JP2011135927A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a decline in a performance effect. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes: an output-amount regulator for making a performance tool regulate the output amount of a first performance when a second performance different from the first performance is determined to be carried out while the first performance is carried out by the performance tool; and an output-amount-regulation releasing implement for making the performance tool terminate the regulation of the output amount of the first performance when the performance tool terminates the second performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Some conventional gaming machines are provided with a start opening in the game area, and a special symbol lottery (also referred to as a jackpot lottery) is performed when a game ball wins at the start opening (see Patent Document 1). Then, a special symbol lottery result corresponding to the special symbol lottery is notified for each special symbol lottery. The notification of the result of the special symbol lottery is performed by, for example, a special symbol display device, and a predetermined symbol associated with the result is stopped and displayed. That is, the special symbol lottery result indicating the result is displayed to notify the result of the special symbol lottery. This special symbol stop display is not performed immediately after the special symbol lottery is performed, but is performed after the special symbol lottery is performed and a predetermined time has elapsed. During this predetermined time, special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The special symbol variable display mode is not particularly limited, but is performed in a predetermined mode. In general, there are a plurality of predetermined times, that is, the time required for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”), and it is determined for each lottery of the special symbol. Thus, the special symbol stop display is performed through the special symbol variation display, and for one special symbol lottery, the special symbol variation display and the special symbol suspension display are performed once. Display is performed.

  In recent years, an effect (hereinafter referred to as a lottery effect) is performed corresponding to a special symbol lottery or a special symbol variation display. The lottery effect is performed by an effect device including an image output device, an audio output device, and the like included in the gaming machine. The contents of the lottery effect (lottery effect pattern) are associated with the result of the special prize lottery and the variation time, and are basically determined for each lottery of the special symbol, in other words, in units of the lottery effect.

  By the way, if a “big hit” is won in the special symbol lottery, the game may shift to a specific state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. In the specific state, the variation time tends to be shorter than in the normal state that is not the specific state. This is to increase the number of executions of the special symbol lottery per unit time (frequency of the special symbol lottery) and increase the game tempo because it is advantageous to the player.

  As described above, although the tempo of the game is increased in the specific state, if the variation time is shortened, the content of the lottery effect is limited as a result. For example, if the variation time is 3 seconds, a lottery effect of about 3 seconds is performed, which may cause a deterioration in the quality of the lottery effect. As a result, the player's consciousness about the lottery effect decreases, and the effect of the effect decreases. Therefore, there is a gaming machine in which one effect is performed across a plurality of lottery effects in order to prevent a decrease in effect. Such an effect over a plurality of lottery effects (hereinafter referred to as “cross-border effect”) may be a part or all of the components of the effect. For example, one tune composed of 60 seconds is performed across a plurality of special symbol displays, and a lottery effect is performed for each lottery effect by an effect element other than voice.

JP 2009-279353 A

  The lottery effect includes a normal effect and a reach effect that raises the player's expectation for a big win as compared to the normal effect. The reach effect includes, for example, an effect that develops and develops the content within the lottery effect (a so-called “super reach effect”). The development effects are more complicated and flashy than normal normal effects in order to increase the player's expectation, and many of them are performed during the lottery effects. Until the development effect is performed, a mediocre effect similar to the normal effect or similar to the normal effect is performed. That is, in this reach production, a mediocre production is performed first, and a special development production is performed from the middle.

  Then, when the reach effect is performed during the cross-border effect as described above, and the development effect is performed, the cross-border effect ends. When the development effect ends and the lottery effect is resumed, the cross-border effect is performed from the beginning. As a result, the first half of the cross-border effect is more likely to be repeated, and the second half of the cross-border effect is less likely to be performed. In other words, the prepared cross-border effect is not executed and a part that is wasted is generated.

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

1st invention performs the 2nd production different from the 1st production judging means which judges whether the 1st condition used as the conditions for performing the 1st production is satisfied, and the 1st production A second effect determining means for determining whether or not a second condition as a condition is satisfied; an effect means for performing the first effect and the second effect; and when the first condition is satisfied, When the first effect determining means determines, the effect means executes the first effect, while when the second condition is satisfied, the second effect determining means determines that the second effect is determined by the second effect determining means. When the second effect determining means determines that the second condition is satisfied when the effect control means for executing the effect and the effect means is performing the first effect, the effect means is provided with the first Output amount restricting means for restricting the output amount of one effect, and the effect means Upon completion of the second effect, and having and an output quantity regulation release means for terminating the regulation of the output of the first effect in the representation section.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the first effect means for performing the first effect and the first effect determination means determine that the first condition is satisfied, the first effect means is provided with the first effect means. When the first effect control means for executing the second effect, the second effect means for performing the second effect, and the second effect determination means determine that the second condition is satisfied, the second effect means Second effect control means for executing the second effect, wherein the first effect means controls the first output amount control means for controlling the output amount of the first effect, and the first effect control means. First control means for controlling the control items related to the first effect excluding the output amount of one effect, and when the first effect means is performing the first effect, When the second effect determination means determines that the second condition is satisfied, the output amount restriction means When the first output amount control means restricts the output amount of the first effect, and when the second effect means ends the second effect, the output amount restriction canceling means The control means ends regulation of the output amount of the first effect.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable prize opening, special game control means for controlling a special game in which the variable prize opening is ready for winning, and special game determination means for judging whether or not to execute the special game. Unlike the first effect and the second effect, the third effect means for performing the third effect corresponding to the special game, and causing the third effect means to execute the third effect. When the third effect control means and the first effect means perform the first effect, the second effect determination means determines that the second condition is satisfied, and the special effect is determined. Ending means for causing the first effect means to end the first effect before the end of the second effect when the game determining means determines to execute the special game. .

  The first effect (in this embodiment, the cross-border effect) includes, for example, a BGM that has been played back for a longer period of time than a special symbol variation display in a specific period. In other words, the first effect may be an effect that can be performed over a plurality of predetermined matter determination result notifications in which a required time is set in advance. The form of the first effect is not particularly limited, and may be light from an illuminating device having a moving image, a light, or the like by an image output device such as a liquid crystal display device in addition to BGM.

  The second effect includes, for example, a development effect called “super reach effect” that enthuses the player's expectation for winning the jackpot. In the development effect, for example, when the development effect is an effect by an image by the image output device, the contents (scenes and scenarios) suddenly change progressively. Further, the development effect may be a sound effect by a sound output device including a speaker, a sound effect, an effect by BGM or the like, or a light effect by a lighting device including a light. In addition, what constitutes the special effect is not limited to the development effect.

  When it is determined that the second condition is satisfied (the second effect is performed) while the first effect is being performed, the output amount restricting means restricts the output amount of the cross-border effect. Further, when the second effect is finished, the restriction on the output amount of the cross-border effect is released by the output restriction releasing means. As described above, when it is determined that another second effect is to be performed during the first effect, the output amount of the first effect is temporarily restricted until the second effect is finished. Even if the second effect is performed, the first effect can be performed to the end. For example, if there is a rising part in the ending part of the first effect, it is possible to prevent the end of the first effect without performing the ending part. That is, it is possible to reduce the reduction in the effect. Furthermore, since the output amount of the first effect is restricted during the second effect, the influence of the first effect on the second effect can be reduced.

  In addition, the gaming machine has first effect means for performing the first effect, and the first effect means controls the first output control means for controlling the output amount of the first effect and the output amount. First control means for controlling matters. Then, the output restricting means causes the first output control means to restrict the output amount of the first effect, and the output restriction releasing means causes the first output control means to cancel the restriction of the output amount of the first effect. In this case, it is possible to restrict only the output amount of the first effect and cancel the restriction. For example, when the first effect is composed of music and the second effect is composed of an image and music, the volume of the first effect and the volume of the second effect can be controlled separately. Therefore, the output amount of the first effect can be restricted and the second effect can be performed completely. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the reduction in the production effect.

  Further, the gaming machine has special game control means for controlling a special game in which the variable winning opening can be won, and special game determination means for judging whether or not to execute the special game. Then, when the first effect means is performing the first effect, it is determined that the second effect determination means is to perform the second effect, and the special game determination means is determined to execute the special game. In the case, there is also an end means for causing the first effect means to end the first effect before the second effect ends. Thereby, after the second effect is finished, the output restriction of the first effect is released, and the first effect and the third effect corresponding to the special game are not mixed.

  When it is determined that the second effect different from the first effect is performed when the effect means is performing the first effect, the output amount restricting means for restricting the output amount of the first effect by the effect means. When the production unit finishes the second production, the production unit is provided with the output amount restriction release unit that terminates the restriction of the output amount of the first production, so that a reduction in production effect can be reduced.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device, and (b) is a reach determination table. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for a special symbol display device at the time of winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table at the time of winning a small winning, (c) is a special symbol determination table at the time of a loss FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a big winning opening control device control table for long win games, (b) is a diagram showing a big winning mouth control device control table for short winning games, and (c) is a big winning game control device for small winning games. It is a figure showing a winning opening control apparatus control table. (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 starting port detection sensor input process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd prior determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing 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 fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal period. It is a figure showing the change pattern determination table in the specific period after the jackpot game which concerns on a probability change jackpot. It is a figure showing the change pattern judgment table in the specific period after the jackpot game concerning a normal jackpot. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period after the jackpot game which relates to a surprise jackpot. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period after the jackpot game which concerns on a probability jackpot. It is a figure showing the change pattern judgment table in the specific period after the small hit game in a low probability 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 special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the table for setting a period specific flag and the frequency | count of execution. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol 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 | assistant game process in a main 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 an auxiliary game control table, and (d) is a starting port control device 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 lottery effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the cross-border effect start determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the transboundary effect output control prior process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect completion | finish process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the transboundary effect update determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the transboundary effect output control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the transboundary effect output control cancellation fixed process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the lottery effect pattern determination table in effect mode "B" stored in sub ROM102b. It is a figure which shows the cross-border production pattern determination table stored in sub ROM102b. It is a figure which shows the presentation mode determination table stored in sub ROM102b. It is a time chart showing an example of the flow of games.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2, and an operation handle 3 is rotatably provided at the lower part of the game board 2. When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 (see FIG. 2) receives the 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. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a gaming ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten gaming balls) is paid out.

  Further, in the game area 5, a winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the general winning opening 11. The winning gate 10 is provided with a gate detection sensor 10a for detecting the passing of a game ball. When the gate detection sensor 10a detects a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right (hereinafter, “ Normal lottery ”is performed.

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

  When the second start port control device 70 is not operated, the second start is performed by the tray (not shown) of the first start port 6 positioned right above the second start port 7 and the movable piece 70b. The winning path to the mouth 7 is blocked, and it is impossible to win the game ball to the second start opening 7. On the other hand, when the second starting port control device is operated, the pair of movable pieces 70b are separated from the first starting port 6 to form or expand a winning path to the second starting port 7, and the movable piece 70b is played. Since the ball functions as a tray that guides the ball into the second start port 7, it is possible or easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 7. That is, it is relatively difficult to enter a game ball when the second start-up port control device 70 is in an inoperative state, and it is relatively easy to enter a game ball when in the activated state.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening control device 80 having a special winning opening 8 is provided further below the second start opening 7. The special winning opening 8 is normally closed (when the special winning opening control device 80 is not in operation) and is closed by the special winning opening / closing door 80b, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game to be described later is started and the special prize opening control device 80 is operated, the special prize opening opening / closing door 80b is rotated to open the special prize opening 8, and this special prize opening opening / closing door is also opened. Since 80b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball into the big prize opening 8, it is possible to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 8. The special winning opening 8 is provided with a special winning opening detection sensor 8a. When the special winning opening detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

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

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

  The image output device 13 displays effects mainly according to the progress of the game. Among them, the particularly frequently performed effect is a lottery effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning of a game ball to the first start port 6 or the second start port 7. In the lottery effect, the effect symbol is basically displayed at the start and the effect symbol is changed in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time, and finally the effect symbol is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped. To do. That is, the stop display of the effect symbol means that the lottery effect has ended. In the following, the effect symbol change display and the effect symbol stop display are collectively referred to as “effect symbol display”.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol is composed of a left symbol arranged (displayed) on the left side, a middle symbol arranged (displayed) in the center, and a right symbol arranged (displayed) on the right side. . The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are each composed of a plurality of decorative symbols. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are each variably displayed, and the decorative symbol is displayed in a variation state. On the other hand, even in the stop display of the effect symbol, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are each stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state. The arrangement of decorative symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, a horizontal line) in the stop display of the effect symbols basically indicates the result of lottery of the special symbols. However, since the lottery effect is just a kind of “effect”, the arrangement of decorative symbols on the active line in the stop display of the effect symbol does not necessarily correspond to the lottery result of the special symbol (the special symbol stopped and displayed). It is not always done.

  For example, in the variation display of the effect symbols, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are sequentially moved (scrolled) in the vertical direction (for example, from the top to the bottom). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed. As a variation display mode of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, there are a mode of moving at a high speed at the beginning, a mode of decelerating from the middle, and a mode of maintaining a constant speed at a high speed from the beginning to the end. That is, there are a case where the decorative design gradually decelerates and stops and a case where the decorative design stops suddenly without decelerating. The order in which symbols stop is not particularly limited. When stopping in the order of left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol, the left symbol and right symbol stop simultaneously, and finally the middle symbol stops. The symbols may stop at the same time. When the variable display is finished, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed. However, when the special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time, the display is switched to a predetermined customer waiting demonstration effect.

  The effect button 18 is configured so that it can be pressed, and in a game, for example, the operation is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 18 is displayed on the image output device 13. The effect button 18 is provided with an effect button detection switch 18a. When the effect button detection switch 18a detects a player's operation, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102, which will be described later. Depending on the situation, a special performance is executed. Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a sound output device 17 including a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, effects such as music, sound, sound effects and other sounds are performed.

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

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6. The second special symbol display device 20 is a device that displays a result of a lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the second start port 7. The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are each composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and the patterns that appear when the LEDs are lit become the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol). Therefore, when a big win is won, a specific LED corresponding to that is lit, and when it is a loss, one specific LED corresponding to that is lit. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the results of the special symbol lottery are set, and the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are in a state where the special symbols corresponding to the results of the special symbol lottery are set in advance for a predetermined time. The lottery result is notified to the player (hereinafter, the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 displaying the special symbol in a stopped state for a predetermined time is referred to as “special symbol stop display”). The special symbol stop display is not performed immediately after the special symbol lottery is performed, but is performed after the special symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state for a predetermined time (hereinafter, the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are displayed). Displaying a special symbol in a fluctuation state for a predetermined time is referred to as “special symbol fluctuation display”). In other words, whenever a special symbol is drawn, the special symbol is always displayed in a variable manner, and then the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the following, the special symbol change display and the special symbol stop display are collectively referred to as “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 has passed through the winning gate 10. The normal symbol display device 21 is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and a pattern that appears when the LEDs are lit is a normal symbol. Therefore, when the “winning” is won by the normal symbol lottery, the LED corresponding to it is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to it is turned on. It should be noted that the result of the normal symbol lottery is not notified immediately after the game ball passes through the winning gate 10, but is notified through blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 by a predetermined time. That is, the blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol variation display, and the lighting of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol stop display corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery. In the following, the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are collectively referred to as “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 special winning opening control device 80 operates, the special symbol variation display is not immediately performed. That is, the special symbol change display (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is suspended under a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition in the present embodiment is the number of the special symbol variable display that can be suspended, that is, the upper limit value of the special symbol display suspension. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each starting port 6, 7, and a special symbol variation display for each starting port 6, 7, that is, a special symbol lottery Up to 4 rights can be reserved. The first special symbol hold display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6 and the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7. Is displayed in a predetermined manner set according to the number. Similarly, for the variable symbol display, the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number is in the same manner as the first special symbol hold display device 22 and the second special symbol hold display device 23 described above. The normal symbol hold display device 24 displays it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. 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 drive unit 31b of the payout device 31 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 31 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

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

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization control of the launch solenoid 3c is performed, and the game ball is launched. In the present embodiment, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one firing solenoid is fired for each rotation, the number of firing games per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, it is possible to fire a game ball every about 0.6 seconds at the shortest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a 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 105Ca is read out. In the voice 105Ca, voice data of 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 wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

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

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

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

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

FIGS. 3A-1 and 3A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table.
FIG. 3 (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 first special symbol lottery performed on condition that the first starting port 6 is won. Yes, FIG. 3 (a-2) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the second starting port 7 is won (the jackpot for the second special symbol in the figure) Judgment table).

  Both jackpot determination tables are set relatively higher (higher than the normal value), compared to the jackpot determination table that is referenced when the probability of winning the jackpot is relatively low (set to a normal value). And a jackpot determination table that is referred to in the state. By collating the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. The table in FIG. 3 (a-1) and the table in FIG. 3 (a-2) have the same winning probability for the jackpot, although the winning probability for the jackpot is different.

  According to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first low-probability jackpot determination table) in the low probability state where the jackpot winning probability is relatively low shown in FIG. Are determined to be jackpots. On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol in the relatively high high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as the first high-probability jackpot determination table), 55 random jackpot determination random numbers from 20 to 74 are determined to be jackpots. Determined. Further, regardless of which jackpot determination table is used, if the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 19, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  In the present embodiment, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 1998, the probability that the jackpot winning probability is determined to be a jackpot in the low probability state is 1/333, and the jackpot in the high probability state is The probability determined is 1/35. Note that the probability determined to be a small hit is 1/100 in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second low probability jackpot determination table) in the low probability state where the jackpot winning probability is relatively low as shown in FIG. Six jackpot determination random numbers from ˜25 are determined to be jackpots. On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in the relatively high high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as the second high-probability jackpot determination table), 55 random jackpot determination random numbers from 20 to 74 are jackpots. Determined. Further, regardless of which jackpot determination table is used, if the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 3, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  In the present embodiment, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 1998, the probability that the jackpot winning probability is determined to be a jackpot in the low probability state is 1/333, and the jackpot in the high probability state is The probability determined is 1/35. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1/500 in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. Specifically, the reach determination random number is obtained by acquiring the reach determination random number and collating the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table in which the reach determination value is associated with the presence / absence of reach. The As a result of reach determination, if reach is won (determined that there is a reach), a reach effect is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect.

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, two of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped and displayed on the image output device 13 during the variation display of the effect symbol, and the remaining one symbol is stopped and displayed. If a predetermined decorative design is arranged on the effective line, there is a mode in which a state of winning a jackpot (reach state) occurs. Even if it reaches the staged specific state of the reach state, the determination result of the jackpot determination is still “losing”, but in the main lottery effects performed by the image output device 13, “3 By creating a situation in which two of the two decorative symbols are arranged and the possibility of a “big hit” is left (close to the big win), the player's expectation for the big hit can be raised.

  In addition, in the reach production, a reach state occurs, and the lottery production ends without any further development, and a super reach that is developed into an advanced production (development production) after the reach state occurs. It is directing. In other words, the direction of super reach production has a higher degree of expectation for winning the big hit. There are various types of development effects, but the effects may be of the same quality as the effects performed before the reach state occurs or different effects.

  Here, the “homogeneous effect” refers to an effect in which the display content (story, scene, display format), etc. constituting the background of the decorative design cannot be switched before and after the reach state is established. As a specific example of a homogeneous production, for example, an animated image without a story of scene A is displayed in the background of a decorative pattern with transparency “0” until the reach state is established, and the transparency “0” even after the reach state is established. In the background of the decorative pattern, an effect in which a special character or item is simply displayed as an expansion effect on the animation image having no story characteristic of the scene A can be cited.

  On the other hand, the “heterogeneous effect” refers to an effect in which the display content (story, scene, display format) and the like constituting the background of the decorative symbol are switched before and after the reach state occurs. That is, completely different effects are performed before and after the reach state is established. As a specific example of the alien production, for example, until the reach state is established, an animated image without a story of scene A is displayed in the background of the decorative pattern with transparency “0”. In the background of the decorative pattern whose size is reduced to ¼ and the transparency is increased to “50%”, there is an effect such that a live-action image having the story characteristic of the scene B is displayed as the development effect. That is, completely different effects are performed before and after the reach state is established. In addition, you may make it the production | presentation by an audio | voice etc. become a completely different production | presentation with the image.

  4A to 4C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination determines the special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data and effect symbol designation command) 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, each table is classified according to the type of the starting port that causes the special symbol to be drawn. FIG. 4A is a table (a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in the figure) referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination in the special symbol lottery is “big hit”. FIG. 4B is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the big hit determination is “small hit”. FIG. 4C is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination for each reach determination result (with or without reach) when the jackpot determination result is “losing”.

  When the “big hit” or “small win” is won, the special winning opening control device 80 is operated, and a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 8 is in a state where a winning of a game ball is possible. Stop symbol data is set for each type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20, and the stop symbol data is associated with the type of special game (see FIG. 5). The stop symbol data is further associated with the game condition data and the reference data (see FIG. 6). The game condition data is data that is uniquely associated with the state of the game condition that changes after the end of the jackpot game related to the “big hit” win. The reference data is data in which the type of a special prize is associated with the state of the winning probability of the jackpot when the special prize is won, and is referred to when determining a variation pattern or a specific period described later.

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

  The “long hit game” is a special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained and the number of game balls possessed by the player can be easily increased. In the “long winning game”, the round game in which the special winning opening 8 is opened at least once is performed 15 times. In the present embodiment, the total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening 8 in one round game is uniformly set to 30.0 seconds (see FIG. 5A). “The total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening 8 (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time)” is a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) in the big winning opening 8 during one round game. This is because, when a prize is won, the big prize opening 8 is closed even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, and the round game ends.

  The “short hit game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player as compared to the “long hit game”. Even in the “short win game”, round games are played 15 times in total, and the maximum open time in one round game is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds (see FIG. 5B). In the present embodiment, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening in each round game is one, so the big prize opening 8 can be opened 15 times during the short hit game.

  The “small hit game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player as compared to the “long hit game”. In the “small win game”, as in the “short win game”, the big prize opening is opened 15 times, and the operation mode of the big prize opening control device 80 at this time, that is, the opening time, closing time, etc. of the big prize opening 8 The opening / closing mode by means of the above is the same as the above “short win game” (see FIG. 5C), but is not necessarily the same, and the player discriminates between “small hit game” and “short win game”. It suffices if it is approximated to the extent that it is impossible or difficult. Also in the “small win game”, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 8, a predetermined number (for example, 14 game balls) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball in the same manner as described above. Note that “small game” has no concept of a round game, and if there is a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings throughout the small game, the game is ended even in the middle of the small game. .

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

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

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

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

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

  When a game ball enters the start openings 6 and 7, in this embodiment, three prize balls can be obtained. In the “non-short-time” state, even if the player launches the game ball by operating the appropriate operation handle 3, the number of game balls possessed by the player decreases. On the other hand, in the “short time” state, winning in the second start port 7 is easier than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. Here is the original purpose of “short time”. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to “90%” when the ease of winning at the start opening is in the short-time state, and “10%” in the non-short-time state. (See FIG. 36A). However, the winning probability can be made the same regardless of the ease of winning a prize at the starting port.

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

  The game condition to be changed after the jackpot game is determined by the type of jackpot that has been won, that is, the type of special symbol (see FIG. 6). The elements that make up the jackpot type are the types of jackpot games (games of long hits / games of short hits) as described above, so when these are combined, the types of jackpot games are the types of jackpot games to be executed, It can be said that it is a combination with the state of the game conditions that change after the jackpot game ends. In this way, when the jackpot type is classified based on the combination of the jackpot game type and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profit that the player enjoys, the longer the winning Execute a winning game, then change the gaming condition to `` high probability '' and `` short time '', the jackpot to be `` probable big jackpot '', run the long winning game by winning, and then change the gaming condition to `` low probability '' and `` short time '' The winning jackpot to be changed is `` normal jackpot '', the short win game is executed by winning, the jackpot changing the game condition to `` high probability '' and `` short time '' is set to `` surprising big hit '', and the short hit game is executed by winning, then A jackpot that fluctuates between “high probability” and “non-short time” is called “latent jackpot”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot is grouped into four in association with the type of special symbol. That is, based on the special symbol, there are four types of jackpots (one jackpot (one jackpot special symbol 1-2, 11-12), two jackpots (special jackpot symbol 3-4, 13-14), and three jackpots (big jackpot Special symbols 5-7, 15-17) and jackpot 4 (jackpot special symbols 8-10, 18-20)).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The counter in the large winning opening winning counter (C) storage area for counting the played game balls 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 the winning gate detection sensor 10a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed the winning gate 10. Further, when the winning gate detection sensor 10a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a confirms the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter (G), and if the counter value is smaller than “4”, the counter value is “1”. Is added, and one hit determination random number value is extracted from a random number range (for example, 0 to 250) prepared in advance, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter is “4”, “1” is added to the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter, or a random number value for winning determination is extracted to store the normal symbol holding memory. The random number value extracted in the area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends. When adding “1” to the counter value, the normal symbol hold display data indicating the number of holds is updated in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24. It is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

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

  In step S230-3, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the first special symbol hold counter (U1, also referred to as “first hold number”) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4 or more, the process is terminated, and if the first hold number (U1) is smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a can obtain the right to execute the special symbol variation display. In -4, the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is updated by adding "1". In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a acquires predetermined random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, special symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, etc., as game mediation information, and in step S230-6, the first special symbol. Store in the reserved storage area.

  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 prior determination process based on the winning to the 1st starting port 6 in step S231.

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

  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 preliminary determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the first preliminary determination process in step S231-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random number (for example, the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number (game media information)) stored in step S230-6, the predetermined determination (for example, the jackpot determination and the special symbol) Judgment).

  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 prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S240-2.

  In step S240-3, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process is terminated. If the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. The counter value (U2) of the symbol hold counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S240-5, the main CPU 101a acquires a predetermined random number such as a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, or the like as game mediation information. In step S240-6, the second special symbol is acquired. Store in the hold storage means.

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

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

  The second preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The second pre-determination process is a provisional process that is provisionally performed before the special symbol variation display (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) based on the winning at the second start port 7.

  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 preliminary determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs a second preliminary determination in step S241-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random numbers stored in step S240-6 (for example, jackpot determination random numbers and special symbol determination random numbers (game media information)), predetermined determination (for example, jackpot determination and special symbols). Judgment).

  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.

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

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

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

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

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol hold count counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted. Process. The second special symbol holding storage area includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and game mediation information is stored in order from the first storage unit. In the present embodiment, since the upper limit value of the second reserved number is 4, only the fourth storage unit is provided. The “data shift process” here is to shift each data stored in the storage unit to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the third storage unit, and the data stored in the first storage unit is stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area and the second special symbol reservation storage area. Shift to the 0th storage unit (the change storage unit) to be shared. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, etc. used in the previous lottery game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and reference data used in the previous lottery 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. The first special symbol holding storage area includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and game mediation information is stored in order from the first storage unit. In the present embodiment, since the upper limit value of the first reservation number is 4, only the fourth storage unit is provided.

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

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

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. The first 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. If the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, a step is performed. The processing is moved to S319-2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the big hit determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 15, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the type of 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 it is determined as “big hit” as a result of the big hit determination. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot (see FIG. 4A) in step S312-2, and is not determined to be a “hit”. If YES, the process moves to step S312-3.

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

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not “reach exists” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S312-5. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-7 to select a special symbol determination table for reach-losing (see FIG. 4C). On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-8, and a special symbol determination table for loss without reach (see FIG. 4C). select.

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

  In step S312-111, the main CPU 101a performs special symbol determination that is compared in the selected symbol determination table with the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit. 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. 16, the determined special symbol stop symbol data is “big hit special symbol” or “small hit special symbol” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 24 is also used when determining the operation mode of the big prize opening control device 80 in the big hit game process of FIG. 24 or the small hit game process of FIG.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a determines and sets the game condition data referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, selects the game condition data / reference data determination table based on the status of the jackpot winning probability (see FIG. 6A), and is selected. The stop condition data is collated with the game condition data / reference data determination table to determine the 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 big hit determination is a small hit or a loss.

  Further, the main CPU 101a determines and sets reference data to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern and the specific period based on the stop symbol data in step S312-15. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, selects the game condition data / reference data determination table based on the status of the jackpot winning probability (see FIG. 6A), and is selected. The stop condition data is collated with the game condition data / reference data determination table to determine the reference data and set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the big hit determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 15, and performs a variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the variation pattern determination process, a random number value for variation pattern determination is acquired, and the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (to be performed from now on) based on the jackpot determination result, the symbol determination result, and the reach determination result And a variation pattern including information on the special figure variation time) is determined.

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

  The flag that is turned ON is associated with the type of the specific period. In other words, the specific period consisting of a predetermined period after the special game is related by the type of special prize that generates the specific period, or by the type of jackpot associated with the profit given to the player when the type of special prize is a big hit. It has been. In this embodiment, the flag “F11” is turned on after the jackpot game when winning the winning jackpot game, the flag “F12” is turned on after winning the jackpot game, and the flag “F13” is set after winning the winning jackpot game. The flag “F14” is turned on when the winning big win is turned ON, and the flag “F15” is turned on when the small winning game is won while the winning probability of the big winning is low.

  The duration of these specific periods is set by the number of executions of special symbol variable display, and after that specific period, the special symbol variable display is performed a predetermined number of times without winning a special prize (big win or small hit). When (the announcement of the result of the special symbol lottery) is performed, the specific period ends. Note that no flag is stored in the period specifying flag storage area after power-on (restoration) or in a normal period that is not a specific period.

  The main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag at the beginning of the fluctuation pattern determination process (in step S313-1). In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern, specifies the period. This is because it is largely classified according to the presence / absence of a flag (normal period or specific period) and the type of period specific flag (see FIGS. 19 to 24). In other words, a specific period after the jackpot for the probable jackpot, a specific period after the jackpot for the normal jackpot, a specific period after the jackpot game for the sudden jackpot, a specific period after the latent jackpot game, a specific period after the small jackpot game, Alternatively, the variation pattern determination table selected (referenced) varies depending on the normal period. Therefore, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag in step S313-1, and selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the period specifying flag in step S313-2. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the game with a big hit probability game and the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the game with the big hit probability have the same contents.

  Next, in step S313-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss based on the reference data. Specifically, it is determined whether or not reference data = 06.

  If it is determined in step S313-3 that the main CPU 101a is not lost, the main CPU 101a checks the reference data in step S313-9, and determines the variation pattern determination table based on the reference data in step S313-10. On the other hand, if it is determined that the main CPU 101a has lost in step S313-3, reach determination is performed in step S313-4, and it is determined in step S313-5 whether or not the result is reach. The reach determination is performed once in steps S312-5 to S312-6, and this result may be used.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a reach in step S313-5, it determines the change pattern determination table for reach loss in step S313-6, and if it determines that there is no reach in step S313-5, in step S313-7. The number of holdings of the type of starting port related to the variation pattern determination process (U1 or U2) is confirmed, and in step S313-8, the variation pattern determination table for lossless reach based on the result is determined. Specifically, the first special symbol hold number counter or the second special symbol hold number counter is confirmed, and when the first hold number (U1) or the second hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, the hold number “0” Is determined in the variation pattern determination table (TBL6, TBL16, TBL26) for “˜2”, and is determined as the variation pattern determination table (TBL7, TBL17, TBL27) for the holding number “3” when “3”. It is determined in the variation pattern determination table (TBL8, TBL18, TBL28) for the holding number “4”.

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

  When the variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 15, and sets a variation start command corresponding to the variation pattern in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c in step S310-7. The change start command is a command uniquely associated with the change pattern. As will be described later, when the production control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the variation display of the special symbol is started, and finally the lottery associated with the content of the lottery production based on the variation start command. Determine the production pattern. As shown in FIGS. 19 to 24, the change start command includes, in addition to the change pattern (special drawing change time), a jackpot type, presence / absence of reach, type of reach effect, presence / absence of development effect, type of development effect, And it is the identification information in which the number of holds etc. is reflected.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state (high probability flag ON / OFF and short time flag ON / OFF) at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and the gaming state is reflected. A game state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. The effect control board 102 grasps the state of the game condition by receiving the game state designation command.

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

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

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

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special symbol time 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.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a transmits a change end command to the effect control board 102 to notify the change display of the special symbol to end. Set to buffer.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets special figure stop display data to stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the stop symbol data set in step S312-13. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the special symbol lottery. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets a special symbol stop time (for example, 1 second) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time 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, the main CPU 101a first determines in step S330-1 whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special symbol time counter in step S320-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed, it determines in step S330-2 whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the time-saving flag storage area means that the ease of winning a prize at the start port is currently in a time-saving state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts and updates "1" from the value (J) stored in the remaining special symbol display execution count storage area in the time-saving state, and the remaining in the new time-saving state. Is stored as the number of executions of the special symbol display (hereinafter referred to as the short time state remaining fluctuation number) The short time state remaining fluctuation count (J) is set in the special post-game processing as will be described later.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short-time state remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0. If the short-time state remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the short-time state remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns OFF the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area when the time reduction remaining number of times (J) = 0. It should be noted that the fact that the short time state remaining fluctuation count (J) is “0” means that the special symbol display is performed a predetermined number of times in the short time state, and the “short time” state ends.

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

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a subtracts and updates "1" from the value (X) stored in the remaining special symbol display execution count storage area in the high probability state, and in the new high probability state. Is stored as the remaining special symbol display execution count (hereinafter referred to as the high probability state remaining fluctuation count). As described later, the high probability state remaining fluctuation count (X) is set in the special game post-processing.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability state remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0. If it is determined that the high probability state remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-9, and if it is determined that the high probability state remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0 is not satisfied, The process moves to step S330-10.

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

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

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the value stored in the remaining special symbol display execution count storage area for the specific period (T: remaining special symbol display execution count for the specific period). It is updated and stored as the remaining number of special symbol display executions for the new specific period (hereinafter referred to as the specific period remaining fluctuation count).

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of remaining fluctuations for a specific period (T) = 0. If it is determined that the specific period remaining fluctuation count (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-13. If it is determined that the specific period remaining fluctuation count (T) = 0, step S330 is performed. The process is moved to -14.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area. Note that the period specific remaining fluctuation count (T) becomes “0” means that the special symbol display is performed a predetermined number of times as the specific period, and the specific period ends.

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data. In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a performs the operation when the winning probability of winning the jackpot is “low probability”. It is determined whether or not it has been broken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reference data is “05”.

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  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 symbol time counter = 0, and when the special symbol time counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, selects a big winning opening control device control table corresponding to the jackpot type, and sets it in a predetermined area. . Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, either the long winning big winning opening control device control table (FIG. 5A) or the short winning big winning opening control device control table (FIG. 5B). Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (R: round number) stored in the round number storage area to update and store the value. In this step, nothing is stored in the round number storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round number storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data to energize the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and operate the opening / closing door 80b to open the big prize opening 8. Based on the round number (R) and the open number in round (K) with reference to the winning prize control device operation mode determination table (FIGS. 5A and 5B) determined in step 340-3. The operating time of the special winning opening control device 80 (opening time of the special winning opening 8) is set in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1 so as to transmit information indicating that the round game starts to the effect control board 102. If K = 1, A round designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. For example, when the round number (R) is set to “1” and the in-round release number (K) = 1, the release to be performed is the first release of the first round game. One round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, when the in-round release number (K) ≠ 1, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, when the in-round release number (K) = 1 means the start of the round, the round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round game.

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

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

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

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the big prize opening / closing door 80b, and the operation mode determination of the big prize opening control device determined in step 340-3 is performed. With reference to the table (see FIG. 5), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special symbol time counter based on the current round number (R) and the in-round opening number (K). As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, since one round ends on the condition that the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening, such a condition is satisfied based on the value stored in the opening number storage area in the round. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that one round game has ended, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round game has not ended, the jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the in-round opening count storage area and clears the big prize winning prize counter.

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

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the value stored in the round number storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a sets the jackpot type according to the stop symbol data, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area to transmit the ending command according to the jackpot type to the effect control board 102. To do. Next, the main CPU 101a determines the type of jackpot according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special symbol time counter.

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

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

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

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

  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 symbol time counter = 0, and when the special symbol time 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, a special winning opening control device control table corresponding to the type of small hit is determined according to the stop symbol data. Specifically, a small winning big winning opening control apparatus control table (FIG. 5C) is determined according to the stop symbol data.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big winning opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the in-round opening number storage area to update and store. Then, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to open the special prize opening / closing door 80b, and the round winning prize control device control table determined in the step 350-3 is referred to. The opening time of the special winning opening 8 based on the internal opening number is set in the special symbol time counter.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to a process after all the games with a preset open number within the round have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S350-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S350-6.

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

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

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

In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the big prize opening / closing door 80b, and the big prize opening control device control table (determined in step 350-3) ( Referring to FIG. 5, the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special symbol time counter based on the in-round opening number (K). As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-11. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

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

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

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets the ending time corresponding to the type of small hits in the special symbol time counter according to the stop symbol data. Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-14, and the ending time has not elapsed. If it is determined that, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special game end process shown in FIG.

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

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

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data. The game condition data is composed of a front part and a rear part, and the front part indicates whether or not it changes to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and the rear part indicates whether or not it changes to a short time state after the jackpot end. Show. Specifically, when the front part is “01H”, it means that the winning probability of the jackpot changes to a high probability state, and when “00H”, it means that it changes to a low probability state. On the other hand, when the rear portion is “01H”, it indicates that the ease of winning at the start port changes to the short-time state, and “00H” indicates that it changes to the non-time-short state.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a checks the game condition data against the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 6B, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. When changing to the “high probability” state after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, and in step S360-5, a predetermined special symbol display execution count storage area in the high probability state is set in the predetermined probability storage area. Set the number of times. Regardless of whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 01H00H, “74” is set in the remaining special symbol display execution count storage area in the high probability state.

  In step S360-6, referring to the gaming condition determination table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming condition data loaded in S360-3, whether or not to set the hourly flag in the hourly flag storage area I do. If the game condition data is 00H01H or 01H01H, the time reduction flag is set in the time reduction flag storage area.

  In step S360-7, the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 6B is referred to, and based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2, the remaining special symbol display execution count storage area in the short time state is predetermined. Set the number of times. If the game condition data is 00H01H or 01H01H, “74” is set in the remaining special symbol execution count storage area in the time saving state.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the reference data. In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded reference data with the period specifying flag determination table shown in FIG. 30, and sets the period specifying flags (F11 to F15). In step S360-10, a predetermined number of times is set in the remaining special symbol display execution number storage area of the specific period corresponding to the period specific flag. However, if the reference data is “06” or “07”, nothing is performed in steps S360-10 and S360-11.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game condition and sets a game state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S360-12, 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.

  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 held general symbols (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 ordinary figure 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 holding number display device 24 with the shift of data (digestion of the holding), specifically, to display the current general figure holding 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 check the short-time flag storage area. Then, a hit determination table for a normal symbol related 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 reduction flag storage area. The case where the flag is ON in the time-short flag storage area is when the ease of winning at the start port is in the short-time state, and the case where the flag is not ON is easy when winning at the start port. This is when sex is in a non-temporal state.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-8 that the flag is ON in the hour / short flag storage area in step S410-7, the main CPU 101a sets 3 seconds in the normal symbol time counter, and step S410-7. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the hour / short flag storage area, the normal symbol time counter is set to 29 seconds. By the process of this step, the time for normal symbol variation display is determined. The normal symbol time 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 normal symbol variation time set in step S410-9 has passed (whether the normal symbol time 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 normal symbol time counter is subtracted 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 (normal symbol time 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). The opening time corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time 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 auxiliary game 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 normal symbol time counter = 0, and when the normal symbol time 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 control device 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. And in order to operate the movable piece 70b, while setting the energization start data of the 2nd start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, with reference to the 2nd start port control apparatus control table set in the said step 450-3, the present The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the number of opening times (K) is set in the normal symbol time 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 the “opening end condition”, the maximum value (for example, 3) of the starting opening prescribed winning counter is reached, or one opening time of the second starting opening 7 has passed (normal symbol time). 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, the 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 control device control set in step 450-3 is set. With reference to the table, the closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the normal symbol time 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 counter 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 normal symbol time 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 normal symbol time 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 auxiliary game 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 43 and FIGS. 47 to 49.

  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 demonstration effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform a demonstration effect performed in the customer waiting state. In this process, if it is determined that the demonstration effect is to be executed, a demonstration effect confirmation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The demonstration effect is executed by transmitting the demonstration effect confirmation command to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by a command transmission process described later.

  In step S5000, the sub CPU 102a performs cross-border effect update determination processing for determining whether or not to update the cross-border effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S6000, the sub CPU 102a performs a cross-border effect temporary mute process for determining whether or not to execute a temporary mute for the cross-border effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S7000, the sub CPU 102a performs a cross-border effect temporary mute cancellation process for determining whether or not to cancel the temporary mute of the cross-border effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S8000, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold number effect process in order to display 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 holdings is confirmed based on a holding number counter provided on the sub control board 102, a holding number effect confirmation command associated with the number of holdings is generated, and stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. set. This hold number effect confirmation command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by a command transmission process described later, whereby the hold number effect is executed.

  In step S9000, the sub CPU 102a performs command transmission processing (output control processing). In this process, the command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to perform various effects.

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

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received successfully in step S2001. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2002. If it is determined that there has been a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of holding (first holding or second holding) in step S2100, and holding is provided for each type of the start ports 6 and 7. A pending number addition process for adding the counter value of the number counter is performed.

  In step S2003, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change start command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2004. If it is determined that there has been a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a, in step S2300, determines the lottery effect pattern determination process for determining the lottery effect mode (contents) corresponding to the special symbol lottery, that is, the variation display of the special symbol. I do. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 40 and 47. In step S2330, the sub CPU 102a performs a cross-border effect start determination process for determining whether or not to execute the cross-border effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 and 48. Further, in step S2360, the sub CPU 102a performs a cross-border effect temporary mute pre-process as a pre-process for temporarily muting the cross-border effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2004, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an effect symbol designation command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2005. If it is determined that there has been a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of holding (first holding or second holding) in step S2400, and holding is provided for each type of the start ports 6 and 7. The pending number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the counter value of the number counter is performed.

  In step S2005, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change end command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2006. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a lottery effect end process in step S2500. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 43 and 49.

  In step S2006, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the opening command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2006. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a sub-commands a special game effect confirmation command indicating the contents of a special game effect such as a jackpot effect related to the jackpot game or a jackpot effect related to the jackpot game in step S2600. A special game effect determination process to be set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 102c is performed.

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

  In step S2008, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an ending command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2009. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a sets an ending effect confirmation command indicating the content of the ending effect related to the ending effect of the big hit game or the small hit game in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S2800. Perform decision processing.

  In step S2009, 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 demonstration effect standby time measurement start process as a pre-process for starting the demonstration effect in step S2900.

  The lottery effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2301, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area, and in step S2302, selects a lottery effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 45) based on the effect mode.

  The effect mode is a classification mode (category) of effects (hereinafter referred to as a lottery effect) performed by an effect device composed of the image output device 13 or the like during the special symbol display corresponding to the special symbol lottery. In the present embodiment, seven types of effect modes (effect mode “A” to effect mode “G”) are set in total. The effect mode flag is information (flag) for identifying the effect mode, but is also associated with the type of special prize that causes the effect mode to be generated, that is, the type of jackpot or the jackpot. Specifically, the production mode flag “F20” for the production mode “A”, the production mode flag “F21” for the production mode “B”, the production mode flag “F22” for the production mode “C”, and For the effect mode flag “F23”, the effect mode “D”, the effect mode flag “F24”, the effect mode flag “F25”, the effect mode “F” for the effect mode flag “F26” and the effect mode flag “F28”. The effect mode flag “F27” and the effect mode flag “F29” are set for the effect mode “G”. The reason why a plurality of effect mode flags are set for one effect mode is that it is possible to shift to the same effect mode after the generation of a plurality of special prizes.

  The lottery effect production mode by the image output device 13 is appropriately associated with various elements constituting the production such as the scenery by the place, the situation, the time, etc., the main characters appearing, and the angle. An effect pattern determination table is stored in the sub ROM 102b for each effect mode. That is, an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “A” to an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “G” are stored in sub-ROM 102b.

  The production mode “A” corresponds to the normal period, the production mode “B” corresponds to a specific period after the jackpot game related to the probable jackpot, and the production mode “C” is after the jackpot game related to the probable jackpot or the normal jackpot. The production mode “D” corresponds to a specific period after a jackpot game related to a normal jackpot. Further, the production mode “E” corresponds to a specific period after the jackpot game related to the sudden jackpot, and the production mode “F” is after the jackpot game related to the latent jackpot or after the jackpot game related to the jackpot in the low probability state. Corresponding to a specific period, the production mode “G” corresponds to a specific period after a jackpot game related to a latent jackpot or a small hit game related to a small hit game in a low probability state.

  The sub CPU 102a analyzes the variation start command in step 2303, and further selects an effect pattern determination table based on the change start command (variation pattern) from the effect pattern determination table for each effect mode selected in step S2302 in step S2304. The final effect pattern determination table is determined. This is because the effect pattern determination table stored for each effect mode is further divided according to the type of change start command (change pattern) (see FIG. 47).

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of lottery effect patterns are set in association with the effect pattern determination value for each variation start command in each effect mode. The lottery effect pattern is the content of the effect, that is, a specific aspect of the lottery effect performed by the image output device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the effect lighting device 16, the audio output device 17, and the effect button 18. Is symbolized. A lottery effect pattern that is actually converted into data is a lottery effect confirmation command and lottery effect data, and the lottery effect pattern, the lottery effect confirmation command, and the lottery effect data are uniquely associated with each other, and the effect pattern determination table (See FIG. 47). The lottery effect confirmation command is identification information for the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 to finally grasp the contents of the lottery effect, and the lottery effect data is obtained by the effect control board 102. It is identification information to do.

  For example, when the image control board 105 receives a lottery effect confirmation command, an effect image associated with the lottery effect pattern is displayed on the image output device 13 and is associated with the lottery effect pattern from the audio output device 17. Directed music is output. On the other hand, when the lamp control board 104 receives the lottery effect confirmation command, an operation associated with the lottery effect pattern is output in the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, and the lottery effect pattern correspondence is output from the effect lighting device 16. The attached light is output.

  In step S2305, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S2306, the acquired effect pattern determination random number is determined. The production pattern to be checked is determined. In step S2307, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect confirmation command corresponding to the lottery effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S2308, the time required for the lottery effect corresponding to the lottery effect pattern (in FIG. 47). (Lottery effect time) is set in the lottery effect remaining time counter. In addition, the time required for the lottery effect is the same as or similar to the special figure fluctuation time. This is because the special symbol display and the lottery effect are executed corresponding to the lottery of one special symbol due to the same special symbol lottery. Note that the lottery effect remaining time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1012. Then, the sub CPU 102a sets the lottery effect data uniquely corresponding to the lottery effect pattern in step S2309 in the lottery effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the lottery effect pattern determination process. The lottery effect data is also associated with the type of effect mode.

  The cross-border effect start determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2331, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the cross-border production temporary setting flag is turned on in the cross-border production temporary setting flag storage area. As will be described later, the cross-border production temporary setting flag is turned on in the cross-border production temporary setting flag storage area by shifting from the production mode “B” to the production mode “D” in which the cross-border production is performed.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the cross-border effect temporary setting flag is not turned on in step S2331, the sub-CPU 102a ends the cross-border effect start setting process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the cross-border effect temporary setting flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2332. Transfer. In step S2332, the sub CPU 102a confirms the effect mode flag, determines the cross-border effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode flag based on the cross-border effect pattern determination table, and crosses the border effect uniquely associated with the cross-border effect pattern. The confirmation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c, and the time required for the cross-border effect is set in the cross-border effect remaining time counter in step S2333. The cross-border effect remaining time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1012.

  Cross-border production is performed in a specific production mode (in this embodiment, production mode “B” to production mode “D”). It is a direct effect. The aspect of the cross-border effect is set as appropriate, but in this embodiment, it is composed of music for 1 to 2 minutes (see FIG. 49). The cross-border effect pattern is a symbolized specific content of the cross-border effect.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the cross-border production pattern determination table is uniquely associated with the production mode flag, and the time required for the cross-border production related to the cross-border production pattern (cross-border production confirmation command) and the cross-border production pattern ( Hereinafter, “cross border production time” is stored. In this embodiment, only one cross-border effect pattern and cross-border effect time are set in each effect mode, but a plurality of settings are set, and a selection is made using a predetermined random number and determination value. You can also

  In step S2334, the sub CPU 102a turns on the cross-border effect flag indicating that the cross-border effect is being executed in the cross-border effect flag storage area, turns off the cross-border effect temporary setting flag in step S2335, and starts the cross-border effect. The determination process ends. Thus, the cross-border production temporary setting flag is turned on when the production mode “B” is shifted to the production mode “D”, and is turned off when the lottery production using the production mode “B” to the production mode “D” starts. Is done.

  The cross-border effect output restriction preliminary process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2361, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the cross-border effect flag is ON in the cross-border effect flag storage area, that is, whether or not the cross-border effect is currently being executed. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the cross-border effect flag is not turned on, the sub-border effect output restriction pre-processing is terminated. It is determined whether or not.

  The development effect (so-called “super-reach effect”) is an effect for encouraging the player's expectation, and is performed in the reach effect, and is developed in an expansive manner after the reach is established. The presence / absence of the development effect, the time required for the development effect, and the specific contents of the development effect are associated in advance with the lottery effect pattern (see FIG. 47). When the development effect is performed, the contents of the effect are basically switched before and after the development effect (before and after reach is established). For example, before the reach is established, the image output device 13 displays a scene image with an animation having no story behind the background of the decorative pattern. On the other hand, after reaching the reach, that is, in the development effect, the image output device 13 displays an image of a live action having a story, and the speech output device 17 outputs a line and music dedicated to the development effect. It should be noted that while the development effect is being performed, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. For example, the decorative symbol reduced to the lower right of the screen of the image output device 13 changes in a translucent state.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the development effect is not performed, the sub-border effect output restriction pre-processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the development effect is performed, the lottery effect starts based on the lottery effect pattern determination table in step S2363. The time until the development effect is started (hereinafter referred to as “development effect standby time”) is set in the development effect time counter, and the flag before development effect is turned on in the flag field for development effect in step S2364. Then, the cross-border effect output restriction pre-processing is terminated. The development effect time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1012.

  Next, the lottery effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2501, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command stored in the sub RAM 102c, and determines in step S2502 whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the lottery effect is lost. . It should be noted that the data used in the analysis in step S2501 and the data used for determining whether or not a loss occurs in step S2502 does not necessarily need to be an effect design designation command.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2502 that it is a loss, it moves the process to step S2503, and if it determines that it is not a loss, it moves the process to step S2513.

  In step S2512, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the cross-border effect flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the cross-border effect flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S2515. On the other hand, when determining that the cross-border effect flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a turns off the cross-border effect flag in step S2513, sets the cross-border effect end command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S2514, and performs the process in step S2515. Transfer. When the image control board 105 receives the cross border production end command, the cross border production is ended. This is because when a special prize is won, a special game is executed after the lottery effect ends, and a special game effect corresponding to the special game is performed.

  In step S2515, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol related to the lottery effect is a small hit. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the lottery result of the special symbol related to the lottery effect is not a small hit, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S2517, and if the lottery result of the special symbol related to the lottery effect is a small hit, the step In S2516, it is determined whether or not the current special symbol winning probability is in a high probability state. That is, it is determined whether or not the small win is in a high probability state.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the current state is a high probability state, it moves the process to step S2503, and if it determines that the current state is not a high probability state, it moves the process to step S2517. In the present embodiment, when a small win is won in the low probability state, the mode shifts to the production mode “F” or the production mode “G” after the small hit game, and when the small win is won in the high probability state, This is because the present performance mode is continued even after the small hit game.

  In step S2517, the sub CPU 102a confirms the lottery result of the special symbol lottery based on the information included in the effect symbol designation command analyzed in step S2501, and is stored in the sub ROM 102b in association with the type of the special prize. An effect mode determination table is selected (see FIG. 48).

  The effect mode determination value and the effect mode are associated with the effect mode determination table for each type of special prize. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a obtains the effect mode determination random number in step S2518, and collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table in step S2519 to determine the effect mode in the next lottery effect. To do. In step S2520, the sub CPU 102a stores an effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and in step S2521, the number of executions of the lottery effect in the effect mode is executed in the effect mode. A counter for counting the remaining number of times (M: hereinafter referred to as “effect mode remaining number counter”) is set.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect mode newly set in step S2522 is one of the effect modes “B” to “D”. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not any of the effect mode “B” to the effect mode “D”, it moves the process to step S2505, and if it determines that it is any of the effect mode “B” to the effect mode “D”, the step S2523. In FIG. 5, the cross-border production temporary setting flag is turned ON in the cross-border production temporary setting flag storage area.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag in step S2503, and determines in step S2504 whether the effect mode flag is “F20”. The effect mode flag “F20” represents an effect mode “A” which is not special and is a normal (standard) effect mode set immediately after the power is turned on. The remaining number of times is not set in the effect mode “A”. Therefore, if the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2504 that the effect mode flag is “F20”, the process proceeds to step S2505, and if it is determined that the effect mode flag is not “F20”, the process proceeds to step S2506.

  In step S2505, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect end command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The lottery effect end command is a command indicating that the lottery effect is ended, that is, indicating that the effect symbol is stopped. 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 a lottery effect end command. The lottery effect end command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  On the other hand, since one lottery effect is ended by the lottery effect end process, the sub CPU 102a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter representing the remaining number of effect modes (M) in step S2506. In step S2507, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery effect in the effect mode ends. If the sub CPU 102a determines that M ≠ 0, it moves the process to step S2505. If it determines that M = 0, it sets the effect mode flag “F20” in step S2508.

  In step S2509, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the cross-border effect flag is turned on in the cross-border effect flag storage area. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the cross-border effect flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2505. On the other hand, when determining that the cross-border effect flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a turns off the cross-border effect flag in step S2510, sets a cross-border effect end command in step S2511, and moves the process to step S2505.

  Next, the cross-border effect update determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the cross-border effect flag is turned on in step S5001. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the cross-border effect flag is not ON, the sub-CPU 102a ends the cross-border effect update determination process. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the cross-border effect flag is ON, the sub-CPU 102a checks the cross-border effect remaining time counter in step S5002. It is determined whether or not the remaining production time = 0.

  If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the remaining time of the cross-border effect is not equal to 0, the sub-CPU 102a ends the cross-border effect update determination process. Based on the cross-border effect pattern determination table of FIG. 49, the cross-border effect confirmation command is set in step S5003, the cross-border effect time is set in the cross-border effect remaining time counter in step S5004, and the cross-border effect update process is terminated. To do. The cross-border effect remaining time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1012.

  Next, the cross-border effect output restriction process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the pre-development effect flag is turned on in the pre-development effect flag storage area in step S6001. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the pre-development effect flag is not ON, the sub-border effect output restriction process is terminated. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the pre-development effect flag is not ON, the development effect standby time = It is determined whether or not it is zero.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the development effect standby time is not 0, the sub CPU 102a ends the cross border production output restriction process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the development effect standby time is 0, the sub CPU 102a turns off the development effect flag in step S6003. Then, in step S6004, the sub CPU 102a refers to the cross-border effect remaining time counter to check the remaining time of the cross-border effect, and in step S6005, refers to the variation effect pattern determination table, in other words, the developed effect time. For example, the time for regulating the output of the cross-border effect (hereinafter referred to as output regulation time) is confirmed.

  In step S6006, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether (the remaining time of the border crossing effect−the output restriction time)> a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). If the sub CPU 102a determines “Yes” here, it moves the process to step S6007, and if it determines “No”, it moves the process to step S6010. In step S6007, the sub CPU 102a sets a mute command (E9H10H) in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S6008, the mute flag is turned on in the mute flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S6009. On the other hand, the sub CPU 102a sets a pause command (E9H20H) in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S6010, turns on the pause flag in step S6011, and temporarily stops the cross-border effect remaining time counter in step S6012. The process moves to step S6009. In step S6009, the sub CPU 102a sets the output restriction time in the development effect time counter, and ends the cross-border effect output restriction process. In the following, the mute command and the pause command are collectively referred to as “output restriction command”, and the mute flag and the pause flag are collectively referred to as “output restriction flag”.

  The output restriction command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the command transmission process in step S9000. When the image control board 105 receives the mute command, the volume related to the border crossing effect is set to “0”, and when the pause command is received, the border crossing effect is paused. When the image control board 105 receives an output restriction release command to be described later, the output restriction of the cross-border effect, that is, the mute of the cross-border effect or the temporary stop of the cross-border effect is released. When the output restriction for the cross-border effect is canceled, the volume of the cross-border effect returns to the state before the output restriction.

  Next, output restriction release processing will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the output restriction flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the output restriction flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a terminates the output restriction release process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the output restriction flag is turned on, in step S7002, whether or not the output restriction time = 0. Determine whether. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the output restriction time ≠ 0, the sub CPU 102a ends the output restriction release processing. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the output restriction time = 0, it determines whether or not the temporary stop flag is turned on in step S7003. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the temporary stop flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S7005. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the temporary stop flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a cancels the temporary stop of the cross-border effect remaining time counter in step S7004. Then, the process proceeds to step S7005. Then, the sub CPU 102a turns off the output restriction flag in step S7005, sets an output restriction release command (E9H30H) in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S7006, and ends the output restriction release processing.

  The command set in the transmission buffer is appropriately transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. For example, the cross-border effect determination command is transmitted to the image control board 105, and an audio signal based on the cross-border effect determination command is generated in the audio control unit 105 </ b> C and output to the drive circuit of the audio output device 17. As a result, predetermined music (for example, BGM) is output from the audio output device 17 as a cross-border effect. Further, the lottery effect confirmation command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. When the lottery effect determination command is transmitted to the image control board 105, for example, the image control unit 105B generates an image signal based on the lottery effect determination command and outputs it to the drive circuit of the image output device 13, and also performs voice control. In section 105C, an audio signal based on the lottery effect confirmation command is generated and output to the drive circuit of audio output device 17. As a result, a predetermined image is output from the image output device 13 and a predetermined music is output from the audio output device 17 as a lottery effect (including a development effect). Further, when the lottery effect confirmation command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104, an optical signal based on the lottery effect confirmation command is generated and output to the drive circuit of the effect lighting device 16, and the lottery effect confirmation command is received. Based on this, an operation signal is generated and output to the drive circuit of the effect accessory devices 14 and 15. As a result, a predetermined light is output from the effect lighting device 16 and a predetermined operation is output from the effect accessory devices 14 and 15 as a lottery effect (including a development effect).

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 5 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a specific area provided in the gaming area (first starting port 6, second starting port). ) Based on the specific area detecting means (first start port detection sensor 6a, second start port detecting sensor 7a) for detecting the game ball that has entered the game ball and the specific area detecting means detecting the game ball. Game mediation information acquisition means for acquiring information (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for special symbol determination), and determining predetermined matters (successful acquisition of rights to execute special games, special symbol type) based on the game mediation information A lottery determination means, a lottery determination result notification means for notifying the result of the predetermined matter determined by the lottery determination means, and a notification time for determining a time (special figure fluctuation time) required to notify the determination result of the predetermined matter With decision means The required time is set in advance, and the cross-border effect determination means for determining whether or not to perform the cross-border effect that can be performed over a plurality of times of determination result notification (special symbol display) is determined, and the contents of the cross-border effect are determined. Cross-border effect pattern determining means, special effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform a special effect (development effect) having a different aspect from the cross-border effect, special effect pattern determining means for determining the content of the special effect, and cross-border effect Based on the contents of the cross-border effect determined by the pattern determination means and the contents of the special effect determined by the special effect pattern determination means, the effect control means for executing the cross-border effect and the special effect, and the cross-border effect are performed. If the special effect determination means determines that the special effect is to be performed while the special effect is being determined, the output amount restriction means for restricting the output amount related to the cross-border effect, and the output amount restriction when the special effect ends. And an output quantity regulation release means for releasing the output quantity regulation of cross-border effect being performed by stages, a.
In addition, the gaming machine 1 has a special condition that the variable prize opening is in a state where the variable prize opening can be awarded after the determination result of the predetermined matter is notified when the determination result of the predetermined thing is a specific result. While the special game control means for executing the game and the cross-border effect are being performed, the lottery determination means determines that the result is a specific result, and the special effect determination means determines that the special effect is performed before the special game. In this case, a cross-border effect ending means for ending the cross-border effect before the special effect ends is provided.

  Next, using FIG. 50, a winning jackpot is won, a cross border production confirmation command is transmitted to the image control board 104, the cross border production is performed, and the development production is performed when the cross border production is performed. A description will be given of how the production is temporarily muted, the development production is finished, and the temporary muting of the cross-border production is released. As shown in FIG. 50, for example, when a winning jackpot game is won, a jackpot game is executed, and after the end of the game, a transition is made to the effect mode “B”, and a cross-border effect confirmation command is transmitted to the image control board 105 to transmit the cross-border effect. Is executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, predetermined music flows at a predetermined volume as a cross-border effect. Here, the cross-border effect flag is turned ON in the cross-border effect flag storage area, and the time required for the cross-border effect (“100 (s)” in this embodiment, see FIG. 49) is set in the cross-border effect remaining time counter. The

  When the development effect is performed while the lottery effect (decorative symbol display) in the effect mode “B” is repeatedly performed, it is determined whether or not the remaining time of the cross-border effect—the development effect> the predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Is determined. Here, if it is determined that the remaining time of the cross-border effect—the development effect> the predetermined time, a mute command is transmitted to the image control board 105, and the cross-border effect is temporarily muted. Further, the mute flag is turned on, and the mute time (output restriction time) including the time required for the development effect is set in the development effect time counter.

  When the output restriction time reaches “0”, an output restriction release command is transmitted to the image control board 105, the temporary mute of the cross-border effect is released, and the original volume is restored. Here, the mute flag is turned off.

  When the border-boundary effect time has elapsed since the start of the border-boundary effect, the border-boundary effect confirmation command is transmitted again to the image control board 105, and the border-boundary effect is performed again. In addition, if a special prize (big hit / small hit) is won while the cross-border effect is being performed, the lottery effect (decorative display of decorative symbols) is ended and the cross-border effect is also ended.

  As described above, when the development effect is started, the cross-border effect is temporarily muted, and when the development effect ends, the original sound volume is restored, thereby suppressing a reduction in the production effect. This is because the cross-border effect is provided with the required time compared with the case where it is resumed from the beginning by returning to the original volume even if it is temporarily muted while the cross-border effect is continuously performed. This is because the end part (second half part) is easily reproduced, so that it is possible to use the border-boundary effects prepared in advance.

  The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 are provided with a plurality of systems (channels) for production. In other words, the system of effects related to special symbol-based games and the system of cross-border effects are separated, and each effect can be controlled independently. Further, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 have a function of independently controlling the output amount of effects including the brightness of images and lighting, the volume of music, and the like. Therefore, when the development effect is performed, only the volume related to the transboundary effect is set to “0”, and the volume related to the development effect is set higher than “0”, thereby overlapping the development effect encouraging the player's expectation. It is possible to prevent the production from being performed and to suppress the reduction in the production effect.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the type of output restriction can be selected when the cross-border effect and the development effect are performed simultaneously. That is, if the remaining time of the cross-border effect—the output restriction time is greater than a predetermined value, muting is performed as the output restriction of the cross-border effect, and if it is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the output is temporarily stopped as the output restriction of the cross-border effect. This is to prevent the cross-border effect from being updated while the development effect is being performed and the cross-border effect being finished without the rust portion (not to be heard) leading to a reduction in the production effect. It is. Therefore, this predetermined value is appropriately set according to the contents of the cross-border effect. In addition, in order to prevent the transboundary effect from being updated immediately after the mute of the transboundary effect is released and the effect of the performance to be reduced, the remaining time of the cross-border effect—the output regulation time is set to be larger than a predetermined value. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the cross-border effect is always executed in the specific effect mode “B” to the effect mode “D”, but the cross-border effect is selectively executed in the specific effect mode. You can also. Moreover, it is possible not to limit the time when the cross-border effect is performed to a specific effect mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the cross-border effect pattern is uniquely associated with the effect mode flag, but a plurality of cross-border effects are associated with one effect mode flag, and are selected by a random number or the like. May be determined. In addition, although the same cross-border effect is repeatedly performed, the next cross-border effect to be performed can be selected every time one cross-border effect is completed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of cross-border effect patterns are set for the effect mode “C”. That is, the cross-border effect time in the effect mode “C” based on the probable big win is set to 100 (s), and the cross-border effect time in the effect mode “C” based on the normal big win is set to 90 (s). Therefore, the player can infer the current state of the game conditions from the cross border production time.

  In the present embodiment, the volume of the cross-border effect is set to “0” as the output restriction, but the volume may be lowered to an extent that does not hinder the development effect. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the output of the cross-border effect is restricted when the development effect is performed. For example, even if the effect mode is “B” or the like, the result of the first prior determination or the second prior determination is predetermined. If a condition (for example, a specific variation pattern is determined) is satisfied, output can be restricted even when a transition is made to a special effect mode over a plurality of lottery effects.

The cross-border effect constitutes the first effect of the present invention, and the development effect constitutes the second effect of the present invention. The winning lottery or normal jackpot is won and the production mode “B” to the production mode “D” is shifted to start the first lottery production, or the remaining time of the cross-border production is “0”. This constitutes the first condition of the invention. On the other hand, the second condition is that the main CPU 101a selects any one of the variation pattern “07” to the variation pattern “12” and the variation pattern “19” to the variation pattern “36” in step S313-11. .
Further, the sub CPU 102a that performs step S2331 and the sub CPU 102a that performs steps S5001 to S5002 constitute a first effect determination unit of the present invention. On the other hand, the main CPU 101a performing step S313-11 constitutes a second effect determination unit of the present invention.
The lamp control board 104, the image control board 105, the image output device 13, the production effect devices 14 and 15, the production lighting device 16, and the audio output device 17 constitute the production means of the present invention, and the production control board 102. Constitutes the effect control means of the present invention. The sub CPU 102a that transmits the output restriction command (mute command) constitutes the output amount restriction means of the present invention, and the sub CPU 102a that transmits the output restriction release command constitutes the output amount restriction release means of the present invention.
The image control board 105 and the audio output device 17 that receive the cross-border production confirmation command and execute the cross-border production constitute the first production means of the present invention, and transmit the cross-border production confirmation command to the image control board 105. Constitutes the first effect control means of the present invention. In addition, the lamp control board 104, the image control board 105, the image output device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the effect illumination device 16 and the sound output device 17 that receive the lottery effect confirmation command and execute the development effect. Constitutes the second effect means of the present invention, and the sub CPU 102a that transmits the lottery effect confirmation command relating to the development effect to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 constitutes the second effect control means of the present invention. The image control board 105 that sets the volume of the cross-border effect to “0” constitutes the first output amount control means of the present invention, and the image control board 105 that controls other than the volume of the cross-border effect is the first of the present invention. The control means is configured.
The main winning a prize opening 8 constitutes a variable winning award according to the present invention, and the main CPU 101a which performs the big hit game processing at step S340 or the small hit game processing at step S350 constitutes the special game control means according to the present invention, and the step S330-15 or The main CPU 101a performing step S330-16 constitutes the special game determination means of the present invention. In addition, the effect that combines the special game effect and the ending effect constitutes the third effect of the present invention. Furthermore, the lamp control board 104, the image control board 105, the image output device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the effect lighting device 16, and the sound which receive the special game effect confirmation command and perform the special game effect, and sound. The output device 17 and the lamp control board 104, the image control board 105, the image output device 13, the effect accessory devices 14, 15 that perform the ending effect upon receiving the ending effect confirmation command, the effect lighting device 16, and The audio output device 17 constitutes the third rendering means of the present invention. The sub CPU 102a that transmits the special game confirmation command and the ending confirmation command to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 constitutes a third effect control board of the present invention.

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

Claims (3)

First effect determination means for determining whether or not a first condition that is a condition for performing the first effect is satisfied;
Second effect determination means for determining whether or not a second condition that is a condition for performing a second effect different from the first effect is satisfied;
Production means for performing the first production and the second production;
If the first effect determination means determines that the first condition is satisfied, the effect means causes the first effect to be executed. On the other hand, if the second condition is satisfied, the second effect determination means determines Then, production control means for causing the production means to execute the second production,
If the second effect determining means determines that the second condition is satisfied while the effect means is performing the first effect, the effect means restricts the output amount of the first effect. Output amount regulating means;
An output amount restriction release means for causing the effect means to end the restriction of the output amount of the first effect when the effect means ends the second effect. First rendering means for performing the first rendering;
A first effect control means for causing the first effect means to execute the first effect when the first effect determining means determines that the first condition is satisfied;
Second rendering means for performing the second rendering;
A second effect control means for causing the second effect means to execute the second effect when the second effect determining means determines that the second condition is satisfied;
The first effect means controls first output amount control means for controlling the output amount of the first effect, and control items related to the first effect excluding the output amount of the first effect. First control means for
If the second effect determining means determines that the second condition is satisfied while the first effect means is performing the first effect, the output amount restricting means is the first output means. Let the force control means regulate the output amount of the first effect,
When the second effect means ends the second effect, the output amount restriction release means causes the first output amount control means to end the restriction of the output amount of the first effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1. Variable prize opening,
Special game control means for controlling a special game in which the variable winning opening is ready for winning;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special game;
Unlike the first effect and the second effect, third effect means for performing a third effect corresponding to the special game;
Third effect control means for causing the third effect means to execute the third effect;
When the first effect means performs the first effect, the second effect determination means determines that the second condition is satisfied, and the special game determination means determines the special game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising: an ending unit that causes the first effect unit to end the first effect before the second effect ends when it is determined to be executed. .

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