JP2011120735A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of removing the monotony of a game and also sustaining the eagerness of players to the game. <P>SOLUTION: When the number of jackpot games counted by a number-of-jackpot-win counting means reaches a predetermined number, a limiter is actuated by a limiter actuation means. When a player wins the jackpot in a limiter non-actuated state, a game state setting means sets the winning easiness in an operation-start hole to the non-time-shortening state, and when winning the jackpot in the limiter actuated state, sets the winning easiness in the operation-start hole to the time-shortening state. Before the limiter is actuated, a retention promotion period foretelling performance control means executes, on the performance device, a retention promotion period foretelling performance for notifying that, as the number of pieces of game mediation information stored by a game mediation information storage means on the basis of entering in a variable operation-start hole increases, the game state may be advantageous to the player and furthermore, foretelling that an opportunity of increasing the number of pieces of game mediation information is provided from now. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Among various specifications for gaming machines, a gaming machine with a specification called “first type (so-called“ digipachi type ”)” (hereinafter referred to as “first type gaming machine”) has a game ball start port. A special prize lottery is performed in response to the prize winning, and when the jackpot is won, a jackpot game in which the special variable prize winning device is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds) is executed. Since the special variable winning device is opened for a long time, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls during the big hit game. Therefore, the player performs a game (hereinafter referred to as “first type game”) aiming to win a big win in the special prize lottery. In addition, in a gaming machine having a specification called “second type (so-called“ blade monotype ”)” (hereinafter referred to as “second type gaming machine”), as with the first type gaming machine, Special prize lottery is performed at the time of winning a prize, but when winning a small hit, a special variable winning device having a specific area (so-called “V zone”) inside opens for a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds). Executed. When a game ball enters this specific area, a jackpot game is executed in which this or other special variable prize-winning device is opened for a long time. Therefore, the player wins a small hit in the special prize lottery and performs a game (hereinafter referred to as “second type game”) aiming to enter the game ball into the specific area during the small hit game.

  Thus, there are a first type gaming machine and a second type gaming machine, but there is also a gaming machine that combines these first type gaming and second type gaming (for example, see Patent Document 1). As described above, there are various detailed specifications (types) for the gaming machine that has both the first type game and the second type game. For example, if a win is won based on the winning of the first start opening, There is a gaming machine that aims to win a small hit based on the winning of the second starting opening when the time shifts to the short time state. When winning a small hit, the second big winning opening having a specific area inside is opened, and when the game ball passes the specific area, the small winning is developed to the big win and the first big winning opening is opened.

  Here, there are a plurality of types of jackpots that develop from a jackpot, for example, a jackpot with a shorter time and a jackpot without a shorter time. When the jackpot with a short time is developed, a big jackpot game (long game) is played, and after the big jackpot, the game becomes short. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is developed with no time savings, a jackpot game (long winning game) is performed, and a non-time saving state is established after the jackpot game. In this way, whether or not to develop a jackpot with a short time or a jackpot without a time is due to the type of the jackpot. In other words, if a player wins a jackpot that causes a short jackpot with a short time (hereinafter referred to as “specific jackpot”), the player can continue the second type game, but the jackpot that causes a short jackpot without a short time ( Hereinafter, the second type game is completed when “unspecified small hit” is won.

JP 2008-183454 A

  In this way, the success or failure of the second type game is determined depending on whether or not the specific small win is won in the short time state, so the game becomes monotonous. Further, when the player wins the specific small hit, the second type game advantageous to the player is continued, so that the feeling is high and the game motivation is also maintained. On the other hand, if the non-specific small win is won, the second type game is ended, and the player loses the game motivation in an instant. Moreover, if the player knows that he / she has won the non-specific bonus after the jackpot game, the player will play the jackpot game with a depressing feeling.

  In view of the above-described background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the monotonousness of a game and can maintain a willingness to play.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed, a start area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a variable start opening provided in the game area, and a variable winning opening. Specific area detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specified area, game mediation information acquisition means for acquiring game mediation information based on detection of the game ball by the start area detection means, and the game Based on the mediation information, a special award determination result confirming means for deterministically determining whether or not a special award is determined, a special award determination result notifying means for informing a result of the award determination by the award determination result confirming means, The prize determination result notification derivation time determining means for determining the time required for the prize determination result notifying means to notify the result of the prize determination, and the time required for notifying the result of the prize determination are changed. When the special ball determination result notification time changing means and the specific area detecting means detect the game ball, a big hit game is won, and a big hit game execution means for executing a big hit game advantageous to the player is triggered. In addition, the state of ease of winning a prize to the variable start port is set to a normal state that is a standard state, or a specific state that is more easily winable to the variable start port than the normal state. And the variable start port is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a state where a prize can be won is obtained. The variable prize opening is determined by the special prize determination result determination unit based on the game mediation information. When the winning is derived, the gaming machine is released and becomes a winning state, the game mediation information storage means for storing the game mediation information acquired by the game mediation information acquisition means, and the specific condition Is held in the effect device before the transition to, and a notification is made to inform the player that it is advantageous for the player to increase the number of game mediation information stored in the game mediation information storage means based on the winning to the variable start opening The holding promotion period notice effect determining means for determining the contents of the promotion period notice effect, and the holding promotion period notice effect based on the contents of the holding promotion period notice effect determined by the holding promotion period notice effect pattern determining means. Effect control means for controlling, and counting means for counting the number of executions of notification of the result of the prize determination after the gaming state setting means is set to the specific state, and the prize determination result notification time changing means Is based on the number of executions of notification of the result of the special prize determination counted by the counting means on the condition that the user stays in the specific state. The time required for notifying the predetermined result is changed, and when the number of executions is a predetermined value, the time required for notifying the result of the special prize determination is determined so that a plurality of game balls can win the variable prize opening. It is characterized by setting an easy time.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the prize determination result notification time changing means is a result of the prize determination performed first after the gaming state setting means sets the ease of winning a prize to the variable start port to the specific state. The time required for notification is set to a time that is easy for a plurality of game balls to win a prize at the variable winning opening.
3rd invention has the memory | storage number counting means which counts the number of the said game mediation information which the said game mediation information storage means memorize | stores, and the holding | maintenance promotion period notice effect pattern determination means was counted by the said memory | storage number means. The content of the on-hold promotion period notice effect is determined based on the number of the game mediation information.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the game state setting means sets the normal state when the jackpot game starts, and when the jackpot game related to the specific jackpot ends based on the winning of the specific jackpot The specific state is set, and the effect control means controls the hold promotion period notice effect during the jackpot game.

  When the specific area detecting means detects a game ball, a big win is won and a big win game advantageous to the player is executed. In the jackpot game, for example, a special variable prize slot dedicated to the jackpot game and a variable prize slot that can be won by winning a small prize are opened to enter a winning state. In these cases, the opening manner of the variable winning award is not limited, and a plurality of types may be provided.

  The ease of winning a prize at the variable start port is the degree of ease (difficulty) of winning a prize at the variable start port, and is composed of various elements. As this component, for example, the possibility of establishment of a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, the probability of winning a “winning” in a normal symbol lottery based on winning at a winning gate), the opening time, and a predetermined There is a time required for deriving the establishment of the condition (in this embodiment, a time required for normal symbol variation display). These are combined to make it easy to win a single variable start port. And as the ease of winning a prize at the variable start opening increases, it becomes easier to win the variable start opening. The ease of winning a prize at the variable start port does not necessarily have to be expressed as a specific numerical value.

  Since the game mediation information storage means stores the game mediation information acquired based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the variable startport by the start area detection means, the game state setting means can easily win the variable startport. Even if the game is set to the normal state, if the game mediation information storage means stores the game mediation information by the time the normal state is set, the level of ease of winning the variable start port in the normal status Regardless, a special lottery based on winning at the variable start port can be performed even in a normal state. As a result, although the variable start port is in a normal state unfavorable to the player, the game mediation information stored by the game mediation information storage means can be aimed at entering a specific area.

  Furthermore, on the condition that the user stays in the specific state, the time required for the special determination determination result notification time changing means to notify the result of the special determination based on the notification of the result of the special determination performed after the transition to the specific state. Is an easy time for a plurality of game balls to win a variable winning opening. Therefore, the game mediation information based on the winning to the variable start port can be reliably stored in the game mediation information storage means efficiently before the normal state is set. This is because, for example, when the success or failure of the time setting for winning a plurality of game balls is determined by independent lottery for each special prize determination, this time may not be set.

  In addition, it is advantageous for the player as the number of game mediation information stored by the game mediation information storage means based on the winning to the variable start port increases before the transition to the specific state by the hold promotion period notice effect pattern determination means. The content of the hold-promoting period notice effect for notifying that there is a certain event, and also an opportunity to increase the number of the game mediating information will be determined is determined, and the effect control means performs the hold promotion period notice effect in the effect device. Is called. Therefore, the player can surely store the game mediation information (pending the special prize determination based on the winning at the variable start port) before shifting to the normal state. This is because it is difficult for the player to realize that there is an opportunity to store game mediation information in a game that progresses irreversibly without such notification. Further, the prize determination result notification time changing means determines the time required for notification of the result of the special prize determination performed first after the gaming state setting means sets the ease of winning the variable start opening to a specific state. It is set to an easy time for a plurality of game balls to win. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably increase the number of game mediation information acquired based on winning at the variable start opening. Further, the hold promotion period notice effect pattern determining means determines the content (pattern) of the hold promotion period notice effect based on the number of game mediation information stored in the game mediation information storage means associated with the hold promotion period notice effect. Therefore, the content of the reservation promotion period notice effect can be changed according to the number of game mediation information. As a result, the player can experience the hold promotion period notice effect, so that the significance of the hold promotion period notice effect is easily understood and the interest of the game is improved. The game state setting means sets the normal state when the jackpot game starts, sets the specific state when the jackpot game related to the specific jackpot ends based on the winning of the specific jackpot, The control means controls the holding promotion period notice effect during the jackpot game. As a result, it is possible to reduce the lengthening of the time interval between the holding promotion period notice effect and the notification of the result of the special prize determination in which the time required for notification of the result of the special prize determination changed by the special determination result notification time changing means is changed. The Therefore, a reduction in the effect of the holding promotion period notice effect is reduced.

  Game mediation information storage means for storing game mediation information acquired based on the fact that a game ball has entered the variable start opening, and special prize determination result notification time change means for changing the time required to report the result of the special prize determination The special prize determination result notification changing means is based on the number of executions of the notification of the result of the special prize determination counted after the transition to the specific state on the condition that the special status is staying in the specific state. When the number of executions is a predetermined value, the time required for notifying the result of the game is changed to the time required for notifying the result of the special prize determination. And Further, the holding promotion period notice effect pattern determining means is advantageous to the player as the number of game mediation information stored in the game mediation information storage means based on winning at the variable start port increases before shifting to the specific state. The content of the hold promotion period notice effect for notifying that there is a further event and further increasing the number of the game mediation information will be determined will be determined, and the effect control means will produce the hold promotion period notice effect based on that. Therefore, it is possible to improve the monotony of the game and to maintain the game motivation.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of FIG. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for jackpot winning, (b) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for small hitting, (c) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table at the time of a loss. (A) is a figure showing the big prize opening / closing control table for winning per 1st kind long, (b) is a figure showing the big winning opening / closing control table for winning per 2nd kind short. (A) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table for small wins, (b) is a diagram showing a specific winning opening opening / closing control table for small winning, (c) is a diagram showing a small winning game control table, (d) is a figure showing the winning prize opening / closing control table for winning per second type long, (e) is a figure showing the winning prize opening opening control table for winning per second kind short. (A) is a figure showing a game condition data / reference data judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition judgment table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection sensor input process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st prior determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd prior determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific area | region detection sensor input process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special memory determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for the 1st special figure in a non-time-short state, and the 2nd special figure for normal periods other than the chance period of a non-time-short state. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for 1st special figures in a time-short state. (A) is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for the second special figure in the chance period in the non-short-time state, (b) is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for the second special figure in the time-short state limiter inactive state. (c) is a figure showing the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the limiter operation state of a time-short state. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game forced termination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary game process in a seed control board. (A) is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram showing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram showing auxiliary game control disable, (d) is a second start port opening control table FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the number-of-holds increase process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the number-of-holds reduction process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit main part effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot ending effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit effect end process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the set mode setting process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the specific area winning effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production mode change process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the holding | maintenance promotion effect end process in an effect control board. It is a reference diagram showing the relationship between the effect mode identification flag and the effect mode. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination table in the limiter non-operation mode in the set mode (effect mode “B”). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern determination table in the reservation promotion mode (production mode “C”). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern determination table in holding | maintenance maintenance mode (production mode "D"). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern determination table in chance mode (production mode "E"). (A) is a diagram showing a jackpot ending effect pattern determination table for a jackpot game before the transition to the limiter operation mode, (b) is a diagram showing a jackpot ending effect pattern determination table for the jackpot game before the transition to the chance mode, c) is a diagram showing a hold promotion effect update confirmation command determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart of the whole game. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart of a part of game. (A)-(c) is a figure showing an example of a reservation promotion period notice effect. (A) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram excluding a hold promotion effect in the hold promotion mode, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a hold promotion effect when the second reservation number is “0”, (c) It is a figure showing the schematic of the reservation promotion production in case the 2nd number of reservations is "1". (A) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a hold promotion effect when the second hold number is “2”, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a hold promotion effect when the second hold number is “3”; (C) is a figure showing the schematic of the reservation promotion production in case the 2nd number of reservations is "4". FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a game condition data / reference data determination table in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing special figure variation pattern determination processing in the second embodiment. In Embodiment 2, (a) is a diagram showing a second special-figure variation pattern determination table in the chance period in the non-short-time state in Embodiment 2, and (b) is the first in the short-time state in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for 2 special figures. 10 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a small hit effect end process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating command reception processing in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a variation effect pattern determination process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a variation effect end process in the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific area winning effect pattern determination process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing jackpot ending effect pattern determination processing in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect mode change process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect mode change process in the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a reference diagram illustrating a relationship between an effect mode specifying flag and an effect mode in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern determination table in the hold | maintenance promotion mode (production mode "C") in Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table in the hold mode (effect mode “D”) in the second embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the jackpot ending effect pattern determination table which concerns on the jackpot with time-saving, (b) is a figure which shows the jackpot ending effect pattern determination table which concerns on the jackpot without time-shortening.

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

(Embodiment 1)
The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2, and at the center of the gaming board 2 is provided a center accessory in which an image output device 18 such as a liquid crystal display device is fitted into the frame 14 and integrated. ing. That is, the game area 5 is formed on the game board 2 facing the periphery of the frame 15 constituting the center accessory. The gaming machine 1 also includes an operation handle 3 that is rotatably arranged. When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 is connected to the operation handle 3 by the player. The touch is detected and a touch signal is transmitted to the firing control board 106 (see FIG. 3). When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a launching solenoid 3c provided in the game ball launching mechanism.

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

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

  The game area 5 (in the present embodiment, the right side of the image output device 13 as viewed from the front) is provided with a winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass. The winning gate 10 is provided with a gate detection sensor 10a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection sensor 10a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of a normal symbol described later is performed.

  Further, in the lower part of the game area 5, below the image output device 13, similarly to the general winning port 11, a first start port 6 through which a game ball can always enter is provided. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting the entrance of a game ball. When the detection sensor 6a detects the entrance of a game ball, the first special symbol described later is provided. A lottery will be held. In addition, also when the detection sensor 6a detects a game ball entering, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  Further, a second start port control device 70 is provided on the downstream side of the winning gate 10. The second starting port control device 70 has a pair of movable pieces 70b, and the second starting port 7 is opened and closed by the pair of movable pieces 70b. That is, the second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 into a first mode in which the game ball is in a state in which a winning is not possible and a second mode in which a winning is possible.

  When the second start port 7 is controlled to the first mode, the second start is performed by the projecting portion (not shown) that protrudes directly above the second start port 7 and the movable piece 70b. Since the winning path to the mouth 7 is blocked, it becomes impossible to win the game ball to the second start opening 7. On the other hand, when the second start port 7 is controlled in the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 70b rotate in the direction in which the tips are separated from each other, and the distance between the protrusion and the movable piece 70b. Exceeds the diameter of the game ball. As a result, the blocking of the winning path to the second starting port 7 is released, and the movable piece 70b functions as a tray for the second starting port 7, so that a game ball can enter the second starting port 7. become. That is, when the second start port 7 is in the first mode, it is relatively difficult to enter the game ball, and when it is in the second mode, it is relatively easy to enter the game ball. Note that a second start opening / closing solenoid 70c is connected to the pair of movable pieces 70b that can be opened and closed.

  The second starting port 7 is provided with a second starting port detection sensor 7a for detecting the entrance of a game ball. When the detection sensor 7a detects the entrance of a game ball, the second special symbol lottery is selected. Done. Note that even when the detection sensor 7a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first grand prize winning port 8 is provided below the second starting port 7, and the first grand prize winning port 8 controls the opening and closing of the first grand prize winning port 8. A single winning prize control device 80 is installed. The first big prize opening control device 80 includes a first big prize opening opening / closing door 80b and a first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c connected to the first big prize opening 80b. The first big prize opening / closing door 80b normally closes the first big prize opening 8 (when not in operation), thereby making it impossible for the game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the big hit game described later is started, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is energized to open the first big prize opening 8, and the big prize opening / closing door 80b receives the game ball. Since it functions as a saucer leading into the first grand prize opening 8, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 8. The first grand prize opening 8 is provided with a first big prize opening detection sensor 8a. When the first big prize opening detection sensor 8a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, a second grand prize port control device 90 is provided between the prize gate 10 and the first grand prize port 8. The second big prize opening control device 90 includes a blade member 90b and a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c connected to the base end portion of the blade member 90b. When the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized, the tip of the blade member 90b is disposed between the winning gate 10 and the blade member 90b and is locked to the locking member 14R protruding from the frame body 14. ing. On the other hand, if the win is won in the normal symbol lottery, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized, and the blade member 90b is rotated in a direction in which the tip portion is separated from the locking member 14R. At this time, the second big prize opening 9 is formed by the tip of the blade member 90b and the locking member 14R. That is, the space between the tip of the blade member 90 b and the tip of the locking member 14 </ b> R becomes the second big prize opening 9. Thus, when the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized and the blade member 90b is locked to the locking member 14R, the second big prize opening 9 is closed and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid is closed. When 90c is energized and the blade member 90b rotates, the second big prize opening 9 is opened.

  Only when the second large winning opening 9 is opened downstream of the winning gate 10, the specific winning opening 9A and the non-specific winning opening 9B are formed in the flowable area. The specific winning port 9A is formed upstream of the non-specific winning port 9B, and a series of winning paths are formed from the specific winning port 9A to the non-specific winning port 9B. The specific winning opening 9A is provided with a specific winning opening control device 90A for controlling the opening and closing of the specific winning opening 9A. The specific winning opening control device 90A includes a slide member 90d that is accommodated in the specific winning opening 9A and is slidable in the vertical direction of the game board 2, and a specific winning opening opening / closing solenoid 90e connected to the base end of the sliding member 90d. It has.

  When the specific prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90e is not energized, the slide member 90d is completely accommodated in the specific prize opening 9A, the specific prize opening 9A is closed, and it is impossible to win the special prize opening 9A. At the same time, the game ball can flow down (pass through) the front side of the specific winning opening 9A. On the other hand, a receiving portion 90g for guiding a game ball into the mouth is erected from the game board 2 at the edge of the non-specific winning opening 9B. Since the receiving portion 90g is continuously provided from the rim of the specific winning opening 9A, a game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 9 but failed to win the specific winning opening 9A is always a non-specific winning opening 9B. Win a prize.

  A specific area detection sensor 90a is provided in the specific winning opening 9A, and when the specific area detection sensor 90a detects the entry of a game ball, a jackpot game (second type jackpot) developed by a small hit game described later. Game) is executed. Further, the specific winning opening 9A and the non-specific winning opening 9B are connected to the same collecting passage, and a second large winning opening detecting sensor 9a for detecting a game ball in the downstream area of both winning openings of the collecting passage is provided. When the second big prize opening detection sensor 9a is installed and detects a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  A game that did not enter any of the first starting port 6, the second starting port 7, the first major winning port 8, the second major winning port 9, and the general winning port 11 at the bottom of the gaming area 5 A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the sphere.

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects. Specifically, in addition to the image output device 13 described above, an effect accessory device 15 is provided above the image output device 13. Various actions can be given to the player by the operation of the effect accessory device 15. Furthermore, an illuminating lighting device 16 having a plurality of movable lights 16a is provided on the upper and lower portions of the game board 2. Various effects are performed by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each light 16a. In addition, an audio output device 17 is provided on the outside in the horizontal direction of the effect lighting device 16 installed at the upper part of the game board 2, and various sound effects can be produced by changing the pitch and volume. Is done.

  The image output device 13 displays an image mainly according to the progress of the game. Among them, the effect performed at a high frequency is a variable effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning of the game ball to the first start port 6 or the second start port 7. Basically, in the variation effect, first, a variation display of the effect symbol in which the decoration symbols constituting the effect symbol fluctuate in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time is performed, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the variation effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design. In one variation effect, a variation display and a stop display (effect symbol display) of a plurality of effect symbols may be performed together. For example, effect symbol display is performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image output device 13. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when all the stop displays are completed can correspond to the result of the special symbol lottery. In addition, although the variation effect is performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, since it is an effect to the lottery of the special symbol to the last, the arrangement of the effect symbol on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily the special symbol It does not necessarily represent the result of symbol lottery (a special symbol that is stopped).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbols are a left symbol displayed relatively on the left side, a right symbol relatively displayed on the right side, and a middle symbol displayed between the left symbol and the right symbol. being classified. In the variable display of individual effect symbols, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) for a predetermined time from the start of the variable display until the stop display is performed. (Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed.

  There are various ways of displaying the effect symbols. For example, the decorative symbols may move at a high speed at the beginning and stop while gradually decelerating at the end, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. In addition, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, a left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, a middle symbol is finally stopped, and a three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. . When a special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time (so-called customer waiting), a customer waiting effect is performed.

  The effect button 18 is configured so that it can be pressed, and in a game, for example, the operation is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 18 is displayed on the image output device 13. The effect button 18 is provided with an effect button detection switch 18a. When the effect button detection switch 18a detects a player's operation, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102, which will be described later. Depending on the situation, a special performance is executed.

  Below the game area 5, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, and a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold number display device 22, a second special symbol display device 22. A number-of-holds display device comprising a symbol number-of-holds display device 23 and a normal symbol number-of-holds display device 24, and a status display device comprising a time-short state display device 26 are provided.

  The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are devices that display the results of a special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7. A special symbol is set as a result of the special symbol lottery. When the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 in a stopped state. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the lottery result of the special symbol. In addition, a special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 for the special symbol lottery based on the winning at the first starting port 6, and the special symbol lottery based on the winning at the second starting port 7 is selected. The special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 20. Hereinafter, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 is referred to as a first special symbol, and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 20 is referred to as a second special symbol.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, the characters, figures, patterns, etc. that appear when the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. Before this special symbol stops, it always changes for a predetermined time. To do. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is a device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball passes through the winning gate 10. The normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21 is a notification of the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 21 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the win is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lose is displayed. Light. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LED included in the normal symbol display device 21 is lit constitute a normal symbol, but always change for a predetermined time before the normal symbol stops. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, even if a game ball enters the start ports 6 and 7 during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the first grand prize opening control device 80 operates, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed. The result of the special symbol lottery is not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. There is an upper limit for the number of special symbols that can be suspended, and the upper limit is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol reservation number display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6, and the second special symbol reservation number display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7. Indicates the current number of holds (U1, U2) in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol reservation number display device 24.

  Although the time-short state display device 26 is configured by an LED, it is lit on the condition that it is in a time-short state as long as the power is turned on, not only at the time of morning.

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

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

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start opening detection sensor 6a, a second start opening detection sensor 7a, a first large winning opening detection sensor 8a, a second large winning opening detection sensor 9a, and a winning gate detection sensor 10a. The general winning opening detection sensor 11a and the specific area detection sensor 90a are connected, and a detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start opening / closing solenoid 70 c that moves the pair of movable pieces 70 b, 70 b of the second start opening control device 70, and a big winning opening opening / closing of the first big winning opening control device 80. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c that moves the door 80b, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c that moves the blade member 90b of the second big prize opening control device 90, and the slide member 90d of the specific prize opening control device 90A are moved. A specific prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90E is connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, 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 number display device 22, the second special symbol hold number. The display device 23 and the normal symbol holding number display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, the payout CPU 103a confirms whether or not the game ball lending device 800 is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device 800 is connected, causes the launch control board 106 to fire the game ball. Send the permitted launch control data.

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

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

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

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

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

  An image ROM 105Bb in which a control program executed by the image CPU 105Ba is stored is connected to the image CPU 105Ba, and a control program necessary for the operation of the image CPU 105Ba is read out. The image CPU 105Ba also stores in advance image data relating to images such as scenery, characters, items, etc., which are displayed on the image output device 13 and constitute, for example, decorative symbols and backgrounds of decorative symbols. The image CPU 105Ba is also connected to an image VRAM 105Bd that develops and stores the generated image signal.

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

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

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a relay board for transmitting an external signal generated on the main control board 101 to the hall computer of the game shop and the game information display device 700. In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is directly connected only to the game information display device 700 on the output side, and is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the main control board 101 by wiring and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display apparatus 700, but is connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer from the game information output terminal board 108. It may be configured. Further, the game information output terminal board 108 may be connected to the game information display device 700 through a hall computer.

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

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

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

FIGS. 4A-1 and 4A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table.
FIG. 4 (a-1) is a table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol in the figure) referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed in response to a winning at the first starting port 6. is there. On the other hand, FIG. 4 (a-2) shows a table (a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in the figure) that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol that is performed when the second starting port 7 is won. ). The jackpot determination is to determine success or failure of the right acquisition for executing at least the special game based on the acquired jackpot determination random number.

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. When a winning other than “losing”, ie, “big win” or “small win” is won, a special game in which the first big winning opening 8 or the second big winning opening 9 is opened is executed. The table in FIG. 4A-1 and the table in FIG. 4A-2 have the same jackpot winning probability, but the jackpot winning probability and the loss probability are different.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is correct. As a result of reach determination, when reach is won (determined that there is reach effect), reach effect that can increase the player's expectation of winning the big hit is performed during the change effect.

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, two of the effect symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) are stopped by the image output device 13 during the variation display of the effect symbol, and a predetermined effective in the remaining one effect symbol. There is a mode in which a state of winning a big hit (so-called “reach state”) occurs when a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the line. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main fluctuating effects frequently performed by the image output device 13, two effect symbols out of the three effect symbols are prepared, and the same situation as the “big hit” win is created until halfway to the player's jackpot. Can expect the expectation of In the reach production where the reach state occurs, after such reach state is established, there is no other special production, and the decorative design that does not show a big hit as the last production symbol stops on the active line In some cases, the variation effect ends, or the development effect (so-called “super reach effect”) develops after the reach state is established. Further, in the reach production, the reach state does not always occur. That is, there is also a reach effect that can give a player a sense of expectation for a big win even if a reach state does not occur.

  FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. FIG. 5A shows a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the jackpot determination result is determined to be “big hit”, and FIG. 5B shows that the jackpot determination result is “small hit”. FIG. 5C is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the jackpot determination result is determined to be “losing”. The special symbol determination is to determine a special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data / effect symbol designation data) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number. That is.

  The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (big hit, small hit, and loss). Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 5C, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. Each special symbol determination table stores a special symbol determination value and a special symbol type in association with each other. Stop symbol data and effect symbol designation commands are set as identification information of the special symbol type. That is, the stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 6A to FIG. 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for the first type jackpot. FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to in a game of the first type short game described later, and FIG. 6B is a table that is referred to in a game of first type short game described later. These tables are associated with the first type jackpot type, that is, the special symbol type (stop symbol data). In other words, which table is used in the first type big hit winning is selected based on the type of special symbol. Each table is set with conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big prize opening during the first type big hit game. The conditions for controlling the first type jackpot game include the number of round games executed, the number of times of operation of the big prize control device in each round game (number of times of opening of the big prize opening), and the big prize opening to be opened (the big prize to be activated). Mouth control device) type, each opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for small win. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). In this table, conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening at the time of the small hit game are set. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (number of times of operation of the big prize opening control device), the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the big winning opening control device to be operated), each opening time and closing Time (operation time, each non-operation time) is set.

  FIG.7 (d)-FIG.7 (e) are figures which show an example of the big prize opening / closing control table for 2nd type big hits winning. FIG. 7D is a table that is referred to in a second-type short hit game described later, and FIG. 7E is a table that is referred to in a second-type short hit game described later.

  The second type jackpot game is won on the basis of a small win, and is awarded on the condition that the second big prize opening 9 is won while the second big prize opening 9 is open, and the special prize opening 9A is won. It is performed after a hit game. In other words, it is an advanced jackpot game that accompanies the jackpot game. Such a winning at the specific winning opening 9A during the small hit game is referred to as “winning the second type big win”. The big prize winning opening / closing control table for the second type jackpot winning is associated with the type of the second kind jackpot. And the type of type 2 jackpot, that is, what kind of type 2 jackpot game is played, is the type of jackpot, in other words, the special symbol related to the jackpot from which the type 2 jackpot is derived. Due to the type (stop symbol data).

  Conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening during the second type big winning game are set in the big winning opening / closing control table for the second type big winning prize. Conditions for controlling the type 2 jackpot game include the number of round games executed, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening in each round game (number of times of operation of the big prize opening control device), the big prize opening to be opened (the big prize to be activated) Mouth control device) type, each opening time / closing time (each operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of the game condition data / reference data determination table. The game condition data determination is to determine the game condition data associated with the state of the game condition that changes after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The table is divided according to whether or not it is a set period described later (non-set period / set period). Furthermore, when it is a set period, it is divided also by the state of a limiter (limiter non-operation state (non-specific state) / limiter operation state (specific state)). In each of these divided tables, the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the game condition data associated with the game condition are uniquely associated and stored. As shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, the game condition data is associated with a winning ease state (short time state / non-short time state). Specifically, “01H” is associated with the short-time state, which means that the ease of winning is changed to the short-time state when the jackpot is won, and “00H” is associated with the non-short-time state, This means that the ease of winning a prize changes to a non-short-time state when the jackpot is won.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that changes after the jackpot game when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). In this embodiment, the ease of winning a prize is set as a game condition. In the table, the game condition data, the state of ease of winning a prize, and the remaining number of executions of the special symbol variation display are uniquely associated and stored. The remaining number of executions of the special symbol variation display is a special symbol lottery, in other words, a specified number of special symbol display which is a notification of the result. This is because, in the present embodiment, the lottery of special symbols that can be performed in a short time state is limited to a predetermined number of times set in advance.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 80 and 90 are activated (the special winning openings 8 and 9 are opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the first big winning entry 8 The “big hit game” that opens and closes, and the “small hit game” that is executed when the “small hit” is won and the second big winning opening 9 opens and closes. The “bonus game” is further executed by winning the first type jackpot game that is won by winning the “big jackpot” in the special symbol lottery and by winning the specific winning slot 9A during the small jackpot game described later. It is divided into two types of big hit games. In addition, each jackpot game is based on the difference in opening and closing mode of the first grand prize winning opening 8 "game per type 1" and "game per type 1 short", "game per type 2 short" and "game per second short" It is divided into “games”. On the other hand, the “small hit game” is further executed in response to the “first small hit game” executed at the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7 as the “first play”. It is divided into 2 small hit games.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the grand prize opening is opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of release) and the total amount of time that can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum release time) are set in advance. The reason that it is “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can be won in the first big winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the first grand prize opening 8 is not opened the maximum number of times, the first big prize opening 8 may be closed and the round game may end. Even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the first grand prize winning opening 8 may be closed and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be standardized in each jackpot game.

  The “game per first-type head” is a jackpot game that can acquire a large number of prize balls and that can easily increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, in the “game per type 1 head”, the round game is played 15 times. In the first to second round games, 0.052 seconds are released five times, in the third round game, 0.052 seconds are released four times, and in the fourth to fifteenth round games, 30. It is set so that 0 seconds can be released once (see FIG. 6A).

  The “first type short win game” is a big hit game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, even in the “first type short win game”, the round game is played 15 times. In the first round game, 0.052 seconds are released twice, in the second to thirteenth round games, 0.052 seconds are released once, and in the fourteenth to fifteenth round games, 30. It is set so that 0 second is released once (see FIG. 6B).

  “Small game” is a special game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player. The “first small hit game” is set so that the second big prize opening 9 is opened once every 0.1 seconds (see FIG. 7A). On the other hand, the “second small win game” is set so that the second big prize opening 9 is opened for 1.8 seconds (see FIG. 7A). Also in the “small hit game”, when a game ball wins the second big winning opening 9, a predetermined number (for example, 14 game balls) of game balls are paid out as a winning ball in the same manner as described above. In addition, “small hit game” does not have the concept of round game, but like the big hit game, the number of game balls that can be won during the small hit game is limited, and the maximum number of open times and the maximum open time Is set. When a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins throughout the entire small hit game, the game ends even in the middle of the small hit game.

  The “game per second type head” is a special game that allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained and that makes it easy to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, in the “game per second type head”, the round game is performed 14 times and starts from the second round game. This is because the small hit game for deriving the second type long game is positioned as the first round game. In the second round game, 0.052 seconds are released seven times, in the third round game, 0.052 seconds are released seven times, and in the fourth to fifteenth round games, 30. It is set so that 0 second is released once (see FIG. 7D).

  The “second type short game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. Also in the “type 2 short hit game”, the round game is played 15 times and starts from the second round game. This is also because the small hit game for deriving the second type short win game is positioned as the first round game. In the second to fifteenth round games, 0.052 seconds are released once (see FIG. 7E).

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

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions which are preconditions for the progress of the game will be described. In the present embodiment, the game is performed based on the “short time” state or the “non-short time” state with respect to the ease of winning the game ball at the start port. The “short time” state is divided into a non-specific state (limiter non-operating state) and a specific state (limiter operating state). Note that the initial (when the power is turned on) game condition is set to the “non-short time” state.

  “Non-temporal short” means that the time required to display the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol change time) is 29 seconds. And the total operating time of the second starting port control device 70 (the opening time of the second starting port 7) that is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is set to 0.2 seconds. It means being done. Here, “total” means that the second start port 7 may be opened several times for one hit, and the number of game balls that can be won for one hit is It is because it is restricted.

  When a game ball wins the winning gate 10, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is notified by a normal symbol stop display performed after the 29-second normal symbol variation display corresponding to the lottery. . If the lottery result is “winning”, then the second start port 7 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball is ready for winning.

  On the other hand, “time reduction” means that the normal fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than “non-time reduction”, and the operation time of the second start-up control device 70 is 6.0 seconds. It means that it is set longer than “short time”. Accordingly, in the case of “short time”, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the case of “non-short time”, and the number of times that the special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time is increased. Since the jackpot winning probability is constant, winning with a larger number of special symbol lotteries is easier. In other words, when the ease of winning is in the “short time” state, the number of wins per unit time is relatively large, so the “short time” state is more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. It can be said that it is a state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start openings 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained. However, in the “non-short-time” state, the player can operate the appropriate operation handle 3. Even when game balls are fired, the number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to be reduced as compared to the time-short state. On the other hand, in the “short time” state, winning in the second start port 7 is easier than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. Here is the original purpose of “short time”. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery differs in any state (non-short-time state / short-time state) with respect to the ease of winning at the start opening. Specifically, the winning probability of winning is set to about 90% in the short-time state and 10% in the non-short-time state, but is set to be the same regardless of the ease of winning at the starting port. Also good.

  Next, the “limiter non-operating state (non-specific state)” and “limiter operating state (specific state)” will be described. In the present embodiment, in a non-time-saving state, when winning a jackpot with a time-shortening (a jackpot with a time-saving), the set period starts. And after a set period transition, if a big hit game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times), a limiter will operate and it will be in a limiter operation state (specific state). In other words, in the present embodiment, in the non-time-saving state, winning the time-saving jackpot will result in a set period. In the set period, the limiter is in a non-specific state in which the limiter is not in operation, or in a non-specific state, The game is executed and stays in one of the specific states where the limiter is activated. And, if the big hit is won in the limiter inactive state, it always changes to the short time state, and if the big hit is won in the limiter activated state, it always changes to the non-short time state and the set period ends.

  It should be noted that the game conditions are not always shifted to the same game condition depending on the type of special symbol selected (stop symbol data). That is, in the case of a specific special symbol, the game condition changes depending on the game condition. For example, in the case of the jackpot special symbols 1 and 2 (stop symbol data = 01, 02), the non-time-short state and the non-specific state shift to the time-short state, and the specific state shifts to the non-time-short state. In the case of the jackpot special symbols 3 to 5 (stop symbol data = 03 to 05), the non-time-short state and the non-specific state shift to the time-short state, and the specific state shifts to the non-time-short state.

  As described above, the jackpot game type (game per type 1 long game, game per type 1 short game, game per type 2 long game, game per type 2 short game), and jackpot game as described above The type of game condition that changes later (time-short state / non-time-short state) is determined. Considering this fact, it can be said that the substantial jackpot type is a combination of the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions that can be changed after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, regardless of the type of special symbol, the type of jackpot based on the combination of the type of jackpot game guided by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profit that the player enjoys When categorizing the game, the game per type 1 head is executed by winning, and then the jackpot that changes the state of the game condition to the “short time” state is “per length with type 1 short time”, and the game per type 1 short is played by winning. A jackpot that causes the game condition to be changed to the “non-short-time” state is executed, and then the first-type short-time / short-time win is executed. The jackpot to change the state to "per second with a short time with type 2", let the bonus game be executed by winning, and then change the state of the game condition to the "non-short time" state Referred to as "second-class time-shortening without short-per". In addition, the small hits that are executed per second-type long-time game by winning, that is, the small hits that develop per second-type short-time length are “developed per short-time long-length”, and the second-type short-time game is won by winning. The small hits that can be executed, that is, the small hits that can be developed per second timeless short per minute are referred to as “short per minute short per minute development per unit”.

  Note that when the jackpot is won, the ease of winning a prize changes to a non-time-saving state at the start of the jackpot game regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the ease of winning a prize is always in a non-time-short state during the big hit game. On the other hand, even if winning a small win, the state of ease of winning does not change during the small hit game. That is, the ease of winning a prize is maintained as it is in the state of winning the small hit even during the small hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol variation time processing, the special symbol stop time update processing, the opening time update processing, the first big winning opening 8 opening / closing time update processing, and the second large size. Special game timer counter that performs an update process of the opening / closing time of the winning opening 9, an update process of a normal symbol variation time, an update process of a normal symbol stop time, and an update process of an open / close time of the second start port 7 The time control process which updates the auxiliary game timer counter which performs etc. is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a controls the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold number display device 22, the second special symbol hold number display device 23, and the first big prize opening control. A special symbol special electric control process (special symbol related process) for controlling the device 80 and the second big prize opening control device 90 (control of the special symbol system device) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a has the winning ball counters corresponding to the start opening (the first start opening 6, the second start opening 7), the first large winning opening 8, the second large winning opening 9, and the general winning opening 11 as " It is checked whether or not “0” has been exceeded. If it has exceeded “0”, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a, external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start opening / closing solenoid 70c, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid. Drive control data for driving 80c and the second grand prize opening / closing solenoid 90c (starting opening / closing solenoid driving data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data, second big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data), and design Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display) for displaying predetermined symbols on the display devices 19, 20, 21 and the number-of-holds display devices 22, 23, 24 Data) is created.

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

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

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

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 8a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the first big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and also updates the first The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the big winning opening 8 is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first start port 6. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the winning gate 10. Further, when the winning gate detection sensor 10a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a confirms the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter (G), and if the counter value is smaller than “4”, the counter value is “1”. Is added, and one hit determination random number value is extracted from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, if the counter value of the normal symbol hold number counter is “4”, the main CPU 101a ends the winning gate detection sensor input process without performing anything. In addition, when adding “1” to the counter value, in order to update the normal symbol holding number (G) displayed on the normal symbol holding number display device 24, the normal symbol holding display data indicating the holding number is used as the main symbol holding data. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether the specific area detection sensor 90a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the specific winning opening 9A. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S270, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection sensor 9a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second big prize opening 9. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second grand prize opening detection sensor 9a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the second big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the big winning opening 9 is added and updated. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

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

  In step S230-3, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first holding number”) of the first special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first hold number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S230-4, the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol hold number counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S230-5, the big hit determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number Is acquired and stored in the S first special symbol storage area in step 230-6.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a sets a first hold number increase command. At this time, in order to update the first reserved number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold number display device 21, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  And main CPU101a performs the 1st special symbol provisional determination process based on the winning to the 1st starting port 6 in step S231.

  The first special symbol provisional determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The first special symbol tentative determination process is tentatively performed in the special symbol variation display performed before the special symbol variation display (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) based on the winning at the first starting port 6. It is a temporary thing.

  In step S231-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S231-1, the main CPU 101a ends the first special symbol provisional determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol provisional determination process in step S231-2. Do. Specifically, based on the predetermined random numbers (for example, the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number (game media information)) acquired in step S230-5, the predetermined determination (for example, the jackpot determination and the special symbol determination). )I do.

  Next, in step S231-3, the main CPU 101a sets the first start winning designation command in which the determination result is reflected based on the determination result in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. That is, the first start winning designation command is associated with the type of the start opening related to the winning and the result of the predetermined determination.

  Next, the second start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S240-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S240-2, and a second start opening winning rule described later is added. The counter is updated by adding “1”. The second start opening prize prescribed counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because in the present embodiment, the number of winnings to the second starting port 7 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  Then, in step S240-3, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process is terminated. If the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. The counter value (U2) of the symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”, and game mediation information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. is acquired in step S240-5, It memorize | stores in a 2nd special symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage means in step S240-6.

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

  And main CPU101a performs the 2nd special symbol provisional determination process based on the winning to the 2nd starting port 7 in step S241.

  The second special symbol provisional determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The second special symbol provisional determination process is temporarily performed in the special symbol variation display performed before the special symbol variation display (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) based on the winning at the second starting port 7. It is a temporary thing.

  In step S241-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S241-1, the main CPU 101a ends the second special symbol provisional determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the second special symbol provisional determination process in step S241-2. Do. Specifically, based on the predetermined random numbers (for example, a jackpot determination random number and a special symbol determination random number (game media information)) acquired in step S240-5, a predetermined determination (for example, a jackpot determination and a special symbol determination). )I do.

  Next, in step S241-3, the main CPU 101a sets the second start winning designation command in which the determination result is reflected based on the determination result in the effect transmission data storage area of the in-RAM 101c. That is, the second start winning designation command is associated with the type of the start opening related to the winning and the result of the predetermined determination.

  Next, the specific area detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S260-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 90a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won a specific winning opening 9A. If there is no valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a ends the processing. If there is a valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a sets a specific area entry designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S260-2, In S260-3, the specific area entry flag is turned ON, and the specific area detection sensor input process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the storage unit for change (the 0th storage unit) shared by the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the like used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data and game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first hold number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first reserved number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a decrements the counter value of the first special symbol held number counter by “1” in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the change storage unit (the 0th storage unit), and the data stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. Is done. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the like used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data and game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning game determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (game mediation information) is acquired by winning the first start port 6.

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

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random value in the 0th storage unit in the step S310-6 to the jackpot selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The determination is made based on the determination table, and the result is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c with a predetermined data structure.

  When the big hit determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 18, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. The special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not “reach effect is present” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S312-5. If it is determined that “reach effect is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-7 to select a special symbol determination table for reach-losing (see FIG. 5C). On the other hand, if it is determined that “the reach effect is not present”, that is, “the reach effect is not present” is determined, the process proceeds to step S312-8, and the special symbol determination table for the loss without reach (see FIG. 5C). ) Is selected.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the starting port related to the processing (first starting port 6 or second starting port 7), and in step S312-10, based on the type of the starting port, for the first starting port. The special symbol determination table or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-111, the main CPU 101a performs special symbol determination for comparing the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-2, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, in step S312-13, stop symbol data (special symbol type) of the special symbol is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined stop symbol data of the special symbol is determined in the main RAM 101c. Set to area.

  When determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern determination process of FIG. 23, the determined special symbol stop symbol data is “big hit special symbol” or “small hit special symbol” in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. When determining the opening / closing mode of the first big winning opening 8 in the jackpot game process of FIG. 28 and the jackpot game process of FIG. 29.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a sets game condition data to be referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks the period specifying flag storage area and the limiter operation flag storage area, and selects a game condition data / reference data determination table (see FIG. 8A) according to the current situation. . Next, stop condition data is checked against the selected game condition data / reference data determination table to determine game condition data, and set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss.

  Next, in step S312-15, the main CPU 101a sets reference data based on the stop symbol data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks the period specifying flag storage area and the limiter operation flag storage area, and selects a game condition data / reference data table corresponding to the current situation. Next, the stop symbol data is collated with the selected game condition data / reference data table to determine the reference data and set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 18, and performs a variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the variation pattern determination process, information on the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol variation time) based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the special symbol determination, and the result of the reach determination is obtained. Determine the variation pattern involved.

  The variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the special symbol memory determination process, and in step S313-2, checks the type of the start port related to the variation display of the special symbol. Further, in step S313-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the time-saving game flag storage area, confirms the state of ease of winning (time-short state / non-time-short state), and refers to the limiter operation flag storage area. The state is confirmed, and the period is confirmed with reference to the period specifying flag storage area in step S313-4.

  As will be described later, the period specifying flag storage area is an area in which a period specifying flag indicating a special specific period generated (certified) when a predetermined condition is satisfied is stored. The period specifying flag is associated with the type of period indicated by the flag. As will be described later, a set period and a chance period are provided as specific periods.

  Next, in step S313-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is the current set period. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is during the set period, it moves the process to step S313-6, and if it determines that it is not during the set period, it moves the process to step S313-7. In step S313-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the specific period variation counter, and confirms the number of times that the variation display of the special symbol is performed in the short time state related to the set period. The specific period fluctuation counter is a device that counts the number of times the special symbol fluctuation display has been executed in the specific period, and adds “1” each time the special symbol fluctuation display is executed after the transition to the specific period. Is done.

  The main CPU 101a selects a variation pattern determination table based on the results of steps S313-1 to S313-6. In other words, the variation pattern judgment table corresponds to the type of start opening, the state of ease of winning, the state of the limiter, the type of a specific period, and the number of special symbol variations displayed after the transition to the specific period. It is attached.

  Next, in step S313-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Specifically, it is determined whether or not stop symbol data = 21 to 24.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that a loss has occurred in step S313-8, in step S313-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the reach determination result is a reach effect. If the main CPU 101a determines that the reach effect is present, the main CPU 101a determines the variation pattern determination table for loss with reach in step S313-11. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no reach effect, the main CPU 101a determines that the winning opening is determined in step S313-10. The number-of-holds counter is checked, and in step S313-12, the change pattern determination table for reachless loss is determined based on the confirmed number of holds. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S313-8 that it is not lost, in step S313-13, the main CPU 101a creates a variation pattern determination table based on the stopped symbol data (special symbol type) loaded in step S313-1. decide.

  When the variation pattern determination table is determined in this way, the main CPU 101a determines the variation pattern in step S313-14. Specifically, the random number for variation pattern determination is collated with the determined variation pattern determination table.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 18, and in step S310-7, the special symbol variation start command associated with the variation pattern is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. Set to. The variation start command is a command corresponding to the variation pattern, and when the production control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the variation display of the special symbol starts, and finally, based on the variation start command. Determines a variation effect pattern associated with the contents of the variation effect. As shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, the change start command includes, in addition to the change pattern (special drawing change time), the type of jackpot or jackpot, presence / absence of reach effect, number of holds, type of period, etc. Is reflected in the identification information.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the state at the time of the start of variable display of the special symbol (ON / OFF of the time-saving game flag, ON / OFF of the limiter operation flag), and specifies the game state reflecting the state. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

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

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

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a sends a variation end command to the transmission buffer to inform the effect control board 102 that the variation display of the special symbol is terminated. set.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets special figure stop display data based on the stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Thereby, the result of the lottery of the special symbol is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets a special symbol stop time (0.8 seconds in this embodiment) to the special game counter. The special game counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

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

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol stop time set in the special symbol time counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process ends, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2. .

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area means that the time-saving state is currently set. When the flag is turned on in the time-shortage game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when the flag is turned off in the time-shortage flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a calculates a new remaining number of changes ((1) from the calculated number obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display in the short time state stored in the short time state remaining number storage area. As J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display in the time reduction state is zero. If the main CPU 101a determines that the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display due to the short time state = 0, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S330-5, and determines that the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display due to the short time state ≠ 0. Then, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area when the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display in the time-saving state is 0. Note that the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display in the time reduction state is “0”, which means that the special symbol change display in the time reduction state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol change display in the “time reduction” state is performed. Means to end. In this embodiment, since the time reduction state always belongs to the set period, the main CPU 101a turns off the set period flag in step S360-6.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set period flag is turned on in the specific period flag storage area. The fact that the set period flag is ON in the specific period flag storage area means that the set period is currently set. Here, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-18 when the set period flag is turned on, and moves the process to step S330-8 when the set period flag is turned off.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the chance period flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area. The fact that the chance period flag is ON in the specific period flag storage area means that it is currently a chance period. Here, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-19 when the chance period flag is turned on, and moves the process to step S330-9 when the chance period flag is turned off.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area relates to a special jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 10). If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a special jackpot symbol, it moves the process to step S330-12. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that the jackpot special symbol, the main CPU 101a determines in step S330-10 that it is “small hit” in the same manner. Determine whether or not. Specifically, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area relates to a small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 11 to 20). The main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-17 when determining that it is a special symbol for small hits, and if it does not determine that it is a special symbol for small hits, in step S330-11 Is set, and the process proceeds to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-13, resets the time-saving game flag storage area. Then, in step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not reference data = 03H, specifically, whether or not it is a jackpot winning with time saving in a non-time saving state based on the reference data. If the main CPU 101a determines that the reference data is not equal to 03H, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-15. If the main CPU 101a determines that the reference data is 03H, the main CPU 101a performs the set period setting process in step S330-15, and the process proceeds to step S330-16. Transfer. In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a turns on the set period flag in the period specifying flag storage area, sets a predetermined number of times “5” in the set number counter, and sends a set period designation command to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  Next, in step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of "per first type length" or "per first type short" based on the special stop symbol data, It is determined whether the winning is “winning” or “second small winning”, and an opening command corresponding to the type of big winning or the type of small winning is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation. Next, depending on the main CPU 101a, the special stop symbol data, it is a big hit of “per first type long” or “per first type short”, or “first small hit” or “second It is determined whether it is “small hit”, and the opening time corresponding to the big hit type or the small hit type is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-16.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value of the specific period variation counter to update it, and moves the process to step S330-9.

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the specific period variation counter by adding “1”. In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the specific period variation counter is a predetermined value. judge. If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value of the specific period variation counter is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101a turns off the chance period flag in step S330-21 and moves the process to step S330-9. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value of the specific period variation counter is not a predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. The term “opening” as used herein refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of a preset round game. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of jackpot, and a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to. Specifically, in accordance with the stop symbol data, the first prize length winning prize opening / closing control table (FIG. 5 (a)), the first kind short prize winning prize opening / closing control table (FIG. 5 (b)). ), A second prize-winning large winning opening / closing control table (FIG. 6A) or a second kind short winning big opening / closing control table (FIG. 6B) is stored in the main RAM 101c. Set to a predetermined area. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value stored in the round game count storage area (current round game count (R)) and stores the result.

  Regarding the first type jackpot, nothing is stored in the round game number storage area, that is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game number storage area. Will be. On the other hand, for the second type jackpot, since “1” is set in the round game number storage area in the small hit game forcible termination process described later, and it is considered that the round game has been performed once, the round game number storage area Will store “2”.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value stored in the round opening number storage area (current round opening number (K)) and stores the value. Then, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid energization start data in order to energize the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and operate the opening / closing door 80b to open the first big prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table (FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B, FIG. 6B, FIG. 6C) determined in step 340-3. Based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of rounds opened (K), the opening time of the first big prize opening 8 (the operating time of the first big prize opening control device 80) is set in the special game timer counter. . The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, when the first round game of the first type big hit game is released for the first time, “1” is set in the round game number storage area, and “1” is set in the round release number storage area. A round start command indicating the first round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the round opening number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round start command only when the round starts. When the effect control board 102 receives the round start command in the long hit game, for example, a display for the effect is performed such as “first round”.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-17, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first big prize opening 8 is open, that is, whether or not the first big prize opening control device 80 is operating. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first big prize opening 8 is open, whether or not the “open completion condition” for ending the opening of the first big prize opening 8 is established in step S340-8. Determine whether or not. As this “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum open time has passed (special game timer counter = 0) Is adopted). If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, in order to close the first big prize opening opening / closing door 80b, the energization stop data of the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c is set, and the first big prize winning determined in the above step 340-3 is set. Referring to the mouth opening / closing control table (see FIGS. 5 to 6), the special game timer counter indicates the closing time of the first grand prize winning mouth 8 based on the current round game number (R) and round opening number (K). Set to. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Therefore, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round has been completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round has not been completed, the jackpot game process is ended.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the first big prize opening 8 is not open, it determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the round opening number storage area and clears the counter value of the round winning counter to “0”.

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

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of jackpot according to the stop symbol data, and sets an ending command according to the type of jackpot transmitted to the effect control board 102 in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a sets an ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter.

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

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

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

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-6.

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

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hit game start process. In the small hit game start processing, the second big prize opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of the small hit is selected according to the stop symbol data. Specifically, in accordance with the stop symbol data, the first small winning jackpot opening / closing control table or the second small winning jackpot opening / closing control table (FIG. 6A) is determined.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the round opening number of times storage area and stored. Then, in order to open the blade member 90b, the energization start data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is set, and the current round is referred to with reference to the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3. The opening time of the second big winning opening 9 based on the number of times of opening (K) is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a performs a specific prize opening opening / closing control process. In the specific winning opening opening / closing control process, the main CPU 101a sets the specific winning opening opening / closing control determination table shown in FIG. 6D in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c, and is independent of the large winning opening opening / closing control based on this table. Then, energization control of the specific prize opening opening / closing solenoid is performed. In the present embodiment, the specific winning opening 9A is opened for 0.3 seconds after 1.5 seconds have passed since the second big winning opening 9 started to open.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the specific area detection flag is ON. When the main CPU 101a determines that this flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S350-7, and when it is determined that this flag is turned on, the small hit game is forcibly terminated. In step S351, a small hit game forcible termination process is performed.

  Here, the small hit game forced termination process shown in step S351 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S351-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to a period from winning a special winning opening 9A, that is, winning the second big jackpot until the end of the bonus game. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is currently ending, the process proceeds to step S351-6, and if it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S351-2.

  In step S351-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second big prize opening 9 is being opened. If it is determined that the main CPU 101a is open, the main CPU 101a sets the second big prize opening / closing solenoid energization stop data in step S351-3 and moves the process to step S351-4. If determined, the process directly proceeds to step S351-4.

  In step S351-4, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the round opening number storage area and sets “0” in the counter value (C) of the round winning counter. That is, the round opening number (K) and the round winning counter (C) are cleared.

  In step S351-5, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the type of small hits in the transmission data storage area for presentation according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time according to the type of small hits to the special game timer Set to counter.

  In step S351-6, the main CPU 101a sets “3” to the special figure special electric processing data, performs an opening process similar to step S330-11 in step S351-7, and stores the number of round games in step S351-8. Set "1" in the area. This is because the second type big hit game that is performed based on the fact that the game ball wins the specific winning opening 9A during the small hit game, the small hit game always passes through the small hit game, and the small hit game is 1 of the second type big hit game. This is because it is regarded as the second round game. In this way, by setting “1” in the round game number storage area before the second type big hit game is started, the small hit game is handled in the same way as the first round game.

  In step S351-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the specific area entry flag.

  In step S351-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the chance period flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period flag is not ON, the main CPU 101a performs the small hit game forcible termination process and ends the small hit game process. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period flag is ON, the main CPU 101a turns off the chance period flag in step S351-12, performs a set period setting process in step S351-13, and performs the small hit game compulsion At the same time as the end process, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S351-13, the main CPU 101a turns on the set period flag in the period specifying flag storage area, sets a predetermined number of times “5” in the set number counter, and sends a set period designation command to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  In step S351-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the limiter operation flag is ON in the limiter operation flag storage area. The limiter operation flag is identification information indicating that the limiter is currently operating. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S351-14 that the limiter operation flag is ON, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S351-15, turns OFF the limiter operation flag, and ends the small hit game forced end processing. If it is determined that the limiter operation flag is not ON, the small hit game forced termination process is terminated. When the small hit game forced termination process ends, the small hit game process also ends.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of a game with a preset number of round releases (K) to the end of the small hit game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S350-14. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S350-7.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second big prize opening 9 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second big prize opening 9 is not open, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-12, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the second big prize opening 9 is open, the step In S350-9, it is determined whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the second big winning opening 9 is satisfied. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter reaches the maximum number (for example, nine), or the opening time of one time of the second big winning opening 9 has passed (special game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a shifts the process to step S350-10. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is set to close the second big prize opening 9, and the second big prize opening / closing determined in step 350-3 is performed. With reference to the control table (FIG. 6 (a)), the closing time of the second big winning opening 9 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current round opening number (K). As a result, the second big prize opening 9 is closed.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the round game opening count (K) is the maximum opening count. If the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S350-13, and determines that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, ends the small hitting game process. To do.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the number-of-openings storage area and sets “0” in the counter value (C) of the big winning opening round winning counter. That is, the number of times of opening (K) and the number of winning balls in the big winning opening (C) are cleared.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the second big prize opening 9 is open, it determines in step S350-12 whether or not the closing time set in step S350-10 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when the main CPU 101a determines that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process, and when it determines that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-4. .

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the type of small hits in the transmission data storage area for presentation according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time according to the type of small hits to the special game. Set to timer counter.

  Next, in step S350-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-14, If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-16, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

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

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot game is related to “short jackpot with time saving” based on the game condition data loaded in step S360-1. In other words, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the type of the special prize is the first type jackpot with a short time or the development jackpot with a short time. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a “big hit with a time reduction”, the time reduction game flag is turned on in the time reduction game flag storage area in step S360-3, and the process proceeds to step S360-4. If it is determined that it is not “big hit”, the process proceeds directly to step S360-4.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set period flag is ON. If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is not turned on, the process moves to step S360-5. In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a sets a game state designation command indicating the current game condition and limiter state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-6, sets “0” in the special figure special electric processing data. Set and finish the jackpot game end process.

  When the main CPU 101a determines in step S360-4 that the set period flag is ON, in step S360-7, the main CPU 101a subtracts and updates the counter value of the set number counter in step S360-8. It is determined whether or not the number-of-sets counter is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is the last jackpot game in the set period.

  When determining that the set number counter ≠ 0, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set number counter = 1 in step S360-9, that is, whether or not the next jackpot game is the last jackpot game in the set period. . If the main CPU 101a determines that the set number counter ≠ 1, the process proceeds to step S360-5. If the set number counter = 1, the main CPU 101a turns on the limiter operation flag in the limiter operation flag storage area in step S360-10. In step S360-11, “1” is set in the specific period variation counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the set number counter = 0 in step S360-8, the main CPU 101a performs a chance period setting process in step S360-12. In the chance period setting process, the main CPU 101a turns off the set period flag and turns on the chance period flag in the period specifying flag storage area. Then, the main CPU 101a confirms the current second reserved number (U2) and sets it in the specific period fluctuation counter. Further, the main CPU 101a sets a chance period designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 31, the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described.

  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 shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process moves to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The normal symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If it is determined that the normal symbol is being displayed, the main CPU 101a ends the normal symbol storage determination process. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the value stored in the normal symbol hold count storage area in step S410-3. (G) is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new normal symbol holding number (G) is stored.

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

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a compares the read random number value with a normal symbol hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine whether or not it is a hit. In the present embodiment, the winning determination table is associated with the winning ease state (short-time state / non-short-time state) (see FIG. 36A), so the short-time game flag storage area is confirmed. Then, a hit determination table for normal symbols according to the current winning ease state is selected. The range of the hit determination random numbers is “0” to “250”, and according to the normal symbol hit determination table according to the short time state, the random numbers from “0” to “224” are determined to be wins, and other random numbers are lost. The winning determination value and the success / failure of the lottery are stored in association with each other. On the other hand, according to the normal symbol hit determination table related to the non-time-short state, a random number from “0” to “24” is determined to be a win, and other random numbers are determined to be lost, and the winning determination value and the validity of the lottery are determined. Are stored in association with each other. When a plurality of hit determination random number values are stored, the hit determination random number values are read in the stored order.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol determination. Specifically, the main CPU 101a compares the read random number value with a normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine a normal symbol. Since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the result of the hit determination (win / loss) (see FIG. 36B), the normal determination related to the result of the hit determination is confirmed by checking the result of the hit determination. Select the symbol determination table. When the main CPU 101a determines that the winning is determined in step S410-5, the winning normal symbol is selected, and the corresponding normal symbol stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101a determines that it is a loss, it selects a normal symbol for loss, and sets the corresponding normal symbol stop symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol (for example, a circle with an intermediate coating) expressed by the final lighting for a certain period of time by the LED of the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is the final symbol of the LED. It is a symbol (blank) expressed by turning off the light for a certain period of time.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area is when the ease of winning a prize at the start port is in the short-time state, and the case where the flag is not turned on is a case where a prize is awarded to the start port. This is when ease is in a non-time-short state.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-8 that the flag has been turned on in the short-time game flag storage area in step S410-7, the main CPU 101a sets 3 seconds in the auxiliary game counter, and step S410-7. When it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, 29 seconds is set in the auxiliary game counter. By the process of this step, the time for normal symbol variation display is determined. Note that the auxiliary game counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data to perform the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets “1” to the normal symbol power transmission processing data. "Is set, and the normal symbol variation process is terminated. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 21 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the usual time fluctuation time set in step S410-9 has elapsed (auxiliary game counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sends a normal pattern change end command to the effect control board 102 to notify the end of the normal symbol change display. Set to.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 101a sets the general-purpose stop display data for displaying the stop on the normal symbol display device 21 based on the general-symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-6. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter. The auxiliary game counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  Then, in step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the ordinary figure / electric power process data, and ends the normal symbol variation process.

  Next, the normal symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S430-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in step S420-4 has elapsed (auxiliary game counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-4 has elapsed, in step S430-2, whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. Determine. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to a normal symbol. Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-4. If it is not determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3.

  In step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special processing data. Then, in step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and based on the auxiliary game control table (see FIG. 36C). And set the opening time corresponding to the stoppage design in the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the normal symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S430-3, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the ordinary figure ordinary electricity processing data, and ends the normal symbol suspension process.

  The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S450-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S450-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S450-5.

  In step S450-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the winning ease state (short-time state / non-short-time state) and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the second big prize opening 7 is opened twice for 3.0 seconds with an interval of 1.0 seconds in the time-short state, and in the non-time-short state. Open for 0.2 seconds.

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, “1” is first added to the value stored in the round opening number storage area (round opening number (K)) and stored. Then, in order to operate the movable piece 70b, the energization start data of the second start opening / closing solenoid 70c is set, and the current opening is referred to by referring to the second start opening / closing control table set in step 450-3. The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the number of times (K) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the completion of the preset number of times of opening (K) until the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-12. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

  In step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 7 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 7 is open, whether or not the “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 7 is satisfied in step S450-7. Determine. As this “opening end condition”, the count value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached the maximum number (for example, 3), or the opening time of one time of the second starting opening 7 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer) Counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-8, and determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is set. Referring to FIG. 5, the closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current round opening number (K). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

  In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the count value of the start opening prescribed winning counter reaches the maximum number (for example, 3) or the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. The main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-11 when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied. .

  In step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the round opening number storage area and also sets “0” as the counter value of the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, the round opening number (K) and the second start port defining counter are cleared.

  In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area and stops the normal stop based on the auxiliary game control table (see FIG. 36 (c)). The ending time corresponding to the symbol data is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-6 that the second start port 7 is not open, it determines in step S450-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-4.

  Next, in step S450-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-14, If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

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

  As shown in FIG. 37, when power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S2000, the sub CPU 102a performs command reception processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a stores various commands transmitted from the main control board 101 in predetermined areas corresponding to the respective commands of the sub RAM 102c. When a previously transmitted command is stored, the previous command is overwritten to store a newly transmitted command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 39 to 49 and FIGS. 53 to 56.

  In step S2500, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode setting process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a can change the effect mode. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S4000, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform a customer waiting effect. As a result of this determination processing, if the sub CPU 102a determines to perform the customer waiting effect, the sub CPU 102a sets a customer waiting effect determination command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S5000, the sub CPU 102a promotes the increase in the second number of holds, that is, ends the hold promotion effect that ends up being advantageous to the player as the second number of holds (U2) is increased. Process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S6000, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold number effect process for displaying the hold numbers (the first hold number (U1) and the second hold number (U2)) on the image output device 13. Specifically, the current number of holds is confirmed based on the number-of-holds counter provided on the sub-control board 102, a hold effect confirmation command associated with the number of holds is generated, and set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. To do.

  In step S7000, the sub CPU 102a performs command transmission processing (output control processing). In this process, a command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to perform a predetermined effect.

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

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received successfully in step S2001. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2003. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2002, the sub CPU 102a checks the type of hold (first hold or second hold), and the counter value of the hold number counter provided for each hold type. Hold number addition processing for adding. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2003, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change start command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2005. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2004, the definite special symbol lottery, that is, the variation effect pattern for determining the variation effect mode (contents) corresponding to the special symbol variation display. Perform decision processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 and 53 to 56.

  In step S2005, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an effect symbol designation command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2007. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2006, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of hold (first hold or second hold), and the counter value of the hold number counter provided for each hold type. The hold number subtraction process is performed to subtract “1” from. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2007, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change end command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2009. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2008, the sub CPU 102a performs variable effect end processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2009, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot game opening command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2011. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2010, the big hit main part that sets the big hit main part production confirmation command indicating the contents of the big hit main part production, which is the main production related to the big hit game, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. An effect pattern determination process is performed. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2011, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the small hit game opening command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2013. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2012, the sub hit main part effect confirmation command indicating the content of the main hit main part effect, which is the main effect relating to the small hit game, is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The main hit effect pattern determination process is performed. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2013, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a round designation command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2015. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2014, the sub CPU 102a sets a round start effect confirmation command indicating the content of the round start effect in which the round number related to the long hit game is displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Round start effect determination processing is performed. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2015, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot game ending command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2017. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2016, the jackpot ending that sets a jackpot ending effect confirmation command indicating the contents of the jackpot ending effect, which is the effect related to the jackpot game ending, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. An effect pattern determination process is performed. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2017, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a small hit game ending command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2019. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2018, the sub CPU 102a sets a small hitting ending effect confirmation command indicating the content of the small hit ending effect, which is an effect related to the small hit game ending, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A small hitting ending effect pattern determination process is performed. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2019, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a set period designation command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2021. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2020, the sub CPU 102a performs a set mode setting process to recognize that it is the set period. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2021, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command has been received effectively. Here, if it is determined that there is no valid reception, the command reception process is terminated. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect waiting time measurement start process as a pre-process for starting the customer waiting effect in step S2022.

  In step S2023, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a specific area winning designation command has been received effectively. Here, if it is determined that there is no valid reception, the command reception process is terminated. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs specific area winning effect pattern determination processing in step S2024. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pending number increasing process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2002-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the received hold number increase command is the first hold number increase command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is the first hold number increase command, in step S2002-2, the counter value of the first hold number counter included in the effect control board 102 is updated by adding “1”, and the hold number is updated. The increase process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is not the first hold number increase command, in step S2002-3, the counter value of the second hold number counter included in the effect control board 102 is incremented by “1” and updated. Then, in step S2002-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is currently a holding promotion period, specifically, whether or not a holding promotion period flag is ON in a holding promotion period flag storage area to be described later. .

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the holding promotion period, the sub CPU 102a ends the holding number increase process, and if it is determined that it is the holding promotion period, in step S2002-5, sets the holding promotion effect update confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. To do. Here, the sub CPU 102a checks the counter value of the second hold number counter, and sets the hold promotion effect update confirmation command based on the current second hold number (U2). This means that during the on-hold promotion period, the production is changed in response to the increase in the second hold number (U2), and the player is informed that the increase in the second hold number (U2) is advantageous to the player ( To suggest). The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 change the presentation by receiving this command. As shown in FIG. 53, the hold promotion effect update confirmation command is associated with the second hold number (U2). That is, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 recognize how much the second hold number (U2) has increased by the hold promotion effect update confirmation command, and how much the second hold number (U2) has become. Can do.

  In step S2002-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the second pending number (U2) = 4. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second hold number (U2) ≠ 4, the sub CPU 102a ends the hold number increasing process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second hold number (U2) = 4, the remaining time of the variation effect is determined in step S2002-7. Is longer than a preset time T1.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the remaining time of the variation effect is equal to or less than the preset time T1, the number-of-holds increase process is terminated and the remaining time of the variation effect is longer than the preset predetermined time (T1). Is determined, the hold promotion effect end time is set in step S2002-8, the hold promotion effect end time measurement flag is turned on in step S2002-9, and the hold number increasing process is ended. This is because if the retentive promotion effect is performed persistently after the second reservation number (U2) reaches the upper limit value, the effect of the hold promotion effect may be reduced. In addition, since the effect is low even if the holding promotion effect is ended when the remaining time of the variation effect is small, the remaining time of the variation effect is the predetermined time (T1). It is stipulated that.

  The variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2004-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the limiter operation mode flag is ON in the limiter operation mode flag storage area. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the limiter operation mode flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S2004-5. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the limiter operation mode flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a sets the specific mode execution counter to “ 1 ”is added and updated. The specific mode execution counter is a device that measures the number of fluctuation effects executed in a specific mode, specifically, the limiter non-operation mode, the limiter operation mode, and the chance mode. In the limiter non-operation mode, the specific mode execution counter is reset every time a jackpot game is executed (see FIG. 44).

  In step S2004-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the specific mode execution counter is a predetermined value associated with the hold promotion effect, that is, whether or not the hold promotion effect is performed in the variation effect. Determine. It is determined based on the counter value of the specific mode execution counter as to whether or not it is the fluctuating effect in which the hold promotion effect is performed. This is because the presence or absence of execution of the hold promotion effect is set in units of variable effects, and is associated with the order of the variable effects in the limiter operation mode. That is, the hold promotion effect is performed in the change effect in a predetermined order after the transition to the limiter operation mode. In the present embodiment, the predetermined order is “1”, which is stored in the sub ROM 102b.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the value is not the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S2004-5. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the value is the predetermined value, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold promotion mode setting process in step S2004-4. Specifically, the hold promotion mode setting process is to turn on the hold promotion mode flag in the effect mode specific flag storage area.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode specifying flag stored in the effect mode specifying flag storage area in step S2004-5, and in step S2004-6, the variable effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode (see FIGS. 53 to 56). ) Is selected. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is classified according to the type of effect mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52, when the set mode flag is not ON and the chance mode flag is not ON, the normal mode is selected and the set mode flag is not ON. If the chance mode is ON, the chance mode is selected, the set mode flag is ON, and if the limiter operation mode flag is not ON, the limiter non-operation mode is selected and the limiter operation mode is selected. When the flag is ON and the hold promotion mode flag is ON, the hold promotion mode is selected, or when the limiter operation mode flag is ON and the hold promotion mode is not ON, the hold maintaining mode is selected. Is selected.

  The variation effect pattern determination table in the hold promotion mode is also divided by the second hold number (U2) (see FIG. 54). This is because in the hold promotion mode, a hold promotion effect that changes based on a second hold number (U2), which will be described later, is performed, and the initial state of this hold promotion effect changes depending on the second hold number (U2). . Therefore, in the hold promotion mode, the second hold number counter is also checked, and the variation effect pattern determination table based on the second hold number (U2) is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) for the effect contents of the variable effect performed by the effect device composed of the image output device 13 or the like corresponding to the special symbol lottery (or the special symbol variable display). ) And associated with the state of the game condition and the type of period. In the present embodiment, there are five types of effect modes (effect mode “A” to effect mode “E”). The effect mode specifying flag is information (flag) for identifying the effect mode, indicates each effect mode, and is stored in the effect mode specifying flag storage area.

  For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image output device 13, various elements constituting the effect such as the scene by location, situation, time, etc., the main characters and angles that appear, etc. are appropriately set. A variation effect pattern determination table associated with the effect mode is stored in the sub ROM 102b. That is, an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “A” to an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “E” are stored.

  The production mode “A” corresponds to the normal mode (non-chance mode) corresponding to the non-short-time state (non-set period) and the non-chance period, and the production mode “B” corresponds to the time-short state (set period) and the limiter inactive state. The limiter non-operation mode, the production mode “C” is in the short time state (set period) and the hold promotion mode corresponding to the hold promotion period in the limiter operation state, and the production mode “D” is in the short time state (set period) The on-hold maintenance mode corresponding to the on-hold maintenance period (non-holding promotion period) and the production mode “E” are a non-short-time state (non-set period) and a chance mode corresponding to the chance period.

  The sub CPU 102a analyzes the change start command in step 2004-7, and further, based on the change start command (change pattern) from the change effect pattern determination table for each effect mode selected in step S2004-6 in step S2004-8. An effect pattern determination table is selected, and a final effect pattern determination table is determined. This is because the effect pattern determination table for each effect mode is further divided by the type of change start command (change pattern) (see FIGS. 53 to 56).

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of variation effect patterns are stored in association with the effect pattern determination value for each variation start command in each effect mode. The variation effect pattern is an identification number representing the contents of the variation effect, and the variation effect performed by the image output device 13, the effect accessory device 15, the effect lighting device 16, the audio output device 17, and the effect button 18. These specific modes are associated with each other. Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content (variation effect image mode) of the image displayed on the image output device 13, and the image control board 105 is associated with the variation effect pattern. By receiving the variation effect confirmation command, the image output device 13 displays an image associated with the variation effect pattern.

  The variation effect image mode consists of a display pattern of a decorative design, a display pattern of a background of a decorative design made up of scenes and characters, etc., and based on the change start command, the change mode and stop mode of the decorative design, presence or absence of reach effect, Background type, variation mode, etc. are set. When the image control board 105 receives the variation start command, the image control board 105 displays a decorative symbol based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command (the effect symbol variation display and the effect symbol stop display are performed). In addition, when receiving the change start command, the image control board 105 displays a background image based on the change effect pattern corresponding to the command.

  In step S2004-9, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S2004-10, the acquired effect pattern determination random number is determined. Fluctuation effect pattern determination to be collated with the effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S2004-11, the sub CPU 102a sets a variation effect pattern confirmation command corresponding to the variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S2004-12, the sub CPU 102a requires the variation effect corresponding to the variation effect pattern. Set the time in the production timer.

  Next, the hold number subtraction process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub ROM 102b determines whether or not the effect designating command is generated based on a winning at the first start port 6 in step S2006-1, that is, the variation effect is sent to the first start port 6. It is determined whether or not it is performed in response to the winning of the prize. If the sub ROM 102b determines that the production symbol designating command is related to the first starting port 6, the counter value of the first hold number counter is decremented by "1" and updated. If not, the counter value of the second hold number counter is decremented by “1” and updated. Then, the sub CPU 102a ends the hold number subtraction process.

  Next, the variation effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2008-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the set mode flag is turned on in the effect mode specifying flag storage area, that is, whether or not the current set mode is being set. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S2008-2, and if it determines that the chance mode flag is ON, it moves the process to step S2008-4.

  In step S2008-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the chance mode flag is turned on, that is, whether or not it is currently in the chance mode. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S2008-3. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a changes to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S2008-2. An effect end confirmation command is set, and the variation effect end process ends. The variation effect end confirmation command is a command indicating that the variation effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is ended, that is, indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the change end command stored in the sub RAM 102c is directly set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c as the change effect end determination command. The variation effect end confirmation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S2008-4, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value of the specific mode execution counter by adding “1”, and in step S2008-5, the counter value of the specific mode execution counter is set to a predetermined value (in the present embodiment). Is 100). This predetermined value represents the number of variable effects that can be executed in the short-time state. That is, it becomes the same as the specified number of lotteries for special symbols that can be performed in a short time state. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the specific mode execution counter is not a predetermined value, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S2008-7. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the specific mode execution counter is a predetermined value, step S2008-6. The set mode flag is turned off at step S8 and the process proceeds to step S2008-7. This is because in this embodiment, even during the set period, if a special symbol lottery is performed a specified number of times, the transition to the non-temporary state is made, and the production modes are the short-time state and the non-temporal state. This is because they are different.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the hold promotion mode flag is turned on in step S2008-7. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the hold promotion mode flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2008-3. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the hold promotion mode flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a turns off the hold promotion mode flag in step S2008-8. Then, the process proceeds to step S2008-3. As described above, the hold promotion mode flag is turned ON at the start of the variation effect, and the hold promotion mode flag is turned OFF at the end of the variation effect. This is because it is set in units.

  In step S2008-9, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value of the specific mode execution counter by adding “1”. In step S2008-10, the counter value of the specific mode execution counter is set to a predetermined determination value (step S2016) described later. -4)). This predetermined determination value represents the number of times of execution of the variation effect by chance mode. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the specific mode execution counter is not the predetermined determination value, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S2008-3 and determines that the counter value of the specific mode execution counter is the predetermined determination value. In step S2008-11, the chance mode flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to step S2008-5.

  Next, the big hit main production effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, as in the case of the variable effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 102a checks the effect mode specification flag storage area in step S2010-1, refers to the effect mode specification flag that is turned on, and performs step S2010-2. Reference the set mode counter at. And sub CPU102a selects the big hit main part production pattern determination table in step S2010-3 based on the process of step S2010-1 and step S2010-2. This is because the big hit main production effect pattern determination table is associated with the counter values of the effect mode and the set mode counter (see FIGS. 53 to 56). Here, unlike the case of the variable effect pattern determination process, the set mode counter is referred to because the limiter operation mode is not set during the jackpot game, so the set mode (set period) is determined only from the effect mode specific flag. This is because the jackpot game cannot be differentiated.

  The sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number in step S2010-4, stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines the acquired effect pattern determination random number in step S2010-5. The big hit main production effect pattern is checked against the pattern determination table. Then, in step S2010-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a jackpot main part production confirmation command corresponding to the jackpot main part presentation pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S2010-7, the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot main part presentation pattern. The time required to produce the main part is set in the production timer.

  Next, the small hit effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a selects a small hit effect pattern determination table in step S2012-1. Specifically, it is first determined whether or not it is a chance mode, and if it is a chance mode, it is a small hit based on the type of small hits (developed per unit with a short time / short developed per unit without a short time). An effect pattern determination table is selected. This is because the small hit effect pattern determination table is classified based on whether or not it is the chance mode, and the small hit effect pattern determination table based on the chance mode is classified based on the type of the small hit related to the small hit game. .

  In step S2012-2, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number, stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines the acquired effect pattern determination random number in step S2012-3. The small hit effect pattern determination to be collated with the small hit effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S2012-4, the sub CPU 102a sets a small hit effect confirmation command corresponding to the small hit effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S2012-5, the small hit effect corresponding to the small hit effect pattern. The time required for production is set in the production timer.

  Next, the jackpot ending effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the set mode counter is 1 or 2 in step S2016-1. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode counter is 1 or 2, the process proceeds to step S2016-2. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode counter is not 1 or 2, the sub CPU 102a determines that the second hold number in step S2016-2. After confirming (U2), the process proceeds to step S2016-3. This is because the table for determining the contents of the jackpot ending effect immediately before shifting to the limiter operation mode or the jackpot ending effect immediately before shifting to the chance mode is divided for each second holding number (U2). It is.

  In step S2016-3, the sub CPU 102a selects a jackpot ending effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode, the set mode counter, and the second reserved number (U2). Next, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number in step S2016-4, stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S2016-5 acquires the acquired effect pattern determination random number. Then, the jackpot ending effect pattern determination to be compared with the determined jackpot ending effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S2016-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a jackpot ending effect confirmation command corresponding to the jackpot ending effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S2016-7, the jackpot ending corresponding to the jackpot ending effect pattern is set. The time required for production is set in the production timer.

  Next, the small hit effect end processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2018-1, the sub CPU 102a sets a small hit effect end confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the small hit effect end process.

  Next, the set mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the chance mode flag is turned on in step S2020-1. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S2020-3, determines that the chance mode flag is turned on, and then turns off the chance mode flag in step S2020-2. The process moves to step S2020-3. In step S2020-3, the sub CPU 102a turns on the set mode flag in the effect mode specifying flag storage area, sets “5” in the set mode counter in step S2020-4, and ends the set mode setting process.

  Next, the specific area winning effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a checks the effect mode specific flag in step S2024-1, and checks the change start command related to the specific area winning in step S2024-2. This is because the specific area winning effect pattern determination table is divided according to the effect mode and the presence or absence of time reduction.

  In step S2024-3, the sub CPU 102a selects a specific area winning effect pattern determination table. In step S2024-4, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S2024-5, the acquired effect pattern determination random number is obtained. The specific area winning effect pattern determination to be compared with the determined specific area winning effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S2024-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a specific area winning effect confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c when corresponding to the specific area winning effect pattern.

  Next, the effect mode changing process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2500-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect mode change process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2500-2. Transfer.

  In step S2500-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot ending effect time = 0. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the jackpot ending effect time ≠ 0, the effect mode change process is terminated. If the jackpot ending effect time = 0, the sub-CPU 102a turns off the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag in step S2500-3. In S2500-4, it is determined whether or not the set mode flag is turned on in the effect mode specific flag storage area.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode flag is not ON, the effect mode change process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the set mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a clears the specific mode execution counter in step S2500-5, and updates the set mode counter by subtracting “1” in step S2500-6. The set mode counter is a device that counts the number of times that a jackpot game is executed in the set mode.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the set mode counter = 1 in step S2500-7. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S2500-8. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode counter is 1, the process proceeds to step S2500-9.

  In step S2500-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the set mode counter = 0. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S2500-10. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the set mode counter ≠ 0, that is, the set mode counter = 2-4, the effect mode change process is performed. finish.

  In step S2500-9, the sub CPU 102a turns on the limiter operation mode flag in the limiter operation mode flag storage area, and ends the effect mode change process. On the other hand, the sub CPU 102a turns off the set mode flag in step S2500-10, turns off the limiter operation mode flag in step S2500-11, and turns on the chance period flag in the effect mode specific flag storage area in step S2500-12. At the same time, the second pending number counter is confirmed, and the counter value is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 102c as the number of times of changing effect execution in the chance mode ("determination value" in step S2008-10). The process ends.

  Next, the hold promotion effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the hold promotion effect end time measurement flag is turned on in step S5001. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the on-hold promotion effect end time measurement flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the on-hold promotion effect end time measurement process, and determines that the on-hold promotion effect end time measurement flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not the hold promotion effect end time = 0.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the hold promotion effect end time ≠ 0, the sub CPU 102a ends the hold promotion effect end process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the hold promotion effect end time = 0, the sub CPU 102a transmits a hold promotion effect end confirmation command to the sub RAM 102c in step S5003. The buffer is set in the buffer, and the on-hold promotion effect end process ends.

  Next, an example of a game flow will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, if a winning jackpot with a time-saving is won in the non-time-saving state, the set period is entered. When the jackpot game is executed a predetermined number of times (“4” in this embodiment) during the set period, the limiter is activated. And, in the set period, if you win the jackpot with the limiter not operating when the limiter is not activated, it will shift to the short time state after the jackpot game, and if you win the jackpot with the limiter activated state, it will shift to the non-timer state for the jackpot game To do. Therefore, if the player wins the jackpot with time saving in a non-time-short state, the second start port 7 is opened until the limiter is operated, and the small hit game is executed to win the specific winning port 9A (second type). It can be performed mainly in the second type game aiming for a big win. However, when the special symbol variation display is executed a specified number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) in the time reduction state, the set period ends together with the time reduction state regardless of whether or not the limiter is activated. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of jackpot based on winning at the second starting port 7 is “1/400”, and the winning probability of jackpot is “399/400”. Moreover, the winning probability for the specific winning opening 9A is set to about “1/10”. Therefore, it is very unlikely that a special symbol variation display will be performed a specified number of times without winning a jackpot in the short time state. In other words, winning with a time-saving jackpot in a non-time-saving state substantially means acquiring a right to execute five jackpot games.

  The time required for displaying the variation of the second special symbol when the limiter is not activated (second special diagram variation time) is unified to 1 second (see FIG. 24B). On the other hand, the second special figure variation time in the limiter operating state is 30 seconds or 5 seconds. More specifically, the time required for the variable display of the first second special symbol that has shifted to the limiter operating state is 30 seconds, and the time required for the variable display of the second special symbol for the second transition is 5 seconds. This is due to the fact that the gaming machine 1 has a holding storage device for the second start port 7 (step S240-6), and the chance period can come after the set period ends. In other words, if the holding storage device for the second start port 7 stores the game mediation information at the end of the set period, the game will be played from the first special symbol lottery despite the transition to the non-short-time state after the end of the set period. This is to give a lottery opportunity for the second special symbol that is advantageous to the user. As described above, since the opening time of the second start port 7 in the non-time-saving state is 0.2 seconds, considering that the game ball firing interval is 0.6 seconds at the shortest, 2. It is difficult to win a game ball at the start port 7. However, if there is a second hold at the end of the set period, the lottery of the second special symbol can be performed without winning the game ball at the second start port 7. The lottery of the second special symbol is easier to lead to the big win than the lottery of the first special symbol (see FIG. 4), and is relatively advantageous to the player (highly likely to give a profit to the player). Therefore, in order to allow the second hold number (U2) to reach the upper limit at the end of the set period, in the limiter operating state corresponding to the shortest state at the end of the set period, the special figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and the second hold number (U2) The suspension promotion period in which the number of suspensions is increased, and the special figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds, and the suspension maintenance period in which the second number of suspensions (U2) is maintained. Here, if the limiter operation state is configured only by the holding promotion period, the game progress speed (tempo) is relatively deteriorated. On the other hand, if the limiter operating state is configured only by the holding maintenance period, the second holding number ( It is relatively difficult to increase U2). Therefore, the limiter operating state is configured by the hold promotion period and the hold maintenance period, so that it is possible to reduce the decrease in the harmony between the benefits given to the player and the gameability. Furthermore, since the holding promotion period is set in the first special symbol lottery in the limiter operating state, the second holding number (U2) can be reliably increased. This is to win the big jackpot (first big jackpot and second big jackpot) in the first special symbol lottery in the limiter operation state, and to increase the second holding number (U2) when the variation display of the special symbol is finished. This is because it becomes difficult.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 59, in the present embodiment, the time required for special symbol display (time required for special symbol change display + time required for special symbol stop display) and the time required for the small hit game The total is longer than the opening time of the second start port 7 in the short-time state (including the interval time if there is an interval). Furthermore, the sum of the time required to display the special symbol and the time from the start of the small hit game until the winning of the specific winning opening 9A becomes possible is longer than the opening time of the second start opening 7 in the short time state. Thus, the player can reliably win the second starting port 7 and maintain the second reserved number (U2). The total of the time required for displaying the special symbol and the time from the start of the small winning game until the winning of the special winning opening 9A is possible until the jackpot game is started after the special symbol display is started. It will be the shortest time. It means the period from the start of the special symbol variation display related to the jackpot game to the transition to the non-time-saving state based on the jackpot game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the time from when the special symbol variation display is started until the specific winning opening 9A can be won (the specific winning opening 9A is opened) is determined by an appropriate handle operation amount. Expected value of the time from when the launched game ball is launched until it reaches the winning gate 10, the time required for normal symbol display (time required for normal symbol change display + time required for normal symbol stop display), and It is set to be longer than the sum of the opening time of the auxiliary game. As a result, in the holding period, even if the game ball is fired aiming at the winning gate 10 after the change display of the special symbol is started, the big hit game is started and the state is changed to the non-time-saving state. 2 Start port 7 begins to open. That is, the second start port 7 can be opened in a short time state. Thereby, the player can increase the second hold each time the second hold is consumed in the hold maintaining period, and consequently can maintain the second hold number (U2).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the opening time of the jackpot game is set longer than the opening time of the second start port 7 (including the interval time if there is an interval). Therefore, even if the second start port 7 is opened in a short time state immediately before the big hit game is started, the first big winning port 8 is not opened until the opening of the second start port 7 is completed. That is, the time zone in which the second start port 7 is opened and the time zone in which the first grand prize winning port 8 is opened do not overlap. As a result, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the profit of the player, and to make the player enter the second starting port 7 in a safe and concentrated manner and to maintain the second holding number (U2). Can do.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 60, description will be given of the hold promotion period notice effect performed in the jackpot ending effect immediately before the transition to the limiter operating state. The holding promotion period notice effect is an effect for notifying that the holding promotion period provided for increasing the second holding number (U2) will start soon. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60, a message with a content that recommends increasing the second reserved number (U2) in the next special symbol variation display is displayed. The form of the holding promotion period notice effect is not limited to such direct message display, but may be a message display that indirectly suggests an increase in the second hold number (U2), or a form such as a character. It may be displayed. In the present embodiment, the form of the notice for holding promotion period notice is such that the main character speaks a direct message for promoting the increase in the number of holds. The appearance of the character and the content of the message differ depending on the second reservation number (U2) at the start of the jackpot ending effect, and correspond to the second reservation number (U2) at that time. In other words, as the number of second hold (U2) at the start of the jackpot ending effect decreases, the character's appearance gives a weak impression, and the content of the message is not good in the current situation, and the degree of recommending a hold increases. It has become a thing. Therefore, the player can easily and intuitively understand that the larger the second number of reservations (U2), the more advantageous. Thus, in the jackpot ending effect that is performed immediately before the holding promotion period starts, the holding promotion period notice effect is performed, so that the player can reliably increase the second holding number (U2) in the holding promotion period. . That is, the disadvantage which a player suffers can be suppressed. In the present embodiment, when the second reservation number (U2) is 4 in the reservation promotion period notice effect, as shown in FIG. 60 (a), a main character that seems to be extremely macho and strong appears, When the second reserved number (U2) is 3 or 2, a standard main character appears as shown in FIG. 60 (b), and when the second reserved number (U2) is 1 or 0, As shown in 60 (c), a main character that seems to be weak and weak appears.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 61 to 62, the hold promotion effect performed in the hold promotion period will be described. The on-hold promotion effect is an effect that develops as the second number of reservations (U2) increases in the fluctuating effect (fluctuation display of special symbols) in which the on-hold promotion effect is performed. In the present embodiment, in the image output device 13 Made and consists of a progress bar. That is, the current second pending number (U2) is displayed on the progress bar (see FIG. 61 (a)) whose total amount is the upper limit (4) of the second reserved number (U2) (FIG. 61 (b)). FIG. 61 (c) and FIG. 62 (a) to FIG. 62 (c)). Therefore, it is possible to clearly visually recognize the change in the second reserved number (U2). In this way, during the on-hold promotion period, an effect that synchronizes with the change in the second on-hold number (U2) is performed, and the change in the second on-hold number (U2) can be experienced, so the second on-hold number (U2) ) Can be intuitively and easily understood as being related to the benefits that the player can enjoy. Furthermore, when a certain period of time elapses after the second hold number (U2) reaches the upper limit value, the hold promotion effect ends, so the effect of the presentation due to excessively persistent production is reduced, and the second hold number is the upper limit value. Can be overlooked.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, as a second embodiment, a gaming machine 1 ′ having a different gaming property from the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described below. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the structure same as the gaming machine 1 of Embodiment 1. In the gaming machine 1 ′, a set period (set mode) and a limiter are not provided. In other words, even if the winning jackpot with time saving is won in the non-time saving state, it does not enter the set period, but after the jackpot game, the game simply shifts to the time saving state, and the normal lottery game based on the time saving state is performed. In the first embodiment, when the jackpot is won with the limiter not operating, the time is always shifted to the short time state. However, in the present embodiment, there is no guarantee that the short time state is shifted. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, a hold promotion effect and a hold promotion notice effect are performed. The hold promotion notice effect is performed in the jackpot ending effect related to the jackpot winning with time saving in the non-time-short state, and the hold promotion effect is in the hold-promotion period that comes to 10 special symbol change display positions after shifting to the time-short state. Done. In the following, the differences from the first embodiment will be described focusing on the control method and the data table for control.

  In the second embodiment, since there is no set period, the game condition data / reference data determination table is different from that in the first embodiment (see FIG. 63). The game condition data / reference data determination table is divided only by the state of ease of winning at the start opening. Furthermore, since there is no set period and the limiter is not activated / not activated, the second special figure variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is also different from that in the first embodiment. That is, the second special figure variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is divided according to the number of special-figure fluctuation executions after the state transition, and the first, tenth,..., 90, 100th ( J = 100, 90,..., 10, 1) are divided into special symbol variation display and other special symbol variation display. The time required to display the second special symbol at the first, tenth,..., 90th and 100th times after the transition to the short time state is 30 seconds, and the second special symbol is displayed at other times. The time required for this is 5 seconds. The fluctuation display of the second special symbol relating to the 30 seconds constitutes a holding promotion period for promoting the increase of the second holding number, and the other variable display of the second special symbol maintains at least the second holding number. Configure a holding period for Thus, by providing the holding promotion period every predetermined number of times, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the second holding number (U2) in the short time state. As a result, even if the timeless short win is won in the short time state, the second holding number can be increased by the start of the big hit game related to the short time big hit and the chance period can be secured.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 64, the processing contents of steps S313-5 to S313-6 are different in the special figure variation pattern determination processing. Specifically, in step S313-5, it is determined whether or not the current time reduction state, and in step S313-6, the remaining fluctuation count (J) in the time reduction state is confirmed. In the second embodiment, instead of the specific period variation counter as in the first embodiment, the number of special symbol variations displayed after the transition to the short-time state is confirmed by the short-time remaining variation counter. This is because, as described above, the second special figure variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is associated with the number of times of special symbol variation display performed after the transition to the short-time state (see FIG. 65).

  Next, the special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a first determines in step S330-1 whether or not the special symbol stop time set in the special symbol time counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game counter = 0?). To do. As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process ends, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2. .

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area means that the time-saving state is currently set. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the flag is turned off in the time-shortage flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is the current chance period, that is, whether or not the chance period flag is turned on in the chance period flag storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S330-18. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period flag is not ON, the main CPU 101a shifts the process to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to a jackpot special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data = 01 to 10). If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a special jackpot symbol, it moves the process to step S330-10. If the main CPU 101a does not determine that it is a special jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is “small hit” in step S330-5. Determine whether or not. Specifically, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to a small bonus special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data = 11 to 20). To do. The main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-12 when determining that it is a special bonus special symbol, and if it does not determine that it is a special bonus symbol, the main CPU 101a adds 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data in step S330-6. In step S330-7, it is determined whether a chance period temporary setting flag, which will be described later, is ON in the chance period temporary setting flag storage area.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S330-7 that the chance period temporary setting flag is not turned ON, the special CPU stops the special symbol stop process. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S330-7 that the chance period provisional setting flag is ON, the main CPU 101a turns off the chance period provisional setting slag in step S330-8, and sets the chance period flag in step S330-9. The chance period flag storage area of the RAM 101c is turned ON, and the current second pending number (U2) is set in the chance period variation counter.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-11 (first type) performs an opening process related to the big hit game. In the main CPU 101a, step S330-12 sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, and in step S330-11, an opening process related to the small hit game is performed.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “per first type long” or “per first type short” based on the special stop symbol data, It is determined which of the “second jackpots” is a jackpot, and an opening command corresponding to the jackpot type or jackpot type is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation. Next, depending on the main CPU 101a, the special stop symbol data, it is a big hit of “per first type long” or “per first type short”, or “first small hit” or “second It is determined whether it is “small hit”, and the opening time corresponding to the big hit type or the small hit type is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a obtains the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display in the short time state stored in the short time state remaining number storage area as a new remaining fluctuation number ( As J).

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of times (J) of the special symbol display in the time reduction state is zero. If the main CPU 101a determines that the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display due to the short time state = 0, in step S330-15, the main CPU 101a turns off the short time game flag and the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display due to the short time state ≠ 0. If determined, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  When the remaining number (J) of the special symbol display in the short time state becomes “0”, the special symbol variation display in the short time state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol variation display in the “short time” state ends. Means that. Therefore, the main CPU 101a determines in step S330-16 whether or not the second reserved number (U2)> 0. If the main CPU 101a determines “No”, it moves the process to step S330-4. If it determines “Yes”, it turns on the chance period temporary setting flag in step S330-17, and then proceeds to step S330-4. Move.

  The main CPU 101a updates the chance period variation counter by subtracting “1” in step S330-18, and determines whether the chance period variation counter = 0 in step S330-19. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period variation counter = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the chance period flag in step S330-20, proceeds to step S330-4, and determines that the chance period variation counter ≠ 0, step S330-4. Move processing to.

  Next, the small hit game processing will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a performs the processing of S350-1 to S350-16 as in the first embodiment. However, if there is no valid winning in the specific winning opening 9A during the small hit game and the process proceeds to step S350-16, it is determined in step S350-17 whether or not the chance period temporary setting flag is ON. To do. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period temporary setting flag is ON, the main CPU 101a turns OFF the chance period temporary setting flag in step S350-18, and performs the same chance period setting process as step S330-9 in step S350-19. . This is because the chance period temporary setting flag is turned ON at this timing because the condition for entering the chance period is satisfied. That is, when the special symbol change display is completed, the time-saving state ends and the state shifts to the non-time-saving state, and in the state where the second reserved number (U2)> 0, an effective winning to the specific winning opening 9A is made during the small hit game. This is because the current second reserved portion can be processed even if the game shifts to the non-time-saving state after the small hit game ends. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S350-17 that the chance period temporary setting flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process.

  Next, the jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data in step S360-1.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot game is related to “short jackpot with time saving” based on the game condition data loaded in step S360-1. In other words, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the type of the special prize is the first type jackpot with a short time or the development jackpot with a short time. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a “big hit with a short time”, the process proceeds to step S360-3. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is not a “big hit with a short time”, the process directly proceeds to step S360-10. In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a turns on the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area, sets the number of executions (J) of the special symbol variable display in the short-time state to "100", and in step S360-4 Move processing.

  The main CPU 101a determines whether or not the chance period flag is turned on in step S360-4. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S360-6. If it determines that the chance period flag is turned on, it turns off the chance period flag in step S360-5. The processing is moved to S360-6.

  The main CPU 101a determines whether or not the chance period temporary setting flag is turned on in step S360-6. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period provisional setting flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S360-8. If the main CPU 101a determines that the chance period provisional setting flag is turned on, in step S360-7, the chance period provisional setting is performed. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S360-8.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming condition state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-9 sets "0" in the special figure special processing data. The jackpot game end process ends.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not reference data = 02H or 04H. If the main CPU 101a determines that the reference data is not equal to 02H or 04H, the main CPU 101a shifts the process to step S360-6, and if the reference data is determined to be 02H or 04H, the main CPU 101a performs a chance period setting process in step S360-11.

  Next, command reception processing will be described. In the second embodiment, since no set period is provided and there is no set period designation command, as shown in FIG. 69, processing for confirming reception of the set period designation command and processing for setting the set mode are performed. Absent.

  In the variation effect pattern determination process, in the second embodiment, the hold promotion mode (holding promotion period) is always set in the short time state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 70, as shown in step S2004-1, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction mode specification flag is turned on. If the time reduction mode specification flag is turned on, in step S2004-2, Based on the counter value of the variable effect execution counter (M) in the time reduction mode, whether or not the hold promotion mode is set is determined.

  Next, the variation effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2008-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command, and in step S2008-2, determines whether or not the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2008-8. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a “big hit”, the effect specific mode flag is referred to in step S2008-3, and the non-time saving is determined in step S2008-4. It is determined whether or not the mode flag is ON.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2008-4 that the non-time reduction mode flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S2008-15, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the non-time reduction mode flag is ON, the chance is determined in step S2008-5. It is determined whether or not the mode flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2008-25. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold promotion mode release process in step S2008-6. In step S2008-7, the change effect end command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c, and the change effect end processing ends. The hold promotion mode release process is a process for checking whether or not the hold promotion mode flag is turned on and turning it off if the flag is turned on.

  In step S2008-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot is won in a non-time-saving state. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the winning is not in the non-short-time state, the process proceeds to step S2008-22 to turn on the continuous battle mode flag. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the winning is in the non-time-short state, the sub-CPU 102a is in step S2008-9 the chance mode flag. It is determined whether or not is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2008-23, and if it is determined that the chance mode flag is not ON, the rush battle mode flag is turned ON in step S2008-10. On the other hand, the sub CPU 102a performs a chance mode release process in step S2008-23, and turns on the restoration battle mode flag in step S2008-24. The rush battle mode flag, the continuation battle mode flag, and the revival battle mode flag are flags that indicate the effect mode of the effect for the big hit game, and are associated with the status of the big hit win (see FIG. 79). In other words, the rush battle mode is a presentation content that tells whether or not the jackpot winning in the non-time-saving state is a jackpot with a time-saving and can shift to the time-saving state, and the continuous battle mode is in the time-saving state The jackpot win is a jackpot with a short time, and it is a content that tells whether or not the time can be continued again, and the revival battle mode is a jackpot with a short time in the chance period and returns to the short time again This is the content that tells whether or not it can be done. The chance mode canceling process is a process of turning off the chance mode flag and clearing the chance mode execution counter.

  In step S2008-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot with a short time. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a jackpot with time reduction, it performs time reduction mode setting processing in step S2008-12, and if it determines that it is not a jackpot with time reduction, it performs non-time reduction mode setting processing in step S2008-13, and in step S2008-14. Turn on the chance mode temporary setting flag. The time reduction mode setting process is a process of turning on the time reduction mode flag and setting the remaining number of executions (100 times) of the variation effect in the time reduction mode to the variation effect execution counter (M) in the time reduction mode. On the other hand, the non-time reduction mode setting process is to turn on the non-time reduction mode flag.

  In step S2008-15, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value of the variable effect execution counter in the time reduction mode by subtracting “1”, and determines whether the counter is “0” in step S2008-16. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not “0”, it moves the process to step S2008-6. If it determines that it is “0”, the sub CPU 102a turns on the non-time reduction mode flag in step S2008-17. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination is “losing”.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not “losing”, it turns on the chance mode temporary setting flag in step S2008-21. If it is “losing”, it determines in step S2008-19 whether or not the second hold number (U2)> 0. judge. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second hold number (U2)> 0, it performs a chance mode setting process in step S2008-20, moves to step S2008-6, and the second hold number (U2)> 0 is not satisfied. If determined, the process proceeds to step S2008-6.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the chance mode flag is turned on in step S2008-5. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2008-6. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a sets the chance mode execution counter to “1” in step S2008-25. In step S2008-26, it is determined whether or not the count value of the chance mode execution counter is “0”.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not “0”, it moves the process to step S2008-6, and if it determines that it is “0”, performs sub-chance mode release processing in step S2008-27.

  As shown in FIG. 72, the sub CPU 102a sets a second type jackpot flag indicating that a winning has been made to the specific winning opening 9A during the small winning game in step S2024-7 in the specific area winning effect pattern determination process. Turn on. Further, as shown in FIG. 73, the sub CPU 102a turns off the battle mode flag in step S2016-8 of the jackpot ending effect pattern determination process.

  Next, the effect mode changing process will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag is turned on in step S2500-1. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2500-7. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2500-2. Transfer.

  In step S2500-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot ending effect time = 0. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the jackpot ending effect time ≠ 0, the effect mode change process is terminated. If the jackpot ending effect time = 0, the sub-CPU 102a turns off the jackpot ending effect time measurement flag in step S2500-3. In S2500-4, it is determined whether or not the chance mode temporary setting flag is ON.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode temporary setting flag is not turned on, it ends the effect mode changing process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode temporary setting flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a turns off the chance mode temporary setting flag in step S2500-5, and whether or not the second hold number (U2)> 0 in step S2500-6. Determine whether or not.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second hold number (U2)> 0, it performs a chance mode setting process in step S2500-6, ends the effect mode change process, and if the second hold number (U2)> 0, If it is determined that there is not, the production mode change process is terminated as it is.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the small hitting ending effect time measurement flag is turned on in step S2500-7. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the small hitting ending effect time measurement flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect mode changing process, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the small hitting ending effect time measurement flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2500-8. Move processing.

  In step S2500-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the small hit ending effect time = 0. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the small hitting ending effect time is not equal to 0, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect mode change process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the small hitting ending effect time is 0, the sub hitting ending effect time measurement flag is turned OFF in step S2500-9. In step S2500-10, it is determined whether or not the second type big hit flag is ON.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second type big win winning flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S2500-23. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second type big win winning flag is turned on, the second CPU wins the second type in step S2500-11. The seed big win winning flag is turned OFF, and it is determined in step S2500-12 whether or not the big hit is won in the time-saving state (in the time-saving mode).

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the winning is in the time reduction mode, the sub CPU 102a turns on the continuous battle mode in step S2500-13. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the winning is not in the time reduction mode, the chance mode flag is turned ON in step S2500-14. It is determined whether or not. When determining that the chance mode flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a turns on the rush battle mode flag in step S2500-15. On the other hand, when determining that the chance mode flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a performs a chance mode release process in step S2500-16, and turns on the recovery battle mode flag in step S2500-17.

  In step S2500-18, the sub CPU 102a confirms the effect designating command, and in step S2500-19, determines whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot with a short time. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a jackpot with time reduction, it performs time reduction mode setting processing in step S2500-20, and if it determines that it is not a jackpot with time reduction, it performs non-time reduction mode setting processing in step S2500-21. At 22, the chance mode temporary setting flag is turned ON.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the chance mode temporary setting flag is turned on in step S2500-23. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode temporary setting flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect mode setting process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the chance mode temporary setting flag is turned on, the chance mode temporary setting is performed in step S2500-24. The flag is turned off, and it is determined in step S2500-25 whether or not the second pending number (U2)> 0. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second hold number (U2)> 0, the chance mode setting process is performed in step S2500-26, the production mode setting process is terminated, and the second hold number (U2)> 0 is not satisfied. If it determines, the said production | presentation mode setting process will be complete | finished as it is.

The second starting port 7 constitutes the variable prize opening of the present invention, and the second starting port 7 detection sensor 7a constitutes the starting region detecting means of the present invention. The second big prize opening 9 constitutes the variable prize opening of the present invention, the specific prize opening 9A constitutes the specific area of the present invention, and the specific area detection sensor 90a constitutes the specific area detecting means of the present invention. The jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number constitute game media information of the present invention, and the jackpot determination, special symbol determination and reach determination constitute the special prize determination of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101a performing step S240-5 constitutes the game mediation information acquisition means of the present invention, the main CPU 101a performing step S240-6 constitutes the game mediation information storage means of the present invention, and the jackpot determination processing in step S311 The main CPU 101a that performs the special symbol determination process of step S312 constitutes the special prize determination result determination means of the present invention, and the main CPU 101a that performs the variation pattern determination process of step S313 constitutes the special prize determination result notification derivation time determination means of the present invention. The main ROM 101b storing the table of FIG. 24B and the table of FIG. 24C, and the main CPU 101a performing steps S313-1 to S313-8 and S313-13 are special prizes of the present invention. Configures judgment result notification time changing means That. Further, the main CPU 101a performing step S360-3 constitutes the game state changing means of the present invention, the time-short state constitutes the specific state of the present invention, and the non-time-short state constitutes the normal state of the present invention.
Further, the sub CPU 102a that performs the jackpot ending effect pattern determination process of FIG. 46 or FIG. 73 constitutes the hold promotion period notice effect pattern determination means of the present invention, and the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 serve as the effect control means of the present invention. Constitute. Further, the sub CPU 102a performing step S2004-2 or step S2008-16 constitutes the counting means of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 8 1st grand prize port 8a 1st grand prize port detection sensor 9 2nd grand prize port 9a Second grand prize opening detection sensor 9A Specific prize opening 90a Specific area detection sensor 13 Image output device 15 Production accessory device 16 Production illumination device 17 Audio output device 18 Production button 19 First special symbol display device 20 Second special Symbol display device 70 Second starting port control device 80 First big winning port control device 90 Second big winning port control device 90A Specific winning port control device 100 Control means 101 Main control board 102 Production control board 104 Lamp control board 105 Image control substrate

Claims (4)

A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A start area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a variable start port provided in the game area;
A specific area detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area provided in the variable winning opening;
Game mediation information acquisition means for acquiring game mediation information based on detection of a game ball by the start area detection means;
A prize determination result determination means for deterministically determining a special prize based on the game mediation information;
A special determination result notifying means for notifying a result of the special determination by the special determination result determining means;
A prize determination result notification derivation time determination means for determining a time required for the prize determination result notification means to notify the result of the prize determination;
A special determination result notification time changing means for changing a time required to notify the result of the special determination;
When the specific area detection means detects the game ball, the jackpot game execution means for winning the jackpot game, which is a big win and is advantageous to the player,
With the winning of the jackpot, the state of ease of winning to the variable start port is a standard state, or a specific state where the ease of winning to the variable start port is higher than the normal state, Game state setting means for setting to,
The variable start port is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a state where a prize can be won,
The variable prize opening is a gaming machine that is opened and can be awarded when the special prize determination result confirmation means derives a small hit based on the game mediation information,
Game mediation information storage means for storing the game mediation information acquired by the game mediation information acquisition means;
It is advantageous for the player to increase the number of game mediation information stored in the game mediation information storage means based on a winning at the variable start opening performed in the rendering device before shifting to the specific state. A hold promotion period notice effect pattern determining means for determining the content of the hold promotion period notice effect to be notified;
Effect control means for controlling the hold promotion period notice effect based on the content of the hold promotion period notice effect determined by the hold promotion period notice effect pattern determining means;
Counting means for counting the number of executions of notification of the result of the special prize determination after the gaming state setting means is set to the specific state,
The award determination result notification time changing means notifies the result of the award determination based on the number of executions of the notification of the result of the award determination counted by the counting means, on the condition that the person stays in the specific state. When the number of executions is a predetermined value, the time required to notify the result of the special prize determination is set to an easy time for a plurality of game balls to win the variable winning opening. A gaming machine characterized by that.   The award determination result notification time changing means is a time required for notifying the result of the award determination performed first after the gaming state setting means sets the ease of winning a prize to the variable start port in the specific state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is set to an easy time for a plurality of game balls to win the variable winning opening. Storage number counting means for counting the number of game mediation information stored in the game mediation information storage means;
3. The hold promotion period notice effect pattern determining means determines the content of the hold promotion period notice effect based on the number of the game mediation information counted by the stored number means. The gaming machine described. The gaming state setting means sets the normal state when the jackpot game starts, and sets the specific state when the jackpot game for the specific jackpot ends based on the winning of the specific jackpot And
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect control means controls the advance notice during the holding promotion period during the jackpot game.

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