JP2011092564A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further increase sales in a game machine in which a player plays using game balls. <P>SOLUTION: When coins in a prescribed amount are loaded, a main CPU 101a permits shooting of game balls till 30 seconds elapse. If jackpot game control is continued after the elapse of 30 seconds, shooting of game balls is permitted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game, and more particularly to a gaming machine that controls a special game that causes a variable winning device to be opened.

  In a conventional gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game, a player first pays a predetermined amount and borrows a game ball from a game store. Next, the borrowed game ball is placed on the tray of the gaming machine, and the operation handle is rotated. Then, the game ball is guided toward the launching device by the inclination of the tray of the gaming machine, and the guided game ball is launched toward the game area formed on the game board by the launching device. Then, the game balls that have reached the game area flow down the game area, and when the game ball enters a specific winning opening provided in the game area, the symbol display on the symbol display device is started. Thereafter, when the symbol display device stops and displays a special symbol (a jackpot symbol), a special game (a jackpot) is controlled. In such special games, a special winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened to facilitate the entry of a game ball into the special winning opening, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number of games are played. It is comprised so that a ball | bowl may be paid out to the saucer of a game machine (refer patent document 1).

  In addition, regardless of the case where a game ball has entered the big prize opening, even if a game ball has entered the predetermined prize opening, a predetermined number of game balls for each type of prize opening, It is configured to be paid out to the tray of the gaming machine. The game ball paid out to the tray can be taken out and used for exchanging prizes, or the paid-out game ball can be used as it is for another game (see Patent Document 2). ).

JP 2006-340895 A JP 2006-149808 A

  However, if the paid game balls can be used as they are for another game, the opportunity for the player to newly pay a predetermined amount and borrow a game ball from the game store will be reduced, and the sales of the gaming machine will be improved. There was a problem that it could not be made.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further improve sales of gaming machines that use gaming balls to play games.

  The invention described in claim 1 includes a game board 2 in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed, a launch operation detecting means (launch volume 3a) for detecting a launch operation for firing the game balls, When the input medium detecting means (coin detection switch 201a) for detecting that the input medium has been received and the input medium detecting means detects that the predetermined input medium has been received, a predetermined game period is reached. The game operation measuring means (main CPU 101a) for starting the measurement and the firing operation detected by the firing operation detecting means when the measurement up to the predetermined game period is performed at least by the game period measuring means are made effective. Then, the firing operation detector is determined on the condition that the measurement up to the predetermined game period is completed by the game period measuring means. Firing operation validity determining means (main CPU 101a) that decides to invalidate the firing operation detected by the launch operation valid decision means, and that the firing operation detection means determines that the firing operation is validated, and the firing operation detection means causes the launch operation to be performed. When an operation is detected, a game is launched in a launch device (launch solenoid 4a and launch control board 106 directly connected to the basket 4b) for launching a game ball toward the game area, and a special prize opening provided in the game area. A special variable winning device (large winning opening opening / closing door 11b) that can be changed between an open state that makes it easy to enter the ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter the ball, and a game ball is placed in the starting winning opening provided in the gaming area The start port detecting means (first start port detecting switch 9a and second start port detecting switch 10a) for detecting that the ball has entered the game and the start port detecting means Special game determination means (main CPU 101a) for determining whether or not to control the special game for changing the special variable prize-winning device to the open state on the condition that it has been detected that a ball has entered, Special game control means (main CPU 101a) for controlling the special game on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled, Even when the special game is controlled by the special game control means, it is determined that the launch operation is to be validated.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined insertion medium is received, the launch operation is valid until a predetermined game period. However, the game ball cannot be fired on condition that the predetermined game period has elapsed. In order to continuously fire the game ball, it is necessary to newly accept a predetermined input medium, and the sales of the gaming machine can be improved. On the other hand, even if the predetermined game period elapses, the launch operation is effective even when the special game is controlled, so that the predetermined game period elapses when the special game is controlled. Thus, the disadvantage that the launch of the game ball is stopped and the special game cannot be obtained can be eliminated.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the determination information acquiring means for acquiring the determination information based on the fact that the start port detecting means detects that the game ball has entered. (Main CPU 101a) and holding storage means (first special symbol storage area and second special symbol storage area in the main RAM 101c) for storing a predetermined number of pieces of determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, The special game determining means determines that the special game is to be controlled when the determination information stored in the holding storage means is special determination information.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, even if the game ball is continuously fired until a predetermined game period, the game ball has entered the start winning opening, but the special game determination (hit lottery) is not performed. Since the number of balls can be reduced by the holding storage means, it is possible to suppress the player's irritation due to the generation of invalid balls.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, based on a predetermined condition, it is determined to improve a determination probability that the special game determination unit determines that the special game is to be controlled. A probability improvement determining means (main CPU 101a), and when the special game determination means determines to improve the determination probability by the probability improvement determination means, the determination information stored in the hold storage means is It is determined that the information is special determination information, and it is determined that the special game is to be controlled.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the determination probability is to be improved (when the high probability gaming state is determined), the determination information stored in the holding storage means must be a big hit. It is possible to control the special game continuously in the continued game.

  Here, the “predetermined insertion medium” mainly means tokens used in gaming machines such as medals and coins, and coins or bills of money, but is stored in an information recording medium (for example, an IC card or an IC coin). It may be money information or point information. The “predetermined game period” means a predetermined time, a predetermined number of game balls to be fired, a predetermined number of game balls that enter the out port in an embodiment described later, and the like. This means that it takes 30 seconds, 50 game balls are fired, and 50 balls are placed in the outlet. In addition, the “special winning opening” mainly means a large winning opening of the winning openings that constitute an opening in which a game ball can be entered, and the “start winning opening” means starting of the winning opening. The term “special variable winning device” in this case means the special winning opening opening / closing door 11b in an embodiment described later. Further, the “determination information” means a special symbol determination random value in the embodiment described later, but may also mean a normal symbol determination random value in the embodiment described later using the start winning opening as a normal symbol gate. .

  According to the present invention, the game ball can no longer be launched on condition that the predetermined game period has passed. Therefore, in order to continuously launch the game ball, a new input medium must be received. Sales of gaming machines that play games using game balls can be further improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a gaming machine unit. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine unit in a state where the glass frame is opened. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine unit It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine unit. It is a block diagram of a launch control board. It is the figure which showed the rotation angle and firing intensity of the operation handle. 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 effect design determination table at the time of big 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 1 play start control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows 1 play completion | finish control processing 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 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 data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the output control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a ticket control board. It is a figure which shows the ticket input control process 1 in a ticket control board. It is a figure which shows the ticket input control process 2 in a ticket control board. It is a figure which shows the ticket output control process in a ticket control board.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and two gaming machines 1 are installed side by side.

  The gaming machine 1 supports the gaming machine unit 100 with the gaming body frame 300 and includes one gaming machine unit 100. In this gaming machine unit 100, as will be described later, a game ball 500 is fired in accordance with a player's launch operation, and a game using the fired game ball 500 is performed.

  Also, below each gaming machine unit 100, a coin insertion slot 201 into which a predetermined amount of coins (for example, 100 yen) is inserted as an insertion medium, and a ticket are associated with each gaming machine unit 100. The ticket payout exit 202 to be paid out, the coin return slot 204 for returning the coins inserted into the coin slot 201, and the coins returned to the coin return slot 204 when the coins inserted into the coin slot 201 are jammed. The gaming machine 1 is provided with a return lever 205 for causing the game machine 1 to operate. When a predetermined amount of coins (for example, 100 yen) is inserted into the coin insertion slot 201, in the gaming machine unit 100, the operation of launching a game ball becomes effective at least for a predetermined game time (for example, 30 seconds). Each time the game ball 500 enters the winning port of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, or the big winning port 11 in one play game (see FIG. 2). One ticket is paid out from the ticket payout exit 202.

  Here, “one-play game” refers to a game in which a predetermined throw-in medium is accepted and a game ball launch operation can be effective, and one-play game is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. . In the present embodiment, the “predetermined end condition” means that a predetermined game time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, and all of the jackpot lotteries for special symbol determination random numbers stored in the hold memory have ended. It means that the game has been lost, but it is simply that a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined number of game balls are fired, and a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the out port in the embodiments described later. It may be to enter the ball.

  Further, the ticket paid out from the ticket payout exit 202 is subjected to anti-counterfeiting technology such as an authentication number and a barcode, and is configured to be distinguished from a counterfeit ticket.

Inside the gaming machine 1, a ticket payout motor 202a and a ticket control board 200 for driving the ticket payout motor 202a are provided, and the ticket payout motor 202a sandwiches a ticket 2 although not shown. At least one roller is provided. Each time the ticket payout motor 202a rotates in the forward direction for 1 second, the two rollers also rotate to the ticket payout exit 202 side, and one ticket is discharged to the ticket payout exit 202 from between the two rollers. It is comprised so that.
In the present embodiment, the ticket payout motor 202a and the ticket control board 200 constitute a payout means.

Further, a data display 203 is provided in the gaming machine 1 above each gaming machine unit 100 so as to correspond to each gaming machine unit 100. The data display 203 is provided with a data display section 203a composed of a dot matrix display section having a plurality of light emitting sections (for example, LEDs), and game information per play is displayed on the data display section 203a. It will be. As will be described in detail later, in the data display unit 203a, the maximum number of ticket payouts per play for today (“Today's MAX PAYOUT”) and the maximum number of jackpots per play for today (“Today's MAX) BONUS ") will be displayed.
In the present embodiment, the data display 203 constitutes game information display means.

(Configuration of gaming machine unit)
Next, the configuration of one gaming machine unit will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 2 is a front view of one gaming machine unit of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine unit in a state where the glass frame of the present invention is opened, and FIG. 4 is a back side of one gaming machine unit. It is a perspective view of the side.

  The gaming machine unit 100 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6a in which a game ball 500 flows down is provided, and a glass frame 110 is provided on the front side of the game area 6a of the game board 2. The glass frame 110 is rotatably provided with an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6a.

In addition, the gaming machine unit 100 is provided with a receiving tray 40 that stores a plurality of gaming balls 500 and guides them toward the basket 4b (see FIG. 3) for launching the gaming balls. The tray 40 has a downward slope toward the bowl 4 b, and the game ball is sent to the launch rail 42 through a ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface of the glass frame 110. The launch rail 42 also has a downward slope toward the basket 4b, and a stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the launch rail 42 on the downward slope side.
For this reason, in the game ball 500 from which the game ball is sent out from the ball feed opening 41, one game ball is stopped at the end of the launch rail 42 (see FIG. 3).

Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3a composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates. Here, the hook 4b is directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a formed of a rotary solenoid, and the hook 4b is rotated by rotating the firing solenoid 4a.
The launch control board 106 excites the launch solenoid 4a, launches the game ball 500 stored at the end of the launch rail 42 with the launch strength 42 according to the launch volume 3a, and enters the game area 6a. A game ball is fired towards.
In the present embodiment, the firing volume 3a constitutes a firing operation detection means, and the firing solenoid 4a and the firing control board 106 directly connected to the ridge 4b constitute a launching device.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises from the launch rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6a and then falls in the game area 6a. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6a. That is, in the present embodiment, the space between the launch rail 42 and the rails 5a and 5b and the ball return prevention piece 5c constitutes a guide path for guiding the game ball to the game area 6a, and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c. The area where the game ball falls constitutes the game area 6a.

  The game area 6a is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of the general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a, and one ticket is paid out each time the general winning port detecting switch 7a detects a game ball.

  Further, in the game area 6a, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided above the general winning opening 7 so as to pass through 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, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed.

Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 a is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can be inserted, similar 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 a game ball enters, a “hit lottery” described later is performed. In addition, even when the first start port detection switch 9a or the second start port detection switch 10a detects the entry of a game ball, one ticket is paid out each time a game ball is detected.
In the present embodiment, the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 constitute a start winning port, and the first start port detection switch 9a and the second start port detection switch 10a constitute a start port detecting means. Moreover, in this embodiment, a pair of movable piece 10b comprises a variable winning apparatus.

A big prize opening 11 is provided further below the second start 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 special winning opening 11 is provided with a special winning opening detection switch 11a. Each time the special winning opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, one ticket is paid out.
In the present embodiment, the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the big winning port 11 constitute a predetermined winning port, and the general winning port detecting switch 7a, the first starting port detecting switch 9a, The second start opening detection switch 10a and the big winning opening detection switch 11a constitute a winning opening detection means. Further, the special winning opening 11 constitutes a special winning opening, and the special winning opening / closing door 11b constitutes a special variable winning apparatus.

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

In addition, the gaming machine unit 100 is provided with an out-port guide path 44 that guides the game ball that has entered the out-port 12 to the tray 40. When the game ball launched through the tray 40 by this out-port guide path 44 enters the out-port 12, it returns to the tray 40 again.
Further, although not shown in the drawings, a winning hole guiding path for guiding the game ball that has entered the winning hole to the out opening guiding path 44 is provided on the back side of the gaming board 2, and as a result, through the tray 40. All of the game balls launched in this manner are configured to return to the tray 40, and the game balls are configured to circulate in one gaming machine unit 100.

  A lid 45 is provided above the tray 40 so as to cover the tray 40 and prevent the game balls in the tray 40 from being taken out. In particular, in the present embodiment, even if the launched game ball returns to the tray 40, the game ball cannot be taken out.

  A decorative member 14 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided at the center position of the game board 2. An effect display device 13 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 14, and an effect made up of a sword-shaped figure is provided on the right side of the effect display device 13. An accessory device 15 is provided. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 13 is used as a liquid crystal display, but a display device such as a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix may be used.

  The effect display device 13 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, the effect symbols 30 for informing the lottery results to be described later are displayed in a total of nine effect symbols 30 of three vertical and three horizontal, and the total of eight vertical, horizontal and diagonal eight lines is displayed. A combination of a specific effect symbol 30 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed on any line, so that a big hit is notified as a big win lottery result. More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, each of the nine effect symbols 30 is scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect symbol 30 is stopped and displayed. Further, 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 stage effect device 15 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. For example, the director device 15 performs an operation in which the sword is pulled out of the sheath. Various operational feelings are given to the player according to the operation mode of the stage effect device 15.

  Furthermore, the lighting device 16 for production | presentation is provided in both the upper position of the game board 2, and the lower position, and the lighting device 16 for production is provided with the some light 16a, respectively, and the light of each light 16a is lighted. Various effects are performed while changing the irradiation direction and emission color.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the effect 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. 2, the gaming machine unit 100 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 5) including a speaker, so that in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. I have to.

  And in the lower right of the game area 6a, 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. 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. .

  Here, the “hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random number value is a jackpot. This is a process for determining whether or not. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 19 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to 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. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is “win”. This is the process of determining whether or not there is. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not necessarily notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

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 will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 9 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 10 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold 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. Further, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner 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 112 that covers the game area 6a so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side). The glass plate 112 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 120 via the hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine unit). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine unit) can be rotated in the direction of releasing from the outer frame 120. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 120 including the game board 2. 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 120 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 30 that detects whether the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 120.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine unit 100, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a frame control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine unit 100 and a power switch (not shown).

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

The main control board 101 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game. The game control signal from the ticket control board 200 and various detection signals such as the first start port detection switch 9a are input to display the first special symbol display. The game 19 is controlled by driving the device 19 or the prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c, etc., and it is determined whether or not a ticket is paid out as a result of the game. , A ticket payout signal for instructing to pay out a ticket is output.
In the present embodiment, the main control board 101 constitutes a game control unit.

  The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, a main RAM 101c, and main control input ports and output ports (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a ticket control board 200, a frame control board 103, a general winning opening detection switch 7 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 7, and a gaming ball enters the gate 8. A gate detection switch 8a for detecting that the game ball has entered, a first start port detection switch 9a for detecting that the game ball has entered the first start port 9, and detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 10. A second winning opening detection switch 10a and a special winning opening detection switch 11a for detecting that a game ball has entered the special winning opening 11 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 101 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening 10, a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening / closing door 11b, and a special opening / closing solenoid 11c. A first special symbol display device 19 and a second special symbol display device 20 for displaying symbols, a normal symbol display device 21 for displaying normal symbols, a first special symbol hold indicator 22 for displaying the number of reserved balls of special symbols, and a second 2 A special symbol hold indicator 23, a normal symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, and a game information output terminal board 108 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  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. When a predetermined amount of coins (for example, 100 yen) is inserted into the coin insertion slot 201, the main CPU 101a places a game ball on the launch control board 106 through the frame control board 103 at least until a predetermined game time. A firing permission signal that permits firing is output.

The main ROM 101b stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (refer to FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B) referred to when determining whether or not to win a jackpot in the lottery lottery, whether to win in the case of a normal symbol lottery A hit determination table (see FIG. 8 (c)) that is referred to when determining whether or not, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a probability game based on the special symbol stop symbol data A jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 10) for determining the state is 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 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a, and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 101c, a 1-play timer counter, a ticket counter, a 1-play entrance counter, a 1-play storage area, a launch permission data storage area, a game start flag storage area, a normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, a normal symbol Reservation storage area, first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, determination storage area, first special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area, number of round games ( R) Storage area, winning prize entrance counter (C) storage area, gaming state storage area, stop symbol data storage area, normal symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, normal symbol time counter A special game timer counter and the like are provided. The gaming state storage area includes a high-probability gaming flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a general figure normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
In the present embodiment, the main RAM 101c that stores the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area constitutes a holding storage means.

  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 wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

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

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The 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. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
Specifically, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, and an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 30 to be stopped and displayed (FIG. 11). 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 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 102a, and has a plurality of storage areas.
Specifically, a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The frame control board 103 controls error detection and exchange between the main control board 101 and the launch control board.
The frame control board 103 includes a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the door opening switch 30 or a timer, performs arithmetic processing, and transmits corresponding data to the main control board 101 based on the processing. To do. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.
Further, when a firing permission signal is input from the main control board 101, the input firing permission signal is output to the firing control board 106.

  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. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the stage effect device 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 effect display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the production control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production 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 effect 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 effect display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are effect 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.

The ticket control board 200 receives a predetermined amount of coins (for example, 100 yen) as an insertion medium inserted from the coin insertion slot 201, and sends a game permission signal for allowing the main control board 101 to play one game. In addition to outputting, the ticket payout motor 202 is driven to pay out a ticket, and the game information is displayed on the data display 203.
In the present embodiment, the ticket control board 200 constitutes an acceptance control unit.

The ticket control board 200 includes a ticket CPU 200a, a ticket ROM 200b, a ticket RAM 200c, and an input / output port (not shown) for ticket control. The main control board 101, game information output terminal board 108, coin detection switch 201a, ticket payout motor 202, and data display 203 are connected to the ticket control input / output port. Through the input / output port for ticket control, a coin insertion signal output from the coin detection switch 201a, a one-play signal output from the game information output terminal board 108, a ticket payout signal, and a jackpot signal are input. A game permission signal is output to the main control board 101.
In this embodiment, the ticket control input / output port for inputting a signal during one play constitutes one play signal input means.

When detecting that a predetermined amount of coins (for example, 100 yen) is inserted into the coin insertion slot 201, the coin detection switch 201a outputs a coin insertion signal to the ticket CPU 200a via the ticket control input / output port.
In this embodiment, the coin detection switch 201a constitutes an input medium detection unit.

  When the driving data output from the ticket CPU 200a is input via the ticket control input / output port, the ticket payout motor 202 drives the motor.

  The ticket CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the ticket ROM 200b based on various input signals, performs arithmetic processing, and performs control to output various signals.

  The ticket ROM 200b stores a medal insertion control program, data necessary for various calculations, and a table.

The ticket RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the ticket CPU 200a, and has a plurality of storage areas.
Specifically, a game running flag storage area, a credit counter, a PAYOUT counter, a MAXPAYOUT counter, a BONUS counter, a MAXBONUS counter, a payout timer, and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
In this embodiment, the credit counter constitutes an acceptance information storage unit, and the ticket CPU 200a that stores data in the credit counter constitutes a storage instruction unit. Further, the PAYOUT counter and the BONUS counter in the ticket RAM 200c constitute one-play privilege number storage means, and the MAXPAYOUT counter and the MAXBONUS counter in the ticket RAM 200c constitute a maximum privilege number storage means.

  Further, the ticket CPU 200a causes the data display 203 to display information based on the MAXPAYOUT counter and the MAXBONUS counter stored in the ticket RAM 200c. As a result, the maximum ticket payout number per play of today and the maximum number of jackpots per play of today are displayed on the data display unit 203a.

When the launch control signal is input from the frame control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the voltage value 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 99 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is 99 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid 4a rotates once. That is, the game ball is fired about every 606 ms.

(Block diagram of launch control board)
The circuit configuration of the launch control board 106 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the launch control board 106 includes at least a launch intensity generation circuit 106a, a launch drive circuit 106b, and a timing circuit 106c.

  Here, a constant voltage (for example, 5V) is applied to the firing volume 3a composed of a variable resistor, and the voltage divided by the variable resistor is based on the resistance value that changes according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Are input to the firing intensity generation circuit 106a.

  The firing intensity generation circuit 106a receives the voltage from the firing volume 3a, and generates a firing current that is directly proportional to the input voltage, based on the input voltage. Then, the generated emission current is output to the emission drive circuit 106b.

  The timing circuit 106c includes a crystal oscillator, and outputs a pulse signal 99 times per minute to the firing drive circuit 106b.

The firing drive circuit 106b performs main control via the launch current output from the launch intensity generation circuit 106a, the pulse signal output from the timing circuit 106c, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, and the frame control board 103. A firing permission signal is input from the substrate 101. The firing drive circuit 106b is configured not to excite the firing solenoid 4a unless at least both the touch signal and the firing permission signal are input.
When at least both the touch signal and the firing permission signal are input to the firing drive circuit 106b, the firing drive circuit 106b outputs the firing signal output from the firing intensity generation circuit 106a for each input of the pulse signal output from the timing circuit 106c. The excitation solenoid 4a is excited by instantaneously passing the current of. As a result, only 99 gaming balls are fired per minute.

(Gaming ball launch strength)
Next, the flight distance of the launched game ball will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the launch intensity indicating the flight distance of the launched game ball and the rotation angle of the operation handle 3.

As described above, when the operation handle 3 is rotated, the resistance value is changed by the firing volume 3a formed of a variable resistor, and the divided voltage is input to the firing intensity generation circuit 106a.
Here, precisely, the launch intensity of the game ball is determined by the current value based on the voltage value, but since the launch current value that is directly proportional to the voltage value input by the launch intensity generation circuit 106a is generated, As a result, it can be said that the firing intensity is determined based on the input voltage value.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the variable resistor of the firing volume 3a in this embodiment is set so that the voltage value input to the firing control board 106 increases as the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 increases. ing.

Also, the launch intensity S0 on the launch intensity axis shown in FIG. 7 is the launch intensity corresponding to the arrival point where the launched game ball reaches the game area 6a, and the launch intensity S1 is the launch volume of the present embodiment. This is the firing intensity corresponding to the minimum voltage value in the variable resistor 3a.
Here, since the firing strength S0 <the launch strength S1, when the operation handle 3 is rotated and a game ball is launched, the fired game ball must reach the game area 6a unless any trouble occurs. become. For this reason, since the minimum value of the launch intensity is already greater than or equal to the reaching point of the game area, the game ball launched during the predetermined game time will not return without reaching the game area ( This eliminates the generation of so-called foul balls) and eliminates unnecessary launch time.

  In this embodiment, the variable resistor of the firing volume 3a is set so that the firing strength S0 <the firing strength S1, but the variable resistance of the firing volume 3a so that the firing strength S0 ≦ the firing strength S1. A vessel may be set. However, if the launch intensity S0 = the launch intensity S1, there may be a rare case in which the game area 6a is not reached slightly due to an error such as the structural deterioration of the launcher, so that the launch intensity S0 <the launch intensity S1. desirable.

In the present embodiment, the game ball is fired when the operation handle 3 is rotated from 0 degrees even slightly. However, the operation handle 3 is set to 5 by providing a slight play in the rotation of the operation handle 3. You may comprise so that a game ball may be launched when it rotates from a degree. In any case, the firing intensity corresponding to the minimum voltage value in the variable resistor of the firing volume 3a may be equal to or higher than the firing intensity S0.
In the present embodiment, the launch volume 3a and the launch intensity generation circuit 106a constitute launch intensity determining means.

(Various tables)
Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, and then details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 102b will be described with reference to FIG. .

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not to win a jackpot at the time of “big winning lottery”. FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 8B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20.

The main CPU 101a refers to this jackpot determination table to determine whether it is “hit” or “losing” based on the probable gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random value. For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 8 (a), two special symbol determination random numbers “0” and “1” are jackpots in the low probability gaming state. It is determined that 126 special symbol determination random numbers from “2” to “127” are determined to be lost. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability gaming state, all the special symbol determination random numbers are determined to be jackpots.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 127, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is 1/64 in the low-probability gaming state, and the jackpot is in the high-probability gaming state. The probability to be determined is 1/1, that is, the jackpot is determined with a probability of 100%.

(Hit judgment table)
FIG. 8C is a diagram showing a winning determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not to win in the “normal symbol lottery”, and is used in the “normal symbol lottery” described above. It is.

The main CPU 101a refers to this winning determination table and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the acquired random number for normal symbol determination. For example, according to the normal symbol display device hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C, one normal symbol determination random number “0” is determined to be a hit, and “7” from “1” to “7”. The normal symbol determination random numbers are determined to be lost.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 7, the probability of being determined to be a hit is 1/8, and the probability of being determined to be lost is 7/8.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 9A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 9B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a loss.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot, it refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) based on the acquired random number for the jackpot symbol. To do. For example, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9A, when the special symbol display device is the first special symbol display device, if the jackpot symbol random number value is “0” to “59”, the stop symbol is displayed. “01” (first special special symbol 1) is determined as the data, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “60” to “99”, “02” (first normal special symbol 1) as the stop symbol data To decide. When the special symbol display device is the second special symbol display device, if the jackpot symbol random number value is “0” to “59”, “03” (second special symbol 1 for specifying) is used as stop symbol data. If the jackpot symbol random number value is “60” to “99”, “04” (second normal special symbol 1) is determined as the stop symbol data.

  Further, when it is determined that the main CPU 101a has lost, the main CPU 101a determines “00” (special symbol 0) as stop symbol data with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9B.

  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 data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. It consists of byte data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, since the gaming state after the jackpot (see FIG. 10) is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot ends. It can be said that.

(Set data table at end of jackpot)
FIG. 10 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends.

  The main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table and determines a probability game state of either a high probability game state or a low probability game state based on the special symbol stop symbol data. For example, according to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 10, when the first specifying special symbol 1 and the second specifying special symbol 1 (stop symbol data 01, 03) are determined, the high probability gaming state When the first normal special symbol 1 and the second normal special symbol 1 (stop symbol data 02, 04) are determined, the low probability gaming state is determined.

(Direction design determination table)
FIG. 11 is an effect symbol determination table at the time of jackpot for determining a combination of effect symbols 30 to be stopped and displayed when it is determined to be a jackpot.

The sub CPU 102a refers to the effect symbol determination table at the time of jackpot shown in FIG. 11, and determines the effect symbol data based on the received effect symbol designation command.
For example, according to the jackpot effect symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11, the effect symbol designating command (“E0H01H”) indicating the first specific symbol 1 and the second special symbol 1 for which the high probability gaming state is determined. , “E1H01H”), a combination of performance symbols with three red 7s on any line is determined, and the low probability gaming state is determined. When an effect symbol designating command (“E0H02H”, “E1H02H”) indicating special symbol 1 is received, a combination of effect symbols having three blue 7s on any line is determined.

  For this reason, the player can recognize whether to shift to the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot, according to the combination of effect symbols.

(Explanation of probability gaming state)
Next, the stochastic gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” are provided. The initial probability gaming state of the gaming machine unit 100 is set to “low probability gaming 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, for example, 1 A gaming state set to / 64. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1/1 (100%), for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.
In this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is set to 1/1 (100%). However, if the winning probability in the low probability gaming state is higher than the jackpot winning probability, 1/1 (100% ) Is not limited to setting.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big win game is acquired in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. Say.
In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the big prize opening 11 is opened is performed a total of eight times. The total opening time of the big prize opening 11 in each round game is set to 29.5 seconds at the maximum, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, five) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, “big hit game” means that a game ball enters the big prize opening 11 and a player can acquire one ticket for every game ball entered into the big prize opening 11. It is a game that can get tickets.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine unit 100 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.

  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.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs effect random number update processing for updating the effect random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

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

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

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S50, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S60, the main CPU 101a updates the one-play timer counter, 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, A time control process for updating various timer counters such as a process for updating a public power open time counter is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the 1-play timer counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, and general power open time counter is updated.

In step S70, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S80, as in step S30, the main CPU 101a performs an initial random number value update process for updating the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, and the initial random value for normal symbol determination.

In step S90, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this processing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input from each of the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the large winning opening detection switch 11a, the first starting opening detection switch 9a, the second starting opening detection switch 10a, and the gate detection switch 8a. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not.
Specifically, the ticket is paid out when various detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the large winning opening detection switch 11a, the first starting opening detection switch 9a, and the second starting opening detection switch 10a. 1 is added to the ticket counter for updating, and 1 is added to the one-play entrance counter for managing the number of game balls entering the winning opening in one play. Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 9a or the second start port detection switch 10a, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, an effect random number value are acquired and acquired. The random number value thus stored is stored in the first special symbol storage area or the first special symbol storage area. When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 8a, a normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, when the main CPU 101a inputs a game permission signal from the ticket control board 200, the main CPU 101a performs a one-play start control process for setting predetermined data for starting a one-play game. This one-play start control process will be specifically described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs a one-play end control process for setting predetermined data for ending one play game. This one-play end control process will be specifically described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a determines that a ticket payout signal for causing the ticket control board 200 to pay out a ticket, a one-play signal indicating that a one-play game is being performed, and a jackpot game are being controlled. A jackpot signal shown, a launch permission signal for allowing the launch control board 106 to launch a game ball, start port opening / closing solenoid data for driving the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c, and driving the winning prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Winning prize opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data for lighting the special symbol display devices 19 and 20, normal symbol display device data for lighting the normal symbol display device 21, and hold indicators 22 to 24 A data creation process for the data for the holding display for displaying the light on is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process for outputting the signal created in step S500 is performed. In addition, a display device output process is performed for outputting the special symbol display device data, the normal symbol display device data, and the hold indicator data created in step S500. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S50 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

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

  First, in step S91, 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 adds 1 to the ticket counter for paying out the ticket and updates it, and the game ball enters the winning opening in one play. 1 is added to the 1-play entrance counter for managing the number and updated.

  In step S92, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the big prize mouth 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big winning opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the ticket counter and the one-play winning counter by adding 1 and counts the game balls won in the big winning opening 11. The winning prize entry counter (C) for storing the counter in the storage area is added and updated.

  In step S93, 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 big hit. A first start port detection switch input process for setting predetermined data to be performed is performed. The first start port detection switch input process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

In step S94, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 10 and determines the jackpot. A second start port detection switch input process for setting predetermined data to be performed is performed.
Compared with the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 15 to be described later, the second start port detection switch input process replaces the first special symbol storage area with the second special symbol storage area. Although the data storage area is different in that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is replaced with the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, and the production The same control process is performed in that the random number value is acquired and the acquired random value is stored.

In step S95, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether or not 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 random symbol value for normal symbol determination is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. However, if “4” is stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, or a random number for normal symbol determination is acquired. However, the acquired random number value is not stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When this process ends, the input control process ends.
In the present embodiment, the special symbol determination random number value constitutes the determination information, and the main CPU 101a that performs the first start port detection switch input process in step S93 and the second start port detection switch input process in step S94 is the determination information acquisition means. Configure.

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

First, in step S93-1, 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 S93-2, and 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.

  In step S93-2, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to the ticket counter for paying out the ticket and updates it.

  In step S93-3, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to a 1-play entrance counter for managing the number of game balls that enter the winning opening in 1 play and updates it.

  In step S93-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S93-5, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S93-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S93-6, the main CPU 101a obtains a special symbol determination random value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number value for special symbol determination acquired in the section is stored.

  In step S93-7, the main CPU 101a obtains a jackpot symbol random number, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage unit. The random number value for the jackpot symbol acquired in is stored.

  In step S93-8, the main CPU 101a obtains the effect random number as the effect random number, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The effect random number value acquired is stored in the vacant storage unit, and the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, and the effect random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol storage area.

(1 play start control process)
The one-play start control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S101, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a game permission signal for permitting one-play game from the ticket control board 200 has been input. If the process proceeds to S102 and it is not determined that the game permission signal has been input, the one-play start control process ends.

In step S102, the main CPU 101a sets 750 corresponding to 3000 ms to the 1-play timer counter. As described above, since 1 play timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S60, the 1 play timer counter becomes 0 after 3000 ms.
In the present embodiment, 3000 ms constitutes a game period (game time), and the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S102 for setting the timer to the 1-play timer counter and the time control process of step S60 for subtracting the 1-play timer counter is the game. A period measuring means or a game time measuring means is configured.

  In step S103, the main CPU 101a sets in-play data indicating that one-play game is being executed in the one-play storage area. When this one-play data is set, as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, a one-play signal is generated, and the generated one-play signal is output.

  In step S104, the main CPU 101a sets the launch permission data in the launch permission data storage area in order to allow the launch control board 106 to launch the game ball. When this firing permission data is set, as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, a firing permission signal is generated, and the generated firing permission data is output.

  In step S <b> 105, the main CPU 101 a sets 1 in the normal power transmission processing data storage area in order to open the pair of movable pieces 10 b in the second starting port 10.

  In step S106, the main CPU 101a sets a game start flag in the game start flag storage area, and ends the one-play start control process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, the game start flag holds the pair of movable pieces 10b in the second starting port 10 in an open state until a game ball enters one of the winning ports.

(1 play end control process)
The one-play end control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S201, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not 1 play timer counter = 0, that is, whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the receipt of a predetermined amount of coins. If the main CPU 101a determines that 1 play timer counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S202. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that 1 play timer counter = 0, the 1 play end control process ends. To do.

  In step S202, the main CPU 101a clears the firing permission data. That is, when 30 seconds elapse after receiving a predetermined amount of coins, the firing is stopped in principle.

  In step S203, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the big hit is being made, that is, whether or not special figure special electric processing data = 3 for performing the big hit game processing is set as will be described later. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S204, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S206.

  In step S204, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not data during one play is set in the one play storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the data for one play is set, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S205. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that the data for one play is set, the main CPU 101a performs a one-play end control process. Exit.

  In step S205, the main CPU 101a sets the firing permission data again in the firing permission data storage area. As a result, as long as one play game is in progress, even if 30 seconds have passed, if it is a big hit game, a game ball can be launched.

  In step S206, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a hold storage, that is, whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) = 0 and the second special symbol hold number (U2) = 0. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that there is a hold memory, it moves the process to step S207, and if it determines that there is a hold memory, the main CPU 101a ends the one-play end control process. As a result, as long as there is an on-hold storage, data during one play is not cleared in step S208, which will be described later, and one play game will continue.

  In step S207, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data at the time of the loss (stop symbol data “00” indicating special symbol 0) is set in the stop symbol data storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the stop symbol data at the time of losing is set, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S208. If the main CPU 101a determines that the stop symbol data at the time of losing is not set, 1 is returned. The play end control process ends.

  In step S208, the main CPU 101a clears the data during one play set in the one play storage area. Thereby, the game of 1 play is complete | finished.

  In step S209, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one play entry counter = 0, that is, whether or not even one game ball has entered the winning opening in one play. If the main CPU 101a determines that 1-play entrance counter = 0, the process moves to step S210. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that 1-play entrance counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S211. Transfer.

In step S210, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to the ticket counter and updates it. Accordingly, at least one ticket is paid out when no game balls enter the winning opening in one play.
In the present embodiment, when one play game is completed and 1 play entrance counter = 0, 1 is added to the ticket counter (step S209, step S210), and one set in the ticket counter as will be described later. A one-pulse ticket payout signal is generated and output to the counter (data creation process shown in FIG. 23, output control process shown in FIG. 24). The main CPU 101a constitutes a payout instruction means.

In step S211, the main CPU 101a clears the 1-play entry counter, that is, sets 1-play entry counter = 0, and ends the 1-play end control process.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs a 1-play start control process and a 1-play end control process for setting or clearing data during one play constitutes a one-play game execution means. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the 1-play start control process and the 1-play end control process for setting or clearing the firing permission data constitutes the firing operation validity determination means.

(Special Figure Special Electric Control Process)
With reference to FIG. 18, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

In step S301, the main CPU 101a loads the special figure special electricity processing data value, refers to the branch address 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 is made. The process moves to the process (step S310). If the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320), and if the special graphic special electric processing data = 2, the special symbol stop process (step S330). ), The process moves to the big hit game process (step S340) if the special figure special electric processing data = 3, and the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350) if the special figure special electric treatment data = 4 .
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 101 a performs a special symbol memory determination process for determining a special symbol for jackpot lottery and stop display. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.
Specifically, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol variation time determined in step S310 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?), And the special symbol variation time has not elapsed. Is determined, the special symbol variation process is terminated while the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 is held, and the next subroutine is executed.
If it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the variation display data of the special symbol is cleared, and the special symbol determined in step S310 is stored in the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20. Stop display. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.
Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2 to prepare for the transition to the special symbol stop processing, and the special symbol variation processing ends.

In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining the special symbol that is stopped and displayed.
Specifically, the main CPU 101a first determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If the jackpot symbol is determined, the probabilistic gaming state is reset, the special chart special power processing data = 2 is set to the special chart special power processing data = 3, and the preparation for shifting to the big jackpot game processing is performed. Exit.
Also, if it is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the special symbol special electricity processing data = 2 is set to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 0, the preparation for moving to the special symbol memory judgment processing is performed, and the special symbol suspension processing is finished. To do.

In the big hit game process of step S340, the main CPU 101a performs the process of driving the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opening the big prize opening 11.
Specifically, the main CPU 101a outputs driving data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c to open the special prize opening / closing door 11b, and sets an opening time of 29.5 seconds in the special game timer counter. The grand prize opening opening / closing door 11b is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. When a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening 11 during this opening (for example, the big winning opening entrance counter = 5?) Or when the maximum opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), The output of the driving data of the mouth opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped, and the special winning opening opening / closing door 11b is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.
When this round game is played a total of 15 times, the special figure special power processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, and preparations are made for shifting to the big hit game end processing, and the big hit game processing is ended.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot game process constitutes a special game control means. In the present embodiment, when the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot lottery process for determining the jackpot is used as the privilege determination means, the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot game process constitutes a bonus granting means, and a predetermined winning opening When the main CPU 101a that executes the input control process for determining whether or not the player has entered the ball is used as the privilege determining means, the ticket CPU 200a that pays out a ticket constitutes the privilege granting means.

In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining a probabilistic gaming state.
Specifically, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 10 and determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state based on the type of jackpot symbol. The data indicating the determined probability game state is set in the high probability game flag storage area. After that, the special figure special electric processing data = 4 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 0 to prepare for the transfer to the special symbol memory determination process, and the big hit game ending process is ended.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot game ending process for determining the high-probability gaming state constitutes the probability improvement determining means.

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

  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.

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 main CPU 101a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is “1” or more, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1. If not, the process moves to step S310-4.

  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.

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.
If the main CPU 101a determines that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is “1” or more, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1. If not, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  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.

In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data 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 is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random value, and effect random number used in the previous game are deleted.
In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot lottery process based on the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6. Do.
In the jackpot lottery process, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is a “jackpot”. Here, in the case of a high-probability gaming state, in the jackpot lottery, a larger number of special symbol determination random numbers determined to be “bonus” is set than in the case of a low-probability gaming state. For this reason, in the high probability gaming state, it is easier to win a big hit than in the low probability gaming state.
In the present embodiment, a first start port detection switch 9a or a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the first start port 10, and its first start port detection. The main CPU 101a that executes a jackpot lottery process for making a jackpot determination when it is detected that a game ball has entered by the switch 9a or the second start port detection switch 10a constitutes a privilege determination means. There are also a general winning opening detection switch 7a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a for detecting whether or not a predetermined winning opening has been entered in order to pay out a ticket. A privilege determination means is comprised.
Furthermore, the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot lottery process constitutes a special game determination unit.

In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed.
In the special symbol determination process, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9A when the main CPU 101a determines that the jackpot is a big win. Based on the numerical value, the stop symbol data of the jackpot symbol is determined. When it is determined that the game is lost, the stop symbol data of the lost symbol is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. Thereafter, the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern determination process for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol.
In this variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 101a refers to a variation pattern determination table (not shown), based on the jackpot lottery result, the special symbol type, the number of special symbol reservations (U), and the obtained random number for presentation. Determine the variation pattern. Then, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets a variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S310-9 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a performs a variable display start process for setting special symbol variable display data for causing the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 to perform special symbol variable display (LED blinking). Thus, when the special symbol variation display data is set, the special symbol display device data for blinking the LED is appropriately created in step S500, and the created data is output in step S600. Variation display of the display devices 19 and 20 is performed. This special symbol variation display is continuously performed for the variation time set in step S310-10.

  In step S310-12, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1 to move the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in step S320, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing.

(Fujitsu control service)
The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22.

(Normal symbol variation processing)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. That is, it is determined whether or not normal symbol variation display data that can be set in step S410-8, which will be described later, is set. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-9, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to 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.

  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. The value (G) is updated by subtracting “1”.

  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.

In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a normal symbol lottery process. In this normal symbol lottery process, the main CPU 101a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 8C, and performs a process of determining whether or not the normal symbol determining random value is “winning”. For example, according to the above table, one normal symbol determination random value of “0” among the normal symbol determination random values of “0” to “7” is determined to be winning, so It will be determined.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of determination of the normal symbol lottery process in step S410-5, and when it is determined that the winning symbol is determined, the main CPU 101a outputs data corresponding to the normal symbol winning symbol as a normal symbol. When it is determined that the normal symbol is lost, the data corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the normal symbol data storage region.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a sets 15 seconds as the normal symbol variation time. That is, 3750 counters corresponding to 15000 ms are set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S90, and the normal symbol time counter becomes zero after 15 seconds.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a performs a variable display start process for setting normal symbol fluctuation display data for causing the normal symbol display device 21 to perform normal symbol fluctuation display (LED blinking). Thus, when the normal symbol variation display data is set, the normal symbol display device data for blinking the LED is appropriately generated in step S500, and the generated data is output in step S600, so that the normal symbol display is performed. The variable display of the device 21 is performed. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the variation time set in step S410-7. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-9, 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 or not the set normal symbol time counter = 0. 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.

  In step S410-10, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a clears the normal symbol fluctuation display data and stops the normal symbol fluctuation in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the main CPU 101a causes the normal symbol display device 21 to stop-display the normal symbol set in the normal symbol data storage area. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol set in the normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S410-12. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a sets ordinary power transmission processing data = 1.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a performs an opening time setting process for setting the opening time of the second start port 10 to 3.5 seconds by setting the 875 counter corresponding to 3500 ms in the public power opening time counter. To complete the normal symbol variation process.

(Normal electric accessory control processing)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S420-1, 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.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the game start flag storage area and determines whether or not the game start flag is set. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game start flag is set, it moves the process to step S420-3. If it determines that the game start flag is not set, it moves to step S420-3. Move processing.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a game ball has entered any of the winning openings, that is, whether or not a one-play entry counter = 0. If the main CPU 101a determines that a game ball has entered one of the winning openings, the process proceeds to step S420-4, and if the main CPU 101a does not determine that a game ball has entered any of the winning openings. The normal electric accessory control process is terminated, and energization is held in the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a clears the game start flag set in the game start flag storage area, and moves the process to step S420-6 to stop energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal power open time counter = 0. If the main CPU 101a determines that the normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S420-6. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that the normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a performs the normal electric accessory control process. When the operation is finished, the energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is held.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start port 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.

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. 21, and the ordinary electric accessory control process is ended.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the ordinary power transmission control process constitutes a variable winning device control means.

(Data creation process)
The data creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S511, the main CPU 101a performs start port opening / closing solenoid data creation processing for driving the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c to an open state or a closed state.

  In step S512, the main CPU 101a performs a process of creating a special winning opening / closing solenoid data for driving the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c to an open state or a closed state.

  In step S513, the main CPU 101a performs processing for creating special symbol display device data for turning on or off the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20.

  In step S514, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol display device data generation processing for turning on or off the normal symbol display device 21.

  In step S515, the main CPU 101a stores the first special symbol hold number (U1) to turn on or turn off the hold indicators of the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24. With reference to the data in the area, the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, the holding indicator data is created.

  In step S516, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not ticket counter = 0. When determining that the ticket counter = 0, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S517, and when not determining that the ticket counter = 0, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S519.

  In step S517, the main CPU 101a generates a ticket payout signal that instructs the ticket control board 200 to issue a ticket.

  In step S518, since the main CPU 101a has generated one ticket payout signal, it is updated by subtracting 1 from the ticket counter. In the present embodiment, one pulse ticket payout signal is generated and output for one counter set in the ticket counter. Therefore, if “10” is set in the ticket counter, ten ticket payout signals are generated, and the ticket payout signal is output ten times by one pulse.

  In step S519, the main CPU 101a refers to the one-play storage area and determines whether or not data during one play is set, that is, whether or not one play is in progress. If the main CPU 101a determines that the data for one play is set, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S520. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that the data for one play is set, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S521. Transfer.

  In step S520, the main CPU 101a generates a one-play signal indicating that one play game is being executed.

  In step S521, the main CPU 101a refers to the firing permission data storage area and determines whether or not the firing permission data is set. When determining that the firing permission data is set, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S522, and when not determining that the firing permission data is set, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S523.

  In step S522, the main CPU 101a generates a launch permission signal for permitting the launch control board 106 to launch a game ball.

  In step S523, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the big hit is in effect, that is, whether or not special figure special processing data = 3. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S524, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, ends the data creation process.

  In step S524, the main CPU 101a generates a big hit signal indicating that the big hit game is being controlled, and ends the data creation process.

(Output control processing)
The output control process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S610, the main CPU 101a performs output port processing.
In this port output process, the main CPU 101a outputs the start port opening / closing solenoid data created in step S511 to the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c, and outputs the signal of the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S512. Processing to output to the open / close solenoid 11c is performed.

Further, the ticket payout signal, the one-play signal, and the launch permission signal created in the data creation process are output to the ticket control board 200 via the game information output terminal board 108.
As described above, in this embodiment, the main control board 101 is configured to output the ticket payout signal, the in-play signal, and the firing permission signal to the ticket control board 200 via the game information output terminal board 108. The main control board 101 and the ticket control board 200 are directly connected to each other so that a ticket payout signal, a one-play signal, and a launch permission signal are directly output from the main control board 101 to the ticket control board 200. Also good.

  In step S620, the main CPU 101a displays the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24. In order to turn on each of the LEDs, processing for outputting the various data created in steps S513 to S515 is performed.

  In step S630, the main CPU 101a performs a command output process for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c to the effect control board 102.

  Next, processing executed by the ticket CPU 200a in the ticket control board 200 will be described. In the present embodiment, the ticket CPU 200a receives a predetermined period (4 mm) from a ticket main process (FIGS. 25 to 28) executed when the power is turned on and an oscillation circuit provided in the ticket control board 200. At least a ticket timer interrupt process executed when a pulse oscillated every second is input is executed.

(Ticket main processing of ticket control board 200)
The ticket main process of the ticket control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the ticket CPU 200a, and the ticket CPU 200a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S900, the ticket CPU 200a performs an initialization process. In this process, the ticket CPU 200a reads the activation program from the ticket CPU 200b and initializes a flag stored in the ticket RAM 200c in response to power-on.

  In step S910, the ticket CPU 200a inputs a coin insertion signal from the coin detection switch 201a, a ticket payout signal from the main control board 101, a one-playing signal, and a firing permission signal, and sets predetermined data based on various signals. Perform ticket input control processing. The specific contents of the ticket input control process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S920, the ticket CPU 200a outputs drive data for driving the ticket payout motor 202a until the payout timer set in step S910-9 to be described later becomes zero. As described above, each time the ticket payout motor 202a rotates in the forward direction for 1 second, one ticket is discharged from the ticket payout exit 202.

  In step S930, the ticket CPU 200a outputs a game permission signal for allowing one play of game to the main control board 101, and displays game information per play on the data display unit 203a of the data display 203. The ticket output control process for outputting the data is performed. The specific contents of this ticket output control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Ticket input control process of ticket control board 200)
The ticket input control process of the ticket control board 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. The ticket input control process 2 in FIG. 27 is performed subsequent to the ticket input control process 1 in FIG.

  In step S910-1, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not the rising edge (on-edge) of the coin insertion signal is input from the coin detection switch 201a. If the ticket CPU 200a determines that the rising edge of the coin insertion signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S910-2. If the ticket CPU 200a does not determine that the rising edge of the coin insertion signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S910-5. Move processing.

  In step S910-2, the ticket CPU 200a refers to the game running flag storage area and determines whether or not the game running flag is set. As will be described later, this game execution flag is set during input of a signal during one play from the main control board 101, and it is determined that one game is being executed on the main control board 101. It is information to do. If the ticket CPU 200a determines that the game running flag is set, the process proceeds to step S910-4. If the ticket CPU 200a does not determine that the game running flag is set, the ticket CPU 200a The process moves to step S910-3.

  In step S910-3, the ticket CPU 200a generates a game permission signal. The generated game permission signal is output to the main control board 101 in step S931 described later.

  In step S910-4, the ticket CPU 200a updates the credit counter by adding 1. With this credit counter, it can be temporarily stored that a coin insertion signal has been accepted but a game permission signal has not been generated.

  In step S910-5, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not the rising edge (on-edge) of the one-play signal is input from the main control board 101. If the ticket CPU 200a determines that the rising edge of the in-play signal has been input, the ticket CPU 200a moves to step S910-6 to set the in-game flag and determines that the rising edge of the in-play signal has been input. If not, the process moves to step S910-7.

  In step S910-6, the ticket CPU 200a sets a game running flag in the game running flag storage area. Thus, the ticket CPU 200a can determine that one play game is being executed on the main control board 101 by referring to the game running flag.

In step S910-7, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not the rising edge (on-edge) of the ticket payout signal is input from the main control board 101.
If the ticket CPU 200a determines that the rising edge of the ticket payout signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S910-8. If the ticket CPU 200a does not determine that the rising edge of the ticket payout signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S910-10. Move processing.

  In step S910-8, the ticket CPU 200a updates the PAYOUT counter by adding 1 to generate information on the number of payouts per play.

  In step S910-9, the ticket CPU 200a updates the payout timer by adding 250 corresponding to 1000 ms. The reason why 250 corresponding to 1000 ms is added to the payout timer is that one ticket is paid out each time the ticket payout motor 202a rotates in the forward direction for 1 second. The payout timer is updated by subtracting one every 4 ms in a ticket timer interrupt process (not shown). For this reason, the payout timer = 0 after 1000 ms elapses.

  In step S910-10, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not the rising edge (on-edge) of the big hit signal is input from the main control board 101. If the ticket CPU 200a determines that the rising edge of the big hit signal has been input, the ticket CPU 200a proceeds to step S910-11. If the ticket CPU 200a does not determine that the rising edge of the big hit signal has been input, the ticket CPU 200a proceeds to step S910-12 (FIG. 27). Move the process to (Ref.).

  In step S910-11, the ticket CPU 200a updates the BONUS counter by adding 1 to generate jackpot information per play.

  In step S910-12, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not the falling edge (off edge) of the one-play signal is input from the main control board 101. If the ticket CPU 200a determines that the falling edge of the in-play signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S910-13 to clear the game running flag, and the falling edge of the in-play signal has been input. If not determined, the ticket input control process is terminated.

  In step S910-13, the ticket CPU 200a clears the game execution flag set in the game execution flag storage area.

  In step S910-14, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not the counter set in the PAYOUT counter is larger than the counter set in the MAXPAYOUT counter. When the ticket CPU 200a determines that the counter set in the PAYOUT counter is larger, the process proceeds to step S910-15, and when the ticket CPU 200a does not determine that the counter set in the PAYOUT counter is larger. In step S910-16, the process proceeds to step S910-16. The MAXPAYOUT counter stores the maximum value of the PAYOUT counter, and is 0 when the power is turned on.

  In step S910-15, the ticket CPU 200a also sets the counter data set in the PAYOUT counter in the MAXPAYOUT counter. As a result, the MAXPAYOUT counter is updated.

  In step S910-16, the ticket CPU 200a clears the PAYOUT counter (sets the PAYOUT counter to 0) because one game has been completed.

In step S910-17, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not the counter set in the BONUS counter is larger than the counter set in the MAXBONUS counter. When the ticket CPU 200a determines that the counter set in the BONUS counter is larger, the process proceeds to step S910-18, and when the ticket CPU 200a does not determine that the counter set in the BONUS counter is larger. In step S910-19, the process proceeds to step S910-19. The MAXBONUS counter stores the maximum value of the BONUS counter and is 0 when the power is turned on.
In this embodiment, the ticket CPU 200a that compares the MAXPAYOUT counter and the PAYOUT counter in step S910-14, or the ticket CPU 200a that compares the MAXBONUS counter and the BONUS counter in step S910-17 constitutes a comparison determination unit.

In step S910-18, the ticket CPU 200a also sets the counter data set in the BONUS counter in the MAXBONUS counter. As a result, the MAXBONUS counter is updated.
In this embodiment, the ticket CPU 200a that updates the MAXPAYOUT counter in step S910-15, or the ticket CPU 200a that updates the MAXBONUS counter in step S910-18 constitutes an update storage unit.

  In step S910-19, the ticket CPU 200a clears the BONUS counter (sets the BONUS counter to 0) because one play of the game has ended.

  In step S910-20, the ticket CPU 200a determines whether or not credit counter = 0 since one play of the game has ended. When the ticket CPU 200a does not determine that the credit counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S910-21, and when it is determined that the credit counter = 0, the ticket input control process ends.

  In step S910-21, the ticket CPU 200a updates the credit counter by subtracting 1 from it.

In step S910-22, the ticket CPU 200a generates a game permission signal and ends the ticket input control process. As described above, if information other than 0 is stored in the credit counter when one game is completed, a game permission signal can be automatically generated and a game permission signal can be output.
In this embodiment, the ticket CPU 200a that executes a ticket input control process that updates at least one of the PAYOUT counter, the MAXPAYOUT counter, the BONUS counter, and the MAXBONUS counter constitutes the privilege number counting means. In the present embodiment, the ticket CPU 200a that generates a game permission signal in the ticket input control process constitutes a game permission signal generation unit.

(Ticket output control process of ticket control board 200)
The ticket output control process of the ticket control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S931, the ticket CPU 200a outputs the game permission signal generated in steps S910-3 and S910-22 to the main control board 101 with one pulse. When the main control board 101 receives this game permission signal, it executes one play game.
In the present embodiment, the ticket CPU 200a that outputs a game permission signal constitutes a game permission signal output means.

  In step S932, the ticket CPU 200a refers to the MAXPAYOUT counter, generates MAXPAYOUT data based on the number of times (counter value) stored in the MAXPAYOUT counter, and outputs the generated MAXPAYOUT data to the data display 203.

In step S933, the ticket CPU 200a refers to the MAXBONUS counter, generates MAXBONUS data based on the number of times (counter value) stored in the MAXBONUS counter, and outputs the generated MAXBONUS data to the data display 203. When this process ends, the ticket output control process ends.
In the present embodiment, the ticket CPU 200a that executes the game information control unit that generates at least data of either the MAXPAYOUT counter or the MAXBONUS counter and outputs the generated data to the data display 203 constitutes the privilege number counting unit.

  Next, the outline of the effect control board 102 will be briefly described.

  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 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 analyzes the received command and generates various data corresponding to each command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 performed every 2 ms. Thereafter, the generated various data is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  Specifically, when the sub CPU 102a receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 101, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 102b and, based on the received variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 13. And an effect pattern for causing the sound output device 18, the effect lighting device 16, and the effect accessory device 15 to execute a predetermined effect. Then, effect data corresponding to the determined effect pattern is generated, and the effect data is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  When the sub CPU 102a receives the effect symbol designation command from the main control board 101, the effect symbol designation command indicating the jackpot is referred to the effect symbol designation table shown in FIG. Based on the command, effect design data is determined. Then, the determined effect design data is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thereby, the combination of the specific effect symbols 30 is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Even in the case of an effect symbol designating command indicating a loss, an effect symbol determining table at the time of losing is stored (not shown), and the effect symbol determining table at the time of losing so as not to be a combination of specific effect symbols 30. It is configured.

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

  In the image control board 105, when the data from the effect control board 102 is received, the voice CPU reads the voice output device control program from the voice ROM and controls the voice output in the voice output device 18, and the image CPU reads from the image ROM. The program is read, and the image display on the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the received effect command.

  Also in the lamp control board 104, when the data from the effect control board 102 is received, the effect agent device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect agent device 15, and for the received effect The effect lighting device control program is read based on the data, and the effect lighting device 16 is controlled.

  In this embodiment, one gaming machine 1 is configured to include one gaming machine unit 100. However, one gaming machine 1 may be configured to include two or more gaming machine units 100. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the stop display is performed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. However, the main control board 101 is provided with a “stop switch”, and the stop switch When the operation is performed, the special symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability (1/64) in the low-probability gaming state is fixed, but a “setting change switch” is provided on the main control board 101 and the setting change switch is operated. And the winning probability of jackpot may be varied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to output one game permission signal in response to one coin insertion signal (so-called one coin one play), but a “coin number change switch” is provided on the ticket control board 200. It is also possible to configure so that when a coin number change switch is operated, one game permission signal is output for a plurality of coin insertion signals.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 3a Launch volume 3b Touch sensor 4a Launch solenoid 6a Game area 9a 1st start port detection switch 10a 2nd start port detection switch 10b Movable piece 10c Start port opening / closing solenoid 11a Big prize opening detection switch 11b Big prize Opening / closing door 10c Large winning opening / closing solenoid 100 Gaming machine unit 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
106 Launch Control Board 108 Game Information Output Terminal Board 200 Ticket Control Board 200a Ticket CPU
200b Ticket ROM
200c Ticket RAM
201a Coin detection switch 202a Ticket payout motor 203 Data display

Claims (3)

A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Firing operation detecting means for detecting a firing operation for firing a game ball;
Input medium detecting means for detecting that a predetermined input medium has been received; and
A game period measuring means for starting measurement until a predetermined game period when the input medium detecting means detects that the predetermined input medium has been received;
It is determined that the firing operation detected by the firing operation detecting means is to be validated at least when the game period measuring means is measuring until the predetermined game period, and the predetermined game is measured by the game period measuring means. Firing operation valid determining means for determining to invalidate the firing operation detected by the firing operation detecting means on condition that the measurement up to a period has ended,
A launching device that launches a game ball toward the gaming area when the firing operation is determined by the launching operation determining unit and the launching operation is detected by the launching operation detecting unit;
A special variable winning device that can be changed between an open state that makes it easy to enter a game ball in a special winning opening provided in the gaming area and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter the game,
A start opening detecting means for detecting that a game ball has entered a start winning opening provided in the game area;
Special game determination for determining whether or not to control the special game for changing the special variable prize-winning device to the open state on the condition that it is detected by the start port detecting means that a game ball has entered. Means,
Special game control means for controlling the special game on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is controlled.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the firing operation validity determining means determines that the firing operation is to be valid even when the special game control means is controlling the special game. Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the fact that the start-port detection means detects that a game ball has entered;
Holding storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game determination unit determines that the special game is to be controlled when the determination information stored in the hold storage unit is special determination information. . Probability improvement determination means for determining to improve the determination probability for determining that the special game determination means controls the special game based on a predetermined condition,
The special game determination means determines that the determination information stored in the holding storage means is the special determination information when the probability improvement determination means determines to improve the determination probability, and the special game determination means The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein it is determined that the game is controlled.

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