JP2012120809A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which variable winning devices can be provided without affecting performance effect and a control load on CPU to the utmost.SOLUTION: A first stage 44 and a second stage 45 which receive game balls are provided on a game board 2. The first and second stages 44, 45 are formed in a two step structure. A variable unit 48 with a first operation part 50 and a second operation part 51 is provided under the stages. Further, a third start pocket 47 having an opening/closing member 49 to be opened/closed by the variable unit 48 is provided on the second stage 45 and an operation region 46 is provided on the first stage 44. A game ball which gets into the operation region 46 reaches a first operation part 50 to vary the variable unit 48 and the opening/closing member 49 is stored remaining a part to open the third start pocket 47. The game ball which gets into the third start pocket 47 reaches the second operation part 51 to vary the variable unit 48 and the opening/closing member 49 projects out to close the third start pocket 47.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming area where game balls flow down.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine provided with a winning area having a variable winning device that makes it easy to enter a game ball when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  For example, in a variable prize device called an electric accessory, a lottery is performed when a game ball enters a specific area, and when the lottery is won, the variable prize device can easily enter a game ball. It changes to the mode. Then, on the condition that a predetermined time has passed and a predetermined number of balls have been detected, the game ball is changed to a mode in which it is difficult or impossible to enter the game ball again. Such a variable winning device changes with electric power and is controlled by the CPU.

  In addition, a variable prize device called a non-electrical accessory changes to a mode in which a game ball can be easily entered when the game ball enters the actuator, and when the game ball enters the prize area, the game ball enters again. It changes to a mode that makes the sphere difficult or impossible. In general, such a variable winning device is mechanically changed by utilizing the weight of a game ball and is not controlled by a CPU.

  In this way, by providing a prize area having a variable prize device in the game area, the chances for a game ball to enter the prize area increases, leading to an increase in the player's willingness to play, and widening variations in games. Is also possible. Therefore, it is considered that by providing a plurality of variable winning devices in the game area, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to play and to widen variations of the game. Therefore, a gaming machine provided with a plurality of winning areas having variable winning devices, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, has been proposed.

JP 2008-212497 A

  However, the game board forming the game area is provided with a liquid crystal display device, an effect accessory device, etc., and the space that can be secured as the game area is limited. A gaming machine such as that described in Patent Document 1 has a small display screen, but in recent years, in order to improve the effect, about half of the game board is composed of a large-sized liquid crystal display device and an effect-use accessory device. The gaming machines occupied by the game are becoming more common, and the space that can be secured as gaming areas is further limited.

  Therefore, in a gaming machine provided with a large-sized liquid crystal display device or an effect accessory device in this way, the gaming area becomes narrow and it is difficult to provide a plurality of variable winning devices. Therefore, in order to provide a plurality of variable winning devices in the game area, it is necessary to downsize or reduce the liquid crystal display device and the effect accessory device in order to widen the game area, but the effect of the effect is reduced. Or the balance may be lost. In addition, if a plurality of so-called electric accessories are provided, the control burden on the CPU increases, and in order to reduce the control burden on the CPU, it is necessary to reduce the number of liquid crystal display devices and effect accessory equipment. End up. For this reason, it is difficult to provide a plurality of variable winning devices while maintaining a high performance effect.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a plurality of variable winning devices can be provided without affecting the production effect and CPU control burden as much as possible.

  1st invention is provided in the game board, the game area where a game ball flows down, the introduction port which can introduce the game ball which flows down the said game area, and the guidance which guides the game ball introduced from the said introduction port A path, a lead-out port for deriving a game ball guided by the guide route, a stage on which the game ball derived from the lead-out port rolls, and a game ball rolling on the stage is released to the game area On condition that a release ball, an operation area where a game ball rolling on the stage can enter, a winning area where a game ball rolling on the stage can enter, and a game ball entering the winning area, Game profit giving means for giving a predetermined game profit to a player, a first mode that makes it impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the winning area, and a game to the winning area than the first mode Change to the second mode to facilitate the entry of the ball A movable part that is possible, a first action part that changes the movable part, which is the first aspect, to the second aspect by the weight of the game ball that has entered the action area, and a game that has entered the winning area And a second actuating part that changes the movable part, which is the second aspect, to the first aspect by the weight of the sphere.

  According to the first invention, when the game ball flowing down the game area is introduced into the introduction port, it is led out to the stage via the guide path. The game ball led to the stage rolls on the stage and is released from the discharge unit to the game area, or enters the operation area or the winning area.

  This winning area is difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable portion is in the first mode, but is easy to enter when the movable portion is in the second mode. And this movable part changes to a 2nd aspect with the dead weight of the game ball which approached the action area, and changes to the 1st aspect with the dead weight of the game ball which entered the winning area.

  That is, in order to enter the game ball into the winning area, it is necessary to first enter the operating area into the operating area and change the movable part to the second mode. When the game ball enters the winning area, the movable part Again, it changes to the first mode. That is, when a game ball enters the operating area, the movable portion remains changed to the second mode until the game ball enters the winning area, and the first operation before the game ball enters the winning area. There is no change to the mode.

  Note that the winning area is, for example, a general winning opening for acquiring a predetermined number of game balls when a game ball enters, a start opening or a start gate for acquiring a right to determine whether or not a big hit game is executed, and the like. The taxiway is a path of a game ball called a “warp” or “special route”, for example.

  Since the movable portion changes alternately between the first mode and the second mode depending on the weight of the game ball, it is not necessary to perform control by the CPU. Further, since the movable part is provided not on the game area but on the stage, it is not necessary to increase the space of the game area in order to provide the movable part.

  2nd invention is the gaming machine which concerns on 1st invention, Comprising: The said stage is provided below the said 1st stage and the 1st stage which can guide | invade a game ball to the said operation | movement area | region, The said winning a prize A second stage capable of guiding the game ball to the area, and both the first stage and the second stage can receive the game ball derived from the outlet and receive the game ball It is possible to guide to the other stage.

  According to the second invention, the stage is composed of a first stage and a second stage. The game ball derived from the outlet can enter either the first stage or the second stage, and the game ball that has entered the first stage may enter the second stage. A game ball that has entered two stages may enter the first stage.

  Then, the game ball that has entered the first stage can enter the operation region and change the movable portion to the second mode, and the game ball that has entered the second stage has the movable portion in the second mode. You can enter the winning area. That is, when the movable part is in the first mode, the game ball derived from the outlet port enters the first stage, or the game ball that has entered the second stage moves to the first stage, There is an opportunity for the movable part to change to the second mode. On the other hand, when the movable part is in the second mode, the game ball derived from the outlet port enters the second stage, or the game ball that has entered the first stage moves to the second stage, An opportunity for a game ball to enter the winning area occurs. That is, the rolling direction of the game ball advantageous to the player is different depending on the mode of the movable part when the game ball enters the stage.

  A third invention is a gaming machine according to the first invention or the second invention, wherein the movable portion, the first operating portion, and the second operating portion are connected to each other, and the first operation is performed. The part rises when the second actuating part descends due to the weight of the game ball, the second actuating part rises when the first actuating part descends due to the weight of the game ball, and the movable part It changes to the said 1st aspect with a raise of an action | operation part, and changes to a said 2nd aspect with a raise of the said 2nd action | operation part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to 3rd invention, the movable part, the 1st action part, and the 2nd action part are connected so that it may act in a mutual mode. That is, when the first action part is lowered by the weight of the game ball, the second action part is raised, and the movable part is changed to the second mode. Further, when the second action part is lowered by the weight of the game ball, the second action part is raised, and the movable part is changed to the first mode. Thus, the first action part and the second action part are mechanically interlocked, and the mode of the movable part changes according to the movement of the first action part and the second action part.

  The movable portion, the first operating portion, and the second operating portion are configured such that the first operating portion and the second operating portion form one end and the other end of a plate-shaped seesaw, and the movable portion depends on the angle of the fulcrum of the seesaw. May change. The first action part and the second action part are connected to each other by a belt or the like via a pulley so that the movable part changes depending on the rotation angle of the pulley and the position of a predetermined part of the chain. Also good. In addition, when the first action part or the second action part is operated by the weight of the game ball, the other action part is changed to a mode in which the game ball can receive the weight of the game ball, and the movable part is changed from the first mode. What is necessary is just the connection form which has a structure which can change to a 2nd aspect. In any case, the first operating part and the second operating part are operated using the weight of the game ball, and the mode of the movable part is changed using this operation.

  According to the present invention, since the movable part changes as the game ball rolling on the stage enters the operation area or the winning area, the entry of the game ball can be achieved without affecting the production effect or the control burden of the CPU as much as possible. It is possible to provide a plurality of winning areas whose degree of ease can be changed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is an enlarged front view of the part of the 1st stage and the 2nd stage. It is an expansion perspective view of the part of the 1st stage and the 2nd stage. It is a perspective view of a warp passage, the 1st stage, and the 2nd stage when the 3rd starting mouth is the 1st mode. It is a perspective view of a warp passage, the 1st stage, and the 2nd stage when the 3rd starting mouth is the 2nd mode. It is a perspective view of a variable unit when a 3rd starting opening is the 1st mode. It is a perspective view of a variable unit when a 3rd starting opening is the 2nd mode. It is a right view of a variable unit when a game ball enters an operation area. It is a right view of a variable unit when a game ball enters a 3rd starting port. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state change flag determination table and the jackpot end setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch and 3rd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. 2 to 9 are drawings for explaining the periphery of the stage.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, and the pair of movable pieces 10b is controlled to move between a closed state and an open state. When the second start port 10 is controlled to be in the closed state, the first start port 9 located immediately above the second start port 10 becomes an obstacle, and it is impossible to accept the game ball. It is difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to be in the open state, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as receiving trays, so that the game balls can easily enter the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the closed state, there is almost no opportunity for entering the game ball, and when it is in the open state, the opportunity for entering the game ball is increased.

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

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

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

  Further, the game board 2 is provided with a warp passage 40 that guides a game ball flowing down the game area 6 to the first stage 44 or the second stage 45. The warp passage 40 includes an introduction port 41, a guide path 42, and a lead-out port 43. The warp passage 40 is curved from the left side of the liquid crystal display device 13 when viewed from the front side to the lower side, and a first stage 44 and a second stage 45 are provided below the liquid crystal display device 13.

  The structures of the warp passage 40, the first stage 44, and the second stage 45 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 is an enlarged front view around the first stage 44 and the second stage 45, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view around the first stage 44 and the second stage 45. As shown in FIG.

  The warp passage 40 is provided with an introduction port 41 for introducing the game ball into the guide path 42 and a lead-out port 43 that passes through the guide path 42 and leads the game ball onto the first stage 44 or the second stage 45. Yes. The introduction port 41 is provided near the center of the left side portion of the liquid crystal display device 13, and the game ball passes from the introduction port 41 through the guide path 42 to the first stage 44 or the second stage 45 from the lead-out port 43. Derived. In this way, the game ball that has flowed into the introduction port 41 passes through the guide path 42 and is guided from the lead-out port 43 onto the first stage 44 or the second stage 45. That is, the warp passage 40 has a function of reliably guiding the entered game ball to the first stage 44 or the second stage 45. Since the outlet port 43 is provided on the left side of the second stage 45, the proportion of game balls led out from the outlet port 43 enters the second stage 45 higher than the first stage 44. ing.

  Here, the game ball launched near the introduction port 41 by the nail provided on the left side of the introduction port 41 flows into the introduction port 41 with a certain probability. It should be noted that the game ball may flow into the introduction port 41 with a certain probability. Obstacles (including an accessory) for adjusting the flow of the game ball into the introduction port 41 are limited to nails. is not.

  The guide path 42 is formed in a substantially tubular shape, and has a diameter wider than that of the game ball (for example, 20 mm). Further, at least a part of the guide path 42 is formed of a highly transparent hard synthetic resin material (transparent member) such as a colorless and transparent acrylic resin material, a polycarbonate resin, or a polyarylate resin. It is possible to visually recognize the game ball passing through the road 42. In practice, the guide path 42 may be partially hidden by a decorative member provided around the liquid crystal display device 13.

  Next, the structure of the first stage 44 and the second stage 45 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views of the warp passage 40, the first stage 44, the second stage 45, and the variable unit 48. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the third start port 47 is in the first mode. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the third start port 47 is in the second mode.

  The first stage 44 and the second stage 45 are provided below the liquid crystal display device 13, closer to the front than the liquid crystal display device 13 and closer to the back than the game area 6. Further, the first stage 44 is provided further on the deeper side than the second stage 45, and the first stage 44 and the second stage 45 have a two-story structure with the upper stage and the lower stage, respectively. The first stage 44 and the second stage 45 are continuous with each other via an intermediate stage 55 formed on each of the left and right ends. Therefore, it is possible to move the game ball from the first stage 44 to the second stage 45 and to move from the second stage 45 to the first stage 44 via the intermediate stage 55. . That is, the game ball that has reached the intermediate stage can enter either the first stage 44 or the second stage 45. Further, because of such a structure, the game ball that has entered the first stage 44 passes through the lower second stage 45 in order to flow out to the game area 6 again.

  The lead-out port 43 is connected to the left intermediate stage 55, and the game ball led out from the lead-out port 43 first enters the intermediate stage 55, and then the first stage 44 and the second stage 45. It is distributed to either. Here, since the outlet port 43 is provided in contact with the front side of the intermediate stage 55, the game ball that has reached the intermediate stage 55 from the outlet port 43 is continuous with the front side of the intermediate stage 55. The rate of entering the stage 45 is high.

  In the first stage 44, a game ball derived from the outlet 43 and a game ball that has entered the second stage 45 enter via the intermediate stage 55. Although the game ball derived from the outlet 43 has a high rate of entering the second stage 45 through the intermediate stage 55, it may enter the first stage 44. The game ball that has entered the second stage 45 via the intermediate stage 55 can move to the first stage 44 when it reaches the intermediate stage 55 after rolling the second stage 45.

  The first stage 44 is a first slope 44a that receives and rolls a game ball from the intermediate stage 55, and an opening provided at the center in the left-right direction of the first slope 44a, and rolls the first slope 44a. And an operation area 46 that can be entered when the game ball falls. And the 1st stage 44 has comprised the substantially arch shape by the 1st slope 44a which rolls a game ball. In addition, since the hem (both ends) of the first slope 44a is connected to the intermediate stage 55, the game ball that has reached the intermediate stage 55 can be received by the first slope 44a, and the first slope 44a can be rotated. A moving game ball can be delivered to the intermediate stage 55.

  The first slope 44a has a downward slope in the left-right direction as viewed from the front, with the portion where the operating region 46 is provided as the center. That is, the 1st slope 44a has comprised the mountain shape which has a substantially symmetrical ridgeline. Moreover, since the depth width of the operation area 46 is formed smaller than the depth width of the first slope 44a, the game ball can pass through the portion where the operation area 46 is provided. That is, when the game ball reaches the top portion of the first slope 44a, there are a case where the game ball falls into the operation region 46 and a case where the rolling is continued down the gradient of the first slope 44a. The operation area 46 is provided with an operation area detection switch 46a. When the operation area detection switch 46a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 5 game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, a stage rear wall 44b formed of a transparent member is provided on the back side of the first stage 44 to prevent a game ball from colliding with the liquid crystal display device 13, but the front side of the first stage 44 is provided. There are no walls. Therefore, the game ball rolling on the first slope 44 a can fall downward from the front side of the first stage 44. Therefore, the game ball rolling on the first slope 44a can move to the second stage 45 provided on the lower side and the near side without reaching the intermediate stage 55.

  In the second stage 45, a game ball derived from the outlet 43 and a game ball entering the first stage 44 enter via the intermediate stage 55. Since the front side of the intermediate stage 55 to which the outlet 43 is connected is to the left of the second stage 45, the proportion of the game balls led out from the outlet 43 first enters the second stage 45 through the intermediate stage 55. It is high. Further, the game ball that has entered the first stage 44 can move to the second stage 45 when it reaches the intermediate stage 55. Furthermore, since it is possible for a game ball that has fallen from the first slope 44 a of the first stage 44 provided above to enter the second stage 45, the game ball enters without passing through the intermediate stage 55. There is a case. As described above, the second stage 45 has a game ball led out from the outlet 43 and entered the intermediate stage 55, a game ball rolling the first stage 44 and entered the intermediate stage 55, and the first slope. A game ball that has fallen to the near side of 44a can enter.

  The second stage 45 is a second slope 45a that receives and rolls a game ball from the intermediate stage 55, and an opening provided at the center in the left-right direction of the second slope 45a, and rolls the second slope 45a. A third starting port 47 that can be entered by the falling of the game ball, and a discharge portion 45b that is formed on the front side of the second slope 45a and that releases the game ball rolling on the second slope 45a to the game area 6; , Is composed of. The second slope 45a for rolling the game ball has a curved surface structure, and the second stage 45 has an arcuate shape with the portion where the third start port 47 is provided as the lowest part in a front view. Yes. Further, both ends of the second slope 45a are connected to the intermediate stage 55 so that a game ball can be received from the intermediate stage 55 and the game ball rolling on the second slope 45a is transferred to the intermediate stage 55. It is also possible to enter.

  The 3rd starting port 47 formed in the 2nd slope 45a has the opening-and-closing member 49, and this opening-and-closing member 49 can move to the near side and the back side. In the present embodiment, the state in which the opening / closing member 49 has moved to the near side is referred to as the first mode of the third starting port 47, and the state in which the opening / closing member 49 has stopped on the far side is the third starting port 47. This is called the second aspect. When the opening / closing member 49 is stopped on the near side and the third starting port 47 is in the first mode, the opening / closing member 49 becomes an obstacle and the game ball cannot enter the third starting port 47. It is said. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 49 is stopped on the back side and the third start port 47 is in the second mode, the game ball can enter the third start port 47. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing member 49 corresponds to a movable portion.

  The opening / closing member 49 is provided inside the third starting port 47, which is an opening formed in the central portion of the second slope 45a. When the opening / closing member 49 stops on the near side, the upper surface of the opening / closing member 49 is the second A continuous rolling surface of the game ball is formed on the upper surface of the slope 45a. That is, when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, the game ball rolling on the second slope 45a reaches the center portion where the third start port 47 is provided, and the upper surface of the opening / closing member 49 And the rolling on the second slope 45a is continued.

  Here, the depth width of the third start port 47 is formed to be approximately the same as the depth width of the central portion of the second slope 45a. That is, if the opening / closing member 49 is not provided, almost all of the game balls that have reached the central portion of the second slope 45 a are formed so as to enter the third start opening 47. When the third starting port 47 is in the first mode, the open / close member 49 is stopped so as to cover the entire upper surface of the third starting port 47, so that the game ball enters the third starting port 47. It becomes impossible to make a ball, and the game ball passes through the upper surface of the opening / closing member 49 and continues rolling on the second slope 45a.

  On the other hand, when the third start port 47 is in the second mode, the opening / closing member 49 does not open all the third start ports 47 but opens a part of them. That is, in a state where the opening / closing member 49 is stopped on the back side, a part of the opening / closing member 49 covers a part of the third starting port 47. At this time, the depth width of the opening that is opened when the third start port 47 is in the second mode is wider than the diameter of the game ball. Therefore, when the third starting port 47 is in the second mode, the game ball that has reached the center portion of the second slope 45a enters the third starting port 47 or passes through a part of the opening / closing member 49. Will continue rolling. As described above, the third starting port 47 is closed by the opening / closing member 49 in the first mode, and the game ball passes over the third starting port 47, which is the second mode. At this time, the third starting port 47 is opened but not fully opened, so that the game ball enters the third starting port 47 or passes through the third starting port 47.

  Further, the second stage 45 is provided with a stage front wall 45c so that a game ball rolling on the second slope 45a does not fall to the near side of the second stage 45. The stage front wall 45c is formed with a discharge portion 45b so that a game ball can be discharged to the front side of the second stage 45 from the discharge portion 45b. Specifically, the stage front wall 45c, except for a part, protrudes above the upper surface of the second slope 45a and is provided on the near side of the second stage 45, and is above the upper surface of the second slope 45a. The part which does not protrude forms the discharge part 45b. One discharge portion 45 b is formed at each of the left side and the right side of the third start port 47. Thereby, when the game ball rolling on the second slope 45a takes a course toward the near side, it collides with the stage front wall 45c or is discharged from the discharge portion 45b to the game area 6 below.

  Next, the variable unit 48 for opening / closing the opening / closing member 49 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 is a perspective view of the variable unit 48 in a state where the third starting port 47 is in the first mode, and FIG. 7 is a variable unit 48 in a state where the third starting port 47 is in the second mode. FIG.

  The variable unit 48 is provided below the first stage 44 and the second stage 45, and includes an opening / closing member 49 that changes the third start port 47 between the first mode and the second mode, and the operation region 46. The first operating part 50 that can be reached by the game ball that has entered, the second operating part 51 that the game ball that has entered the third starting port 47 reaches, the opening / closing member 49, the first operating part 50, and the second operating part The connecting member 52 is connected to the connecting member 52. The first operating portion 50 is disposed directly below the operating region 46, the second operating portion 51 is directly below the third starting port 47, and the opening / closing member when the third starting port 47 is in the first mode. 49 is disposed at a position directly below 49. In the variable unit 48 provided in the gaming machine 1, the front side of the gaming machine 1 is the front side of the variable unit 48, and the back side of the gaming machine 1 is the rear side of the variable unit 48.

  The opening / closing member 49, the first operating part 50, the second operating part 51, and the connecting member 52 are each formed in a plate shape, and the rear end of the opening / closing member 49 is connected to the upper end of the connecting member 52. The front end portion of the first operating portion 50 is connected to the rear side of the substantially central portion 52, and the rear end portion of the second operating portion 51 is connected to the front side of the lower end portion of the connecting member 52. Further, the opening / closing member 49 is not fixed to the connecting member 52, and the connecting angle of the opening / closing member 49 with respect to the connecting member 52 in the connecting portion is variable, but the first operating unit 50, the second operating unit 51, Are fixed to the connecting member 52, the first operating part 50 is connected vertically to the connecting member 52, and the second operating part 51 is connected vertically to the connecting member 52. Further, the left and right sides of the connecting member 52 are pivotally supported by the gaming machine 1 via a rotating shaft 53 provided slightly below the central portion, and the connecting member 52 extends in the front-rear direction within a predetermined range around the rotating shaft 53. It can be rotated. This predetermined range is a range from the angle approximately perpendicular to the horizontal in the right side view to the rotation of about 45 degrees clockwise in the right side view, and about 45 by a mechanical stopper (not shown). It is impossible to rotate more than 1 degree.

  When the opening / closing member 49 closes the third starting port 47, the connecting member 52 is in a substantially upright state (a state substantially perpendicular to the horizontal), and the first operating unit 50 and the second operating unit. 51 is a substantially horizontal state. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 49 opens the third starting port 47, the connecting member 52 is in a state in which the upper side is inclined rearward with the rotation shaft 53 as the central axis, and the first operating part 50 and the second operating part With 51, it is in the state which the back fell and inclined. Further, the opening / closing member 49 is moved back and forth while maintaining a horizontal state in any state, and when the connecting member 52 is substantially upright, the opening / closing member 49 is moved to the front side position and connected. When the upper part of the member 52 is inclined to the rear side, the member 52 is moved to the rear side position.

  That is, when the connecting member 52 is in a substantially upright state, the opening / closing member 49 is in the front position, the third starting port 47 is in the first mode, and the first operating portion 50 and the second operating portion 51 are substantially the same. It becomes horizontal. Further, when the connecting member 52 is rotated about the rotation shaft 53 and tilted with the upper side being the rear side, the opening / closing member 49 is the rear side position, and the third start port 47 is the second mode, The 1st operation part 50 and the 2nd operation part 51 will be in the state where the back was made to incline below, respectively.

  Next, the operation of the variable unit 48 when a game ball enters the operation area 46 will be described with reference to FIG. 8A and 8B are right side views of the variable unit 48. FIG.

  An operation region 46 is provided above the first operation unit 50, and the game ball that has entered the operation region 46 falls downward and reaches the upper surface of the first operation unit 50. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the first operation unit 50 is in a substantially horizontal state when the game ball reaches the first operation unit 50, the weight of the game ball is placed on the first operation unit 50. As a result, the connecting member 52 rotates backward about the rotation shaft 53. At this time, as described above, the connecting member 52 rotates about 45 degrees rearward and stops, so that the connecting member 52 moves rearward around the rotating shaft 53 as shown in FIG. Rotate 45 degrees and stop.

  As a result, the first operating portion 50 that is connected to the rear side of the connecting member 52 and above the rotating shaft 53 is inclined downward by about 45 degrees toward the rear from the connecting portion with the connecting member 52. Stop. Therefore, when the game ball reaches the first operating portion 50 that is in a substantially horizontal state, the connecting member 52 changes from a substantially upright state to a state that is rotated about 45 degrees rearward, and accordingly, the first operating portion 50 has a rear portion. Changes to a state inclined downward.

  On the other hand, when the game ball reaches the first operation unit 50 and the first operation unit 50 is inclined downward, the game ball rolls down the upper surface of the inclined first operation unit 50. Therefore, the state of the connecting member 52 is not affected. Regardless of the mode of the first operating unit 50, the game ball that has reached the first operating unit 50 then falls to the rear of the first operating unit 50 and is discharged to the outside of the game ball 1 (not shown). You will be guided to the nephew.

  As described above, when the third starting port 47 is in the first mode, the first operating part 50 is in a substantially horizontal state, and when the third starting port 47 is in the second mode, the first operating unit 50 is set. Is a state in which the rear is inclined downward. Accordingly, when the game ball reaches the first operating portion 50 when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, the connecting member 52 rotates about 45 degrees backward by the weight of the game ball (FIG. 8). (See (a) and (b)). Further, when the game ball reaches the first operating portion 50 when the third start port 47 is in the second mode, the state of the connecting member 52 does not change due to the weight of the game ball. The opening / closing member 49 is moved to the front position when the connecting member 52 is substantially upright, and is moved to the rear position when the upper side of the connecting member 52 is inclined rearward. Become. That is, if the game ball enters the operation area 46 when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, the third start port 47 changes to the second mode, and the third start port 47 changes to the second mode. When the game ball enters the operation region 46 in the mode, the third start port 47 remains unchanged in the second mode.

  Next, the operation of the variable unit 48 when a game ball enters the third starting port 47 will be described with reference to FIG. 9A and 9B are right side views of the variable unit 48. FIG.

  A third starting port 47 is provided above the second operating unit 51, and the game ball that has entered the third starting port 47 falls downward and reaches the upper surface of the second operating unit 51. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the game ball reaches the second operating portion 51, the second operating portion 51 is in a state where the second operating portion 51 is inclined with the front side facing upward. The weight of the game ball is applied to the front side of the second operation portion 51, and as shown in FIG. 9B, the second operating portion 51 changes to a substantially horizontal state. That is, the state where the second operating part 51 is inclined is a state where the front side of the second operating part 51 is lifted. Therefore, when the weight of the game ball is added to the lifted front part, the front part sinks downward, and when the second operating part 51 becomes horizontal, it is stopped by the stopper.

  When the second actuating part 51 changes from the inclined state to the horizontal state, the connecting member 52 changes from the state rotated about 45 backward to the front and changed to a substantially upright state. And with the said change of the connection member 52, the 1st action | operation part 50 changes from the state inclined with the front side upwards to a horizontal state. Further, the opening / closing member 49 moves from the rear position to the front position, and the third start port 47 changes from the second mode to the first mode.

  On the other hand, when the second operation unit 51 is in a substantially horizontal state when the game ball reaches the second operation unit 51, the state of the second operation unit 51 does not change due to the weight of the game ball. More specifically, even when the connecting member 52 is in a substantially upright state and the second operating portion 51 is in a substantially horizontal state, strictly speaking, it is not in a horizontal state but is slightly inclined downward. In addition, the stopper prevents the front of the second operating portion 51 from sinking further downward. For this reason, even if the weight of the game ball is applied to the second operation unit 51 that is in a substantially horizontal state, the inclination of the second operation unit 51 does not change, and the game ball is moved backward by the slight inclination. And roll.

  Here, a discharge hole 52b for allowing a game ball to pass rearward is formed at the rear end of the second operating portion 51 and at a connection portion with the connection member 52. Regardless of whether the second operating portion 51 is in a horizontal state or an inclined state, the game ball that has reached the second operating portion 51 passes from the discharge hole 52b to the outside of the game ball 1 through the upper surface of the second operating portion 51. It is guided to a discharge rod (not shown) for discharging. Note that a third start port detection switch 47a is provided in the route to be guided, and when the third start port detection switch 47a detects the entry of a game ball into the third start port 47, a big hit lottery is performed. Then, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  Accordingly, when the game ball reaches the second operating portion 51 when the third start port 47 is in the second mode, the connecting member 52 rotates forward approximately 45 degrees by the weight of the game ball and is substantially upright. It becomes a state. Further, when the game ball reaches the second operating portion 51 when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, the state of the connecting member 52 does not change. Further, the opening / closing member 49 is moved to the front position when the connecting member 52 is substantially upright, and is moved to the rear position when the upper side of the connecting member 52 is inclined rearward. Become. That is, when the third starting port 47 is in the second mode and the game ball reaches the second operating portion 51, the third starting port 47 changes to the first mode, and the third starting port 47 changes to the first mode. When the game ball reaches the second operating portion 51 in the first mode, the third start port 47 remains unchanged in the first mode.

  Note that when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, a game ball cannot enter the third start port 47. For example, when the third start port 47 is in the second mode, there are a plurality of game balls. When the game ball enters continuously for a short time, the game ball can reach the second operating portion 51 when the third start port 47 is in the second mode. That is, when another game ball enters the third start port 47 after the game ball enters the third start port 47 and reaches the second actuating portion 51, the game ball is third. After the start port 47 is changed to the first mode, the second operating unit 51 is reached. That is, in the present embodiment, when one game ball reaches the second operating portion 51, the third start port 47 changes to the first mode, but the third start port 47 changes to the second mode. During this time, a plurality of game balls can enter the third starting port 47.

  The opening / closing member 49 is a plate-like member provided on the second stage 45 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. A connecting hole 49a is formed in the rear part of the horizontally provided opening / closing member 49, and the upper part of the connecting member 52 passes through the connecting hole 49a, so that the rear part of the opening / closing member 49 and the upper part of the connecting member 52 are connected. It is connected. Therefore, the opening / closing member 49 is not fixed to the connecting member 52. Further, since the opening / closing member 49 is supported by slide guides provided at the left and right edges of the third starting port 47 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction, the position of the opening / closing member 49 according to the movement of the connecting member 52. Is changing.

  That is, when the connecting member 52 rotates forward, the opening / closing member 49 is pushed forward, and the opening / closing member 49 slides forward. On the other hand, when the connecting member 52 rotates backward, the opening / closing member 49 is pulled backward, and the opening / closing member 49 slides backward. When the connecting member 52 is in a substantially upright state, the opening / closing member 49 is stopped at the front side position, and covers the entire surface of the third starting port 47 that is an opening portion, and prevents the game ball from entering the third starting port 47. It is possible. On the other hand, when the connecting member 52 is rotated about 45 degrees rearward, the opening / closing member 49 is stopped at the rear side position and is opened except for the back side portion of the third start port 47 to allow the game ball to enter. It is possible. At this time, the back side portion of the third starting port 47 is covered by the front end portion of the opening / closing member 49, and the game ball can pass through the upper surface of the front end portion.

  Thus, when a game ball enters the operating region 46 when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, the third start port 47 changes to the second mode. On the other hand, when the third starting port 47 is in the second mode and a game ball enters the third starting port 47, the third starting port 47 changes to the first mode. That is, in order to enter a game ball into the third start port 47, it is first necessary to change the third start port 47 to the second mode by causing the game ball to enter the operating region 46. Further, when the third start port 47 changes to the second mode, the game ball does not change to the first mode until the game ball enters the third start port 47.

  Therefore, when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, it is advantageous for the player to enter the game ball into the first stage 44 provided with the operation region 46, and the third start port 47 is the first mode. In the case of the second aspect, it can be said that it is advantageous for the player to enter the game ball into the second stage 45 provided with the third start port 47. Therefore, since the rolling direction of the game ball desired by the player varies depending on the mode of the third starting port 47, the player can change the rolling direction of the game ball that has entered the first stage 44 or the second stage 45. Will be more interested in the game, and the fun of the game will improve.

  Here, if there is a limit on the time during which the third start port 47 is changing to the second mode, if no game ball enters the third start port 47 within the time limit, the third start is performed. Although the mouth 47 has changed to the second mode, it is impossible to enter the third starting port 47 at all. Therefore, when the 3rd starting port 47 changes to the 2nd mode, a player tries to make a 3rd starting port 47 enter a game ball quickly, and cannot play a game in comfort. However, in the present embodiment, since the third start port 47 does not change from the second mode to the first mode until the game ball enters the third start port 47, the player can use the third start port 47. Never miss the opportunity to enter. Therefore, the player can play the game with peace of mind without being impatient even if the third start port 47 changes to the second mode.

  Moreover, since the 3rd starting port 47 changes to a 1st aspect and a 2nd aspect alternately with the dead weight of a game ball, control by CPU is unnecessary and the reduction of a control burden and power saving are attained. .

  Furthermore, the opening / closing member 49, the first operating part 50, and the second operating part 51 have a compact structure as the variable unit 48. In addition, the variable unit 48 is not the game area 6 but the first stage. 44 and the second stage 45. Accordingly, in order to provide the third start opening 47 provided with the variable winning device, the space of the game area 6 in the game board 2 is expanded, or the liquid crystal display device 13 and the effect actor devices 14 and 15 provided in the game board. There is no need to downsize. For this reason, it is possible to provide a start opening for changing the entrance ratio of game balls while suppressing the influence on the size and arrangement of each device in the game board 2.

  In the present embodiment, an opening / closing member 49 that slides in the front-rear direction is provided as means for changing between a mode in which a game ball can not enter the third start port 47 and a mode in which the game ball can be entered. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the opening / closing member 49 may be slidable in the left-right direction. Further, instead of the opening / closing member 49, for example, a so-called attacker type using an opening / closing member that opens to the front side to become a game ball receiving tray may be used, or the movable piece opens left and right to become a game ball receiving tray. A so-called tulip type using an opening / closing member may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the first stage 44 provided with the operation region 46 and the second stage 45 provided with the third start port 47 are provided side by side in the upper and lower stages. The first stage 44 and the second stage 45 may be provided side by side, or may be provided side by side upside down. Further, the operation region 46 and the third start port 47 may be provided on the same stage.

  In the present embodiment, when the third starting port 47 is in the second mode, the opening / closing member 49 is in a state of partially covering the third starting port 47 without fully opening, but this is not limitative. Instead, in the second mode, the third start opening 47 may be fully opened, and most of the game balls rolling on the second stage 45 may enter the third start opening 47.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the third start opening 47 is in the first mode, the opening / closing member 49 covers all of the upper side of the third start opening 47 so that the game ball enters the third start opening 47. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the third start port 47 is in the first mode, one of the third start ports 47 is arranged so that a game ball can enter the third start port 47. When the first opening 47 is changed to the second mode, the third start port 47 may be opened further.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first stage 44 and the second stage 45 are formed of a member that does not have transparency. However, the first stage 44 and the second stage 45 are not limited to this, and are not limited to this. The player may make the variable unit 48 visible by forming the member. Thereby, the player can enjoy the change of the variable unit 48.

  In the present embodiment, the third start port 47 corresponds to a winning area, and when a game ball enters the third start port 47, a predetermined game ball is paid out, and the right of lottery lottery (described later) To obtain a second hold). However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a game ball enters the area corresponding to the winning area, the predetermined game ball may only be paid out, and the right to perform a lottery different from the big win lottery can be acquired. Also good. Further, the first hold may be acquired, or a third hold different from the first hold and the second hold may be acquired.

  Further, the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, the third starting port 47, the operating region 46, and the lower part of the game winning area 11, that is, the lowermost part of the game area 6, A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the big winning ports 11.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. 14 and 15 are provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

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

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 4) composed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing.

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

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

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing the lottery result of the jackpot made when the game ball enters the second start port 10 or the third start port 47, and the display The mode is the same as the display mode of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 19.

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

  Furthermore, a game ball enters any one of the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10 and the third starting port 47, such as during the special symbol variation display or during a special game to be described later. If this is not possible, the right to win a jackpot will be reserved under certain conditions. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right and the jackpot lottery right that the game ball enters the third start port 47 and is retained are reserved as the second hold.

  In both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9, the first hold number increases. However, even if a game ball enters the first start port 9 when there are four first holds, the first hold The number of will not increase any further. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 10 or the third start port 47, the second holding number increases, but when there are four second holds, the second start port 10 may enter the second start port 10. Even if a game ball enters the third start port 47, the number of the second holding is not increased.

  The reserved numbers are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism part 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. The power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 60 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

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

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

  On the input side of the main control board 101, a general winning opening detection switch 7a, an operation area detection switch 46a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first start opening detection switch 9a, a second start opening detection switch 10a, and a third start opening detection. A switch 47a and a special winning opening detection switch 11a are connected so that a game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a starting opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Are connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21 that constitute the symbol display device, and the first special symbol hold indicator 22 that constitutes the hold indicator. And the second special symbol hold indicator 23 and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIGS. 12A and 12B) that is referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (see FIG. 12C) that is referred to when determining whether or not to perform, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 13) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a gaming state change flag based on the special symbol A determination table (see FIG. 14 (a)) for determining the game state, a jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 14 (b)) for determining the gaming state based on the data in the gaming state change flag, and a big winning mouth Special electric accessory actuating mode determination table (see FIG. 15) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the open / close door 11b, long hitting opening mode determining table (see FIG. 16 (a)), short hitting opening mode determining table (FIG. 1) (B) refer), the open mode determination table for the small hit reference (FIG. 16 (c)), the variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of the special symbols (see FIG. 17) or the like are stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. The first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state, and the round game count (R) storage area , The number of times of opening (K) storage area, the number of balls received in the winning prize (C) storage area, the game state storage area, the stop symbol data storage area, the game state change flag storage area, the effect transmission data storage area, various timer counters Is provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

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

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

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a first reserved storage area, a second reserved storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

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

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

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

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

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

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

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

  12 (a) and 12 (b) are diagrams showing a big hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the result of stopping the special symbol variation is a big hit. FIG. 12A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 12B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state, and the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table is selected. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 12A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” ”,“ 317 ”,“ 337 ”,“ 367 ”,“ 397 ”,“ 427 ”,“ 457 ”,“ 487 ”,“ 517 ”,“ 547 ”,“ 577 ” The number is determined to be a big hit. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is increased 10 times. 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

  FIG. 12C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when it is determined whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.

  Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a random time determination table in the non-short gaming state and a random number determination table in the short time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and in the non-short gaming state random number determination table or in the short time gaming state A random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “losing”.

  For example, according to the random time determination table for non-short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 12C, it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the short game state random number determination table at this time, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of short time game state is 10 times. Up to 10/11.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 13A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 13B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value.
Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 102. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Further, as will be described later, a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the game state after the end of the jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (FIG. 14 (a), FIG. 14 ( b)). From this, it can be said that the gaming state after the jackpot is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  Further, as will be described later, the jackpot mode is determined corresponding to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 15). From this, it can be said that the kind of special symbol shows a big hit mode.

  Then, as a feature of the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13A in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 19 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 9 In the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second starting port 10 or the third starting port 47, the ratio determined as “special symbol for use” is 60%. The ratio determined as “special symbol for specific use” is as high as 70%. In this embodiment, when it is determined to be “special symbol for special use”, it is set to a high probability gaming state at the end of jackpot game, and when it is determined to be “special symbol for normal use”, it is a low probability game state at the end of jackpot game. (See FIG. 14). In other words, in the second special symbol display device 20, the ratio of being controlled to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is higher than in the case of the first special symbol display device 19.

Further, in the first special symbol display device 19, when the high probability gaming state is set at the end of the jackpot game, the ratio set to the short-time gaming state is about 66%, whereas the second special symbol display device 19 In the symbol display device 20, when the high probability gaming state is set at the end of the jackpot game, all are set to the short-time gaming state (see FIG. 14).
That is, in the second special symbol display device 20, the ratio controlled to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the ratio controlled to the short-time gaming state are higher than in the first special symbol display device 19. ing.

  Further, in the first special symbol display device 19, “short win” may be determined at a predetermined ratio (20%), but in the second special symbol display device 20, “short win” is not determined. (See FIG. 15).

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, but if a short hit is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decrease in motivation for the game, in the symbol determination table of the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 13A, the type of special symbol corresponding to the short win (stop symbol data) is not determined. I am doing so.

  FIG. 14 (a) is a gaming state change flag determination table for determining a gaming state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the gaming state after the jackpot, and the gaming state change flag is determined based on a special symbol. Is done. Note that the gaming state change flag determination table shown in FIG. 14A is based on determining the gaming state change flag before the jackpot game process (see FIG. 28) based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). Referenced.

  FIG. 14B is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 14 (b), based on the gaming state change flag, the setting of the high probability gaming flag, the setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (X) of the high probability gaming state, the setting of the short time gaming flag, the short time The remaining change count (J) of the gaming state is set.

  FIG. 15 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 15 determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big prize opening.

FIG. 16 is an opening mode determination table showing the details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 15, FIG. 16 (a) is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG. 16C is a small hit use release mode determination table.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 16B and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 16C differ in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, since the actual number of opening and closing operations of the big prize opening is the same (15 times), and the opening time (0.052 seconds) and closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same, the player looks It is not possible to distinguish between small hits and short hits. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.

  In addition, the opening time of “short win” or “small hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above. Even if 11 is released, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big prize opening 11, and the opening mode of “short hit” or “small hit” can be said to be “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol as will be described later.

  Specifically, the variation pattern determination table determines the variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the number of special symbol hold, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random value. Is done. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and a variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 102 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the variation time of the special symbol. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. The reach determination random number value and the variation pattern random value have a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be short. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortened variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. . Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

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

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

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

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Is set.

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

  In addition, the second start port 10 and the third start port 47 both change to a first mode in which it is difficult or impossible to enter a game ball and a second mode in which a game ball is easy to enter, When the ball enters, it is common in that the second hold is acquired. However, the second starting port 10 changes from the first mode to the second mode depending on the normal symbol lottery result, whereas the third starting port 47 has a game ball entering the operating area 46. The second starting port 10 changes from the second mode to the first mode when a predetermined time elapses, while the third starting port 47 changes from the first mode to the second mode. Has a difference with respect to a point that changes from the second mode to the first mode when a game ball enters the third starting port 47.

  Due to such a difference, the second start port 10 is controlled in the second mode depending on whether it is in the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Regardless of the game state, the mouth 47 is in the second mode when a game ball enters the operation area 46 until the game ball enters the third start port 47. That is, the percentage of balls entering the third start opening 47 and the operation area 46 does not change depending on the gaming state. Therefore, the player is always interested in the rolling direction of the game ball that has entered the first stage 44 or the second stage 45 regardless of the gaming state.

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

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” is a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered one of the first start port 9, the second start port 10, and the third start port 47. This refers to a game that is executed when a long-running game is acquired.

  In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” refers to a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered one of the first start port 9, the second start port 10 and the third start port 47. A game executed when a right to execute a short hit game is acquired.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  In this embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  Also in the “small win game”, the big prize winning opening 11 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 at this time are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” or Approximate to a difficult degree. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”. That's it.

  In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.

  The game state is changed from one game state to another game state when the jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot lottery or when the jackpot game is ended.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. In the case where “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A clock pulse is generated 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 time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter are decremented by -1.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 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 special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter to update the random number counter. .

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a includes a general winning opening detection switch 7a, an operation area detection switch 46a, a large winning opening detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a third starting opening detection switch. 47a and an input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the gate detection switch 8a. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.

  More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter updated in FIG. 15 to be described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

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

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

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

The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S211, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the operation area detection switch 46a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the operation area 46. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the operation area detection switch 46a, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the operation area prize ball counter used for the prize ball.

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

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

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a or the third start port detection switch 47a, that is, the game ball is in the second start port 10 or the third start port detection switch 47a. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won, and predetermined data for determining the jackpot is set. It is to be noted that the processing corresponding to the input of the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 10a and the processing corresponding to the input of the detection signal from the third starting port detection switch 47a are performed simultaneously to the second starting port 10. This is because the extracted data is stored in the same storage area when the game ball enters and when the game ball enters the third start port 47, so that the control burden can be reduced. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input.

  When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

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

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number value for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

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

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches the first storage units in the first special symbol storage area in order, and searches for the free storage units. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory that is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a transmits a start winning designation command for production in order to transmit information indicating that new data is stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area to the production control board 102. Set in the data storage area. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the variation pattern random number value, and the reach determination random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol storage area. Will be.

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

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 10a.

  If the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is input, the process proceeds to step S240-3. If the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is not input, step S240-2 is performed. Move processing to.

When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is not input, in step S240-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the third start port detection switch 47a is input. .
If a detection signal is input from the third start port detection switch 47a, the process proceeds to step S240-3. On the other hand, when neither the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a nor the detection signal from the third start port detection switch 47a is input, the second start port detection switch / the third start port detection switch The input process is terminated.

  When either the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a or the detection signal from the third start port detection switch 47a is input, in step S240-3, the main CPU 101a starts to use for a prize ball. A process of adding predetermined data to the prize ball counter and updating it is performed.

  In step S240-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-5 and is set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area. If the detected data is not less than 4, the second start port detection switch / third start port detection switch input process is terminated. Therefore, when the data set in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is 4 (when U2 reaches the upper limit value), the second start port 10 and the third start port 47 Regardless of which game ball enters, the data in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is not added.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it. As described above, even if a game ball enters the second start port 10 or a game ball enters the third start port 47, the second special symbol holding number (U2) must reach the upper limit value. For example, “1” is added to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area.

  In step S240-6, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number for special symbol determination, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 101a extracts a jackpot symbol random number value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, and vacant storage unit The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 101a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area in order from the first storage unit, and searches for free memory. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 101a sets a start winning designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the second start port 10 or the third start port 47 in the effect transmission data storage area, and the second start port The detection switch / third start port detection switch input process is terminated. Different start winning designation commands may be set depending on whether a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is input or an input signal from the third start port detection switch 47a is input. . As a result, the effect control board 102 can control the effect according to the type of the starter that has entered the ball.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a updates the prize ball counter and stores the special symbol determination random number and the like in the second special symbol storage area based on the input of the detection signal from the third start port detection switch 47a. Corresponds to a game profit granting means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a detection signal is input from the third start port detection switch 47a, the main CPU 101a corresponding to the game profit granting unit may only update the prize ball counter, or update the prize ball counter. May not be performed. Further, a special symbol determination random number or the like may be stored in the first special symbol storage area, or a third special symbol storage area is provided to store various information in the third special symbol storage area. May be.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 101 will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

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

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

In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.
The variation pattern selection process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence or absence of the short-time gaming state, the number of special symbol hold (U), the acquired reach determination random number And a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value for fluctuation patterns.

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

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

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the special symbol display device 20 blinks.

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

  In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

  In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

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

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

  The big hit determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-11.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and in step S311-7 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined.

Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device in FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device is referred to and the jackpot symbol irregularity is determined. Based on the numerical value, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined.
As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 27, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 28 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the type of a big prize opening that performs an opening operation in the game process and the operating mode of the big prize opening, and is referred to in the jackpot game end process of FIG. It is also used to determine a game state change flag.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a sets the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

In step S <b> 311-9, the main CPU 101 a determines a gaming state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the gaming state after the jackpot, based on the stop symbol data.
Specifically, referring to the game state change flag determination table shown in FIG. 14A, the game state change flag is determined based on the stop symbol data, and the determined game state change flag is changed to the game state change. Set in the flag storage area.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 101a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer.

  In step S3111-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit if it is not determined to be a big hit in step S311-5. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-15.

In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a determines the small symbol number for the small symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S310-6, and determines the type of special symbol. To decide.
Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table in FIG. 13B, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same, and the “small hit A” and “small hit B” have special symbol display devices 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.

  In step S <b> 311-13, the main CPU 101 a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined type of special symbol for small hits in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-14, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  In step S311-15, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 13C to determine the special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop symbol data for loss in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-16, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

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

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

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process, the steps S311-12, S311-18, The special symbol set in S311-20 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 27, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

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

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from (J) stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state. The calculated value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0. Note that the remaining variation number (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the short-time gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the short-time gaming state is ended.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, high probability game state remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, time-short game flag storage area, time short game state remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area is cleared. .

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command according to the type of big hit to transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-9.

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

  In step S 340-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether it is a big hit or “short hit” according to the stop symbol data, and determines an open mode determination table according to the type of the big hit. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 16 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 16 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table, sets energization start data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and operates the special prize opening / closing door 11b, thereby operating the special prize opening 11. Is released.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in step 340-3, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a stores a big prize opening (R) round designation command for transmission data for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 102 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set to area. In this step S340-8, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is closed. If it is determined that the big prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the big prize opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-16.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area, and stores it.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table, sets the energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and opens the special prize opening 11.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). If the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and the value of the winning prize entrance counter has reached the predetermined number. In step S340-21, the process proceeds to step S340-21.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S340-19 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Thereby, the special winning opening 11 is closed.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The closing time of the special winning opening is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Thereby, the special winning opening 11 is closed.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning entry (C) storage area.

  In step S340-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-25.

  In step S340-25, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-26, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command according to the type of big hit to the effect control board 102. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  In step S340-28, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

  In step S340-29, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-30, the main CPU 101a 5 is set in the process data, and the process shifts to the jackpot game end process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

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

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines a small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 16C).

  In step S350-3, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-4, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-8.

  In step S350-4, if the main CPU 101a determines that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-8 that the special winning opening 11 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.

  As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a starts energization of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c to open the special prize opening 11.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 16C) determined in step 350-2, based on the number of times of opening (K), 11 open time is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-4. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-9.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-19 whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-10. Is moved.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). If it is determined that the predetermined winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and it is not determined that the critical winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number. If YES, the process moves to step S350-11.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-12, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current operation number (K) stored in the release number (K) storage area is the maximum. If the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-15. If the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16C, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Thereby, the special winning opening 11 is closed.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 16C) determined in step 350-2, and sets the closing time based on the number of times of opening (K). Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Thereby, the special winning opening 11 is closed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S350-16 that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is reset.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

  In step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S350-21, 0 is set in the special figure special processing data. The process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 24, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

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

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the gaming state change flag set in the gaming state change flag storage area in step S311-12.

  In step S360-2, referring to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 14B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1, the high probability game flag storage area has a high probability at the end of the jackpot. Whether or not to set a flag is processed. For example, if the game state change flag is 01H, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S360-3, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 14B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1, the remaining number of changes (X) of the high probability gaming state is stored. A predetermined number of times is set in the area. For example, if the gaming state change flag is 02H, 10,000 is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S360-4, the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 14B is referred to, and based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1, the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. Or not. For example, when the game state change flag is 02H and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 02H or 03H. In this case, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S360-5, with reference to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 14 (b), based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1, the remaining number of fluctuations (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state Is set a predetermined number of times. For example, when the game state change flag is 01H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  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 S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

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

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

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

  In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (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 first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.

Specifically, the winning determination table shown in FIG. 12C is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the extracted winning determination random number is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S205. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-7 and determines that it is lost. In this case, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal power open time is set in the normal power open time counter. Then, if the open time is set in the normal power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-6, and if the open time is not set in the general power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-2. Transfer.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area.

  In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is ON in the time-saving game flag storage area, that is, if the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the main power release time counter Set a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds.

  In step S420-4, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 0.2 seconds to the public power open time counter.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the second start port 10 is opened and controlled in the second mode.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0. If the normal power open time counter is not 0, this step is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the normal power open time counter = 0. If the set normal power open time counter = 0, Then, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

  In step S420-7, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the second start port 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the short game is ended when it is being executed.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary figure normal electricity processing data = 0 and shifts the processing to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 32, and the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

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

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

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

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value) stored in the sub RAM 102c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and a timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 36 and FIG. Note that the command analysis processing 2 in FIG. 37 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1602.

  In step S1602, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1603, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S1604.

  In step S1603, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.

  Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In step S1604, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1605. If not, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1605, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start winning designation command, and performs a special symbol hold storage process for setting start winning data in the first special symbol hold storage area or the second special symbol hold storage area.

  In step S <b> 1606, the sub CPU 102 a performs a process of determining a mode for displaying the number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 13. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a has a first special symbol storage area to a fourth special symbol storage area in a first special symbol storage area and a fifth special symbol storage area to eighth in a second special symbol storage area. Of the special symbol storage areas, the number of special symbol storage areas in which start winning data is set is confirmed. Then, a special symbol hold display mode corresponding to the number of special symbol storage areas in which start winning data is set is determined.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 a sets the determined special symbol hold display mode data to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102 b in order to transmit the data to the image control board 105. As a result, a special symbol hold display is performed on the liquid crystal display device 13 so that the number of special symbol hold memories can be grasped based on the number of displayed special figure hold symbols.

  In step S1607, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1608, and if not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S1611.

  In step S1608, the sub CPU 102a extracts one random value from the effect random number 1 updated in step 1100, and sets the extracted effect random value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the effect mode currently performed, the change effect pattern determination process which determines one change effect pattern from several change effect patterns is performed.

  Specifically, with reference to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, one variation effect pattern is determined based on the extracted effect random number value 1, and the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. At the same time, in order to transmit the information of the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In this way, the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect lighting device 16, and the audio output device 18 are controlled based on the effect pattern. It should be noted that the variation mode of the effect symbol 30 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  In step S1609, the sub CPU 102a performs a reserved storage area update process for shifting start winning data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area and the second special symbol reservation storage area.

  Specifically, the first special symbol storage area to the fourth special symbol storage area in the first special symbol storage area or the fifth special symbol storage area to the eighth special symbol storage area in the second special symbol storage area. The start winning data stored in is shifted to the previous special symbol storage area. Here, since the newly won start winning data is overwritten on the already stored start winning data, the previous start winning data is erased.

  In step S <b> 1610, the sub CPU 102 a performs a process of determining a mode for displaying the number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 13. That is, the sub CPU 102a determines a special symbol hold display mode according to the number of special symbol storage areas in which the start winning data is set, and stores the determined special symbol hold display mode data in the image control board 105. In order to transmit to the sub-RAM 102b, a process of setting in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b is performed.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1612, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, moves the process to step S1613.

  In step S <b> 1612, the sub CPU 102 a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 30 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the contents of the received effect symbol designation command. In this process, a special game effect symbol and a loss effect symbol are determined, and the determined effect symbol data is set in the effect symbol storage area.

  In step S1613, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1614, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, moves the process to step S1615.

  In step S1614, the sub CPU 102a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1610 and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in order to stop display the effect symbol 30. The effect design stop process to be set is performed.

  In step S1615, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1616, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1617.

  In step S1616, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In step S <b> 1617, the sub CPU 102 a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening release designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1618, and if not, it moves the processing to step S1619.

In step S1618, the sub CPU 102a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

  In step S1619, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1620, and if it is not an ending command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

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

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

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

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

7 General winning opening 7a General winning opening detecting switch 9 First starting opening 9a First starting opening detecting switch 10 Second starting opening 10a Second starting opening detecting switch 10b Movable piece 11 Large winning opening 11a Large winning opening detecting switch 11b Large winning Opening / closing door 11c Large winning opening / closing solenoid 13 Liquid crystal display device 40 Warp passage 41 Introduction port 42 Guide passage 43 Outlet port 44 First stage 44a First slope 44b Stage rear wall 45 Second stage 45a Second slope 45b Discharge portion 46 Operation Region 46a Operation region detection switch 47 Third start port 47a Third start port detection switch 48 Variable unit 49 Opening and closing member 49a Connection hole 50 First operation portion 51 Second operation portion 52 Connection member 52a Connection lock portion 52b Discharge hole 53 Rotation Axis 55 Intermediate stage 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A game area provided on the game board, from which game balls flow down,
An inlet capable of introducing a game ball flowing down the game area;
A guiding path for guiding a game ball introduced from the introduction port;
A outlet for deriving a game ball guided by the guide path;
A stage on which the game ball derived from the outlet is rolled;
A discharge part for releasing a game ball rolling on the stage to the game area;
An operation area in which a game ball rolling on the stage can enter, and
A winning area where game balls rolling on the stage can enter;
Game profit giving means for giving a predetermined game profit to a player on condition that a game ball has entered the winning area;
A first mode that makes it impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter the winning area and a movable mode that can be changed to a second mode that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the winning area than the first mode. And
A first operating part that changes the movable part, which is the first aspect, to the second aspect by the dead weight of the game ball that has entered the operating area;
A gaming machine comprising: a second actuating portion that changes the movable portion, which is the second mode, to the first mode by the weight of the game ball that has entered the winning area. The stage is composed of a first stage capable of guiding a game ball to the operation area, and a second stage provided below the first stage and capable of guiding the game ball to the winning area,
Both the first stage and the second stage can accept the game ball derived from the outlet and can guide the accepted game ball to the other stage. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The movable part, the first operating part and the second operating part are connected to each other,
The first operating part rises when the second operating part descends due to the weight of the game ball,
The second operating part rises when the first operating part descends due to the weight of the game ball,
2. The movable portion changes to the first mode as the first operating portion rises, and changes to the second mode as the second operating portion rises. Or the gaming machine of 2.

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