JP2012245321A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game by changing a performance by the combination of a plurality of operations by a player thereby diversifying game performances.SOLUTION: The input of a first operation instruction and the input of a second operation instruction are detected, and a performance pattern for a second operation is determined on the basis of the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction. Thus, a performance image to be displayed is switched by the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction, the performance is changed by the combination of the plurality of operations by the player, the game performances are diversified, and the interest in the game is improved.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a game ball, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs an effect display in which a player can be involved in the effect.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins at a start opening provided on a game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a special game state (a big hit game) in which a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained. . In addition, the conventional gaming machine is configured to display the lottery result by a combination of the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed after the effect symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display device.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball is won at the start opening, three effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and if the game is selected for transition to a special gaming state, all three are the same after a predetermined time. The effect design is stopped and displayed. In addition, the conventional gaming machine uses the above winning notification method, and when a game ball is won at the start opening, after the change display of the effect symbol is displayed, two effect symbols out of the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol. Thereafter, one effect symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. As a result, in the conventional gaming machine, a so-called reach effect is formed to expect that the player has won the transition to the special gaming state, and the interest of the player is improved.

  Furthermore, in order to improve the interest of the player, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which an effect that a character confronts is performed in addition to the above-described variation display of the effect symbol (see Patent Document 1).

  In this gaming machine, the player character is selected to display an effect of fighting the first enemy character or an effect of fighting the second enemy character according to the winning probability of the special game state. ing. Thus, the player pays attention to which enemy character comes out.

  Also, in other conventional gaming machines, even if the same enemy character appears, the player's interest is enhanced by, for example, suggesting the winning probability of the special gaming state depending on the attack method of the enemy character or the player character. Some have improved.

  Further, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which the effect image as described above is changed by a player's operation to improve the interest of the game (see Patent Document 2).

  In this gaming machine, one effect is selected from the first effect group in accordance with the operation of the effect button by the player, and an effect associated with the selected effect is selected from the second effect group. The selected production is executed as the next production. In this gaming machine, since the range of selection of the next effect is limited by the effect selected based on the player's operation, the player will actively participate in the game while considering the future. In addition, the player's awareness of participation in the game is raised and the fun of the game is improved.

JP 2009-082335 A JP 2010-029551 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the player can participate in the game only by the act of simply pressing the effect button by the player, and the operation becomes monotonous. There was a risk that it would end up. Further, there is a problem that the diversification of the game effects is limited and the interest for the game cannot be improved only by developing the change of the game effects only by a simple pressing operation of the effect button by the player.

  The present invention was made to solve such a conventional problem, and it is possible to diversify a player's participation method in a game and diversify a game effect to improve the interest of the game. It is an object to provide a machine.

The invention according to claim 1 is a game board (game board 2) in which a game area (game area 6) in which game balls flow down is formed, and an effect display means (effect display device 31) for displaying an effect image, Effect control means (sub CPU 120a) for controlling display of effect images displayed on the effect display means, operation input means (effect button 35) for inputting operation instructions, and input of the operation instructions to the operation input means. Operation detecting means for detecting (production button detection switch 35a),
The operation input means inputs a first operation instruction and a second operation instruction input after the first operation instruction, and the operation detection means inputs the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction. The operation control means detects the input of the operation instruction, and the production control means detects the second operation instruction based on the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction detected by the operation detection means. The display control of the effect image displayed on the effect display means corresponding to is performed.

  With this configuration, the effect image to be displayed can be switched according to the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction. Therefore, the effect is changed by combining a plurality of player operations, and the game effect is diversified. Can improve the interest of the game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the effect control means includes the input of the first operation instruction and the input of the second operation instruction detected by the operation detection means. The display control of the effect image is performed based on the difference between the input times.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the effect control means is configured to perform the first operation based on the effect image displayed by the input of the first operation instruction. The display control of the effect image displayed according to the input timing of the instruction and the second operation instruction is performed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the presentation control means is configured to perform the first operation based on an input timing of the first operation instruction. The display control of the effect image corresponding to the input of the instruction is performed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the operation detection unit is configured to input the operation instruction to the operation input unit. The production control means measures the long press time of the operation instruction based on the time during the operation from the input of the operation instruction by the operation detection means until the release of the operation instruction is detected. The display control of the effect image corresponding to the second operation instruction is performed based on the long press time of the second operation instruction.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the first operation instruction or the second operation instruction has a plurality of operation instructions. And

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, a transition is made to a specific game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on a predetermined condition. Specific game lottery means for performing a specific lottery of whether or not, wherein the effect control means performs display control of the effect image based on the input timing of the second operation instruction according to the lottery result. And

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, game data acquisition means for performing game lottery by acquiring a predetermined lottery condition and acquiring game data , Based on the game data, a specific game lottery means for performing a specific lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a specific game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and directing based on the result of the specific lottery and the game data A lottery, and production data acquisition means for acquiring the production data and the next production decision permission condition,
The effect data acquisition means, when acquiring the undrawn game data before the establishment of the next effect determination permission condition, performs a temporary effect lottery based on the corresponding result of the specific lottery and the game data, Temporary effect data is acquired, and when the next effect determination permission condition is satisfied, the effect lottery is performed based on the result of the specific lottery and the game data, the effect data and the next effect determination permission condition are acquired, and the effect control is performed. When the second operation instruction is input after the provisional effect data is acquired and before the next effect determination permission condition is satisfied, the means is based on the input timing of the temporary effect data and the second operation instruction. Further, display control of the effect image is performed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a game machine which can change an effect by the combination of several operation of a player, can diversify a game effect, and can improve the interest with respect to a game can be provided.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a block diagram of an image control board. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. 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 special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination table for 1st operation. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination table for 2nd operation. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in an effect control board. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of the operation instruction | indication in a production | presentation control process, and the transition of a fluctuation production pattern. It is an effect image figure which shows the example of a display screen displayed as an animation on an effect display device. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the input form of an operation instruction.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60. Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. The game board 2 is made of a transparent plate such as reinforced plastic or polycarbonate. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other, and fires. Energization of the solenoid 4a (see FIG. 3) is permitted. Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b (see FIG. 3) composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the firing volume 3b is turned into the firing control board 160 (FIG. (3) is varied.

  The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a rotates, and the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail is launched by the launch member, and the game ball is launched. Will be.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the launch rails between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning awards 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a (see FIG. 3). When this general winning opening detecting switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10) Game balls).

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.
The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” described later "Lottery" is performed.

  In addition, the game area 6 includes a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area in which a game ball can enter, a first grand prize port 16 in which a game ball can enter, and a second grand prize. A mouth 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed.

  When the second start port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the first start port 14 located immediately above the second start port 15 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of the game ball, and the second start port 15 is the second start port for detecting the entrance of the game ball. A detection switch 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. A lower second prize opening opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate side is provided at the lower part of the second big prize opening 17, and the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided from the game board surface. The movable control is performed between a protruding open state and a closed state buried in the game board surface.

  When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 6, the player does not enter any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An effect display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 in the shape of a belt is provided above the effect display device 31.

  The effect display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A jackpot is announced. Furthermore, the effect display device 31 performs effect display by other animation or the like.

More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 constitutes effect display means.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 can be used to input a player's operation instruction. For example, the effect button 35 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the effect display device 31. It is like that. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a, and this effect button detection switch 35a detects the input of the player's operation instruction. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the input of the operation instruction, the gaming machine 1 executes a further effect based on the detection result.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 35 constitutes an operation input means, and the effect button detection switch 35a constitutes an operation detection means.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, 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 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is that a game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.
The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 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 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, FIG. 3 shows an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1, and the control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the second big prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 17c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control (not shown), and an output port.

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control board 110 through the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main CPU 110a can perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. At this time, the pre-acquired lottery result is produced. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the control board 120.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program, data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 5), a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery (see FIG. 5), and a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 6). A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the main ROM 110b.

  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 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, in the main RAM 110c, a normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and a second special symbol hold count (U2) A storage area, a first special symbol random value storage area, a second special symbol random value storage area, a round game number (R) storage area, a number of times of opening (K) storage area, a number of winning games (C) storage area, Game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data for production Various storage areas such as an area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop 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 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 31, and the sound. Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Through the above process, the sub CPU 120a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31. In particular, the sub CPU 120 a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31 based on an input operation to the effect button 35. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a constitutes an effect control unit.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been.

  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 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Also, the payout control board 130 is connected to a payout ball count detection switch 132 and a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out to the input side, and a predetermined amount from the storage portion of the game ball to the output side. A payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a number of game balls is connected.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133 and the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the corresponding data Is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, the payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to perform the predetermined processing. Pay out the game balls. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the 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 driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof. The image control board 150 performs image display control in the effect display device 31 and sound output control in the sound output device 32 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Details of the image control board 150 will be described later.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side.

  The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160. The launch control board 160 is configured not to launch a game ball into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 160.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the launching solenoid 4a rotates, a game ball is launched by the launching member.

  Here, the rotation 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 160. 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, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray one by one toward a launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

  Next, FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the image control board 150, and the configuration of the image control board 150 and image display control will be described.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU 150a for performing image display control of the effect display device 31, a control RAM 150b, a control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 154, and a sound control circuit 155. Yes.

  The image CPU 150 a controls the VDP 154 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120 and causes the effect display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151. The control of the VDP 154 of the image CPU 150a is performed by setting data in a control register (not shown) of the VDP 154 and outputting a display list including drawing control command groups. Further, when the image CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 154, the image CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Further, the image CPU 150 a controls the sound control circuit 155 to cause the audio output device 32 to output predetermined audio data based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The control RAM 150b is built in the image CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the image CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM 150c.

  Further, the control ROM 150c stores a control processing program for the image CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

  The CGROM 151 stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 36 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 31. The CGROM 151 stores image data such as characters for each of a plurality of layers.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 154, and divides the pulse signal so as to synchronize with the system clock and the effect display device 31 for the VDP 154 to control by the clock generation circuit of the VDP 154 (not shown). Are generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of a high-speed SRAM for writing and reading image data, and is used as a temporary storage area for image display. Further, the VRAM 153 is a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the image CPU 150a, a decompression storage area for storing data obtained by decompressing image data stored in the CGROM 151, and the like for drawing or displaying an image. The first frame buffer and the second frame buffer are provided.

  The first frame buffer and the second frame buffer are switched between “drawing frame buffer” and “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

  The VDP 154 is an image processor controlled by the image CPU 150a. The VDP 154 develops predetermined image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the VRAM 153 and draws the image data in one frame buffer (drawing frame buffer). The VDP 154 reads the image data drawn from the other frame buffer (display frame buffer) of the VRAM 153, generates a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on the read image data, and outputs it to the effect display device 31. Is.

  The sound control circuit 155 includes a sound CPU that performs sound output control, a sound RAM that functions as a work area, and a sound ROM that stores a large number of predetermined programs and sound data. The sound control circuit 155 reads out a predetermined program from the sound ROM based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 by the sound CPU and performs sound output control in the sound output device 32.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5A-1 and FIG. 5A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “big winning lottery”. FIG. 5 (a-1) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 5 (a-2) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. is there. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a-1) and FIG. 5 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for the small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table is for determining whether the jackpot, the jackpot, or the loss is based on the probable gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8” are in the low probability gaming state. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, 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 value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.95. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determining random value of “0” is a winning when in the non-time saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
6A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit. 6 (c) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table, when the game ball enters the special symbol display device (the type of the start port from which the game ball has won) and the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined on the basis of the random number value for jackpot symbol or the random number value for jackpot symbol acquired in step (b).

  For example, in the first special symbol display device, when the jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03” (special symbol 3 (first symbol Determine 2)) per probability variation. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to for the small hit, and if the random symbol value for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data is “08” (the special symbol B). (Small hit B)). Further, in the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random value.

  As will be described later, the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type determines the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot. It can be said that.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display device to be operated (the type of the start opening where the game ball has won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. 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. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is likely to be shortened when the game is in the short-time gaming state. 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 (shortening variation) with a variation time of 5000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the random number value for reach determination However, in the non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 5000 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 this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. In other words,
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary 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 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5.

  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 win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.
Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that, in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds. And a game state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds.

  That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State.

  Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, there are two types of “big hits”: “long win” that opens the first big winning opening 16 with a long opening time and “short hit” that opens the second big winning opening 17 with a short opening time. One kind of “small hit” is provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit” and the “small win” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In this embodiment, “long win” means that a big win is won in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponds to the long win. A game executed when a special symbol is determined.

  In “long winning”, the round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this period, Rounds of games are over. In other words, “long win” is a special game that allows a player to acquire a large number of prize balls because a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. is there.

  In the present embodiment, “short win” means winning a big hit in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponding to the short win A game executed when a special symbol is determined.

  In the “short win”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. , Game balls rarely enter. That is, “short win” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike “long win”.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit” means that the right to play a small hit game is obtained in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 A game that is executed in the event of a game.

  In the “small win”, the second big prize winning opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second grand prize winning port 17 are the same as the above “short win”, or the player cannot distinguish between “small win” and “short win” or difficult. It is set to approximate to some extent.

  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 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. 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 110 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 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a 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 normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.
Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Perform the process. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a 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, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of various commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.
In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.
In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.
In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, and the following processing is performed.

That is, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port.
Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value , The jackpot symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value and the special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in the first special symbol random value storage area. Unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit).

Next, it is determined whether or not the variable display is being performed.
When the variable display is being performed, prefetch processing for the first special symbol is performed. Here, the look-ahead process for the first special symbol refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-1). ”And“ decision ”are obtained before the main lottery. In the pre-reading process, whether or not “big hit” and “small hit” are determined is determined, but only “big hit” and only “small hit” may be determined.

  Next, along with the result of the pre-reading process, a first start opening winning designation command is generated, the generated first starting opening winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S240. .

  On the other hand, if the variable display is not being performed, the first special symbol memory designation command is generated, the generated first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S240. Transfer.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.
In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, and the following processing is performed.

That is, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port.
Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value , A jackpot symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a second special symbol random value storage area. Unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit).

Next, it is determined whether or not the variable display is being performed.
When the variable display is being performed, prefetch processing for the second special symbol is performed. Here, the pre-reading process for the second special symbol refers to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-2). ”And“ decision ”are obtained before the main lottery. In the pre-reading process for the second special symbol, whether or not “big hit” and “small hit” are determined is determined, but only “big hit” and only “small hit” are determined. good.

  Next, along with the result of the pre-reading process, a second start opening winning designation command is generated, the generated second starting opening winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S250. .

  On the other hand, if the variable display is not being performed, a second special symbol memory designation command is generated, the generated second special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S250. Transfer.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.
In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired normal symbol determination random number value in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the input control process is terminated.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 11, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of special figure special processing data is loaded, the branch address is referenced from the special figure special processing data loaded in step S302. 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 the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination, a process for determining a special symbol to be stopped, and the like. Here, the specific content of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  First, in step S3101, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step The process moves to S3102.

  If the special symbol variation display is not being performed, in step S3102, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S3103, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area If it is determined that the value stored in is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S3104.

  When the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, in step S3103, the main CPU 110a is stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. 1 is subtracted from the value, and the process proceeds to step S3106.

  On the other hand, if the value stored in the second special symbol reservation count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a stores the value in the first special symbol reservation count (U1) storage area in step S3104. It is determined whether the existing value is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S3105, and the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area When it is determined that the value stored in is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S3131.

  When the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more, in step S3105, the main CPU 110a is stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. 1 is subtracted from the value, and the process proceeds to step S3106.

  In step S3106, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation count storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation count (U) storage area subtracted in steps S3102 to S3105.

  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 overwritten. It will be erased from the special symbol holding storage area. As a result, 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 special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In this embodiment, in steps S3102 to S3106, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol recording area. The 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 S3110, the main CPU 110a stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small bonus symbol symbol) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S3106. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the random number value. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3122, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process.

  The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence or absence of the short-time gaming state, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number And a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value for special figure fluctuation.

  In step S3123, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S3124, the main CPU 110a 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 S3125, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S3126, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S3122 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 S3127, the main CPU 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag and clears the demonstration determination flag.

  In step S3128, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3104 that the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, in step S3131, the main CPU 110a sets the demonstration determination flag to 01H. It is determined whether or not. 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 S3132.

  In step S3132, the main CPU 110a sets the demo determination flag to 01H so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S3133 described later.

  In step S3133, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
Next, a jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot determination process, first, in step S3111, the main CPU 110a, based on the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination disorder written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in the above step S3106. It is determined whether or not the numerical value is a “big hit” random value.

  More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S3106 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S3106 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “big hit”.

  As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S3112 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S3115 if it is not determined to be a big win.

  In step S3112, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S3106, and the special symbol type (stop symbol data). And the jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, when the special symbol storage area shifted in step S3106 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 6A) is used. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S3106 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 6A) is referred to. Based on the jackpot symbol random number value, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process as will be described later, and the operation mode of the big prize opening in the big hit game process or the small hit game process It is also used to determine the game state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process.

  In step S <b> 3113, the main CPU 110 a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. .

  In step S3114, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and indicates the gaming state at the time of winning the big win. The game state information is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state memory area (time-short game flag memory area, high-probability game flag memory area) will be reset, This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S <b> 3115, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S3116. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S3118.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S3106 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. If the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S3106 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 5 (a-2) is referred to. Thus, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “small hit”.

  In step S3116, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol type random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S3106, and determines the type of the special symbol. A small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is used as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area.

  In step S3117, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120. To do.

  In step S3118, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6C to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop symbol data for loss in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S3119, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. The jackpot determination process ends.

The description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 11 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S3122 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the special electric processing data = 1. The special symbol variation time counter set in step S3122 is subtracted in step S110.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S3110 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

Also, when the number of time reduction (J)> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction (J) counter and updated. When the number of time reduction (J) = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared and the number of high probability games (X )> 0 is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game number (X) counter, and if the high probability game number (X) = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.
Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.

  When the jackpot symbol is determined, the data stored in the game state storage area is cleared, and the special chart special power processing data = 2 is set to the special chart special power processing data = 3. The preparation for moving to the subroutine is completed and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.
Specifically, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S3110.

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid) is set. 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.

  When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

  In the jackpot game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability game state of either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and changes the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-time-short game state. Perform the decision process.

Specifically, based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S3110, a high probability game flag setting, a high probability game number (X) setting, a short time game flag setting, a short time number Setting of (J) is performed.
After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, preparation is made to move to a special symbol memory determination processing subroutine, and the jackpot game end processing is terminated.

  In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S3110.

  Next, in order to execute the determined small hit opening mode, the small hit opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is output to output the second big winning prize. The mouth opening / closing door 17b is opened. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.

  Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are not described in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, various special symbols are determined in step S3113, and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S3125, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

  Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area in step S230 or step S3110 increases or decreases, the first special symbol store corresponding to the increased or decreased hold storage count. The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area increases or decreases in step S240 or step S3110, the second special symbol store corresponding to the post-change hold count The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.

  The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ".

  This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, in steps S3102 and S3104, one or more data is set in both the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. When there is not, a demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, the special symbol variation pattern is determined in step S3123, and when the special symbol variation display is started in step S3125, the first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S3123 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S3125, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “start opening winning designation command” indicates that a game ball has won a prize at the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 and “MODE” is set to “E8H”. If the game ball has won, “DATA” is set to “00H”, and if the game ball has won the second start port 15, “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  The start opening prize designation command is stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage when a game ball wins the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15. It is transmitted to the effect control board 120 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the area.

  Specifically, in step S230 and step S240, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, the start port winning designation command is the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area. Thereafter, the start opening prize designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to the types of jackpots, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is issued. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for this ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  The gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol variation display is started and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S3125 and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, A game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, the details of the variation effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 in the effect display device 31 and the like.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1 received from the main control board 110. Here, even if the variation pattern designation command has the same special symbol, since the different variation representation pattern can be determined based on the random number for production 1, the number of variation pattern designation commands for the special symbol is reduced. Thus, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.

  The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect mode in effect means (effect display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34) performed during the change of the special symbol. Say. For example, in the effect display device 31, a background display mode, a character display mode, and a change mode of the effect symbol 36 displayed by the change effect pattern are determined.

  In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 36 informing that the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 36 are performing the variable display. . For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing the transition to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 36 are performing variable display.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern to the image CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data.

  Further, as the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, “MODE” is set to “A1H” in the case of the change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and the second special When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

Further, although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed, and an “effect pattern designation command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)” is set. “, An effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit start effect pattern (MODE = 02H)”, “an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot effect pattern (MODE = 03H)”, “an effect pattern designation corresponding to the hit end effect pattern” Various effect pattern designation commands such as “command (MODE = 04H)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Next, the details of the first operation effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(First operation effect pattern determination table)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a first operation effect pattern determination table for determining a first operation effect pattern to be shifted from the variation effect pattern in accordance with a first operation instruction to the player's effect button 35.

  Here, the first operation instruction refers to an operation instruction in which the production button 35 first accepts an operation after the production of accepting the player's operation instruction by the production button 35 is started.

  In the present embodiment, a single pressing operation of the effect button 35 is used as the first operation instruction. However, a plurality of pressing operations on the effect button 35 may be used as the first operation instruction. Further, a continuous pressing operation on the effect button 35, that is, a so-called long press may be used as the first operation instruction. Further, a combination of a plurality of pressing operations and long pressings may be used as the first operation instruction.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the first operation effect pattern based on the determined variation effect pattern and the first operation instruction waiting time. Here, the first operation instruction waiting time refers to the time from the time when the variation effect pattern is determined (the time when the effect is started) to the input of the first operation instruction.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one first operation effect pattern fixed from the variation effect pattern and the first operation instruction waiting time is determined, but in addition to the change effect pattern and the like, a random value or other You may make it select from several 1st operation production patterns by adding an element.

  Specifically, when the first operation effect pattern determination table is the effect pattern designation command = A1H01H (variation effect pattern 1) and the first operation instruction waiting time is 0 ms or more and less than 2000 ms, the change effect is specified. Pattern 11 (non-occurrence effect 1) is determined. Further, when the first operation effect pattern determination table is the effect pattern designation command = A1H01H (variation effect pattern 1), and the first operation instruction waiting time is 2000 ms or more and less than 7000 ms, the change effect pattern 12 ( Technique production 1) is determined. Further, when the first operation effect pattern determination table is the effect pattern designation command = A1H01H (variation effect pattern 1), and the first operation instruction waiting time is 7000 ms or more, the change effect pattern 13 (defeat effect). 1) is determined.

  Here, it is assumed that the variation effect pattern 11 (non-occurrence effect 1) is an effect in which an attack on the opponent is not effective (it has ended unsuccessfully). The variation effect pattern 12 (technical effect 1) is an effect in which an effective technique can be applied. Further, the variation effect pattern 13 (defeat effect 1) is an effect of losing (defeating) an opponent's attack.

In the first operation effect pattern determination table, when the effect pattern designation command = A1H02H (variable effect pattern 2), the first operation instruction waiting time is 0 ms to less than 6000 ms, 6000 ms to less than 9000 ms, and 9000 ms or more. In this case, a variation production pattern 21 (non-production effect 2), a variation production pattern 22 (skill production 2), and a variation production pattern 23 (defeat production 3) are determined.
Here, the technique in each effect of the variation effect pattern 12 (technical effect 1) and the variation effect pattern 22 (technical effect 2) is different.

  Furthermore, the fluctuation effect pattern 81 (missed effect 8), the change effect pattern 82 (technical effect 8), and the change effect pattern 83 (defeat effect 8) are respectively changed to a change effect pattern 11 (missed effect 1) and a change effect pattern 12 (skilled effect 8). The production is the same as production 1) and variation production pattern 13 (defeat production 1). In addition, the fluctuation production pattern 91 (non-firing production 9), the fluctuation production pattern 92 (technical production 9), and the fluctuation production pattern 93 (defeat production 9) are respectively the fluctuation production pattern 21 (non-firing production 2) and the fluctuation production pattern 22 (technical production). It is set as the production similar to production 2) and change production pattern 23 (defeat production 2).

  On the other hand, when the production pattern designation command = A1H01H (variation production pattern 1) and the production pattern designation command = A1H08H (variation production pattern 8), the same first production production pattern is selected. However, the probability that each is selected is different.

  That is, the variation effect pattern 12 (technical effect 1) and the variation effect pattern 82 (technical effect 8) perform the same effect, but when the effect pattern designation command = A1H01H (variation effect pattern 1). If the variation effect pattern 12 (technical effect 1) is easily selected (the first operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 2000 ms or more and less than 7000 ms) and the effect pattern designation command = A1H08H (variation effect pattern 8), The production pattern 82 (technical production 8) is difficult to select (the first operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 3000 ms to less than 6000 ms).

  Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is won, the technique effect by the variation effect pattern 12 is easily displayed, and when the jackpot lottery is lost, the technique effect by the variation effect pattern 82 is difficult to be displayed.

  Similarly, in the case where the production pattern designation command = A1H02H (variation production pattern 2) and the production pattern designation command = A1H09H (variation production pattern 9), the selected first operation production pattern is the same. Although each one has a different probability of being selected.

  That is, the variation effect pattern 22 (technical effect 2) and the variation effect pattern 92 (technical effect 9) perform the same effect, but when the effect pattern designation command = A1H02H (variable effect pattern 2). If the variation effect pattern 22 (technical effect 2) is easy to be selected (the first operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 6000 ms or more and less than 9000 ms) and the effect pattern designation command = A1H09H (variation effect pattern 9), the variation The production pattern 92 (technical production 9) is difficult to select (the first operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 8000 ms to less than 9000 ms).

  Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is won, the technique effect by the variation effect pattern 22 is easily displayed, and when the jackpot lottery is lost, the technique effect by the variation effect pattern 92 is difficult to be displayed.

  Next, the details of the second operation effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(Second operation effect pattern determination table)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a second operation effect pattern determination table for determining a second operation effect pattern to be shifted from the first operation effect pattern in accordance with a second operation instruction to the player's effect button 35. .
Here, the second operation instruction refers to an operation instruction in which the production button 35 receives an operation next after the input of the first operation instruction.

As in the case of the first operation instruction, in the present embodiment, one pressing operation of the effect button 35 is the second operation instruction, but the second operation is performed by a plurality of pressing operations on the effect button 35. It may be an instruction. Further, a continuous pressing operation on the effect button 35, that is, a so-called long press may be used as the second operation instruction. Further, a combination of a plurality of pressing operations and long pressings may be used as the second operation instruction.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction has been described, but a third operation instruction, a fourth operation instruction, and the like may be further added.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the second operation effect pattern based on the determined first operation effect pattern and the second operation instruction waiting time. Here, the second operation instruction waiting time refers to the time from when the input of the first operation instruction is determined (when the first operation effect pattern is determined) to when the second operation instruction is input.

  In the present embodiment, one second operation effect pattern fixed from the first operation effect pattern and the second operation instruction waiting time is determined, but in addition to the first operation effect pattern, etc. A random value or other elements may be added to select from a plurality of second operation effect patterns.

  Specifically, when the second operation effect pattern determination table is the effect pattern designation command = A2H02H (variation effect pattern 12), and the second operation instruction waiting time is 0 ms or more and less than 300 ms, the change effect is specified. Pattern 12a (normal production 1) is determined. Further, when the second operation effect pattern determination table is the effect pattern designation command = A2H02H (variation effect pattern 12), and the second operation instruction waiting time is 300 ms or more and less than 900 ms, the variation effect pattern 12b ( Combo effect 1) is determined. When the second operation effect pattern determination table is the effect pattern designation command = A2H02H (variation effect pattern 12) and the second operation instruction waiting time is 900 ms or more, the variation effect pattern 12c (counterattack effect) 1) is determined.

  Here, the variation effect pattern 12a (normal effect 1) is assumed to be a normal battle effect after the technique according to the first operation instruction is completed. The variation effect pattern 12b (combo effect 1) is an effect of a continuous technique or a combined technique (combination technique, so-called combo) with a technique according to the first operation instruction. In addition, the variation effect pattern 12c (counterattack effect 1) is an effect of receiving (counterattacking) the opponent's attack.

  In the second operation effect pattern determination table, when the effect pattern designation command = A2H05H (variable effect pattern 22), the second operation instruction waiting time is 0 ms to less than 1500 ms, 1500 ms to less than 1800 ms, and 1800 ms or more. The variation effect pattern 22a (normal effect 2), the change effect pattern 22b (combo effect 2), and the change effect pattern 22c (counterattack effect 2) are respectively determined.

  Furthermore, the variation effect pattern 82a (normal effect 8), the variation effect pattern 82b (combo effect 8), and the variation effect pattern 82c (counterattack effect 8) are respectively the variation effect pattern 12a (normal effect 1) and the variation effect pattern 12b (combo effect). The production is the same as production 1) and variation production pattern 12c (counterattack production 1). In addition, the fluctuation production pattern 92a (normal production 9), the fluctuation production pattern 92b (combo production 9), and the fluctuation production pattern 92c (counterattack production 9) are respectively a fluctuation production pattern 22a (non-firing production 2) and a fluctuation production pattern 22b (combo production). It is set as the production similar to production 2) and change production pattern 22c (counterattack production 2).

  On the other hand, the selected second operation effect pattern is the same when the effect pattern designation command = A2H02H (variation effect pattern 12) and when the effect pattern designation command = A2H08H (variation effect pattern 82). However, the probability that each is selected is different.

That is, the variation effect pattern 12b (technical effect 1) and the variation effect pattern 82b (technical effect 8) perform the same effect, but when the effect pattern designation command is A2H02H (variable effect pattern 12). If the variation effect pattern 12 (combo effect 1) is easy to be selected (second operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 300 ms to less than 900 ms) and the effect pattern designation command is A2H12H (variation effect pattern 82), the variation It is difficult to select the effect pattern 82b (combo effect 8) (the second operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 600 ms to less than 700 ms).

  Accordingly, when the big hit lottery is won, the combo effect by the variation effect pattern 12b is easily displayed, and when the big hit lottery is lost, the combo effect by the fluctuation effect pattern 82b is difficult to be displayed.

  Similarly, in the case where the production pattern designation command = A2H05H (variation production pattern 22) and the production pattern designation command = A2H15H (variation production pattern 92), the selected second operation production pattern is the same. Although each one has a different probability of being selected.

  That is, the variation effect pattern 22b (combo effect 2) and the variation effect pattern 92b (combo effect 9) perform the same effect, but when the effect pattern designation command = A2H05H (variation effect pattern 22). If the variation effect pattern 22b (combo effect 2) is easily selected (second operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 1500 ms or more and less than 1800 ms) and the effect pattern designation command = A2H15H (variation effect pattern 92), the variation The production pattern 92b (combo production 9) is difficult to select (second operation instruction waiting time is in the range of 1700 ms or more and less than 1800 ms).

  Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is won, the combo effect by the variation effect pattern 22b is easily displayed, and when the jackpot lottery is lost, the combo effect by the variation effect pattern 92b is difficult to be displayed.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 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 on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (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 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35. A specific description of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands and data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 20 and FIG. The command analysis process 2 shown in FIG. 21 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 shown in FIG.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a 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 demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo 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 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening prize designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if not the starting buffer winning designation command, moves the process to step S1622.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the start opening winning designation command, stores the prefetch lottery result in the prefetch success / failure storage area, and moves the process to step S2623.

  In step S1622, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1623, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S <b> 1623, the sub CPU 120 a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the effect display device 31, and the special figure corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a 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 designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step 1100, and sets the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the effect mode being performed, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed.

  Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, one variation effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect, the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the determined variation effect pattern is determined. Is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process for setting a stop instruction command for stopping the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 36.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671. If not, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1680.

In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a 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 designation 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 stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a 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 prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a 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 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if it is not an ending designation command.

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a 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 designation 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 stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.
When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Production control board production input control processing)
The effect input control process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
The first operation flag described below indicates whether or not the first operation instruction related to the effect button 35 has been input, and “ON” is set when the first operation instruction has been input. The case where the first operation instruction has not been input is set to “OFF”. The second operation flag indicates whether or not the second operation instruction related to the effect button 35 has been input. The second operation instruction is “ON” when the second operation instruction has been input. When the instruction has not been input, “off” is set.

  Further, the development effect flag indicates whether or not the effect determined by the first operation instruction on the effect button 35 is the development effect, that is, whether or not the effect is determined by the second operation instruction. Therefore, the case where the development effect is determined is “on”, and the case where it is not the development effect is “off”.

  The first operation flag, the second operation flag, and the development effect flag are stored in the sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120, and the sub CPU 120a operates the effect button 35 or the determined effect in the effect input control process. It is designed to read and write accordingly.

  In step S1711, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the detection signal of the effect button 35 is “ON”. If the detection signal is “ON”, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1712, and if the detection signal is not “ON” (ie, “OFF”), the effect button 35 is not operated. This effect input control process is terminated.

  In step S1712, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first operation flag is “ON”. If the first operation flag is “ON”, the sub CPU 120a has already input the first operation instruction. Therefore, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1731, and performs processing related to the input of the second operation instruction. Further, if the first operation flag is not “ON” (that is, “OFF”), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1721, and the first operation instruction is performed because the current operation is the first operation instruction. Process related to input.

  In step S1721, the sub CPU 120a determines the first operation effect pattern. Specifically, first, the sub CPU 120a acquires the first operation instruction waiting time. Next, the sub CPU 120a refers to the first operation effect pattern determination table, and determines the first operation effect pattern based on the already determined variable effect pattern designation command and the first operation instruction waiting time. .

  As described above, the first operation instruction wait time is the time when the effect button 35 is first operated from the time when the above-described variation effect pattern is determined (the time when the effect is started). Time until input).

  Next, in step S1722, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the determined first operation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. In this effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 24B, an effect display screen for rounding up an enemy character is displayed.

  Next, in step S1723, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined first operation effect pattern is an expansion effect. If the determined first operation effect pattern is the development effect, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1725. If the determined first operation effect pattern is not the development effect, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1724.

  If the determined first operation effect pattern is not the development effect, the sub CPU 120a sets the development effect flag to “OFF” in step S1724, and proceeds to step S1726. In step S1724, when the development effect flag is set to “off”, it is recognized that the development effect is not being performed.

  On the other hand, if the determined first operation effect pattern is the development effect, the sub CPU 120a sets the development effect flag to “ON” in step S1725, starts measuring the second operation instruction waiting time, and proceeds to step S1726. Transition. In step S1725, when the development effect flag is set to “ON”, it is recognized that the development effect is being performed. Also, in this step S1725, by measuring the second operation instruction wait time, when a second operation instruction to be described later is input, from the input of the first operation instruction until the second operation instruction is input. , That is, the second operation instruction waiting time can be measured.

  In step S1726, the sub CPU 120a sets the first operation flag to “ON”, and proceeds to step S1736. In step S1726, when the first operation flag is turned “ON”, it is recognized that the first operation instruction has been input.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1712 that the first operation flag is “ON”, in step S1731, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the development effect flag is “ON”. If the development effect flag is “ON”, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1732, and if the development effect flag is not “ON” (ie, “OFF”), the effect is not changed. The process proceeds to step S1736.

  In step S1732, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the second operation flag is “ON”. If the second operation flag is “ON”, the sub CPU 120a has already entered the second operation instruction, and the process proceeds to step S1736. Further, if the second operation flag is not “ON” (that is, “OFF”), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1733 because the current operation becomes the second operation instruction, and the second operation instruction Process related to input.

  In step S1733, the sub CPU 120a determines the second operation effect pattern. Specifically, first, the sub CPU 120a acquires the second operation instruction waiting time. Next, the sub CPU 120a refers to the second operation effect pattern determination table, and determines the second operation based on the already determined first operation effect pattern designation command, the prefetching failure, and the second operation instruction waiting time. Determine the production pattern.

  As described above, the second operation instruction waiting time is the first operation of the effect button 35 from the time when the first operation instruction is input (the time when the effect is started) (second operation). The time until the input of the instruction). In the present embodiment, when the prefetching is not performed, that is, when data is not stored in the prefetching determination storage area, the production pattern is the same as that when the prefetching is lost. In addition, an effect pattern may be provided separately when the prefetch is lost, and the effect may be divided depending on whether the prefetch is performed or not.

  Next, in step S1734, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the determined second operation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. In this effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), an effect display screen for performing a so-called combo effect, which is a continuous technique with the effect by the first operation instruction, is displayed.

  Next, in step S1735, the sub CPU 120a sets the second operation flag to “ON”, and proceeds to step S1736. In step S1735, when the second operation flag is set to “ON”, it is recognized that the second operation instruction has been input.

  Next, in step S1736, the sub CPU 120a sets the detection signal of the effect button 35 to “OFF” and ends the effect input control process.

Hereinafter, FIGS. 23 and 24 show specific examples of the transition of the variation effect pattern and the displayed effect image, and the display transition of the effect image according to the player's operation instruction will be described.
FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the transition of the changing effect pattern that changes depending on the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction. FIG. 24 is an effect image diagram displayed as a moving image on the effect display device 31.

  FIG. 23 exemplifies the transition of the variation effect pattern when the variation effect pattern 1 or the variation effect pattern 8 is selected in the variation effect pattern determination process. FIG. 23A shows the difference in the variation effect pattern selected according to the input timing of the second operation instruction at the time of the big hit (when the variation effect pattern 12 is selected).

  Further, FIG. 23B shows a variation effect pattern selected when the input timing of the second operation instruction is earlier than the appropriate input timing at the big hit. Similarly, FIG. 23C shows a variation effect pattern that is selected when the input timing of the second operation instruction is an appropriate input timing at the time of the big hit, and FIG. In the big hit, the variation effect pattern selected when the input timing of the second operation instruction is later than the appropriate input timing is shown.

  Further, FIG. 23E shows the difference in the variation effect pattern selected according to the input timing of the second operation instruction at the time of loss (when the variation effect pattern 82 is selected). FIG. 23F shows a variation effect pattern selected when the input timing of the second operation instruction is earlier than the appropriate input timing at the time of loss. Note that the input timing of the second operation instruction shown in FIG. 23 (f) is the same as the input timing of the second operation instruction shown in FIG. 23 (c), and is an appropriate input timing at the big hit.

  Further, FIG. 24 shows a specific example of the effect image displayed by each determined effect pattern. FIG. 24A is an effect image diagram when the change effect pattern 1 is determined, and shows an effect image in which a teammate character and an enemy character face each other and perform a battle. Furthermore, FIG. 24B is an effect image diagram when the variation effect pattern 12 is determined, and shows an effect image in which a teammate character applies (pushes up) an enemy character.

  Further, FIG. 24C is an effect image diagram when the variation effect pattern 12b is determined, and shows a so-called combo effect image in which the ally character applies a continuous technique to the enemy character, and FIG. d) shows an effect image in which a friend character wins an enemy character from a combo effect.

  Further, FIG. 24 (e) is an effect image when the variation effect pattern 12c is determined, showing an effect image in which the ally character strikes back against the enemy character, and FIG. 24 (f) is an enemy image. This shows a production image in which an ally character has been defeated by an enemy character due to a counterattack.

  As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23E, when the first operation effect pattern is determined by the input of the first operation instruction, the second operation effect pattern that varies depending on the input timing of the second operation instruction. Is determined.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23C, when a second operation instruction is input at a predetermined timing, a desired effect is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 24B and 24C, when the second operation instruction is input within 0.3 seconds to less than 0.9 seconds from the input timing of the first operation instruction, Production is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23D, if the input timing of the second operation instruction is too late, a desired effect is not performed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 24B and 24E, if it takes 0.9 seconds or more from the input timing of the first operation instruction to the input of the second operation instruction, the enemy character Counterattack production is performed.

  Therefore, since the combo effect is performed by operating the effect button 35 at a predetermined timing, the interest of the player can be improved. In addition, when the jackpot is won, the input timing of the effect button 35 for performing the combo effect is wide, and when the jackpot is not won (losing), the input timing of the effect button 35 for performing the combo effect is narrowed. The player can be expected to win a big hit and improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, other input forms of the operation instruction including the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction will be described. Here, a case where a long press is included as an operation instruction, a case where a single operation instruction includes operations of a plurality of effect buttons 35, and a case where there are three or more operation instructions will be described.

  FIG. 25 shows a timing chart for explaining the input form of the operation instruction. FIG. 25A shows a timing chart when the second operation instruction is a long press.

  Further, FIG. 25B shows a timing chart when a plurality of operation inputs are included as the first operation instruction, and FIG. 25C is a case where a plurality of operation inputs are included as the second operation instruction. A timing chart is shown. Further, FIG. 25 (d) shows a timing chart when three operation instructions are included as operation instructions.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, when the second operation instruction is input by long press, the second operation instruction is detected by detecting the long press of the effect button 35 after detecting the input of the first operation instruction. Is entered. In this case, the depression of the production button 35 is detected as the first operation instruction, and then the release of the production button 35 is detected. Further, the production button 35 is released after the depression of the production button 35 is detected (long press). Is the input timing of the second operation instruction.

  In the above-described processing, the presentation is determined according to the time from the input of the first operation instruction to the input of the second operation instruction. However, when a long press is included as the operation instruction, The production may be determined according to the time from the start of pressing to the end of long pressing.

  Furthermore, instead of inputting the second operation instruction, the input of the first operation instruction may be a long press, or both the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction may be input by a long press.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the first operation instruction is made by two operation inputs, the first operation instruction is detected by detecting the pressing of the effect button 35 twice after the start of the predetermined effect. Is entered.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 25C, when the second operation instruction is made by three operation inputs, the detection of the press of the effect button 35 is detected three times after the input of the first operation instruction is detected. 2. Assume that an operation instruction has been input.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), when the number of operation instructions is three, the first operation instruction is input by detecting first press of the effect button 35 after the start of the predetermined effect. To do. Further, it is assumed that the second operation instruction is input by detecting pressing of the effect button 35 after the input of the first operation instruction. Furthermore, it is assumed that the third operation instruction is input by detecting pressing of the effect button 35 after the input of the second operation instruction.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment detects the input of the first operation instruction and the input of the second operation instruction, and based on the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction. Since the second operation effect pattern is determined, the effect image to be displayed is switched according to the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction, and the effect is changed by a combination of a plurality of operations of the player. Can be diversified, and the interest in games can be improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect image is determined based on the difference in input time between the input of the first operation instruction and the input of the second operation instruction. Because the production changes easily depending on the difference, it is easy to understand the diversification of the production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to display the second operation based on the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction based on the first operation effect pattern determined by the input of the first operation instruction. Because the production effect pattern is determined, the production changes according to the input of the first operation instruction, the game production is more diversified, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, since the first operation effect pattern is determined based on the input timing of the first operation instruction, the game effects are further diversified, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the second operation effect pattern based on the long press time of the second operation instruction, the effect image can be changed depending on the long press time. Can improve interest in

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first operation instruction has two operation instructions, or the second operation instruction has three operation instructions. The production can be diversified and the interest in games can be improved.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment reflects the result of the jackpot lottery because the selection probability of the second operation effect pattern based on the input timing of the second operation instruction varies depending on whether the jackpot lottery is successful or not. The effect image can be displayed, the interest in the game effect can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 for an effect, and before the second operation instruction is input from the effect button 35. When the next game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, when the input of the second operation instruction is detected, the next game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 later. Since the effect corresponding to the lottery result pre-read when the ball is played is selected and displayed, in addition to the input timing of the operation instruction, it is possible to perform the effect display including the suggestion of the pre-read result, further diversifying the game effect At the same time, the interest in games can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that an operation instruction is input by detecting pressing of the effect button 35. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another timing may be detected as an input of the operation instruction. good. For example, an operation instruction may be input by detecting opening of the effect button 35. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Further, in this embodiment, every time a press of the effect button 35 is detected, the input is detected as the input of the first operation instruction and the input of the second operation instruction. The depression may be detected as the input of the first operation instruction, and the release of the effect button 35 may be detected as the input of the second operation instruction. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, one effect button 35 is provided as the effect button 35 for inputting the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a plurality of effect buttons are provided. You may do it. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction are input in the order in which the effect button 35 is pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effect buttons are provided, and one effect button is provided. A first operation instruction may be input when operated, and a second operation instruction may be detected when the other effect button is operated. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention has the effect that it is possible to diversify the game effects by combining the plurality of operations of the player, to diversify the game effects, and to improve the interest in the game. It is useful as a gaming machine or the like that provides an effect display that allows a player to be involved in the effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 Game area | region 13 Normal symbol gate 14 1st start opening 15 2nd start opening 16 1st grand prize opening 17 2nd big prize opening 31 Production display device 32 Audio | voice output device 33 Production drive device 34 Production Lighting device 35 effect button 35a effect button detection switch 36 effect symbol 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
130 Discharge control board 140 Lamp control board 150 Image control board 150a Image CPU
150b Control RAM
150c Control ROM
151 CGROM
152 Crystal Oscillator 153 VRAM
154 VDP
155 Sound control circuit 160 Launch control board 170 Power supply board

Claims (8)

A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Effect display means for displaying effect images;
Effect control means for controlling display of effect images to be displayed on the effect display means;
An operation input means for inputting an operation instruction;
Operation detecting means for detecting input of the operation instruction to the operation input means;
With
The operation input means inputs a first operation instruction and a second operation instruction input after the first operation instruction,
The operation detecting means detects the input of the first operation instruction and the input of the second operation instruction;
The effect control means causes the effect display means corresponding to the second operation instruction to display on the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction detected by the operation detection means. A gaming machine characterized by performing display control of an effect image.   The production control unit performs display control of the production image based on a difference in input time between the input of the first operation instruction detected by the operation detection unit and the input of the second operation instruction. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The effect control means performs display control of the effect image to be displayed based on the input timing of the first operation instruction and the second operation instruction based on the effect image displayed by the input of the first operation instruction. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.   4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit performs display control of an effect image corresponding to the input of the first operation instruction based on the input timing of the first operation instruction. The gaming machine according to item 1. The operation detection means detects the opening of the operation instruction together with the input of the operation instruction to the operation input means,
The production control means measures a long press time of the operation instruction based on a time during operation from the input of the operation instruction by the operation detection means until the release of the operation instruction is detected, and the second operation instruction 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein display control of the effect image corresponding to the second operation instruction is performed based on a long press time of the game machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first operation instruction or the second operation instruction includes a plurality of operation instructions. A specific game lottery means for performing a specific lottery on whether or not to shift to a specific game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game based on a predetermined condition;
The said effect control means performs display control of the said effect image based on the input timing of a said 2nd operation instruction | indication according to the said lottery result, The any one of Claim 1 to 6 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described. Game data acquisition means for performing game lottery by establishing a predetermined lottery condition and acquiring game data;
A specific game lottery means for performing a specific lottery on whether or not to shift to a specific game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on the game data;
Production data acquisition means for performing production lottery based on the result of the specific lottery and the game data, and obtaining production data and next production determination permission conditions;
With
The effect data acquisition means, when acquiring the undrawn game data before the establishment of the next effect determination permission condition, performs a temporary effect lottery based on the corresponding result of the specific lottery and the game data, Temporary effect data is acquired, and when the next effect determination permission condition is established, the effect lottery is performed based on the result of the specific lottery and the game data, and the effect data and the next effect determination permission condition are acquired,
When the second operation instruction is input after the provisional effect data is acquired and before the next effect determination permission condition is satisfied, the effect control means inputs the temporary effect data and the second operation instruction. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein display control of the effect image based on timing is performed.