JP2013118905A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing processing that should be suspended from unnecessarily continuing while a special game is played.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a lottery means for at least deciding whether it is possible to perform a special game in which when a game ball enters a start-up prize area, a big prize hole is opened and a prize ball can be obtained in response to the entry of the game ball into the big prize hole; a variation display performing means for, when a decision is made by the lottery means, variation-displaying symbols and displaying symbols corresponding to the result of the decision by the lottery means over predetermined suspension display period time after the elapse of predetermined time from the start of the variation display, on a symbol display portion; a preparation period setting means for setting a special game preparation period after the elapse of the suspension display time when symbols, which are associated by the variation display performing means such that the special game can be performed, are suspension-displayed on the symbol display portion; and a special game performing means for performing the special game at the elapse of the special game preparation period set by the preparation period setting means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player is determined on the condition that a game ball has entered a starting area provided in the game area.

  Conventionally, as shown in, for example, Patent Document 1, when a game ball enters the start opening, a special symbol variation display is performed, and the special symbol variation display stops the jackpot symbol display (winning the jackpot) A gaming machine that can execute a special game in which a special prize opening is opened is known. In addition, many of these gaming machines draw regular symbols in parallel with special symbols. The normal symbol lottery is performed when the game ball passes the gate, and when the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the movable piece provided at the start port is opened and the game ball enters the start port. It becomes easier to sphere.

  As described above, in general gaming machines, a special symbol game for determining a special symbol and a normal symbol game for determining a normal symbol are usually performed in parallel. The lottery process is interrupted and the special game is executed.

JP 2010-42106 A

  In the above gaming machine, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the winning of the jackpot is confirmed, the special symbol lottery process is immediately interrupted and the execution process of the special game is started. At this time, at the start of the special game, it is desirable to end various processes related to the special symbol game and the normal symbol game. For example, in a normal symbol game, in a so-called open extended state where a game ball can easily enter the start opening, the open extended state is terminated before the start of the special game, and during the special game It is desirable to prevent the prize balls from being paid out more than necessary or the processing burden from increasing.

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the big win is confirmed, the processing related to the special game is started immediately. Therefore, depending on the progress of the game, the processing that should be interrupted may continue even during the special game. There was a problem such as.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a process that should be interrupted from continuing unnecessarily during a special game.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board in which a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down is formed, a starting area provided in the gaming area and into which a gaming ball can enter, and the starting area. Whether or not to execute a special game that allows a winning ball provided in the gaming area to be opened and earned a winning ball according to the entering of the gaming ball into the large winning port When at least the lottery means to be determined and the determination by the lottery means are made, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display section, and the symbols corresponding to the determination results of the lottery means after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display. The symbol associated with enabling the execution of the special game on the symbol display unit is stopped and displayed by the variation display executing means for displaying over a predetermined stop display time and the variation display executing means. And a special game for executing the special game after the special game preparation period set by the preparation period setting unit has elapsed. And an execution means.

  Also, an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the start area, and a start variable prize that can be displaced to a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the start area than the open state. Opening and closing decision for determining whether to shift the start variable prize-winning device to an open state on condition that an apparatus, an entry area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, and entry of the game ball into the entry area And an open / close control means for displacing the start variable prize-winning device in an open state in a preset manner when the open / close determination means is determined to displace the start variable prize-winning device in the open state, and the open / close control means A non-specific gaming state in which the determining means and the opening / closing control means determine the control mode of the start variable winning device according to the first condition, respectively, or the opening / closing determining means and the opening / closing control hand Either or both of the game state setting means for setting a specific game state for determining a control mode of the start variable winning device according to a second condition that is more advantageous to the player than the first condition; The gaming state setting means includes the special game when a symbol enabling execution of the special game is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit when at least the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state. The gaming state may be set to the non-specific gaming state before the preparation period elapses.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention also includes a game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed, a start area provided in the game area into which the game balls can enter, and the entry of the game balls into the start area. A gaming machine comprising a main control board that controls the progress of a game as an opportunity, and a sub-control board that controls the execution based on a command transmitted from the main control board, the main control board, Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area and storing the random number in a storage unit, and sequentially reading the random number stored in the storage unit, and a big prize opening provided in the gaming area A lottery means for determining at least whether or not to execute a special game capable of acquiring a prize ball according to the game ball entering the grand prize opening, and at least a symbol based on the determination result of the lottery means Run on display When the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determining means, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern associated with the variation time that is the time of the symbol variation display and the stop display, and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means. The variation display execution means for causing the symbol display unit to display the symbols in a variable manner over the variation time associated with the pattern, and to stop and display the symbols corresponding to the determination result of the lottery means, and the variation display execution means, A preparation period setting means for setting a special game preparation period after elapse of the variation time of the symbol when the symbol associated with enabling execution of the special game is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit; Special game execution means for executing the special game after the special game preparation period set by the preparation period setting means has elapsed; When a random number is stored in the storage unit, a determination result derived by the lottery means based on the random number before the random number is read by the lottery means, or the variation based on the determination result When the special game preparation period is set by the predetermination means that predetermines the variation pattern determined by the pattern determination means and the preparation period setting means, it is stored in the storage unit when the special game preparation period is set. Pre-determination command transmission means for transmitting a pre-determination command corresponding to the pre-determination result derived based on a random number to the sub-control board during the special game preparation period, the sub-control board And an effect execution means for executing an effect based on the prior determination command transmitted by the prior determination command transmission means, To do.

  The gaming area is in an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the start area, and a closed state that makes entry of the game ball into the start area more difficult or impossible than in the open state. A displaceable start variable prize winning device and an entry area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter are further provided, and the main control board is configured to start the game on the condition that the game ball enters the entry area. Open / close determining means for determining whether or not to displace the variable winning device in the open state, and when the determination to displace the start variable winning device in the open state by the open / close determining means is performed in a preset manner. Open / close control means for displacing the start variable winning device, and the open / close determining means and the open / close control means each determine a control mode of the start variable winning device according to a first condition. One or both of the skill state and the opening / closing determining means and the opening / closing control means determine the control mode of the starting variable winning device according to a second condition that is more advantageous to the player than the first condition. And a gaming state setting means for setting the specific gaming state to be executed, wherein the gaming state setting means executes the special game on the symbol display section at least when the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state. When the symbol enabling the game is stopped and displayed, the game state is set to the non-specific game state before the special game preparation period elapses, and the advance determination command transmission means The preliminary determination command may be transmitted to the sub control board during the preparation period and after the gaming state is set to the non-specific gaming state by the gaming state setting means. .

  In addition, the start area includes a first start area and a second start area provided with the start variable winning device, and the random number acquisition unit is configured to allow a game ball to enter the first start area. Stores the acquired random number in the storage unit as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second starting area, stores the acquired random number in the storage unit as the second hold, and the lottery means If only one of the first hold and the second hold is stored in the storage unit, the random number stored first among the stored first hold and second hold is read. When the execution of the special game is determined and both the first hold and the second hold are stored in the storage unit, the first hold is stored first in the stored second hold. Read the random number and decide whether to execute the special game When the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state, the prior determination command transmission unit stores the first suspension in the storage unit when the special gaming preparation period is set. A first hold prior determination command is transmitted to the sub-control board, and for the second hold, when the second hold is stored in the storage unit, the second hold prior determination command is transmitted to the sub-control board. Send it.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a special symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a symbol classification judgment table. It is a figure explaining an action | operation table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the 1st variation pattern command determination table. It is a 1st figure explaining the 2nd fluctuation pattern command determination table. It is a 2nd figure explaining an example of the 2nd fluctuation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the opening command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of production. It is a timing chart of each process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory preparation process of the modification in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd prior determination process of the modification in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process of the modification in a main control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 22 through which game balls can enter. These general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and first starting port 20 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the start opening 22, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits (states) such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be made. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a pair of movable pieces 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes depending on the state of the movable piece 22b. It is like that. Specifically, a protrusion 23 is provided above the second start port 22, and when the pair of movable pieces 22 b are in a closed state, the game ball to the second start port 22 is caused by the protrusion 23. Impossible or difficult.

  On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50 a that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50 a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 8 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 1. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result according to the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a stage effect device 52 is provided above the stage display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is movable during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c, and gives a big hit expectation to the player.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 12a and the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. It is like that.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (1/250 in this embodiment). It is a gaming state, and a high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (in this embodiment, 1/50).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player gives it to the player A special symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “hit lottery”) associated with the gaming profit to be performed is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (special design random numbers, jackpot random numbers, first variation pattern random numbers, (Second variation pattern random number) is acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively referred to as a second hold.

  This reserved storage area has two storage areas, a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and both reserved storage areas have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). doing. And the random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 20 is stored as the first hold in the first to fourth storage units of the first hold storage area with the upper limit of four, and the second start The random number values obtained by entering the game balls into the mouth 22 are stored as second reservations in the first to fourth storage units of the second reservation storage area with an upper limit of four.

  Accordingly, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where four first holds are stored in the first hold storage area, a random value is stored based on the game ball entering. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where four second holds are stored in the second hold storage area, Random values are never stored.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one special symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 1499. Then, a special symbol determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected special symbol is selected. The jackpot determination is performed based on the determination table and the acquired special symbol random number.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random numbers are 107, 207, 407, 507, 707, and 907, it is determined that the jackpot, and when the special symbol random number is 1490 to 1499, the jackpot is determined. If it is other special symbol random numbers, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the big hit probability in this case is 1/250, and the small hit probability is 1/150.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B is referred to. According to the special symbol determination table 2, when the special symbol random numbers are 107 to 111, 207 to 211, 407 to 411, 507 to 511, 707 to 711, and 907 to 911, it is determined that the jackpot is 1490 to 1499. If it is, it is determined to be a small hit, and if it is any other special symbol random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the big hit probability in this case is 1/50 and the small hit probability is 1/150. Thus, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is five times that in the case of the low probability gaming state.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 3 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 1, the special symbol determination table 3 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random numbers are 107, 207, 407, 507, 707, and 907. Therefore, according to this special symbol determination table 3, as in the special symbol determination table 1, the big hit probability is 1/250, but the small hit is not won.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 2, this special symbol determination table 4 is also a big hit when the special symbol random numbers are 107 to 111, 207 to 211, 407 to 411, 507 to 511, 707 to 711, and 907 to 911. Is determined. Therefore, according to this special symbol determination table 4, as in the special symbol determination table 2, the big hit probability is 1/50, but the small hit is not won.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a symbol type determination table for determining the type of a special symbol. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, the symbol type determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determination result of the big hit, small hit, and loss, and the selected symbol type determination table and the acquired big hit random number The type of special symbol is determined by. In the following, the special symbol that is determined when the jackpot judgment result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol that is determined when the jackpot judgment result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol. A special symbol that is determined when a result is obtained is called a lost symbol.

  As a result of determining the first hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 1 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 1, as shown in the figure, four types of jackpot symbols A, B, C, and D are associated with each jackpot random number from 0 to 99. For example, the jackpot random number is “ When it is “0”, the jackpot symbol A is determined.

  In addition, as a result of determining the second hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 2 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 2, the jackpot symbols A to C are determined as shown in the figure.

  Thus, when the jackpot is won by the first hold, the jackpot symbol A is determined with a probability of 20%, the jackpot symbol B is 40%, the jackpot symbol C is 20%, and the jackpot symbol D is 20%. On the other hand, when the jackpot is won by the second hold, the jackpot symbol A is determined with a probability of 50%, the jackpot symbol B is 40%, and the jackpot symbol C is determined with a probability of 10%.

  Further, when the result of determining the first hold by the above-described special symbol determination table is a small hit determination result, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 3, as shown in the figure, each jackpot random number from 0 to 99 is associated with a small bonus symbol, and one small bonus symbol is always determined.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 4 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 4, when a determination result of losing is obtained for the first hold, the losing symbol X is always determined as the special symbol type, and a determination result of losing is obtained for the second holding. In this case, the lost symbol Y is always determined as the special symbol type.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation table for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win or a small win is won. The operation table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operation tables 1 to 3 are provided as the operation tables.

  When any of the jackpot symbols A to C is determined, a special game (hereinafter referred to as a “hit game” or “long win game” is referred to as a special game executed with reference to the operation table 1). Is sometimes executed). According to this operation table 1, the condition that either the winning prize opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that six game balls enter the winning prize opening 28 (count C = 6) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by this is executed 10 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, which is set between each round game, that is, the interval time is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the jackpot symbol D is determined, a special game (hereinafter referred to as a “hit game” or “short game”) may be referred to as a special game executed with reference to the operation table 2. Is executed). According to this operation table 2, one of the conditions that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 0.1 second or that six game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 6). The round game that ends when it is established is executed 10 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28 set between the round games, that is, the interval time is set to 1.0 seconds.

  Since game balls are fired at about 100 balls in 60 seconds, that is, at intervals of about 0.6 seconds, in a short hit game, 6 game balls will be a big prize opening during one round game. It is unlikely to enter 28. Therefore, even if a short hit game is executed, the player can hardly obtain a prize ball.

  When the small hit symbol is determined, a special game (hereinafter, a special game executed with reference to the operation table 3 may be referred to as a “small hit game”) is executed with reference to the operation table 3. The According to this operation table 3, the special winning opening 28 is opened for 0.1 seconds continuously every 1.0 seconds. If six game balls enter the big winning opening 28 during the small hit game, the small winning game ends, but the total opening time of the big winning opening 28 in this small hit game is 1.0 second. For this reason, in the same way as in the short win game, the player can hardly obtain a prize ball.

  Unlike the short win game, this small hit game has no concept of performing a round game a plurality of times, and the big winning opening 28 is continuously opened 10 times. In the small hit game and the short win game, The control mode is different. However, the open / close mode of the big winning opening 28 is apparently the same, and the player cannot discriminate which game is being executed when the short win game is executed or when the small hit game is executed. It is like that. In any case, in the small win game, the big winning opening 28 opens and closes in the same manner as the short win game, or the big winning opening 28 opens and closes in a manner that makes it difficult for the player to distinguish the difference from the short win game. do it.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the special game when the special game (big hit game) is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is set to a low probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state as an initial state. When the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbols A, C, and D are determined, the gaming state becomes a high probability gaming state. At this time, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. In the high probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to 1/50, the high probability gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations at the time of setting a single gaming state. If a big hit is won before reaching the above continuation count, the gaming state is again Will be set.

  When the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol B is determined, the gaming state becomes a low probability gaming state. Accordingly, since the probability that the jackpot symbol B is determined at the time of winning the jackpot is 40%, the probability of being set to the high probability gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is 60%.

  When the jackpot is won, the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state is set in addition to the high-probability gaming state and the low-probability gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special game. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol A is determined by winning the jackpot, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time game state, and at this time, the number of continuations of the short-time game state (hereinafter, “ "Time reduction number" is set to 10,000 times.

  When the jackpot symbol B is won and the jackpot symbol B is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time game state, and at this time, the number of short-time games is set to 30 times.

  In addition, if the jackpot symbol C is determined by winning the jackpot, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time game state. It is set as follows according to the state. That is, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability game state and is set to the short-time game state, the short-time number is set to 10000 times, and the other game state is set Is set to 30 times.

  When the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol D is determined, the short-time gaming state and the short-time number of times are set as follows. That is, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low probability gaming state and is set to a non-short-time gaming state, it is set to a non-short-time gaming state and is set to another gaming state Is set to the short-time gaming state, and the short-time number at this time is set to 10,000 times.

  With the above settings, for example, when the big hit symbols B and C are determined when the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state) is set, the long winning game Is executed, and the number of time reductions is set to 30 after the end of the game per length. At this time, when the jackpot symbol B is determined, the low probability gaming state is set, and when the jackpot symbol C is determined, the high probability gaming state is set. Therefore, if the player cannot determine which jackpot symbol has been determined, whether the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state Can give a sense of tension and expectation to the elderly.

  Also, for example, when the jackpot symbol D is determined when the normal gaming state is set, the short hit game is executed, the high probability gaming state is set after the short hit game ends, and Set to the short-time gaming state. In this short win game, as described above, since the big winning opening 28 opens and closes in the same manner as the small hit game, the player determines whether the big hit symbol D or the small hit symbol has been determined. If this is not possible, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension and expectation as to whether the gaming state is set to a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  8 to 10 are diagrams for explaining a variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when determining a variation pattern. When a jackpot lottery is performed in response to a game ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a variation pattern command is determined based on the lottery result. The change pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. The sub control board 200 is configured to display an image displayed on the effect display unit 50a based on the received change pattern command. The mode of typical variation effect is determined. In other words, the variation pattern command is for determining a variation effect mode to be executed when notifying the jackpot lottery result.

  There are multiple types of variation pattern commands, but each variation pattern command is associated with a variation pattern command determination table, and each variation pattern command is determined at what ratio for each variation pattern command determination table. It is set whether to be done.

  Here, the variation effect mode (variation pattern) for notifying the player of the jackpot lottery result is divided into a first-half effect (pre-development effect) and a second-half effect (post-development effect). Then, when determining the variation pattern, the first variation pattern associated with the variation effect of the first half is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table, and based on the second variation pattern command determination table, The second variation pattern associated with the latter-stage variation effect is determined.

  Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one first variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99 and within the range of 0 to 99. One second variation pattern random number is acquired from. Then, when the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number are acquired, the first variation pattern random number is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table, one first variation pattern is determined, and the second variation pattern random number is determined. The second variation pattern random number is determined based on the variation pattern command determination table, and one second variation pattern is determined. Hereinafter, the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number are collectively referred to as a variation pattern random number.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a first variation pattern command determination table for each gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8, four types of tables shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D are provided as the first variation pattern command determination tables. Here, when the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are set and the specific variation state is not set, the first variation pattern command determination table a shown in FIG. 8A is referred to. The In addition, when the high probability game state and the non-short-time game state are set, and when the low probability game state and the non-time-short game state are set and the specific variation state is set, Reference is made to the first variation pattern command determination table b shown in FIG. As will be described in detail later, the specific fluctuation state is set in response to the winning of the small hit, and continues until the predetermined number of fluctuations are completed after the winning of the small hit.

  Also, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the number of shorting times is within 30 times, the first variation pattern command determination table c shown in FIG. 8C is referred to, and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. In this state, if the number of time reductions is 31 or more at this time, the first variation pattern command determination table d shown in FIG. 8D is referred to.

  Thus, in this embodiment, a table corresponding to the set gaming state (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state, short-time gaming state, non-short-time gaming state, short-time number of times) is provided, One table is selected based on the gaming state and whether or not the specific variation state is set.

  Then, according to the first variation pattern command determination table a shown in FIG. 8A, for example, when the jackpot symbol A to C is determined, when the first variation pattern random number is “0 to 39”, the “variation” The first variation pattern of “pattern A (20 seconds)” is determined. When the first variation pattern random number is “40 to 69”, the first variation pattern of “variation pattern B (25 seconds)” is determined, and the first variation pattern is determined. When the random number is “70 to 99”, the first variation pattern of “variation pattern C (30 seconds)” is determined.

  As described above, when determining the first variation pattern, first, the first variation pattern command determination table of one is selected based on the current state, and the selected table, the determined special symbol type, Then, one first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern random number. Although detailed description is omitted, as shown in FIG. 8, even if the same variation pattern random number is used, a different first variation pattern is determined depending on the table to be referred to.

  Further, according to each first variation pattern command determination table, when the lost symbols X and Y are determined, the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” can be determined. The first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” indicates that the first half (before development) variation effect is not executed and only the second half (after development) variation effect is executed. In other words, the variation effect is executed only based on the second variation pattern. Although not shown, the first variation pattern command determination table is associated with the first variation pattern command, and the first variation pattern command corresponding to the determined first variation pattern is stored in the first variation pattern command determination table. It is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

  Then, as described above, when the first fluctuation pattern is determined based on the first fluctuation pattern command determination table and the first fluctuation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is determined, it is shown in FIG. When the second variation pattern is determined with reference to the second variation pattern command determination table (without the first half) and other first variation patterns are determined, the second variation pattern command determination table ( The second variation pattern is determined with reference to the first half).

  As shown in FIG. 9, the second variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when “none (0 second)” is determined as the first variation pattern is the same as the first variation pattern command determination table. It is provided for each. Therefore, when “none (0 second)” is determined as the first variation pattern, refer to any of the tables of FIG. 9A to FIG. 9E according to the set gaming state. Thus, the second variation pattern random number is determined. Each second variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when “none (0 second)” is determined as the first variation pattern has the second variation according to the number of suspensions stored in the suspension storage area. The pattern is determined.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the first of any of FIGS. 9C to 9E according to the number of times of change (number of short-time times) since the short-time gaming state is set. A two-variation pattern command determination table is selected. Here, the second variation pattern command determination table c shown in FIG. 9C is selected from the time short game state to the 29th variation. In addition, at the time of the 30th change since the time-saving gaming state is set, the second change pattern command determination table d shown in FIG. 9 (d) is selected, and at the time of the 31st and subsequent changes after the time-saving gaming state is set, The second variation pattern command determination table e shown in FIG. 9 (e) is selected.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, there are provided a case where the number of time reductions is set to 30 times and a case where the number of time reductions is set to 10000 times when set to the time saving gaming state. Therefore, the second variation pattern command determination table d shown in FIG. 9D is used to execute a dedicated effect on whether the time-saving gaming state continues or ends according to the 30th time-changing performance in the time-saving gaming state. It is supposed to be provided. As a result, if the first variation pattern is “none (0 seconds)” during the 30th variation effect after the short-time gaming state is set, the “special variation pattern (20 Second) "is determined.

  On the other hand, the second variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when the first variation pattern is other than “none (0 seconds)” is also provided for each gaming state as described above. FIG. 10A shows a table to be referred to when the low probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state are set to the specific variation state, and FIG. 10B shows the high probability gaming state. 4 shows a table that is referred to when the game is set to the non-short-time gaming state, and when the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are set to the specific variation state. Note that the second variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when the first variation pattern is other than “none (0 seconds)” is not limited to the tables shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. A plurality of tables corresponding to the state are provided, but the description is omitted here.

  In this embodiment, when the type of the special symbol is determined, first, the first variation pattern (command) is determined, and the second variation pattern (command) is determined based on the determined first variation pattern (command). Is determined. In determining each variation pattern, a variation pattern random number is determined with reference to a table corresponding to the set gaming state.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one ordinary symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the ordinary diagram holding storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. Hereinafter, a random number value (ordinary symbol random number) stored in the normal figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as a general figure hold.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the normal symbol random number is 0, it is determined to be a win, and when the normal symbol random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the normal symbol determination table 2, when the normal symbol random number is 0 to 18, it is determined that the winning is selected, and when the normal symbol random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 0.1 second × 1 time = 0.1 second, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is set to 0. Release for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  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 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation pattern random number update process for updating the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number and the big hit random number are updated. Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 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 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “2 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for updating the special symbol random number, the jackpot random number, and the normal symbol random number. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1, and the random number counter is updated. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, and the big winning port 28, and there is an incoming game ball. In the case of the payment, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 120.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S310)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S320)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and Add and update the big winning entrance entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entered.

(Step S330)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, and performs a big win lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22. The second start port detection switch input process is the same as the first start port detection switch input process in step S330 except that the storage areas for various data are different.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not a signal is input from the gate detection switch 24 a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24. This gate detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process of step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
When it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. Process.

(Step S330-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-4, and if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the first hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold number (X1) to the new first hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and stores it in the free storage unit. The acquired special symbol random number is stored.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-5 and S330-6.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a preliminary determination process and ends the first start port detection switch input process. This prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the prior determination process in step S331.

(Step S331-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-2. When it is determined that the current gaming state is not a non-short-time gaming state, step S331-6 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S331-2)
If it is determined in step S331-1 that the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol determination table corresponding to the currently set gaming state and the step S330-5. Based on the special symbol random number made, whether or not the big hit is possible is provisionally determined.

(Step S331-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a symbol type determination table based on the determination result of step S331-2, and specially determines based on the selected symbol type determination table and the jackpot random number acquired in step S330-6. The design is temporarily determined.

(Step S331-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a pre-determination command determination table based on the special symbol type derived by the provisional determination in step S331-3 and the currently set gaming state. Then, a prior determination command is determined based on the selected prior determination command determination table and the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number acquired in step S330-7.

  Although the detailed description is omitted, the prior determination command determination table is assigned the same random numbers as the variation pattern command determination tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, and the prior determination command is associated with each random number. ing. Therefore, the prior determination command and the variation pattern command have a corresponding relationship. In this prior determination process, in other words, before the jackpot lottery based on the newly stored first hold is performed. For example, the change pattern is determined in advance before the start of the change related to the first stored suspension. In the present embodiment, information related to whether or not the jackpot is possible is added to the prior determination command.

(Step S331-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the prior determination command determined in step S331-4 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a start winning command indicating that the first hold has been reserved in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the preliminary determination process (first start port detection switch input process).

  Here, the first start port detection switch input process in step S330 has been described, but the second start port detection switch input process in step S340 also has the exception of referring to the second holding random number, table, and the like. Same as above. However, in the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined in step S331-1 of the prior determination process whether the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, but in the second start port detection switch input process, In the prior determination process, it is determined in step S331-1 whether the gaming state is a short-time gaming state.

  That is, in the pre-determination process for the first hold, the pre-determination command relating to the first hold that is newly stored is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 only when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state. When the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the prior determination command related to the first hold is not transmitted to the sub-control board 200. On the other hand, in the pre-determination process for the second hold, the pre-determination command relating to the second hold newly stored is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 only when the gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state. When the gaming state is set to the non-time-saving gaming state, the prior determination command related to the second hold is not transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  Here, as the pre-determination process, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern are pre-determined, and a pre-determination command corresponding to each pre-determination result is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. However, the object to be determined in advance may be, for example, only one of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern, and the determination result of the special symbol type is not determined in advance. The prior determination result regarding whether or not the jackpot is good may be transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the normal symbol random number updated in step S200 and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. When the normal symbol random number is acquired, the normal symbol random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. A free storage part that is not available is searched, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the storage part having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage parts. Below, the normal symbol random number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the normal symbol hold | maintenance storage area is called general symbol hold.

  Next, a process related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electricity processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. , Data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory preparation process, data “04” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process, data “05” indicating execution of the small hit game control process, and the special game Data “06” indicating execution of the end process is provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory preparation process (step S450), a special electric accessory control process (step S460), a small hit game control process (S470), and a special game end process (step S480) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area. As a result, if it is determined that the second hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If it is determined that the second hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the second hold stored in the second hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the second hold is written in the processing area in the order in which it is reserved. Therefore, the second suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second reserved number (X2) is stored as a new second reserved number (X2).

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is not stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-4. If it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-10.

(Step S420-4)
When determining in step S420-3 that the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the first hold stored in the first hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the first hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the first suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number (X1) is stored as a new first hold number (X1).

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 4) and the symbol type determination table (see FIG. 5). Then, the special symbol random number and the jackpot random number copied to the processing area in the step S420-2 or the step S420-4 are determined based on the selected tables, respectively, and any one special symbol is determined. Data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  Thus, according to this special symbol variation start process, when both the first hold and the second hold are stored, the special symbol determination process is performed based on the second hold. That is, here, the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-5 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 based on the first variation pattern command determination table and the second variation pattern command determination table. To determine the variation pattern. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the second suspension. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 82 and 84. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the first hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. When the controlled display of the special symbol based on the second hold is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the total variation time derived in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-10)
If it is determined in step S420-3 that the first hold is not stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the variation pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines the start port type (the first start port or the second start port), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, the currently set gaming state, the number of time reductions, etc. 1 Change pattern command determination table (see FIG. 8) is selected.

(Step S421-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the first variation pattern by determining the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing area based on the first variation pattern determination table selected in step S421-1.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the first variation pattern command corresponding to the first variation pattern determined in step S421-2 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the start port type (first hold or second hold), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, the first variation pattern information determined in the above step S421-3 (none ( 0 second), the currently set gaming state, the number of time savings, and the like are determined, and the second variation pattern command determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is selected.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the second variation pattern by determining the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area based on the second variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-4.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a second variation pattern command corresponding to the second variation pattern determined in step S421-5 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a derives the total variation time from the variation time of the first variation pattern determined in step S421-2 and the variation time of the second variation pattern determined in step S421-5, The variation pattern determination process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-5 as the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer. As a result, the gaming state when the stopped and displayed symbol is determined is temporarily held.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a specific variation frequency update process. As described above, in this embodiment, when a small hit is won, a small hit game is executed, and a specific variation state is set after the small hit game ends. This specific variation state continues until the special symbol variation display is completed a predetermined number of times. In other words, when the special symbol variation display is completed a predetermined number of times in the specific variation state, the specific variation state is terminated. When the specific variation state is set, the specific variation state flag is turned on, and the number of continuations of the specific variation state (hereinafter referred to as “specific variation number”) is set.

  Therefore, in the specific variation count update process, when the specific variation state flag is on, the main CPU 100a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the specific variation count storage area of the main RAM 100c. The new specific fluctuation count is stored in the main RAM 100c. When the specific variation count = 0, processing for turning off the specific variation state flag is performed in order to end the specific variation state. If the specific fluctuation state flag is turned off, the process proceeds to the next step S440-6 as it is.

(Step S440-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-7, and when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, step S440-10 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-7)
If it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a turns off the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory preparation process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, when a predetermined stop display time elapses after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the special electric accessory preparation process is started.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

(Step S440-10)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-11, and when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a small symbol, step S440 is performed. The process is moved to -13.

(Step S440-11)
If it is determined in step S440-10 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the main CPU 100a performs a specific variation state setting process. Specifically, the specific variation state flag is turned on, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 30) is set in the specific variation number storage area. Thereby, after the end of the small hit game, the variation pattern corresponding to the specific variation state is determined over the variation display of the special symbol a predetermined number of times.

(Step S440-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “05” in the special figure special power data so that the small hit game control process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and moves the process to step S440-9. Thereby, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is started.

(Step S440-13)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-10 that the symbol that is stopped is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation start process in the special symbol special electric process. “00” is set in the figure special electric data, and the process proceeds to step S440-9. As a result, the next special symbol change display can be started.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory preparation process in step S450. This special electric accessory preparation process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether the preparing flag is on. This in-preparation flag indicates that the processing time of the special electric equipment preparation process, in other words, the preparation period clock timer for determining the lapse of the preparation period before the jackpot game starts is in operation. is there. The main CPU 100a moves the process to step S450-5 when determining that the preparing flag is on, and moves the process to step S450-2 when determining that the preparing flag is not turned on.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that the preparation flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a sets a preparation period clock timer. Here, a timer counter corresponding to the preparation period (time) is set, and the set counter value is subtracted in the timer update process in step S100. Note that the preparation period (time) to be set here is not particularly limited, but may be set, for example, from several milliseconds to several seconds.

(Step S450-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns on the preparing flag.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a command in preparation indicating that it is in the preparation period in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S451)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a second preliminary determination process. The second prior determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S450-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450-1 that the preparation flag is on, the main CPU 100a determines whether the preparation period has elapsed. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the counter value set in step S450-2 is 0. As a result, if it is determined that the preparation period has elapsed (counter value = 0), the process proceeds to step S450-6. If it is determined that the preparation period has not elapsed, the special electric accessory preparation process is performed. finish.

(Step S450-6)
If it is determined in step S450-5 that the preparation period has elapsed, the main CPU 100a turns off the preparation flag.

(Step S450-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electric data so that the special electric combination control process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special electric combination preparation process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the second pre-determination process in step S451.

(Step S451-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is the short-time gaming state based on the gaming state stored in the gaming state buffer in step S440-2. As a result, if it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S451-2. 2 The pre-determination process ends.

(Step S451-2)
If it is determined in step S451-1 that the gaming state at the time of the big win is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first holding is stored in the first holding storage area. In other words, here, if the jackpot is won when the short-time gaming state is set, it is determined whether the first hold is stored when the preparation period is set. As a result, when it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S451-3, and when it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the second pre-determination process ends.

(Step S451-3)
If it is determined in step S451-2 that the first hold is stored, the main CPU 100a sets the variable H indicating the storage unit number of the first hold storage area in which the first hold is stored to “1”. Update to

(Step S451-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a tentatively determines whether or not the jackpot is possible based on the first reserved special symbol random number stored in the storage unit corresponding to the variable H and the special symbol determination table.

(Step S451-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a symbol type determination table based on the determination result in step S451-4, and stores the first reserved type stored in the storage unit corresponding to the selected symbol type determination table and the variable H. A special symbol is provisionally determined based on the jackpot random number.

(Step S451-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a prior determination command determination table based on the special symbol type derived by the provisional determination in step S451-5. Then, a prior determination command is determined based on the selected prior determination command determination table and the first pending first variation pattern random number and second variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit corresponding to the variable H. Note that the advance determination command determination table referred to here is the same as the advance determination command determination table referred to in the advance determination processing in step S331. Accordingly, in this second pre-determination process, a pre-determination command similar to that in step S331 is determined.

  In addition, the special symbol determination table used when tentatively determining whether or not the big hit is possible in step S451-4 and the preliminary determination command determination table used when determining the preliminary determination command in step S451-6 are the jackpot winning prizes. It may be a table corresponding to the game state at the time, that is, the game state before the jackpot game execution, or the table corresponding to the game state set after the jackpot game execution.

  At this time, when determining whether or not to win a jackpot or a prior determination command based on the table corresponding to the gaming state before the jackpot game execution, the table is referred to the gaming state stored in the gaming state buffer in step S440-2. Just choose. On the other hand, when determining whether or not to win a jackpot or a pre-determining command based on a table corresponding to the gaming state set after the jackpot game is executed, the gaming state stored in the gaming state buffer and the first special symbol display 80 It is only necessary to determine a gaming state set after the jackpot game is finished from the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state, and select a table based on the determination result.

(Step S451-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the preliminary determination command determined in step S451-6 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S451-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the variable H to a value obtained by adding 1 to the current variable H.

(Step S451-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variable H updated in step S451-8 is 4 or less. As a result, when it is determined that the variable H is 4 or less, the process proceeds to step S451-10, and when it is determined that the variable H is not 4 or less, the second pre-determination process ends.

(Step S451-10)
When it is determined in step S451-9 that the variable H is 4 or less, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the variable H. As a result, when it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S451-4, and when it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the second pre-determination process ends. As a result, prior determination commands for all first holds stored in the first hold storage area when the preparation period is set are transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  In the second pre-determination process, the pre-determination command is determined only when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, and when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, The processing of S451-2 to step S451-10 is not performed. This is because, in the non-time-saving gaming state, when the first hold is stored, the pre-determination process for the first hold that has been newly stored is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 by the pre-determination process in step S331. This is because that.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S460. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game (a jackpot game, hereinafter the same in the description of the special electric accessory control process). When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets a jackpot opening command in the effect transmission data storage area. If the jackpot opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S460-2 as it is.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S460-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S460-3)
If it is determined in step S460-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either one of the operation tables 1 and 2 is set, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set table. It will be.

(Step S460-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S460-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S460-5)
When it is determined in step S460-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. If an ending command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S460-6 as it is.

(Step S460-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S460-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process ends.

(Step S460-7)
If it is determined in step S460-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “06” in the special figure special data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the small hit game control process in step S470. This small hit game control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 05.

(Step S470-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game (small hit game, hereinafter, the same in the description of the small hit game control process). When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S470-2 as it is.

(Step S470-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S470-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated.

(Step S470-3)
If it is determined in step S470-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a small hit game execution process. Here, the operation table 3 (see FIG. 6) is set, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set table.

(Step S470-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S470-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The winning game control process is terminated.

(Step S470-5)
If it is determined in step S470-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. If the ending command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S470-6 as it is.

(Step S470-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S470-7, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated.

(Step S470-7)
If it is determined in step S470-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the small hit game control process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S480. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 06.

(Step S480-1)
First, the main CPU 100a sets a short-time game flag and a highly probable game flag with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 7 based on the stop symbol and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. In addition, when the time-short game flag is turned on, the number of times is set at the same time, and when the high-probability game flag is turned on, the high-probability number is set simultaneously. In this way, after the jackpot game is over, a new gaming state is set.

(Step S480-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information relating to the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, and the short time count set in the above steps.

(Step S480-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  This special game ending process is executed only when a big hit symbol is determined and a long hit game or a short hit game is executed, and when a small hit symbol is determined and a small hit game is executed, The special game end process is not executed. Therefore, when a long hit game or a short hit game is executed, the gaming state may be changed before and after the long hit game or the short hit game, but when a small hit game is executed. The same game state is maintained before and after execution of the small hit game.

  However, even when a small hit game is executed, the game state before the small hit game is maintained in the special game end process, as in the case where the long hit game or the short hit game is executed. In addition, the resetting process may be performed. In any case, as long as the same game state is maintained before and after the execution of the small hit game, it does not matter whether or not the game state is set.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and if the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when normal symbol random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area, and normal symbol random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, these Each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 10 seconds is set in the usual figure variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the control time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the control time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and when it is determined that the control time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the control time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping the energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200. Below, an example of the suggestion effect which is a characteristic effect among various effects controlled in the sub-control board 200 and a process of the sub-control board 200 for executing the suggestion effect will be briefly described.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (2 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed. From the main control board 100, a game state command indicating a state of the main control board 100, a game state designation command, a command in preparation, and the like are transmitted. As described above, when the command indicating the state of the main control board 100 is received, the sub CPU 200a performs processing for storing the current state in the processing area of the sub RAM 200c in order to grasp the state of the main control board 100. It becomes.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the rendering operation device 56 can be accepted in accordance with the performance progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the rendering operation device detection switch 56a. If an operation signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a and the operation of the effect operation device 56 is being accepted, the fact that the effect operation device 56 has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 210. Therefore, the command is stored in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining a pre-determination command reception process executed when a pre-determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this advance determination command is set in step S331-5 of the advance determination process (see FIG. 17) or step S451-7 of the second advance determination process (see FIG. 25) in the main control board 100. Then, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 by the output control process (see FIG. 14) in step S800.

(Step S1210-1)
When the advance determination command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the advance determination command and stores the advance determination information corresponding to the received advance determination command in the advance determination information storage unit of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1210-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a hold display control process based on the prior determination information stored in the prior determination information storage unit. When receiving the start winning command from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 200a performs a process for normally displaying the number of holds as shown in the first hold displays 41a to 41c and the second hold displays 42a to 42c in FIG. Run.

  At this time, when the advance determination command is received simultaneously with the start winning command, the display mode of the first hold display 41 and the second hold display 42 is determined based on the advance determination information stored in the advance determination information storage unit. Processing is performed. And as shown in FIG. 38, when the prior determination information with a high probability memorize | stored at the time of jackpot winning is memorize | stored in the prior determination information storage part, as shown in the 1st hold display 41d and the 2nd hold display 42d Thus, a special display different from the normal display is made. Since such a so-called pre-reading effect has a well-known configuration, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining a jackpot opening command reception process executed when a jackpot opening command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this jackpot opening command is set in step S460-1 of the special electric accessory control process (see FIG. 26) on the main control board 100, and then in the output control process (see FIG. 14) in step S800. It is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the jackpot opening command, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the first pending advance determination information is stored in the advance determination information storage unit. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold advance determination information is stored, the process proceeds to step S1220-2. If it is determined that the first hold advance determination information is not stored, step S1220 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S1220-2)
If it is determined in step S1220-1 that the first hold advance determination information is stored, the sub CPU 200a determines that the hold is a jackpot in the first hold advance determination information. It is determined whether the jackpot information shown is included. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot information is included in the first pending advance determination information, the process proceeds to step S1220-4, and if it is determined that the jackpot information is not included, the step The processing is moved to S1220-3.

(Step S1220-3)
When it is determined in step S1220-2 that the jackpot information is not included, the sub CPU 200a determines a normal effect as an effect to be executed during the jackpot game, and issues a command for executing the normal effect. The image is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220.

(Step S1220-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1220-2 that the jackpot information is included, the sub CPU 200a determines the premier effect as an effect to be executed during the jackpot game and executes the premier effect. The command is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220.

  In this way, when the big hit is won and the first hold with the high expectation degree of the big win is further stored, the premier effect is executed during the special game. As a result, the player is notified that there is a high possibility that the next jackpot will be brought immediately. By the way, such an effect cannot be executed unless it has pre-determination information for the first hold stored at the time of winning the jackpot. In the present embodiment, when the non-short game state is set, a prior determination command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the time when the first hold is stored, but when the short hold game state is set, At the time when the first hold is stored, the prior determination command is not transmitted to the sub control board 200.

  This is because, in the short-time gaming state, since the second hold is stored one after another, if the prior determination process is executed for the first hold in addition to the second hold, the processing load on the main control board 100 is increased. This is because it may increase and affect the progress of the game. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, the sub-control board 200 does not have pre-determination information about the first hold, and the above-described premier effect cannot be executed.

  In the present embodiment, a preparatory period is provided before the start of the special game, and the second pre-determination process is executed during the preparatory period, so that the above-mentioned premier effect can be obtained even when the short game state is set. Is supposed to be executable. Thereby, it is possible to execute the above-mentioned premier effect while usually reducing the processing load.

  Next, the flow of processing in the main control board 100 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 39 is a timing chart of each process on the main control board 100. Now, for example, as shown in (d) of FIG. 39, it is assumed that the short-time game flag is on and the game state is set to the short-time game state. At this time, if the first hold or the second hold is stored, the special symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 39A, and the next variability display is displayed after being stopped for a predetermined time. Done.

  Further, during such special symbol variation display and stop display, normal symbol games are performed in parallel, and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 39 (f) and (g). As described above, the normal symbol variation display and the normal electric accessory control process are performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), when the jackpot symbol is determined by the special symbol lottery, as shown in FIG. 39 (b) after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (t1 to t2). The special electric accessory preparation process is started and the preparation period (t2 to t3) is reached. When this preparation period elapses, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the special electric accessory control process is started and the special game is started. Is executed. At this time, simultaneously with the start of the preparation period, the short-time gaming flag is turned off and the gaming state becomes a non-short-time gaming state, and when the special game ends, the short-time gaming flag is turned on again and the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state. The Rukoto.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), after the gaming state is changed from the short-time gaming state to the non-short-time gaming state, the second pre-determination process is performed simultaneously with the setting of the preparation period. Based on the prior determination command transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in the process, the normal effect or the premium effect is executed.

  Furthermore, as shown in (f) of FIG. 39, if the normal symbol variation display is started immediately before the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (immediately before t1), and the winning symbol is determined by the lottery, As shown in (g) of 39, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized to open the second start port 22 for a long time. At this time, if the special game is started immediately after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 22 is opened for a long time even though the special game is started. That is, at the start of the special game, the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c and the starting opening / closing solenoid 22c are simultaneously opened for a long time, which not only increases the processing load on the main control board 100 but also more games than necessary. The prize ball will be paid out to the person.

  However, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a preparation period of t2 to t3 is set, and during this time, the opening of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is ended, so that the processing burden is reduced as described above. It is possible to reduce the risk of an increase or more than necessary prize balls being paid out.

  In addition, the area | region in the 1st starting port 20 in this embodiment and the 2nd starting port 22 corresponds to a starting area | region. In the present embodiment, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 are provided, but there may be one start region (start port), and the number thereof is not particularly limited. Further, in this embodiment, a so-called right-handed board surface configuration is possible according to the launch strength of the game ball, but the specific board surface configuration including the arrangement of the start opening is not particularly limited.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S420-5 shown in FIG. 20 corresponds to the lottery means.
Further, the first special symbol display device 80 and the second special symbol display device 82 in the present embodiment correspond to the symbol display unit, and execute the special symbol variation start process of FIG. 20 and the special symbol variation stop process of FIG. The CPU 100a corresponds to a variable display execution unit.
In this embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory preparation process shown in FIG. 24 corresponds to the preparation period setting means.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 26 corresponds to special game execution means.

Further, the movable piece 22b and the start opening / closing solenoid 22c in the present embodiment correspond to a start variable winning device.
Further, the region in the gate 24 in this embodiment corresponds to the entry region.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S350-4 in FIG. 18 corresponds to a random number acquisition unit.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S520-5 of FIG. 30 in the present embodiment corresponds to an opening / closing determination unit.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 33 in the present embodiment corresponds to the opening / closing control means.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 28 corresponds to the gaming state setting means. Also, the non-short game state in the present embodiment corresponds to a non-specific game state, and the short-time game state corresponds to a specific game state. The condition corresponding to the non-short game state shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 corresponds to the first condition, and the condition corresponding to the short time game state corresponds to the second condition.
In the present embodiment, all three elements of the normal symbol winning probability, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c energization time, and the normal symbol variation time are set to be advantageous in the short-time gaming state compared to the non-short-time gaming state. Has been. However, it is only necessary that the control conditions of the short-time gaming state are more advantageous to the player than the control conditions of the non-time-short gaming state, and in all three elements, the time-short gaming state is more preferable than the non-time-short gaming state. It doesn't have to be advantageous.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processes of steps S330 and S340 in FIG. 15 corresponds to a random number acquisition unit.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. 21 corresponds to the variation pattern determination means.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the preliminary determination process shown in FIG. 17 and the second preliminary determination process shown in FIG. 25 corresponds to the preliminary determination means. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed without performing the pre-determination process for the first hold when the short-time gaming state is set, the second pre-determination for the first hold is performed. It was decided to execute the process. However, for example, even in the short-time gaming state, a pre-determination process for the first hold is performed and the determination result is stored in the storage unit. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the determination result is stored in the storage unit. A prior determination command corresponding to the determination result may be transmitted to the sub control board 200. In other words, if the pre-determination command is transmitted after the jackpot symbol is stopped and the gaming state is changed from the short-time gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state, the timing for executing the pre-determination process for the first hold is particularly limited. It is not something.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S800 in FIG. 14 corresponds to a prior determination command transmission unit.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the process shown in FIG. 37 corresponds to the effect executing means. In addition, the specific content of the effect performed based on the prior determination command is not particularly limited.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  Moreover, the process of the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 shown in the said embodiment is only an example. Therefore, for example, in the above embodiment, the special electric accessory preparation process, the second preliminary determination process, and the special electric accessory control process shown in FIGS. In addition, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted about the process same as the said embodiment among each process in a modification.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining a special electric accessory preparation process according to a modification of the main control board 100. This special electric accessory preparation process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S452)
First, the main CPU 100a performs a second preliminary determination process. The second prior determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S453)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a preparation period clock timer.

(Step S454)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electric data so that the special electric combination control process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special electric combination preparation process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for describing the second preliminary determination process in step S452.

(Step S452-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is the short-time gaming state based on the gaming state stored in the gaming state buffer in step S440-2. As a result, if it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S451-2. 2 The pre-determination process ends.

(Step S452-2)
If it is determined in step S452-1 that the gaming state at the time of the big win is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S452-3. If it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the second pre-determination process ends.

(Step S452-3)
If it is determined in step S452-2 that the first hold is stored, the main CPU 100a sets the current first hold number in a buffer provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S452-4 to Step S452-9)
Next, in step S452-4 to step S452-7, the main CPU 100a issues a pre-determination command corresponding to the first hold stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area, as in the above embodiment. Process to set. In step S452-8, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number stored in the buffer is stored in the buffer as a new first hold number. Thereafter, the first updated in step S452-8. Steps S452-4 to S452-9 are repeated until the number of holds reaches “0”. In this process, the process for setting the advance determination command is sequentially performed from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a special electric accessory control process according to a modification of main control board 100. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-0)
The main CPU 100a first determines whether the preparation period set in step S453 (see FIG. 40) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the preparation period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S460-1, and when it is determined that the preparation period has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S460-1 to Step S460-7)
If it is determined in step S460-0 that the preparation period has elapsed, the processes in steps S460-1 to S460-7 in the embodiment are executed.

  As described above, even when the processing of the above-described modification is executed on the main control board 100, the same operation and effect as the above-described embodiment can be realized.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 8 Game board 16 Game area | region 20 1st start opening 22 2nd start opening 22c Start opening opening / closing solenoid 24 Gate 28 Large winning opening 80 1st special symbol display 82 2nd special symbol display 100 Main control board 100a main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM

Claims (5)

A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A special game in which a special winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened and a winning ball corresponding to the entering of the gaming ball into the large winning opening can be obtained on condition that the game ball enters the starting area Lottery means for determining at least whether or not to execute,
When the determination by the lottery means is made, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display section, and the symbols corresponding to the determination results of the lottery means are displayed for a predetermined stop display time after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display. Fluctuating display execution means for causing
When the symbol associated with enabling execution of the special game is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit by the variable display execution means, a special game preparation period is set after the stop display time has elapsed. Preparation period setting means;
A gaming machine comprising: special game execution means for executing the special game after the special game preparation period set by the preparation period setting means has elapsed. An open state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the start area, and a start variable variable prize device that is displaceable to a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball into the start area than the open state; ,
An entry area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Opening / closing determining means for determining whether or not to displace the start variable prize-winning device on condition that a game ball enters the entry area,
An opening / closing control means for displacing the start variable prize-winning device in an open state in a preset manner when it is determined by the opening / closing decision means to displace the start variable prize-winning device;
The open / close determining means and the open / close control means respectively determine a control mode of the start variable winning device according to a first condition, or one or both of the open / close determination means and the open / close control means A game state setting means for setting a specific game state for determining a control mode of the start variable winning device according to a second condition that is more advantageous to the player than the first condition;
The gaming state setting means includes
At least before the special game preparation period elapses when a symbol enabling execution of the special game is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit when the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state is set to the non-specific gaming state. A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A main control board for controlling the progress of the game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area;
A gaming machine comprising: a sub-control board that executes and controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control board;
The main control board is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number on the condition that the game ball enters the start area and storing it in a storage unit;
A special game in which random numbers stored in the storage unit are sequentially read out, and a special winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened and a winning ball corresponding to the entering of the gaming ball into the special winning opening can be obtained. Lottery means for determining at least whether or not to execute,
Based on the determination result of the lottery means, a fluctuation pattern determination means for determining a fluctuation pattern associated with a fluctuation time that is a time of at least a symbol fluctuation display and a stop display executed in the symbol display section;
When the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination means, the symbol display section displays the symbols in a variable manner over the variation time associated with the determined variation pattern and corresponds to the determination result of the lottery means. Variable display execution means for stopping and displaying the symbol to be displayed,
When the symbol associated with enabling execution of the special game is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit by the variation display execution means, a special game preparation period is set after the variation time of the symbol has elapsed. Preparation period setting means,
Special game execution means for executing the special game after a special game preparation period set by the preparation period setting means has elapsed;
When a random number is stored in the storage unit, a determination result derived by the lottery means based on the random number before the random number is read by the lottery means, or the variation based on the determination result A pre-determining unit that pre-determines a variation pattern determined by the pattern determining unit;
When the special game preparation period is set by the preparation period setting means, the advance corresponding to the prior determination result derived based on the random number stored in the storage unit when the special game preparation period is set A pre-determination command transmission means for transmitting a determination command to the sub-control board during the special game preparation period,
The sub-control board is
A gaming machine, comprising: an effect execution means for executing an effect based on the prior determination command transmitted by the prior determination command transmission means. The game area includes
An open state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the start area, and a start variable variable prize device that is displaceable to a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball into the start area than the open state; ,
An entry area that is provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, and is further provided.
The main control board is
Opening / closing determining means for determining whether or not to displace the start variable prize-winning device on condition that a game ball enters the entry area,
An opening / closing control means for displacing the start variable prize-winning device in an open state in a preset manner when it is determined by the opening / closing decision means to displace the start variable prize-winning device;
The open / close determining means and the open / close control means respectively determine a control mode of the start variable winning device according to a first condition, or one or both of the open / close determination means and the open / close control means Is further provided with a game state setting means for setting a specific game state for determining a control mode of the start variable winning device according to a second condition that is more advantageous to the player than the first condition,
The gaming state setting means includes
At least before the special game preparation period elapses when a symbol enabling execution of the special game is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit when the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state , Set the gaming state to the non-specific gaming state,
The prior determination command transmission means includes:
The advance determination command is transmitted to the sub control board during the special game preparation period and after the gaming state is set to the non-specific gaming state by the gaming state setting means. The gaming machine according to claim 3. The starting area is
A first start area, and a second start area provided with the start variable winning device,
The random number acquisition means includes
When a game ball enters the first start area, the acquired random number is stored in the storage unit as a first hold, and when a game ball enters the second start area, the acquired random number is stored in the first start area. 2 stored in the storage unit as a hold,
The lottery means
When only one of the first hold and the second hold is stored in the storage unit, the random number stored first among the stored first hold and second hold is read. When the execution of the special game is determined and both the first hold and the second hold are stored in the storage unit, the random number stored first in the stored second hold To determine whether or not to execute the special game,
The prior determination command transmission means includes:
When the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state, for the first hold, the first hold prior determination command stored in the storage unit when the special game preparation period is set is The second hold is transmitted to the sub-control board, and the second hold is transmitted to the sub-control board when the second hold is stored in the storage unit. 4. The gaming machine according to 4.