JP2011050597A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine to enhance the players' willingness to play games by showing the players a reservation display for their continuous expectancy of winning. <P>SOLUTION: When game balls enter the start pocket, random numbers are acquired while a variable display is carried out on a variable display device upon the establishment of the requirements for starting variation to notify the players of the results of lottery based on the random numbers. With the entry of the game balls into the start pocket during the variable display, the random numbers acquired are stored and the reservation of the memory of game data is retained. At each retention of the reservation memory, the reservation display is made per random number stored and the players are notified of the counts of the reservation memories. The mode of the reservation display is determined each time the reservation is retained. At this point, when a prescribed decision is made, the reservation display is shown in the first mode during the retention of the reservation to forcibly generate an invisible state which makes the reservation display invisible tentatively during the display in the first mode. Upon the return to the visible state from the invisible state, the reservation display is changed to the second mode from the first mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the presence or absence of execution of a special game advantageous to a player is determined when a start condition is established.

Conventionally, a lottery is performed when a start condition such as a game ball entering a start opening provided in a game area is satisfied, and a special game advantageous to a player is executed when a big win is known. Yes. Such a gaming machine is provided with a variable display device, and a special game is executed when the variable display made in the variable display device is in a predetermined mode.
Further, when the start condition is established during variable display or special game on the variable display device, the right of lottery for lottery (hereinafter referred to as “holding storage”) is reserved up to a predetermined number. The number of reserved memories reserved in this way is notified to the player, for example, by being displayed in a predetermined display area of the variable display device.

  At this time, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, a special display is provided only when a predetermined condition is satisfied while normally displaying a hold display indicating the number of reserved memories in a predetermined form. It is made to display with. Specifically, it is provisionally determined at the time when the reserved storage is made whether the newly reserved storage is to win a jackpot or lose. And, the reserved display corresponding to the reserved memory that wins the jackpot is made a special mode with a higher probability than the held display corresponding to the lost reserved memory, so that the reserved memory that is reserved is won the jackpot To give players a sense of expectation that they may be.

  Note that the above-described hold display is performed in association with the hold storage. That is, when a new hold storage is made, a hold display corresponding to the newly held storage is made. Whether the hold display is to be a normal mode or a special mode is determined when the hold storage is performed, and after the hold storage is newly made, the variable display based on the hold storage is performed. Until it is started, the hold display is made in the same manner.

JP 2004-321556 A

As described above, if the hold display is made in a special manner, the player will have the expectation that he / she will win the jackpot by the hold memory. However, there is a problem that the expectation for the reserved memory is reduced and the player's willingness to play is reduced.
In particular, in recent years, a gaming machine has been provided in which a plurality of types of special modes different from the normal modes are provided, and the degree of expectation for jackpots is different for each mode of holding display. In such gaming machines, depending on the hold display in a mode with low expectation to the jackpot, it is impossible to give the player any expectation, and the significance of providing multiple types of hold display modes is lost. There was a problem that.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's willingness to play by giving a player a sense of expectation continuously by holding display.

  The present invention acquires game data for determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to a player when a start condition is established, and stores game data acquisition and storage means for storing the acquired game data in a storage device, When the start condition is satisfied, the game data is read from the storage device in a preset order to determine whether or not the special game is to be executed, and the variable display mode on the variable display device is determined based on whether or not the special game is executed. A variable display mode determining unit for determining, a variable display control unit for executing a variable display based on the determination in the variable display device when the mode of the variable display is determined by the variable display mode determining unit, and the variable display control The special game that executes the special game on the condition that the stop display mode in the variable display device has become a predetermined mode by the means An execution means and a hold display control means for informing the number of game data stored in the storage device by causing the hold number display device to display a hold display corresponding to each of the game data stored in the storage device. Assuming a gaming machine equipped with

  Based on the above configuration, when game data is stored in the storage device, the present invention is based on the game data, whether or not the special game is executed or a part of the variable display mode in the variable display device. Or, based on the preliminary provisional determination means for provisionally determining the whole and the result of provisional determination by the preliminary provisional determination means, at least after the game data is stored in the storage device, until the variable display based on the game data is started During the period from the time when the game data is stored in the storage device to the time when the variable display based on the game data is started. The hold display mode determining means for performing the second determination to change the mode of the hold display, and the second determination is made by the hold display mode determining means. On the condition that the hold display displayed on the hold number display device is in an invisible state for a predetermined time before the variable display corresponding to the hold display for which the second determination is made is started Holding display invisible state generating means for returning to the visible state.

  In the invention according to claim 1, when the second display is determined by the hold display mode determination unit, the hold display control unit displays the hold display in which the second determination is made in the invisible state. It is characterized by being displayed in a different manner before and after the generation of.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the first determination is made by the hold display mode determination unit, the hold display control unit displays the hold display in which the first determination is made in the first mode. When the second determination is made by the hold display mode determination means, the hold display in which the second determination is made is displayed in the first mode before the generation of the invisible state, and from the invisible state After returning to the visible state, the display is performed in a second mode different from the first mode.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the first determination is made by the hold display mode determination unit, the hold display control unit displays the hold display in which the first determination is made in the first mode. When the second determination is made by the hold display mode determining means, the hold display for which the second determination has been made is displayed in a second mode different from the first mode before the generation of the invisible state. In addition, after returning from the invisible state to the visible state, the display is performed in a third mode different from the first mode and the second mode.

  According to the present invention, the hold display mode indicating the number of game data stored in the storage device is started when the start condition is satisfied, that is, after the game data is newly stored, the variable display based on the game data is started. It will change until it is done. That is, the hold display corresponding to the predetermined game data stored in the storage device changes the mode while the game data is stored. In addition, since the on-hold display is positively made invisible and the on-hold display mode is changed at the timing when the invisible state returns to the visible state, the on-hold display mode can be naturally changed. As a result, even if the hold display is made in the normal mode when the starting condition is established, the player is given a sense of expectation that the mode of the hold display may change thereafter. It is possible to eliminate a decrease in the player's expectation due to the on-hold display and to improve the game motivation.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal game states (for low probability game states). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for high probability gaming states. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for the specific game periods (for low probability game states) after a small hit. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the preliminary provisional determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding display mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding display mode update process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the display display determination table at the time of big hit and small hit, (b) is a figure which shows the display display determination table at the time of a loss. It is a conceptual diagram of a reserved storage area provided on the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the change of the holding | maintenance storage area provided in the production control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the change of a hold display mode. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the change of the holding | maintenance storage area provided in the production control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the change of a pending | holding display mode.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.
When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.
The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming area 6, above the general winning opening 7, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible or difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second starting opening 10. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, A game ball can enter the big prize opening 11. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, nine game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  The player does not enter any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Devices 14 and 15 are provided.
The effect accessory device 14 is a device imitating a female face, and the entire device moves from the illustrated state to the left side in the drawing. In the state in which the effect accessory device 14 is moved to the left side in the drawing, a part of the liquid crystal display device 13 is covered by the effect accessory device 14. In addition, the effect accessory device 15 is a device that imitates human eyes, and is provided integrally with the effect accessory device 14. The effect accessory device 15 is also movable, and changes from a state where the bag is closed to a state where the bag is opened as shown in the figure.
Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, a holding number display area is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 13, and a first holding display 28 indicating the number of first holdings (U1) reserved and a second holding (U2) reserved. A second hold display 29 showing the number of In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 and the big win lottery is started, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 give a player a sense of expectation depending on the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the effect accessory device 14 is composed of a movable device in the shape of a person's face, and the effect is the effect accessory device 15. For example, the effect accessory device 14 moves in the left-right direction or protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine 1. Further, the effect accessory device 15 is configured such that the opening degree of the bag is variably controlled. Various operational feelings are given to the player by the operation mode of these effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 and the combination of the operations of both effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15.

In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.
The effect button 17 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 3) formed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, and the display mode is the above-mentioned first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. When the normal symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot is reserved. More specifically, the right of lottery for winning a game that a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.
As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame (front frame) 100 via a hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine). With the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum, the other end in the left-right direction (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame (front frame) 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and opens the inner part of the outer frame (front frame) 100 including the game board 2 by rotating like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum. Can do. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame (front frame) 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame (front frame) 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, a power plug 50 for supplying power to the power board 107 and a power switch (not shown) are provided.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  A general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a starting opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Are connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first special symbol hold indicator 22, the second special symbol hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold A display 24 is connected and various signals are output via the output port.
Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores game control programs, data necessary for various games, and tables.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B) referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (see FIG. 4C) referred to when determining whether or not to perform, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 5) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and data in the special symbol and the game state buffer A jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 6) for determining the gaming state based on the above, a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door 11b, long Opening mode determination table for winning (see FIG. 8A), opening mode determining table for short hits (see FIG. 8B), opening mode determining table for small hits (see FIG. 8C), special symbols Fluctuation pattern Variation pattern determination table for determining a down (see FIGS. 9 to 11) and the like are stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , First special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time-short game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area In addition, a winning prize opening number (C) storage area, a game state storage area, a game state buffer, a stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and the like are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the main control board 101 by wiring and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. The corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105 based on The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a change pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol pattern determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 30 to be stopped and displayed (Not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 102c includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first reservation storage area, and a second reservation storage area. Etc. are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 102d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 102 and operated by the battery.

The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.
Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory devices 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams illustrating a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state to select the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” , “317”, “337”, “367”, “397”, “427”, “457”, “487”, “517”, “547”, “577” 20 special symbol determination random numbers Is determined to be a big hit. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 10 times. It is 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.
Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a random time determination table in the non-short gaming state and a random number determination table in the short time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and in the non-short gaming state random number determination table or in the short time gaming state A random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “lost”.
For example, according to the non-time-short game state random number determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined that one hit determination random number value “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the short game state random number determination table at this time, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the short time gaming state is 10 times. It is 10/11.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value. For example, in the case of jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “50”, “01” (first specific special symbol 1) is determined as stop symbol data. Further, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to at the time of the small hit, and if the random number value for the small hit symbol is “50”, “08” (special symbol B for small bonus) is determined as the stop symbol data. Furthermore, when it is lost, “00” (special symbol 0) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to the random number value.
Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command. DATA. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command and a start winning designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot (see FIG. 6) and jackpot mode (see FIG. 7) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), so the type of special symbol is a jackpot It can be said that the game state after the end and the jackpot mode are determined.

FIG. 6 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning stored in the gaming state buffer, the setting of the high probability gaming flag, the number of high probability games Setting of (X), setting of a short time game flag, and setting of the number of short time games (J) are performed.
It should be noted that “00H” in the gaming state buffer indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big win indicates gaming state information in which neither the short-time gaming flag nor the high probability gaming flag is set, and “01H” indicates that the short-time gaming flag is set. Although the high probability game flag is not set, the game state information is set. “02H” is the game state information in which the short-time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set. "" Indicates game state information in which both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

  The features of the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6 are as follows. In the first special symbol display device 19, the first special symbol 2 (corresponding to the stop symbol data 02, short hit), the first special symbol 3 ( When the stop symbol data 03 (corresponding to short winning) is determined, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are varied based on the winning game state stored in the game state buffer.

Specifically, in the case of the first specific special symbol 2 (stop symbol data 02), the high-probability gaming flag is set after the jackpot, regardless of the data in the gaming state buffer, and the game is played in the high-probability gaming state. The high probability game number (X) that is a period during which the game can be progressed is set to 75 times. At this time, if the data in the game state buffer is the low probability game state and “00H” indicating the non-short-time game state, the short-time game flag is not set and the number of short-time games (J) Also set to 0 times. On the other hand, if the game state buffer is other data (01H, 02H, 03H), the short-time game flag is set and the short-time game number (J) is set to 70 times.
Thereby, the number of short-time games (J) can be changed, and the player can enjoy what the gaming state is when the big win is won.
In the jackpot end-time setting data table shown in FIG. 6 of the present embodiment, even if the short win (first specifying special symbol 2, first specifying special symbol 3) is reached, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is If it is a high-probability gaming state, it is configured to make a transition to the short-time gaming state.

  Moreover, in the specific game period after the end of the small hit, in order to perform a specific effect, the number of specific periods is set so that a dedicated variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) is determined. Specifically, when the game state buffer is 00H, that is, when a small win is won in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, until the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times after the small hit is completed. The number of specific periods (T) is set to 50 so that the specific game period is reached. During this specific game period (when the number of specific periods (T)> 0), as will be described later, the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period (low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. 11 is determined. In other than the specific gaming period (when the number of specific periods (T) = 0), the variation pattern determination table of the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 or the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table is determined.

  FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 7 determines the number of operations performed in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big prize opening 11.

As a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, “short hit” is determined in the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second starting port 10. It is configured not to be.
This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, but if a short hit is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decrease in motivation for the game, the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7 is configured not to determine “short hit”.
Furthermore, if it is a big win, whether it is a long win or a short win, all are configured to have the same number of round games (15).

FIG. 8 is an opening mode determination table showing the details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (a) is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG. 8 (c) is a small hit use release mode determination table.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8B and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8C are different in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, since the actual number of opening / closing operations of the big prize opening / closing door 11b is the same (15 times) and the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (2 seconds) are also the same, It cannot be distinguished from the appearance whether it is a small hit or short hit. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.
In addition, the opening time of “short win” or “small hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above. Even if the open / close door 11b is opened, it is difficult to win the big prize opening 11, and the "short win" or "small win" opening mode can be said to be an "unfavorable opening mode". On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

  9 to 11 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. FIG. 9 shows a normal gaming state (referred to mainly for a normal gaming state (for a low probability gaming state)). FIG. 10 is a variation pattern determination table for a high-probability gaming state that is mainly referred to during a high-probability gaming state, and FIG. It is a variation pattern determination table for a specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after a small hit referred to in the gaming period. Note that the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is determined only when the low-hit gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot as described in the explanation of the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. Is not.

Specifically, according to the variation pattern determination table, the type of special symbol display device, special symbol judgment random number value (winning winning or defeating), jackpot symbol random number (bonus symbol), presence or absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol The variation pattern is determined based on the number of holds, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value. The variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command is generated based on the determined variation pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102 in the output control process.
In addition, since it is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random value for a big hit or a small hit.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “E6H” as the MODE, the variation pattern determined when the game ball enters the first start port 9 and the variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 19 is started. When the MODE is “E7H”, a game ball enters the second starting port 10 and the second special symbol display device 20 starts to change the special symbol. Indicates that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern. Then, DATA of the variation pattern designation command indicates a specific variation pattern number. That is, the variation pattern designation command is also information indicating the variation pattern.

  Further, even if the same random number value or the like is referred to in the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 and the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. , Different variation patterns are determined. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between a variation pattern determined for a high probability gaming state and a variation pattern determined for a low probability gaming state depending on the type of variation pattern.

  Similarly, the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. Then, even if the same random number value or the like is referred to, different variation patterns are determined. Therefore, according to the type of the variation pattern, it is possible to distinguish whether it is a normal gaming state or a specific gaming period after a small hit. In contrast, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. 10 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. The pattern can be determined. Therefore, it becomes impossible to distinguish between the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state depending on the type of the variation pattern.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be short. . For example, in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of reserved balls is 2, if the game is in a short-time game state, the probability is 95% based on the reach determination random value. A fluctuation pattern 8 (shortening fluctuation) having a fluctuation time of 5000 ms is determined, but a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time exceeding 5000 ms is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  The “reach” in the present embodiment means that after a part of the combination of the effect symbols 30 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed, the remaining part of the effect symbols 30 continues to be displayed in a variable manner. Say what you do. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 30 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 30 for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 30 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 30 are performing variable display.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, when it is “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and “high probability gaming state” There are a case of “time saving gaming state” and a case of “high probability gaming state” and “non-time saving gaming state”.
Further, in the case of the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short-time gaming state”, there are a specific game period after the small hit and a non-specific game period after the small hit. In the case of the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short game state”, the time when it is not the specific game period after the end of the small hit is referred to as the “normal game state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-temporary gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Set.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

  In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 11) refers to the game period referred to.

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, two types of big hits, “long hit” and “short hit”, and one type of “small hit” are provided.

In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball.

In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

In this embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
Also in the “small win game”, the big prize winning opening 11 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 at this time are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” or Approximate to a difficult degree. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

In the present embodiment, “long win game” and “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.
In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. In the case where “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

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

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

(Step S10)
First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a process of reading a startup program from the main ROM and initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

(Step S20)
In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

(Step S30)
In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, so that the timer interrupt processing described below is executed. Is done.

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

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating the various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

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

(Step S130)
In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding one to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter to update the random number counter. .

(Step S200)
In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detecting switch 7a, the large winning opening detecting switch 11a, the first starting opening detecting switch 9a, the second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and the gate detecting switch 8a. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S300)
In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S400)
In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S500)
In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.
More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning ball counter updated in FIG. 14 described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

(Step S600)
In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

(Step S700)
In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

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

  The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S210)
First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

(Step S220)
In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection switch 11a is inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the big winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize mouth 11 for winning. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

(Step S230)
In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 9 and determines the jackpot. Predetermined data to perform is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S240)
In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 10. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a, the main CPU 101a performs the same process as in step S230. However, in this second start port detection switch input process, “1” is added to the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and the extracted special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value The random number value for symbols and the random number value for reach determination are stored in the second special symbol storage area. That is, the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process are different from each other only in the storage area for storing various data, and all other processes are the same.

(Step S250)
In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-1)
First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S230-2)
In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

(Step S230-3)
In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of reserves set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4 and set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. When the number of held holds is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S230-4)
In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S230-5)
In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a obtains a special symbol determination random number, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free memory. The random number value for special symbol determination acquired in the section is stored.

(Step S230-6)
In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a obtains the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number value for the jackpot symbol acquired in is stored.

(Step S230-7)
In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a obtains a random number value for a small hit symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free storage. The random number value for the small hit symbol obtained in the part is stored.

(Step S230-8)
In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a acquires a random number value for variation pattern and a random number value for reach determination, and searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value obtained are stored in an empty storage unit.

(Step S231)
Next, the main CPU 101a tentatively determines a variation pattern based on the random number values acquired and stored in Steps S230-5 to S230-8, and starts winning based on information on the tentatively determined variation pattern. Performs a preliminary decision process to generate a specified command. This preliminary provisional determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S231-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S231-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S231-3.

(Step S231-2)
In step S231-1, if the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is ON in the high probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

(Step S231-3)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S231-1 that the flag is not turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

(Step S231-4)
In step S231-4, the main CPU 101a selects the special symbol determination random number value newly stored in step S230-5 as the “high probability random number determination table selected in step S231-2 or step S231-3”. ”Or“ low probability random number determination table ”.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area in which the special symbol determination random number value is stored in step S230-5 is the first special symbol storage area, the first special symbol in FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area in which the special symbol determination random number value is stored in step S230-5 is the second special symbol storage area with reference to the display device jackpot determination table, FIG. 4 (b). Referring to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device, based on the special symbol determination random number value, “big hit”, “small hit” or “lack” is provisionally determined.

(Step S231-5)
The main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot provisional determination is made as a result of the jackpot provisional determination in step S231-4. If it is tentatively determined to be a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S231-6, and if it is not temporarily determined to be a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S231-9.

(Step S231-6)
When it is tentatively determined to be a jackpot in step S231-5, the main CPU 101a tentatively determines the jackpot symbol random number newly stored in step S230-6 to determine the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). ) Is provisionally determined.
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area in which the jackpot symbol random number value is stored in step S230-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device ( Referring to FIG. 5A), when the special symbol holding storage area in which the jackpot symbol random number value is stored in step S230-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the second special symbol display device With reference to the symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A), stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is provisionally determined.

(Step S231-7)
Next, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern provisional determination process. In the variation pattern provisional determination process, first, a variation pattern determination table based on the current gaming state is determined with reference to the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 101c. Specifically, when the game state is the high probability game state, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability game state shown in FIG. 10 is determined. When the game state is the low probability game state, when the number of specific periods (T) = 0. 9, a variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 is determined. When the number of specific periods (T)> 0 in the low probability gaming state, The variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for the low probability gaming state) is determined.
Thereafter, the variation pattern is provisionally determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value.

(Step S231-8)
Next, the main CPU 101a generates a start prize designation command and sets the start prize designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. The start winning designation command is that the new random numbers are stored in the first storage part to the fourth storage part of the first special symbol storage area and the first storage part to the second special symbol storage area. This is for transmitting to the effect control board 102 which of the four storage units is and which variation pattern is tentatively determined based on the random number value.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, when each random number value is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, start of “A1H” to “A4H” in the transmission data storage area for production When a winning designation command is set and each random number value is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area, start of “B1H” to “B4H” in the transmission data storage area for production A winning designation command is set. At this time, information corresponding to the variation pattern provisionally determined in step S231-8 is added to the start winning designation command. In the present embodiment, information related to all of the items determined by the tentatively determined variation pattern (hit or lose, variation time, presence / absence of reach, reach mode, etc.) is added to the start winning designation command. The start winning designation command may be added with at least information on whether it is a big hit or a loss or information on a part of matters determined by the variation pattern.

(Step S231-9)
On the other hand, if it is not determined that the jackpot is determined in step S231-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot is provisionally determined. If it is tentatively determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S231-10, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S231-11.

(Step S231-10)
When the main CPU 101a makes a tentative determination in step S231-9 as a small hit, the main CPU 101a makes a temporary determination on the random number for the small hit symbol newly stored in the step S230-7 to determine the type of special symbol. Is temporarily determined, and the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is provisionally determined.
Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol is provisionally determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same, and the “small hit A” and “small hit B” have special symbol display devices 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.
After performing the processing in step S231-10, the main CPU 101a performs the processing in steps S231-7 and S231-8 and ends the preliminary provisional determination processing.

(Step S231-11)
On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a small hit in step S231-9, the main CPU 101a temporarily determines a special symbol for losing with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. The processes of step S231-7 and step S231-8 are performed, and the preliminary provisional determination process is ended.
When this process ends as described above, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 101 will be described.

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

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S310-1)
In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

(Step S310-2)
In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-3, the process proceeds.
Thus, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area.

(Step S310-3)
In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

(Step S310-4)
In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

(Step S310-5)
In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S310-6)
In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a determines a predetermined random number value (special number stored in a special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. The symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random value, the small hit symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value) and the start winning designation command are shifted. Specifically, a predetermined random number value and a start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area are stored in the previous storage unit. Shift to. Here, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage section). The stored data will be deleted from the special symbol reserved storage area. Thereby, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command used in the previous game are deleted. After the shift, the start winning designation command MODE is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

  For example, after shifting the start winning designation command and the predetermined random number value in the second storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area to the first storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area, The MODE “A2H” is processed into “A1H”. Similarly, after the start winning designation command and the predetermined random number value in the third storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area are shifted to the second storage unit, the MODE “A3H” of the starting winning designation command is changed to “A2H”. And the start winning designation command and the predetermined random number value in the fourth storage section of the first special symbol holding storage area are shifted to the third storage section, and then the start winning designation command MODE “A4H” Is processed into “A3H”. Similarly, when the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted from the first storage unit to the third storage unit, “B2H” becomes “B1H”, “B3H” becomes “B2H”, “B4H” becomes “ B3H ". Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage unit, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared.

(Step S311)
In step S311, the main CPU 101a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6 above. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S312)
In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern determination process.
In the variation pattern determination process, first, a variation pattern determination table based on the current gaming state is determined with reference to the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 101c. Specifically, when the game state is the high probability game state, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability game state shown in FIG. 10 is determined. When the game state is the low probability game state, when the number of specific periods (T) = 0. 9, a variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 is determined. When the number of specific periods (T)> 0 in the low probability gaming state, The variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for the low probability gaming state) is determined.
Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value.

(Step S313)
In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S314)
In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S315)
In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. That is, the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area. Thereby, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold (U2), the special symbol display device 20 blinks. Will be allowed to.

(Step S316)
In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S317)
In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared. Note that the demonstration determination flag = “00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed or that a special game is being displayed. On the other hand, when neither the special symbol variation display nor the special game is displayed, the demonstration determination flag “01H” is stored. If the demonstration determination flag = “01H” is stored, a demonstration designation command is set in step S319-3, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 102 that neither special symbol variation display nor special game is being played. .

(Step S318)
In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Step S319-1)
If it is determined in step S310-4 that the first hold (U1) is “0”, that is, if neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is reserved, The main CPU 101a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

(Step S319-2)
In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

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

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

(Step S311-1)
First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

(Step S311-2)
In step S311-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

(Step S311-3)
In step S311-2, when determining that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

(Step S311-4)
In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-2 or step S311-4. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

(Step S311-5)
In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-9.

(Step S311-6)
In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( Stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), Stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 21, as will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 22 or the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot in the special game end process of FIG.

(Step S311-7)
In step S <b> 311-7, the main CPU 101 a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S311-8)
In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.
In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state memory area (time-short game flag memory area, high-probability game flag memory area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

(Step S311-9)
If it is not determined in step S311-5 that the game is a big win, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the game is determined to be a big win. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-10. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12.

(Step S311-10)
In step S 311-10, the main CPU 101 a determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-6 and determines the type of the special symbol. And a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is used as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same, and the “small hit A” and “small hit B” have special symbol display devices 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.

(Step S311-11)
In step S3111-11, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area. And the process proceeds to step S311-8.

(Step S311-12)
In step S3112, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5C to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-13)
In step S311-13, the main CPU 101a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

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

(Step S320-1)
In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S320-2)
When it is determined that the time set in step S320-1 has elapsed, the main CPU 101a performs steps S311-6, S311-10, and the like in a routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process. The special symbol set in S311-12 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S320-3)
In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S320-4)
In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by -1 every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S320-5)
In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

(Step S330-1)
In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S330-2)
In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process moves to step S330-4.

(Step S330-3)
In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF). On the other hand, if the number of hourly games (J) is not 0, the flag stored in the hourly game flag storage area remains ON, and the process proceeds to step S330-4.

(Step S330-4)
In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6. Transfer.

(Step S330-5)
In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF). On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

(Step S330-6)
In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the specific period number counter (T) = 0. If the specific period number counter (T) = 0, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-8 to specify the specific period number counter (T) = 0. If the period count counter (T) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

(Step S330-7)
In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a stores a calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the specific period number counter (T) as a new specific period number counter (T).

(Step S330-8)
In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-9)
In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

(Step S330-10)
In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the symbol is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

(Step S330-11)
In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 4 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-15.

(Step S330-12)
When it is determined in step S330-10 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-13)
If it is determined in step S330-9 that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special chart special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-14)
In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

(Step S330-15)
In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and produces an opening command corresponding to these types. Set in the transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-16)
In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and specially sets the opening time according to these types. Set to the game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

(Step S340-1)
First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. For example, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently open, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

(Step S340-2)
In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter set in step S330-16 has become “0”. If the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

(Step S340-3)
In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot start setting process.
In the jackpot start setting process, first, according to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether the jackpot is “long hit” or “short hit”, and the release mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.
Next, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. In step S340-3, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

(Step S340-4)
In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special prize opening process.
In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. In addition, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set in order to open the special prize opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3 is referred to. Based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-5)
In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1, and if K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of round games to the effect control board 102, the number of round games In response to (R), a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the transmission data for production Set in the storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, since the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 is set to one per round game, the big prize opening opening (R) round is surely performed in the step S340-5. The specified command is set. However, if it is decided to open the grand prize opening 11 a plurality of times per round game, a special prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only when K = 1 as described above. It becomes.

(Step S340-6)
In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

(Step S340-7)
In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 11 is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If it is determined that the special winning opening 11 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

(Step S340-8)
In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

(Step S340-9)
In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 11 is satisfied.
This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is applicable.
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

(Step S340-10)
In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is set in order to close the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and the open mode determination table determined in step 340-3 (see FIG. 8). ), The closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K). Thereby, the special winning opening 11 is closed.

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

(Step S340-12)
In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

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

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

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

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

(Step S340-17)
In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

(Step S340-18)
In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-19, and the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S340-19)
In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special game end process shown in FIG.

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

(Step S350-1)
First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S350-5.

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

(Step S350-3)
In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hitting start setting process.
The small hitting start setting process determines an opening mode determination table corresponding to the small hitting type according to the stop symbol data.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) is determined according to the stop symbol data.

(Step S350-4)
In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. In addition, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set to open the special prize opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 350-3 is referred to. Based on the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-5)
In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S350-14. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S350-6.

(Step S350-6)
In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 11 is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-7. If it is determined that the special winning opening 11 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

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

(Step S350-8)
In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 11 is satisfied.
This “opening end condition” is that the value of the winning prize entrance entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the opening time of one opening of the big prize opening 11 has passed (special game) The timer counter = 0)).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

(Step S350-9)
In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set to close the big prize opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table determined in step 350-3 (see FIG. 8). ), The closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). Thereby, the special winning opening 11 is closed.

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

(Step S350-11)
In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

(Step S350-12)
In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 102 in accordance with the stop symbol data.

(Step S350-13)
In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets the ending time corresponding to the small hit type in the special game timer counter according to the stop symbol data.

(Step S350-14)
In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-15 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game has not been made, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S350-15)
In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets 5 to the special figure special electric processing data, and moves the process to a special game end process shown in FIG.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S360-1)
In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

(Step S360-2)
In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the main CPU 101a increases Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability game flag in the probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02”, a high probability flag is set (turned ON) in the high probability game flag storage area.

(Step S360-3)
In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game count (X) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02”, 75 is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area.

(Step S360-4)
In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and stores the short-time game flag based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the area is processed. For example, when the stop symbol data is “02” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H to 03H. Sometimes, the short time game flag is set (turned ON) in the short time game flag storage area (see FIG. 6).

(Step S360-5)
In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, J) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, when the stop symbol data is “02” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, 0 is set in the time-short game number (J) storage area, and the game information in the game state buffer is 01H to 03H. In this case, 70 times are set in the time-short game number (J) storage area.

(Step S360-6)
In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the specific period number counter A predetermined number of times is set in (T). Specifically, when the stop symbol data is “07” or “08” and the game state buffer is 00H, the specific period number counter (T) is set to 50 times.

(Step S360-7)
In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S360-8)
In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

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

(Step S401) (Step S402)
First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S410-1)
In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-13, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

(Step S410-2)
In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

(Step S410-3)
In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

(Step S410-4)
In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S410-5)
In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

(Step S410-6) (Step S410-7) (Step S410-8)
In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S410-5. If it is determined that the winning is determined, the winning symbol is set in step S410-7 and it is determined that the game is lost. If it is, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S410-9)
In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.

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

(Step S410-12)
In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

(Step S410-13)
In step S410-13, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S410-14)
In step S410-14, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S410-15) (Step S410-16)
In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-16 that the normal symbol is normal. Fig. Ordinary power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

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

(Step S420-1)
In step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area.

(Step S420-2)
In step S420-2, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is ON in the time-saving game flag storage area, that is, if the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the main power release time counter Set a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds.

(Step S420-3)
In step S420-3, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 0.2 seconds to the public power open time counter.

(Step S420-4)
In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.

(Step S420-5)
In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0.

(Step S420-6)
In step S420-6, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the second starting port 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.

(Step S420-7)
In step S420-7, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary figure normal electricity processing data = 0 and shifts the processing to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 26, and the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1000)
In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

(Step S1100)
In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a stores random values (effect random number value, effect design determining random value, display mode determining random value, stage transition determining random value, transition destination determining random value, etc. stored in the sub RAM 102c. ) Is updated. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and a timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S1400)
First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

(Step S1500)
In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

(Step S1600)
In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

(Step S1700)
In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

(Step S1800)
In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

(Step S1900)
In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 30 and FIG. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 31 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

(Step S1601)
In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1610.

(Step S1610)
In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. The demonstration designation command is set in step S319-3 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

(Step S1611)
In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

(Step S1620)
In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. The start winning designation command is set in step S231-8 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1621, and moves to step S1630 if it is not a starting winning designation command.

(Step S1622)
In step S1622, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start winning designation command to determine the display mode of the hold display on the liquid crystal display device 13, and also displays the hold display command corresponding to the determined hold display mode with the image control board 105 and the lamp. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the control board 104 is performed. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the current reserved number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) in a predetermined manner. For details, see FIG. Will be described later.

(Step S1630)
In step S1630, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. The variation pattern designation command is set in step S313 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1631 and moves the process to step S1640 if the command is not the variation pattern designation command.

(Step S1631)
In step S1631, the sub CPU 102a performs variation effect pattern determination processing for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1632)
In step S1632, the sub CPU 102a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and information on the hold display data after the shift Is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

(Step S1640)
In step S1640, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. The effect designating command is set in step S311-7, step S311-11, and step S311-13 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not an effect designating command.

(Step S1641)
In step S1641, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 30 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13, based on the contents of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 30 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area Set to.

(Step S1650)
In step S1650, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. The symbol confirmation command is set in step S320-3 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if it is not a symbol confirmation command.

(Step S1651)
In step S1651, the sub CPU 102a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1641 to stop display of the effect symbol 30 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

(Step S1660)
In step S1660, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. The game state designation command is set in step S314 and step S330-8 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1661, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1670.

(Step S1661)
In step S1661, the sub CPU 102a sets the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1670)
In step S1670, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. The opening command is set in step S330-15 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1671, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1680.

(Step S1671)
In step S1671, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

(Step S1680)
In step S1680, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. The special winning opening opening designation command is set in step S340-5 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1681, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1690.

(Step S1681)
In step S1681, the sub CPU 102a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

(Step S1690)
In step S1690, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. The ending command is set in steps S340-16 and S350-12 of the main control board 101.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

(Step S1691)
In step S1691, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect accessory device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect accessory devices 14, 15, and the effect illumination is based on the received effect data. The device control program is read to control the effect lighting device 16.

Next, characteristic portions of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 32 is the pending display mode determination process in step S <b> 1622 performed when the start winning designation command is received in the command analysis process shown in FIG. 30.

(Step S1622-1)
The sub CPU 102a determines whether the start winning designation command stored in the reception buffer relates to a big hit or a small win. In the present embodiment, information related to the tentatively determined variation pattern is added to the start winning designation command, and it is determined from this variation pattern whether it is a big win or a small win. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the variation patterns 1 to 4 and 11 to 14 are determined (provisionally determined) only in the case of a big hit or a small hit. Therefore, here, it is only necessary to determine whether or not information related to the variation patterns 1 to 4 and 11 to 14 is added to the start winning designation command.
As a result, when it is determined that the start winning designation command stored in the reception buffer is related to a big hit or a small win, the process proceeds to step S1622-2, and it is determined that neither the big win nor the small win In step S1622-3, the process proceeds to step S1622.

(Step S1622-2) (Step S1622-3)
In step S1622-2, the sub CPU 102a sets a big hit / small hit hold display mode determination table. In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 102a sets a loss hold display mode determination table.

These both hold display mode determination tables are tables used when determining the display mode of the first hold display 28 of the first hold (U1) or the second hold display 29 of the second hold (U2) newly reserved. It is. These both hold display mode determination tables will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 35A shows a big hit / small hit hold display mode determination table, and FIG. 35B shows a loss hold display mode determination table. In this table, the display mode determination random value is updated in the production control board 102 in step S1100, and is composed of 100 random numbers from 0 to 99.
The memory display data at the time of winning is composed of four data consisting of 01H to 04H plus data consisting of 05H, which will be described later, for a total of five data. The first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) ) Is displayed in a normal display mode, a special display mode, or a switching display mode. The normal display here indicates that a volleyball is displayed in the reserved number display area provided in the liquid crystal display device 13, the special display indicates that a soccer ball is displayed in the reserved number display area, and the switching display is the above. Indicates that trophies are displayed in the hold count display area.

  When the winning display display data = 01H is stored, the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is held until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. Control is performed so that the displays 28 and 29 are temporarily made invisible, and then the hold displays 28 and 29 are returned to the visible state. When the winning storage display data = 01H is stored, when the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is reserved, the hold display corresponding to this is displayed normally (display by volleyball) ) Further, when the hold displays 28 and 29 are temporarily invisible, and then the hold displays 28 and 29 return to the visible state (when redisplayed), the hold display is specially displayed (displayed with a soccer ball). The

  Even when winning display data = 02H is stored, the hold displays 28 and 29 are temporarily invisible in the same manner as when winning display data = 01H is stored. When the winning storage display data = 02H is stored, when the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is reserved, the corresponding hold display is displayed as a special display (by soccer ball). Is displayed. Further, when the hold displays 28 and 29 are temporarily invisible, and then the hold displays 28 and 29 return to the visible state (when redisplayed), the hold display is switched (displayed by a trophy). .

When winning display display data = 03H is stored, the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is reserved, and then the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is processed. Until then, the corresponding hold display is specially displayed (displayed by a soccer ball).
When winning display display data = 04H is stored, the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is reserved, and then the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is processed. Until then, the corresponding hold display is normally displayed (displayed by volleyball).

Then, according to the big hit / small hit hold display mode determination table, when the display mode determination random value is 0 to 4, the winning display storage display data = 01H is determined, and the display mode determination random value is When 5-9, winning storage display data = 02H is determined, and when display mode determination random value is 10-19, winning display display data = 03H is determined, and display mode determination is performed. When the random number value for use is 20 to 99, winning display display data = 04H is determined.
On the other hand, according to the suspend display mode determination table, when the display mode determination random value is 0, winning display display data = 01H is determined, and the display mode determination random value is 1. If there is, the winning display memory display data = 02H is determined, and if the display mode determining random number value is 2 to 6, the winning mode storage display data = 03H is determined, and the display mode determining random value is In the case of 7 to 99, winning storage display data = 04H is determined.

  As is clear from this, when the display mode determination random value is determined based on the big hit / small hit hold display mode determination table, the display mode determination is based on the lost hold display mode determination table. Compared with the case where the random number value is determined, special display (display with a soccer ball) or switching display (display with a trophy) is performed with high probability. Therefore, when the first hold display 28 or the second hold display 29 is made by a special display (display by a soccer ball) or a switching display (display by a trophy), an expectation that the player will win a big hit is expected. A feeling can be given.

  The sub RAM 102c is provided with a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area as shown in FIG. Each of the reserved storage areas is provided with five storage areas from the 0th storage area to the fourth storage area. Further, a display data storage unit and a hold temporary non-display flag storage unit are provided in the 0th storage area to the fourth storage area, respectively. Therefore, for example, when the start winning designation command “A4H” indicating the fourth first hold (U1) is received and the winning display memory display data = 01H is determined based on the above table. Is stored in the display data storage section of the fourth storage area in the first reserved storage area.

(Step S1622-4)
As shown in FIG. 32, when the hold display mode determination table is set in step S1622-2 or step S1622-3, the sub CPU 102a acquires the display mode determination random value updated in step S1100.

(Step S1622-5)
Next, the sub CPU 102a determines the display mode determination random value acquired in step S1622-4 based on the table set in step S1622-2 or step S1622-3, and the winning display display data = Any one display data is determined from 01H to 04H.

(Step S1622-6)
Next, the sub CPU 102a stores the winning-time storage display data determined in step S1622-5 in the display data storage unit of the first reserved storage area or the second reserved storage area. For example, if the start winning designation command stored in the reception buffer is related to the third first hold (U1), as shown in FIG. 36, the third storage in the first hold storage area is performed. The display data storage unit in the area stores the winning display storage data of any one of 01H to 04H.

(Step S1622-7)
Next, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the display data newly stored in the display data storage unit is 01H or 02H. That is, whether the hold displays 28 and 29 corresponding to the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) newly reserved change the display mode before and after the generation of the invisible state of the hold display. Determine whether or not. As a result, if either 01H or 02H is stored in the display data storage unit, the process proceeds to step S1622-8, and if neither 01H or 02H is stored in the display data storage unit, step S1622 is performed. Move processing to -10.

(Step S1622-8)
In step S1622-7, if it is determined that 01H and 02H are stored in the target display data storage unit, the temporary temporary non-display flag of any storage area that is processed prior to the storage area It is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the storage unit. For example, when “01H” is stored in the display data storage section of the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area, the hold temporary non-display flag of the first to third storage areas in the first hold storage area It is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the storage unit. Also, for example, “02H” is displayed in the display data storage unit of the third storage area in the first hold storage area in a state where two each of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) are reserved. Suppose that it was memorized. In this case, it is determined whether or not the flag is ON in each of the hold temporary non-display flag storage sections of the first storage area and the second storage area in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area.
As a result, if the flag is turned on in the holding temporary non-display flag storage unit of any storage area that is processed before the storage area in which the new winning storage display data = 01H, 02H is stored. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1622-10, and if it is determined that the flag is not ON in any of the storage temporary non-display flag storage units in any storage area, the process proceeds to step S1622-9.

(Step S1622-9)
In step S1622-8, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not turned on in the storage temporary non-display flag storage unit of any storage area, the sub CPU 102a turns on the storage temporary non-display flag of the predetermined storage area. To do. Here, the storage area where the hold temporary non-display flag is turned ON is any storage area as long as the process is performed before the storage area where the new winning storage display data = 01H, 02H is stored. It may be a region. In this embodiment, it is set in advance to turn on the hold temporary non-display flag of the storage area to be processed first, but for example, newly-stored winning display data = 01H, 02H is stored. The hold temporary non-display flag of the storage area that is processed two or one ahead of the storage area may be turned on.

In addition, for example, when 01H is reserved in the first storage area of the first hold storage area, there is a case where the hold temporary non-display flag of the preset storage area cannot be turned on. In such a case, none of the temporary hold / non-display flags may be turned ON, or storage that is processed earlier than the storage area in which newly-stored winning display display data = 01H and 02H is stored. It is also possible to turn on the flag of another holding temporary non-display flag storage unit in the area.
As described above, when the flag is turned on in the hold temporary non-display flag storage unit, the hold display is controlled to be temporarily invisible during the variable display corresponding to the storage area in which the flag is turned on. .

(Step S1622-10)
The sub CPU 102a generates a hold display command based on the winning display display data stored in the display data storage unit. Here, a hold display command is generated on the basis of all winning display data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area of the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area. This hold display command displays the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 displayed in the hold number display area of the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the data stored in the display data storage unit. It is for display and switching display. Then, in order to transmit the generated hold display command to the image control board 105, the hold display command is set in the transmission data storage area. Thereby, the hold display mode determination process ends. When the hold display command set in this way is transmitted to the image control board 105, the image CPU of the image control board 105 displays the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 based on the hold display command. The liquid crystal display device 13 is controlled to display.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This variation effect pattern determination process is to determine a variation effect pattern indicating how to control various effect devices including the liquid crystal display device 13 during the variation display of the special symbol. This process is started upon reception of the variation pattern designation command set in step S313 (FIG. 18) in the special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101. In other words, how to control various effect devices during the special symbol variation display is formally determined at the start of the special symbol variation display.

(Step S1631-1)
First, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect random number value updated in step S1100.

(Step S1631-2)
Next, the sub CPU 102a selects and sets any one of the variation effect pattern determination tables stored in the sub ROM 102b. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the variation effect pattern determination table is prepared for each state in which the high probability gaming state, the low probability gaming state, the short time gaming state, the non-short time gaming state, the specific period, and the non-specific period are combined. ing. Each table is associated with one or more variation effect patterns for each variation pattern designation command that can be received. For example, in the table for the high probability gaming state, for example, five variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern 2 for executing the reach B are provided. Each of these five variation effect patterns is for executing an effect for 30 seconds, and a live-action movie image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. However, the content of the live-action movie image, the movable mode of the stage effect devices 14 and 15, the lighting mode of the stage lighting device 16, and the like are different.

(Step S1631-3)
Next, the sub CPU 102a determines a variation effect pattern based on the effect random number acquired in step S1633-1 and the table set in step S1631-2.

(Step S1631-4)
Next, the sub CPU 102a sets a variation effect pattern command in the transmission data storage area in order to transmit the variation effect pattern determined in step S1631-4 to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. When the change effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect lighting device 16, and the audio output device 18 are controlled based on the change effect pattern command.

(Step S1631-5)
Next, the sub CPU 102a performs shift processing of the first reserved storage area or the second reserved storage area shown in FIG. Specifically, when the received variation pattern designation command relates to the first hold (U1), the data stored in the first hold storage area of FIG. When the command is related to the second hold (U2), the data stored in the second hold storage area of FIG. 36 (b) is shifted. At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the data stored in the first storage area to the 0th storage area, shifts the data stored in the second storage area to the first storage area, and stores the data in the third storage area. The stored data is shifted to the second storage area, and the data stored in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area.

(Step S1631-6)
Next, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the flag is ON in the holding temporary non-display flag storage unit in the 0th storage area. The 0th storage area is an area in which data corresponding to the hold for which the variable display is about to be started is stored. Therefore, when the flag is ON in the hold temporary non-display flag storage unit of the 0th storage area, the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 are temporarily displayed during the variable display that is just started. It means becoming invisible.
As described above, when it is determined that the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 are temporarily invisible during the variable display that is just started, the process proceeds to step S1631-7, and the invisible state is not obtained. If it is determined, the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

(Step S1631-7)
If it is determined in step S1631-6 that the flag is ON in the hold temporary non-display flag storage unit in the 0th storage area, the sub CPU 102a sets the accessory movable command in the transmission data storage area. The accessory move command set here is transmitted to the lamp control board 104, and the effect accessory devices 14 and 15 are moved based on the accessory move command received by the lamp CPU.
It should be noted that the accessory move command transmitted to the lamp control board 104 operates to move the rendering accessory device 14 to the left in the front view of the gaming machine 1 so as to cover a part of the right side of the liquid crystal display device 13. However, the movable timing and movable mode are not particularly limited. If it is desired to move the effect accessory device 14 in synchronization with the variation effect in the liquid crystal display device 13, an accessory move command corresponding to each variation effect pattern is prepared, and in step S1631-3 described above. A predetermined accessory movable command may be selected and set based on the determined variation effect pattern. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is ended, and the process is transferred to the hold display mode update process shown in FIG.

  Next, the hold display mode update process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1632-1)
Next, the sub CPU 102a generates a hold display command based on the winning display display data after being shifted in step S1631-5. Here, a hold display command is generated on the basis of all winning display data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area of the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area. This hold display command displays the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 displayed in the hold number display area of the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the data stored in the display data storage unit. It is for display and switching display.

(Step S1632-2)
Next, the sub CPU 102a sets the command generated in step S1632-1 in the transmission data storage area in order to transmit it to the image control board 105. When the hold display command set in this way is transmitted to the image control board 105, the image CPU of the image control board 105 displays the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 based on the hold display command. The liquid crystal display device 13 is controlled to display.

(Step S1632-3)
Next, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the flag is ON in the holding temporary non-display flag storage unit in the 0th storage area. The 0th storage area is an area in which data corresponding to the hold for which the variable display is about to be started is stored. Therefore, when the flag is ON in the hold temporary non-display flag storage unit of the 0th storage area, the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 are temporarily displayed during the variable display that is just started. It means becoming invisible.
As described above, when it is determined that the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 are temporarily invisible during the variable display that is just starting, the process proceeds to step S1632-4, and the invisible state is not obtained. If determined, the hold display mode update process is terminated.

(Step S1632-4)
If it is determined in step S16332-3 that the hold temporary non-display flag of the 0th storage area is ON, the sub CPU 102a determines that the other storage areas (the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area first) It is determined whether or not winning display memory display data = 01H, 02H is stored in the display data storage section (1 storage area to 4th storage area). As already explained, the display display data at the time of winning = 01H is a normal display (display by volleyball) at the beginning of the hold display mode, but once it becomes invisible, it becomes a special display (display by soccer ball). Be changed. In addition, the winning display memory display data = 02H is initially a special display (display with a soccer ball) as a hold display, but is changed to a switching display (display with a trophy) once it becomes invisible. . Therefore, here, when the hold display temporarily becomes invisible, whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the hold display, in other words, the display mode is changed during the variable display just starting. It is determined whether there is a hold display.
When it is determined that the winning storage display data = 01H, 02H is stored in any of the first storage area to the fourth storage area, the process proceeds to step S1632-5, and any storage area is awarded a prize. When it is determined that the stored display data = 01H, 02H is not stored, the hold display mode update process is terminated.

(Step S1632-5)
In the above step S1632-4, when it is determined that the winning display display data = 01H, 02H is stored in the display data storage section of any storage area, the sub CPU 102a stores the display data 01H, 02H. rewrite. Specifically, when the winning display display data stored in the display data storage unit is “01H”, it is rewritten to “03H”, and the winning display display data stored in the display data storage unit is “ If it is “02H”, it is rewritten to “05H”. The memory display data at the time of winning = 05H is for switching the display mode of the hold (display by trophy).

(Step S1632-6)
Next, the sub CPU 102a generates a redisplay display switching display command based on the winning display storage display data after being rewritten in step S1632-5. Here, a redisplay display switching display command is generated based on all winning display data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area and the second reserved storage area. . As with the hold display command, the redisplay switching display command also displays the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 displayed in the hold number display area of the liquid crystal display device 13 as normal display, special display, and switch display, respectively. It is for making it happen.

(Step S1632-7)
Next, the sub CPU 102a sets the command generated in step S1632-6 in the transmission data storage area in order to transmit it to the image control board 105. Thereby, the hold display mode update process is completed.
When the redisplay switching display command set as described above is transmitted to the image control board 105, the image CPU of the image control board 105 controls the hold display based on the redisplay switching display command.

  Specifically, on the image control board 105, the change effect pattern command set in step S1631-4, the hold display command set in step S1632-2, and the redisplay set in step S1632-7. The hour switching display command is sent at the same time. When receiving these commands, the image CPU performs image processing according to the change effect pattern command and the hold display command, and displays the change effect image and the hold display on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  At the same time as the change effect pattern command or the like is transmitted to the image control board 105, the accessory movable command set in step S1631-7 is transmitted to the lamp control board 104. The lamp CPU moves the stage effect device 14 at a predetermined timing based on the received accessory moving command, but the lamp CPU keeps the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 in an invisible state. In addition, a command is transmitted to the image control board 105 via the effect control board 102. This command is for transmitting to the image control board 105 that the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 are invisible by the stage effect device 14, but the image control board 105 When this command is received, the image CPU performs image processing so as to display the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 based on the re-display switching display command that has already been received. As a result, when the stage effect device 14 returns to the original position and the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 become visible again, the hold displays 28 and 29 are displayed in a mode different from the previous display. Will be.

A first example of a change in the hold display mode in the gaming machine of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.
Now, assume that the liquid crystal display device 13 is performing a variable display of the effect symbol 30 and three first holds (U1) are reserved. At this time, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the first on-hold storage area of the effect control board 102 stores the winning-time storage display data, and all the flags in the on-hold temporary non-display flag storage unit are OFF. Has been.
Specifically, in the first storage area to the third storage area, winning display storage display data = 04H is stored in the display data storage section, and the flag is turned off in the holding temporary non-display flag storage section. .

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 38A, the first hold display 28 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 by normal display (display by volleyball). During the variable display, the fourth first hold (U1) is reserved. At this time, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the display data storage unit in the fourth storage area stores the display data stored at the time of winning = Assume that 01H is stored. Then, when “01H” is stored in the display data storage unit in the fourth storage area, the flag is turned on in the hold temporary non-display flag storage unit in the first storage area. In this situation, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-1), all four first holds 28 are displayed by normal display (display by volleyball). Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-2), when the production symbol 30 is stopped and displayed at “1, 6, 4” and the loss is notified, as shown in FIG. While the shift process of the storage area is performed, as shown in FIG. 38 (c-1), three first holds (U1) are displayed by normal display (display by volleyball).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), when the flag is turned on in the holding temporary non-display flag storage unit in the 0th storage area, the winning time stored in the display data storage unit as shown in FIG. 37 (d). Stored display data = 01H is rewritten to 03H and stored. And since the flag is ON in the holding temporary non-display flag storage part in the 0th storage area, the stage effect device 14 moves as shown in FIG. 38 (c-2) during the change display. The first hold display 28 becomes invisible for a certain time. Thereafter, when the stage effect device 14 returns to its original position after a certain period of time, the redisplay-time switching display command generated based on the storage status of the first reserved storage area shown in FIG. The third first hold (U1) is displayed as a special display (display with a soccer ball) as shown in FIG. In this way, when the hold is reserved, the hold display is performed by the normal display (display by volleyball), and the display mode after the display effect device 14 becomes invisible while the hold display is being performed, The hold display is made by a special display (display with a soccer ball) with different values.

Next, a second example of a change in the hold display mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40.
Now, assume that the liquid crystal display device 13 is performing a variable display of the effect symbol 30 and three first holds (U1) are reserved. At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the first on-hold storage area of the effect control board 102 stores the winning-time storage display data, and all the flags in the on-hold temporary non-display flag storage unit are OFF. Has been.
Specifically, in the first storage area to the third storage area, winning display storage display data = 04H is stored in the display data storage section, and the flag is turned off in the holding temporary non-display flag storage section. .

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 40A, the first hold display 28 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 by normal display (display by volleyball). During the variable display, the fourth first hold (U1) is reserved. At this time, as shown in FIG. 39B, the display data storage unit in the fourth storage area stores the display data at the time of winning = Assume that 02H is stored. Then, when “02H” is stored in the display data storage unit in the fourth storage area, the flag is turned on in the holding temporary non-display flag storage unit in the first storage area. In this situation, as shown in FIG. 40 (b-1), the hold display corresponding to the fourth first hold (U1) is displayed as a special display (display with a soccer ball). Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (b-2), when the production symbol 30 is stopped and displayed at “1, 6, 4” and the loss is notified, as shown in FIG. While the storage area is shifted, the hold display corresponding to the third first hold (U1) is displayed as a special display (display by a soccer ball) as shown in FIG. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), when the flag is turned on in the holding temporary non-display flag storage unit in the 0th storage area, the winning time stored in the display data storage unit as shown in FIG. 39 (d). The stored display data = 02H is rewritten to 05H and stored. And since the flag is ON in the holding temporary non-display flag storage part in the 0th storage area, the stage effect device 14 moves as shown in FIG. 40 (c-2) during the change display. The first hold display 28 becomes invisible for a certain time. Thereafter, when the stage effect device 14 returns to its original position after a certain period of time, the redisplay-time switching display command generated based on the storage status of the first reserved storage area shown in FIG. The third first hold (U1) is displayed by switching display (display by trophy) as shown in FIG. 40 (d). In this way, when the hold is reserved, the hold display is made by a special display (display by a soccer ball), and after the display device becomes invisible while the hold display is made, the display is made. The hold display is made by the switching display (display by trophy) having different modes.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 and the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is reserved, Although the hold display is displayed in a normal manner (normal display), the hold display that is normally displayed may be switched to a special display thereafter. In addition, when the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) is reserved, there is a possibility that the hold display is further switched when the hold display is specially displayed. In addition, since the on-hold display is positively made invisible and the on-hold display mode is changed at the timing when the invisible state returns to the visible state, the on-hold display mode can be naturally changed. As a result, even if the hold display is initially made in the normal mode, the player is given a sense of expectation that the mode of the hold display may change after that. It is possible to eliminate a decrease in the player's expectation due to being made and to improve the game motivation.

  In addition, when it is determined that the hold display is a special display, the invisible state of the hold display is forcibly generated during the variable display that is processed before that. If it is determined that the invisible state of the hold display is generated during the variable display to be processed before that, if the hold display is specially displayed, the expected probability is The special display cannot be executed. In this embodiment, since the invisible state of the hold display is forcibly generated, it is possible to execute the special display with the expected probability, and maintain the expected degree of the hold display as expected. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that the on-hold display is temporarily invisible by moving the on-stage effect device 14, but the on-hold display is temporarily invisible. It is not limited to the movement of the device 14. For example, a predetermined image may be cut in during the fluctuating effect, and the hold display may not be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 while this image is displayed. In any case, if it is decided to change the mode of the hold display, some control is performed so that the hold display becomes invisible before the variable display based on the hold display is started. That's fine.

In the present embodiment, the reserved number display area is provided on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13, but a dedicated lamp for displaying the reserved number may be provided.
In the present embodiment, a special display is provided from the time when the hold is newly reserved, but the special display is again visible after the hold display is temporarily invisible. It may be performed only when it becomes. In this case, any of 01H, 02H, and 04H may be determined by changing the distribution of the display mode determination random value without providing 03H.
Also, in this embodiment, when a hold is newly reserved, it is normally displayed, when it is specially displayed when changing from an invisible state to a visible state, and when it is newly reserved, it is specially displayed and invisible. Both the case where the display is switched when the state changes from the state to the visible state are provided, but only one of these may be provided. In this case, only one of 01H and 02H may be provided, and the distribution of the display mode determination random value may be changed.
In this embodiment, only one type of normal display, special display, and switching display is used. However, a plurality of these display modes may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the temporary determination information of the variation pattern is added to the start winning designation command. However, the information related to the variation pattern may not necessarily be added to the start winning designation command. For example, only the information related to the jackpot lottery result may be added to the start winning designation command, and the hold display mode may be determined only based on the jackpot lottery result.

In the present embodiment, when the first hold (U1) <4, the first start port detection switch 9a detects a game ball, or when the second hold (U2) <4, the second start. Although the fact that the mouth detection switch 10a has detected a game ball is satisfied as the start condition of the present invention, the start condition is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate.
The jackpot game in this embodiment corresponds to the special game of the present invention, and the special symbol determination random number value corresponds to the game data of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 15 executed by the main CPU 101a, particularly the process of step S230-5, corresponds to the game data acquisition and storage means of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the special symbol storage area of the main RAM 101c in which the special symbol determination random number value is stored corresponds to the storage device of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the special symbol fluctuation display is stopped in the state where the special figure special electric processing data = 0, and at least one first hold (U1) or second hold (U2) is reserved. This case corresponds to the establishment of the fluctuation start condition of the present invention.
The liquid crystal display device 13 in this embodiment corresponds to the variable display device of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 18 executed by the main CPU 101a, particularly the process of steps S310-6 to S313, and the variation effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 33 executed by the sub CPU 102a, in particular. The processing of step S1631-1 to step S1631-3 corresponds to the variable display mode determination means of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the processing of step S1631-4 in the variation effect pattern determination processing shown in FIG. 33 executed by the sub CPU 102a corresponds to the variation display control means of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the big hit game process shown in FIG. 22 and the small hit game process shown in FIG. 23 executed by the main CPU 101a correspond to the special game execution means of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the area where the first hold display 28 and the second hold display 29 are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 corresponds to the hold number display device of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, step S1622-10 of the hold display mode determination process shown in FIG. 32 executed by the sub CPU 102a and step S1632-2 and step S1632-7 of the hold display mode update process shown in FIG. This process corresponds to the hold display control means of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the preliminary provisional determination process shown in FIG. 16 executed by the main CPU 101a corresponds to preliminary preliminary determination means of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the hold display mode determination process shown in FIG. 32 executed by the sub CPU 102a corresponds to the hold display mode determination means of the present invention. In step S1622-5, the determination that the winning display data is 03H corresponds to the first determination of the present invention, and the determination that the winning storage display data is 01H and 02H corresponds to the second determination of the present invention. To do.
In the present embodiment, the processing of the lamp CPU that moves the effect accessory device 14 corresponds to the on-hold display invisible state generating means of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the hold display mode by volleyball corresponds to the first mode of the present invention, the hold display mode by soccer ball corresponds to the second mode of the present invention, and the hold display mode by trophy is the present mode. This corresponds to the third aspect of the invention.

9 First start port 10 Second start port 13 Liquid crystal display device 14 constituting the variable display device of the present invention Staging accessory device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
104 Lamp control board 105 Image control board

Claims (3)

Game data acquisition storage means for acquiring game data for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition, and storing the acquired game data in a storage device;
The game data is read from the storage device in the preset order when the change start condition is satisfied, and whether or not the special game is executed is determined, and the change display mode in the variable display device is determined based on whether or not the special game is executed A variable display mode determining means for determining
When the variation display mode is determined by the variation display mode determination unit, the variation display control unit causes the variable display device to execute the variation display based on the determination;
Special game execution means for executing the special game on the condition that the stop display mode in the variable display device has become a predetermined mode by the variable display control unit;
Hold display control means for notifying the number of game data stored in the storage device by displaying a hold display corresponding to each of the game data stored in the storage device on the hold number display device; A gaming machine,
Pre-temporary deciding means for tentatively deciding whether or not the special game is executed or part or all of the variable display mode in the variable display device based on the game data when game data is stored in the storage device; ,
Based on the result of provisional determination by the preliminary provisional determination means, the hold display is displayed in the same manner over a period from when game data is stored in the storage device to when variable display based on the game data is started. First decision to be made, or second to change the mode of the hold display during a period from when game data is stored in the storage device to when variable display based on the game data is started A holding display mode determining means for determining
On the condition that the second determination is made by the hold display mode determination means, the display of the number of holds on the hold is performed until the variable display corresponding to the hold display for which the second determination has been made is started. A holding display invisible state generating means for making the holding display being displayed invisible for a predetermined time and then returning to the visible state again,
The hold display control means includes
When the second determination is made by the hold display mode determining means, the hold display in which the second determination is made is displayed in different modes before and after the generation of the invisible state. The hold display control means includes
When the first determination is made by the hold display mode determination means, the hold display in which the first determination is made is displayed in the first mode,
When the second determination is made by the hold display mode determining means, the hold display in which the second determination is made is displayed in the first mode before the generation of the invisible state, and the visible state is changed from the invisible state to the visible state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is displayed in a second mode different from the first mode after returning to. The hold display control means includes
When the first determination is made by the hold display mode determination means, the hold display in which the first determination is made is displayed in the first mode,
When the second determination is made by the hold display mode determination means, the hold display in which the second determination is made is displayed in a second mode different from the first mode before the generation of the invisible state, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is displayed in a third mode different from the first mode and the second mode after returning from the invisible state to the visible state.