand, since the illumination control board 350 controls the individual notification effect device 207 based on the received individual notification effect command, the heavy bass in the range that the player cannot hear from the individual notification effect device 207 is sporadically generated. It is output 3 times. As a result, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the wind w is sporadically blown three times with the output of the deep bass from the individual notification effect device 207. As shown in FIG. 12, since the individual notification effect device 207 is provided directly below the operation handle 112, the wind w blown from the individual notification effect device 207 is the hand of the player holding the operation handle 112. Or hit the arm. The individual notification effect device 207 in the present embodiment executes the individual notification effect by using a method that can be experienced (skin sensation in this example) other than the player's visual sense. As a result, when the player is playing with the game machine 100 while looking at the information terminal 10 instead of the game area 116, for example, the wind w is blown from the individual notification effect device 207 that the number of reservations has reached three. Can be recognized by. As described above, the individual notification effect device 207 has a predetermined effect (for example, a variable effect) determined based on the condition of winning (for example, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122). The individual notification effect is executed by using a method (in this example, blowing air) that the player can experience in a mode different from the above.

It is assumed that the player notices the individual notification by the individual notification effect device 207 and releases the operation handle 112 in order to stop the launch of the game ball based on the fact that the number of special 1 hold is three. Then, even if the number of special 1 hold stored after that becomes 4, the sub CPU 330a does not output the detection signal from the touch sensor 112s in the individual notification effect setting process (see FIG. 53). Since the determination is made (No in step S1500-1), the individual notification effect device 207 does not execute the individual notification effect based on the "special 1 hold 4 pieces" of the execution condition of the individual notification effect.

On the other hand, it is assumed that the player continues to launch the game ball even after noticing the individual notification by the individual notification effect device 207. It is assumed that the game ball enters the first starting port 120 during the variable display of the effect symbol shown in FIG. 57 (c) due to the launch of the game ball. As a result, the sub CPU 330a executes the look-ahead designation command reception process and the individual notification effect setting process, which are substantially the same as those for the third special 1 hold described with reference to FIG. 57 (c).

In the read-ahead designation command reception process, the sub CPU 330a determines, for example, that the hold change lottery is unsuccessful (No in step S1230-7). Further, the sub CPU 330a currently stores the acquired individual notification effect execution conditions of "3 special 1 hold" and "4 special 1 hold" in step S1500-3 of the individual notification effect setting process. Since the number of special 1 hold is "4", it is determined that "4 special 1 hold" among the execution conditions are satisfied. The sub CPU 330a determines that the execution method combined with the execution condition "special 1 hold 4 pieces" in the individual notification effect notification information is "wind 4 times", and outputs the information of "wind 4 times". The individual notification effect setting command including the individual notification effect is set in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c, and the individual notification effect setting process is completed.

In the output control process (S1100-7) of the subtimer interrupt process (FIG. 46), the sub CPU 330a transmits a hold display start designation command including information on the default display mode to the image control board 340, and “wind 4 times”. An individual notification effect command including information is transmitted to the illumination control board 350.

As a result, the image control board 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the received hold display start designation command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), the hold display image 230c displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The default display hold display image 230d is displayed to the right of. On the other hand, since the illumination control board 350 controls the individual notification effect device 207 based on the received individual notification effect command, the heavy bass in the range that the player cannot hear from the individual notification effect device 207 is sporadically generated. It is output 4 times. As a result, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), the wind w is sporadically blown four times with the output of the deep bass from the individual notification effect device 207.

As described above, the execution condition of the individual notification effect includes an opportunity for prompting the stop of the firing of the game ball (in this example, the number of holds is 3 or 4). Therefore, the player can stop launching the game ball before the reserved number is full or when the tank is full. As a result, the game machine 100 can prevent the player from wasting the game ball.

(Example of pending change of execution condition)
In the sub ROM 330c of the game machine 100, a combination of the execution condition of the individual notification effect of "hold change" and the execution method of the individual notification effect of "continuous wind" is stored as the individual notification effect setting information based on the player's setting. It is assumed that it has been done. That is, the sub CPU 330a is set to determine whether or not the execution condition of the individual notification effect is satisfied based on the hold state of the standby predetermined effect when the winning condition is satisfied. The "holding state of the standby predetermined effect" in this example corresponds to a state in which the holding display changes.

As shown in FIG. 58 (a), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are sequentially rotated (scrolled) in the direction indicated by the downward thick arrow in the drawing at substantially the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The variable display of the effect symbol is being executed. Further, the digesting hold image 220 is displayed on the lower left side in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, and the hold display image 230a indicating the special 1 hold is displayed on the right side of the digestion hold image 220. .. At the time shown in FIG. 58A, since the display mode of the hold display image 230a is the default display and the display mode has not changed, the individual notification effect is not executed by the individual notification effect device 207.

It is assumed that a game ball enters the first starting port 120 during the variable display of the effect symbol shown in FIG. 58 (a). As a result, the sub CPU 330a receives the look-ahead designation command and executes the look-ahead designation command reception process (see FIG. 49). When the sub CPU330a determines, for example, that the hold change lottery has been won in the read-ahead designation command reception process (No in step S1230-7), and determines that the symbol type designation command at the time of acquisition includes information on the type of the lost symbol (No). Step S1230-9 (No), the hold display mode determination table for loss is read from the sub ROM330b (step S1230-13). For example, assuming that the hold display mode determination random number value acquired by the sub CPU 330a is "95", the sub CPU 330a has a numerical range "94 to 99" in the hold display mode determination table for loss of the hold display mode determination random value "95". (See FIG. 50 (b)), the display mode of the hold display image is determined to be “red” (step S1230-15). Further, the sub CPU 330a creates a hold display start designation command including the display mode of "red" determined in step S1230-15 in the winning hold effect control process (see FIG. 52) (step S1400-5). It is set in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c and the read-ahead designation command reception process is terminated.

Further, since the sub CPU 330a executes the individual notification effect setting process (see FIG. 53) and does not receive the demo command in the demo command reception process in the command analysis process (step S1200) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 46). It is determined that the game is in progress (Yes in step S1500-1), the execution condition of the individual notification effect included in the individual notification effect notification information read from the sub ROM330c is acquired (step S1500-2), and the acquired individual notification effect is acquired. It is determined whether or not the execution condition of is satisfied (step S1500-3). While the execution condition of the acquired individual notification effect is "hold change", the sub CPU 330a determines that the execution condition is satisfied because the hold display start designation command including the display mode of "red" is created. (Yes in step S1500-3). The sub CPU 330a determines that the execution method combined with the execution condition "hold change" of the individual notification effect in the individual notification effect notification information is "continuous wind", and the individual notification effect command including the information of "continuous wind". Is set in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c to end the individual notification effect setting process.

In the output control process (S1100-7) of the subtimer interrupt process (FIG. 46), the sub CPU 330a transmits a hold display start designation command including the display mode of “red” to the image control board 340, and information on “continuous wind”. An individual notification effect command including the above is transmitted to the illumination control board 350.

As a result, the image control board 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the received hold display start designation command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), the hold display image 230b displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The hold display image 230c displayed in red is displayed on the right side of. In FIG. 58B, a shaded circle indicates a red display mode. On the other hand, since the illumination control board 350 controls the individual notification effect device 207 based on the received individual notification effect command, the individual notification effect device 207 continuously produces deep bass in a range that cannot be heard by the player. It is output. As a result, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), the continuous wind cw is blown from the individual notification effect device 207 along with the output of the deep bass. As shown in FIG. 12, since the individual notification effect device 207 is provided directly below the operation handle 112, the continuous wind cw blown from the individual notification effect device 207 is the player holding the operation handle 112. It hits the hand or arm. The individual notification effect device 207 in the present embodiment executes the individual notification effect by using a method that can be experienced (skin sensation in this example) other than the player's visual sense. As a result, when the player is playing with the game machine 100 while looking at the information terminal 10 instead of the game area 116, for example, the individual notification effect device 207 continuously blows air that the hold with high expectation is stored. It can be recognized by the wind cw. As described above, the individual notification effect device 207 has a predetermined effect (for example, a variable effect) determined based on the condition of winning (for example, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122). The individual notification effect is executed by using a method (in this example, blowing air) that the player can experience in a mode different from the above.

(Example of high expectation pattern execution condition)
The sub ROM 330c of the game machine 100 is a combination of the execution condition of the individual notification effect of the "high expectation pattern" and the execution method of the individual notification effect of the "continuous wind" as the individual notification effect setting information based on the player's setting. Is remembered. That is, the sub CPU 330a is set to determine whether or not the execution condition of the individual notification effect is satisfied based on the mode of the winning effect. In the "mode of the winning effect" in this example, the variation pattern of the variation effect corresponds to the mode of the high expectation pattern (for example, the variation pattern including the reach development effect).

Prior to the variation effect of the special symbol shown in FIG. 59 (a), the sub CPU 330a receives the variation mode command including the variation mode number “03H” from the main control board 300 in the variation mode command reception process (see FIG. 47). It is determined that the command is performed (step S1210-1), and the variation pattern of the first half variation effect is determined as the reach variation pattern by reach C with reference to the first half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 44 (a) (step S1210-3). ). The sub CPU 330a creates a variation effect execution command including information on the reach variation pattern by the reach C and sets it in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c. Further, the sub CPU 330a determines in the variation pattern command reception process (see FIG. 48) that the variation pattern command including the variation pattern number “03H” is received from the main control board 300 (step S1220-1). With reference to the latter half variation effect determination table shown in 44 (b), the latter half variation effect is determined as the reach development effect according to the pattern 1 (step S1220-3). The sub CPU 330a creates a variation effect execution command including information on the reach development effect according to the pattern 1 and sets it in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c.

Further, since the sub CPU 330a executes the individual notification effect setting process (see FIG. 53) and does not receive the demo command in the demo command reception process in the command analysis process (step S1200) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 46). It is determined that the game is in progress (Yes in step S1500-1), the execution condition of the individual notification effect included in the individual notification effect notification information read from the sub ROM330c is acquired (step S1500-2), and the acquired individual notification effect is acquired. It is determined whether or not the execution condition of is satisfied (step S1500-3). In the sub CPU 330a, the execution condition of the acquired individual notification effect is the "high expectation pattern", whereas the variable effect execution command including the information of the reach development effect according to the pattern 1 is set, so that the execution condition is set. It is determined that the condition is satisfied (Yes in step S1500-3). The sub CPU 330a determines that the execution method combined with the execution condition "high expectation pattern" of the individual notification effect in the individual notification effect notification information is "continuous wind", and the individual notification including the information of "continuous wind" is included. The effect command is set in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c, and the individual notification effect setting process is completed.

In the output control process (S1100-7) of the sub-timer interrupt process (FIG. 46), the sub CPU 330a executes a variation effect execution command including information on the reach variation pattern by reach C and a variation effect execution including information on reach development effect by pattern 1. The command is transmitted to the image control board 340, and the individual notification effect command including the information of "continuous wind" is transmitted to the illumination control board 350.

As a result, the image control board 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the received variation effect execution command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), the effect display unit 200a is located substantially in the center of the display screen. , The effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are sequentially rotated and moved (scrolled) in the direction indicated by the downward thick arrow in the drawing, and the variation display of the effect symbols is executed. In addition, the digestion pending image 220 is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. At the time shown in FIG. 58 (a), neither the special 1 hold nor the special 2 hold is stored, so that the hold display image is not displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

Since the illumination control board 350 controls the individual notification effect device 207 based on the received individual notification effect command, the individual notification effect device 207 continuously outputs deep bass in a range that cannot be heard by the player. To. As a result, as shown in FIG. 59A, continuous wind cw is blown from the individual notification effect device 207 along with the output of the deep bass sound almost at the same time as the start of the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. As shown in FIG. 12, since the individual notification effect device 207 is provided directly below the operation handle 112, the continuous wind cw blown from the individual notification effect device 207 is the player holding the operation handle 112. It hits the hand or arm. The individual notification effect device 207 in the present embodiment executes the individual notification effect by using a method that can be experienced (skin sensation in this example) other than the player's visual sense. As a result, when the player is playing with the game machine 100 while looking at the information terminal 10 without looking at the game area 116, for example, the individual notification effect device 207 blows air that the highly expected variation effect has started. It can be recognized by the continuous wind cw. As described above, the individual notification effect device 207 has a predetermined effect (for example, a variable effect) determined based on the condition of winning (for example, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122). The individual notification effect is executed by using a method (in this example, blowing air) that the player can experience in a mode different from the above.

When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c shown in FIG. 59 (a), as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the effect symbol 210a is provisionally displayed in the display mode of "6". Stop. Temporary stop means a state in which the effect symbols are slightly swaying and exist at almost the same place. On the other hand, the effect symbols 210b and 210c continue to be displayed in a variable manner. Further, the individual notification effect by the individual notification effect device 207 is continuously executed.

When a predetermined time elapses from the stop of the effect symbol 210a shown in FIG. 59 (b), the effect symbol 210c temporarily stops in the display mode of "6" as shown in FIG. 59 (c). On the other hand, the effect symbol 210b continues the variable display. As a result, the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c becomes the reach display mode. Further, the individual notification effect by the individual notification effect device 207 is continuously executed even when the variable display becomes the reach display mode.

When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display shown in FIG. 59 (c) becomes the reach display mode, the player displays the effect symbol 210b (in this example, the effect symbol is displayed) as shown in FIG. 59 (d). The scroll speed of the effect symbol 210b is slowed down to the extent that the mode in which “1” is shifted to “2”) can be visually recognized. Further, the individual notification effect by the individual notification effect device 207 is continuously executed even if the scroll speed of the effect symbol 210b is slowed down.

When a predetermined time elapses after the scroll speed of the effect symbol 210b becomes slow, the first half variation effect ends and the second half variation effect starts, and as shown in FIG. 59 (e), the predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is played back. At the same time, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed, and the player is notified of the result of the large winning combination lottery. The individual notification effect by the individual notification effect device 207 ends with the start of the latter half variation effect.

Next, the individual notification effect in the variation effect without reach variation will be described with reference to FIG. 60. Prior to the variation effect of the special symbol shown in FIG. 60A, the sub CPU 330a issues a variation mode command including, for example, the variation mode number “00H” from the main control board 300 in the variation mode command reception process (see FIG. 47). It is determined that the command is being received (step S1210-1), and the variation pattern of the first half variation effect is determined without reach by referring to the first half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 44 (a) (step S1210-3). The sub CPU 330a creates a variation effect execution command including non-reach information and sets it in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c. Further, in the variation pattern command reception process (see FIG. 48), the sub CPU 330a determines that the variation pattern command including, for example, the variation pattern number “02H” is received from the main control board 300 (step S1220-1). With reference to the latter half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 44 (b), the latter half variation effect is determined as the variation effect due to the loss of 12 seconds (step S1220-3). The sub CPU 330a creates a variation effect execution command including information on the variation effect due to the loss of 12 seconds and sets it in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c.

Further, the sub CPU 330a executes the individual notification effect setting process (see FIG. 53), determines that the detection signal output from the touch sensor 112s is input from the main control board 300 (Yes in step S1500-1). , The execution condition of the individual notification effect included in the individual notification effect notification information read from the sub ROM330c is acquired (step S1500-2), and it is determined whether or not the acquired execution condition of the individual notification effect is satisfied (step S1500). -3). In the sub CPU330a, while the execution condition of the acquired individual notification effect is the "high expectation pattern", the variation effect execution command including the non-reach information and the variation effect execution command including the information of the variation effect due to the loss of 12 seconds are issued. Since it is set, it is determined that the execution condition is not satisfied (No in step S1500-3), and the individual notification effect setting process is completed without setting the individual notification effect command in the transmission buffer provided in the sub RAM 330c. To do.

In the output control process (S1100-7) of the sub-timer interrupt process (FIG. 46), the sub CPU 330a issues a variation effect execution command including non-reach information and a variation effect execution command including information on the variation effect due to a loss of 12 seconds on the image control board. It is transmitted to 340, and the individual notification effect command is not transmitted to the illumination control board 350.

As a result, the image control board 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the received variation effect execution command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 60 (a), the effect display unit 200a is located substantially in the center of the display screen. , The effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are sequentially rotated and moved (scrolled) in the direction indicated by the downward thick arrow in the drawing, and the variation display of the effect symbols is executed. In addition, the digestion pending image 220 is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. At the time shown in FIG. 60A, neither the special 1 hold nor the special 2 hold is stored, so that the hold display image is not displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

Since the illumination control board 350 has not received the individual notification effect command, the individual notification effect device 207 is not allowed to execute the individual notification effect.

When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c shown in FIG. 60 (a), as shown in FIG. 60 (b), the effect symbol 210a is provisionally displayed in the display mode of "3". Stop. On the other hand, the effect symbols 210b and 210c continue to be displayed in a variable manner. Further, the individual notification effect by the individual notification effect device 207 remains unexecuted.

When a predetermined time elapses from the stop of the effect symbol 210a shown in FIG. 60 (b), the effect symbol 210c temporarily stops in the display mode of "2" as shown in FIG. 60 (c). On the other hand, the effect symbol 210b continues the variable display. As a result, the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c does not become the reach display mode. Further, the individual notification effect by the individual notification effect device 207 remains unexecuted continuously.

When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display shown in FIG. 60 (c), as shown in FIG. 60 (d), the player temporarily stops in the display mode of "8" of the effect symbol 210b, and then the effect symbol is displayed. 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in the modes of "3", "8", and "2", and the player is notified that the executed variation display of the effect symbol is lost. Further, the individual notification effect by the individual notification effect device 207 is not continuously executed even while the loss is notified.

In this way, the game machine 100 executes the individual notification effect when the variation effect having a relatively high expectation is started to alert the player, and the variation effect having a relatively low expectation is started. It can be set not to alert the player without executing the individual notification effect. As a result, the player can pay attention to or not pay attention to the game according to the content of the game when playing the game while operating the information terminal 10, for example, so that the interest of the game can be improved. ..

As described above, in the game machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the player executes the game with the sub ROM 330c that stores the individual notification effect setting information including the execution condition and the execution method of the individual notification effect based on the player's setting. When it is determined that the sub ROM 330c is used, it is determined whether or not the sub CPU 330a as a condition acquisition means for acquiring the individual notification effect setting information from the sub ROM 330c and the execution condition included in the acquired individual notification effect setting information are satisfied. Sub-CPU 330a as a condition determination means to be performed, and an individual notification effect device that executes an individual notification effect based on an execution method included in the acquired individual notification effect setting information when it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied. It is equipped with 207.

According to the game machine 100 having such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the start of execution of a specific state such as an effect according to the player's preference. In addition, the game machine 100 can allow the player to experience the timing of the start of execution of the game, for example, set by the player in advance, other than visually, by notifying the player, for example, the wind. Therefore, the game machine 100 can notify the player playing the game on the game machine 100 while operating, for example, the information terminal 10, the timing of starting the execution of the game according to the player's preference. Further, the game machine 100 can notify only the player of the game machine 100 of the start of execution of the specific state in a manner that cannot be recognized by others. As a result, the game machine 100 can give the player a sense of profit.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible.
The game machine 100 according to the above embodiment uses wind as an execution method (notification mode) of the individual notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. The notification mode of the individual notification effect may be any mode that allows the player to notice the start or execution of the specific state set by the player. For example, as the notification mode of the individual notification effect, in addition to the wind, the vibration of the operation handle 112, the effect operation device 208 or the effect accessory device 202, the sound of the speaker 206, the light of the effect lighting device 204, and the effect display unit. These may be a combination including the indication by 200a and the wind.

Further, when the individual notification effect is started, a message notifying that the individual notification effect has been started may be displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

The execution conditions of the individual notification effect are not limited to the trigger for prompting the stop of the launch of the game ball, for example, the timing of switching from left-handed to right-handed or right-handed to left-handed, the start timing of premium images and premium videos, and the like. You may.

Further, the game machine 100 may be configured so that an individual notification effect can be set when the provisional determination result (look-ahead result) is a fluctuation pattern with a high degree of expectation even if there is no hold change of the hold display image. ..

Further, the game machine 100 may be configured so that the individual notification effect setting information can be appropriately changed during the game as well as the preset setting before the start of the game. Further, the game machine 100 may be configured so that individual notification effect setting information can be set not only in the information terminal 10 but also in the game machine 100 main body using, for example, the effect operation device 208.

Further, the game machine 100 determines whether or not the game is in progress depending on whether or not a demo command is received in step S1500-1 of the individual notification effect setting process (see FIG. 53). Not limited to this. For example, in step S1500-1, the sub CPU 330a determines in step S1500-1 whether or not the detection signal output from the touch sensor 112s is input from the main control board 300, and this detection signal is input. In this case, it may be determined that the player is in the game, and if this detection signal is not input, it may be determined that the player is not in the game.

For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 300 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 330 that executes and controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variable effect would be executed. However, it is possible to appropriately design how each of the above functions is shared in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of game states having different jackpot winning probabilities and two game states having different ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 122 are combined. It was decided that the game would proceed in the game state, but the content and type of the game state are not limited to this. Therefore, the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 122 may be always constant, and only two game states having different jackpot winning probabilities may be provided, and the jackpot winning probability is always constant. Only two gaming states having different easiness of entering the gaming ball into the second starting port 122 may be provided. Furthermore, the game may proceed only in one game state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are read out in the order of winning, that is, in the order in which they are stored. For example, when both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are stored, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are read. Either one may be read preferentially. In this case as well, the acquired order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold may be identifiablely stored, and a hold information command indicating the storage order and the read order may be transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start condition is satisfied that the hold is stored in a state where the major role game is not executed and the change display of the special symbol is not performed, but the start condition is It can be designed as appropriate. For example, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special 1 hold and the variable display of the special symbol based on the special 2 hold may be executed in parallel at the same time. The start condition is satisfied when the hold is stored in a state where the change of the special symbol due to the hold of the same type is not performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where two starting ports of the first starting port 120 and the second starting port 122 are provided has been described, but the number of starting ports may be one or three or more. Even when the second starting port 122 is in the closed state, the game ball enters the second starting port 122 at a constant frequency. However, when the second starting port 122 is in the closed state, it may not be possible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can come up with various modifications or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Will be done.

10 Information terminal 20 Communication base station 21 Communication network 30 Server 100 Game machine 112 Operation handle 112s Touch sensor 207 Individual notification effect device 300 Main control board 330 Sub control board 340 Image control board 350 Illumination control board

Claims (1)

Condition acquisition means for acquiring individual notification effect setting information including execution conditions and execution method of individual notification effect based on the player's operation, and
A storage means for storing the individual notification effect setting information acquired by the condition acquisition means, and a storage means for storing the individual notification effect setting information.
A condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined effect corresponding to the winning can be executed by satisfying the winning condition based on the game result of the player.
Based on the determination of the condition determination means, the notification effect determination means for determining whether or not the execution condition included in the individual notification effect setting information is satisfied, and the notification effect determination means.
When it is determined by the notification effect determination means that the execution condition is satisfied, the notification effect execution means for executing the individual notification effect based on the execution method is provided.
The individual notification effect is an effect for making the player notice the predetermined effect, and is a game machine having a mode different from the predetermined effect and an effect that the player can experience other than visually. ..

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