JP2013128675A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine simultaneously processing first stored data of a game ball entering a start pocket and second stored data of a game ball entering a start pocket, wherein a game is allowed to be played in a short time and a high presentation effect increases the game excitement.SOLUTION: When a game ball enters a first start pocket, a first data of a game ball entering a start pocket is stored, and when a game ball enters a second start pocket, a second data of a game ball entering a start pocket is stored. When the first and second stored data are simultaneously stored, both of the stored data are processed simultaneously and parallelly, and on a presentation display portion, variation presentation is performed corresponding to any of the first and second stored data. When a first special variation pattern 24 is decided for the first stored data, a presentation image of "enemy attack pattern" is displayed on the presentation display portion. When second special variation patterns 31 and 32 are decided for the second stored data, the presentation image of "enemy attack pattern" is continuously displayed without change, and when a second special variation pattern 33 is decided, a presentation image of "friend attack pattern" is displayed in place of the presentation image of "enemy attack pattern".

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming profit to be given to a player is determined on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area.

  Conventionally, a first start port and a second start port are provided, and when a game ball enters one of these start ports, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a large number of prize balls are awarded. There is known a gaming machine that can execute a special game that can be acquired. In such a gaming machine, a symbol associated with a gaming profit is determined by a jackpot lottery, and a variation time for notifying the jackpot lottery result is determined based on the determined symbol. Then, the symbols are variably displayed over the determined variation time, and the symbols are stopped and displayed, so that the gaming profit given to the player is notified.

  During such a variable display of the symbols, various effect images are displayed on the effect display unit such as a liquid crystal display device, and the player is given a big expectation. It has been.

  In addition, as described above, in a gaming machine provided with two start ports, for example, a first hold in which a game ball enters and is stored in the first start port, and a game ball is stored in the second start port. There may be cases where both the second hold stored after entering the ball is stored. At this time, as a processing mode of the stored hold, when processing one of the first hold and the second hold preferentially, when processing the first hold and the second hold in the order stored, The first hold and the second hold may be processed at the same time.

  Here, in the gaming machine in which the first hold and the second hold are processed at the same time, the time required to process the same number of holds as compared to the game machine in which the first hold and the second hold are processed in order. Can be shortened. Therefore, a gaming machine in which the first hold and the second hold are processed at the same time can obtain a large number of lottery opportunities in a short time. There is an advantage that it is easy to play games even when the closing time is near. On the other hand, in such a gaming machine, the production for the first hold and the production for the second hold must be performed at the same time. There is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced, such as causing confusion.

  Therefore, in Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine in which the first hold and the second hold are processed at the same time, the effect for the first hold and the effect for the second hold are simultaneously performed on the same liquid crystal display device. In addition, there is shown a gaming machine in which it is easy to identify which holding is being performed and which holding has won the jackpot.

JP 2007-215600 A

  Although the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a configuration that does not cause confusion for the player, the effects of both holdings are merely performed simultaneously. For this reason, there is a problem that the entertainment effect of the game is lowered, for example, the effect of the stage is low and the player feels tired when the game is continued.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine in which the first hold and the second hold are processed at the same time, allowing a game to be played in a short time, while improving the interest of the game with a high effect. Objective.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine of the present invention includes a game area in which a game ball flows down, a first start area and a second start area in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, Under the condition that the game ball enters the first starting area, at least a symbol for determining a symbol for determining a symbol associated with a gaming profit to be given to the player is acquired and stored in the storage unit as a first hold. And a random number storage means for acquiring at least the design determination random number and storing it in the storage unit as a second hold on the condition that a game ball enters the second start area, and when the start condition is satisfied, the storage unit When the symbol is determined by the symbol determination means, the symbol determination means for determining the symbol according to a predetermined determination condition is read out. A symbol variation display means for displaying a stop when a preset variation time elapses, and when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol variation display means, a gaming profit associated with the stopped and displayed symbol is displayed. When the symbol determining means determines the symbol based on the first hold, the game profit giving means to be given to the player, and the first variation effect image displayed on the effect display unit during the variation display of the symbol. When the symbol determination means determines the symbol based on the second hold, the variation effect image determination means determines a second variation effect image to be displayed on the effect display unit during the variation display of the symbol. And image display means for displaying the first variation effect image and the second variation effect image determined by the variation effect image determination means on the same effect display unit, The determination conditions when the determining means determines the symbol are the first determination condition when determining the symbol based on the first hold and the determination condition when determining the symbol based on the second hold. A second determination condition that is set to be more advantageous to the player than the first determination condition, and the symbol determination means is that the symbol determined based on at least the first hold is not in a variable display, In addition, when the first hold is stored in the storage unit, the start condition is satisfied, and the first hold stored in the storage unit is read to determine the symbol, and at least the second hold The second hold stored in the storage unit is determined as the start condition is satisfied when the symbol determined based on is not being variably displayed and the second hold is stored in the storage unit. Before reading The symbol change display means determines the first hold and the second hold by the symbol determination means during the change display of the symbol based on one of the first hold and the second hold. When the symbol is determined based on one of the other, the variation display of the symbol based on the first suspension and the variation display of the symbol based on the second suspension are executed in parallel, and the variation effect image determination means Determines a first specific image as the first variation effect image with a predetermined probability, and determines a second specific image as the second variation effect image with a predetermined probability. When the specific image is displayed on the effect display unit and the second specific image is determined by the fluctuating effect image determination means, the first specific image is replaced or the first specific image is displayed. Superimpose Whether to display the second specific image in the effect display unit, or, wherein the displaying both the by dividing the representation display unit and the first specific image and the second specific image.

  In addition, when the symbol determining unit determines the symbol based on the first hold, the variation effect image determining unit does not display the first variation effect image on the effect display unit during the variation display of the symbol. Non-display determination to be performed, and when the symbol determination means determines the symbol based on the second suspension, the second variation effect image is not displayed on the effect display unit during the variation display of the symbol. Each determination is derived with a predetermined probability, and the image display means displays a background image on the effect display unit, and the first specific image or the second specific image is determined by the variation effect image determination means. In this case, the first specific image or the second specific image is displayed on the effect display unit in place of the background image or superimposed on the background image, and the variation effect image determining unit is displayed. Wherein when the non-display determination to not display the both fluctuation effect image is made, it may be continuously displayed background image during variable display of the symbols by.

  Further, the non-display determination that the image display means does not display the second variation effect image by the variation effect image determination means when the first specific image is displayed on the effect display unit. In the case where the first specific image is continuously displayed and the second specific image is displayed on the effect display unit, the first change effect image is displayed by the change effect image determining means. When the non-display determination is determined not to be performed, the second specific image may be continuously displayed.

  In addition, when the symbol is determined by the symbol determining unit, a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation time from when the symbol variation display is started until the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second start area And a start variable winning device control means for controlling opening and closing of the start variable winning device upon establishment of an opening condition, and a game associated with the symbol In the profit, the special prize opening provided in the gaming area is opened, and a special game that can acquire a prize ball is executed according to the number of game balls entered in the special prize winning slot. A non-specific game state in which the start variable prize-winning device is released in accordance with a preset release condition after completion, or an opening in which a game ball enters the second start area more easily than in the non-specific game state The game profit in which one of the specific game states in which the start variable winning device is released according to the conditions is included, and the variation time determined by the variation pattern determination means is set in the specific game state When the symbol associated with not giving any gaming profit is determined by the symbol determining means, the average variation time of the symbol based on the first suspension is the symbol of the symbol based on the second suspension It should be longer than the average variation time.

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 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 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 fluctuation | variation process 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 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 fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the pre-development effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the post-development effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure explaining the post-development effect determination table for 1st special symbols. It is a figure explaining the post-development effect determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is a figure explaining an example of the display mode of an effect image. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example of the display mode of an effect image, and is a figure which shows the timing of the variation pattern determined. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example of the display mode of an effect image, and is a figure showing an image displayed on an effect display part. It is a figure explaining the 3rd example of the display mode of an effect image, and is a figure showing the timing of the variation pattern determined. It is a figure explaining the 3rd example of the display mode of an effect image, and is a figure showing an image displayed on an effect display part.

  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 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, and these general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and second starting port. When a game ball enters the mouth 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, the first start port 20 is provided above the second start port 22, and when the pair of movable pieces 22b are in the closed state, the first start port 20 leads to the second start port 22. Game balls are 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 opening / closing 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.

  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 is provided with a RAM clear button (not shown) that is operated when information stored in the main RAM 100c of the main control board 100 is intentionally cleared. The RAM clear button is provided with a RAM clear detection switch 92a. When the RAM clear button is operated, a detection signal is input from the RAM clear detection switch 92a to the main control board 100. .

  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. . When receiving the power interruption detection signal, the main control board 100 stores various information related to the game in the backup data storage area, and then executes processing for interrupting the game.

  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 this special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random numbers are 107, 207, 407, 507, 707, and 907, it is determined that it is a big hit, and when it is other special symbol random numbers, it is determined that it is lost. . Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/250.

  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 this special symbol determination table 2, if the special symbol random numbers are 107 to 111, 207 to 211, 407 to 411, 507 to 511, 707 to 711, 907 to 911, it is determined that the jackpot and other special symbols If it is a design random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/50. 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 the special symbol determination table 3, as in the special symbol determination table 1, the jackpot probability is 1/250.

  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 jackpot probability is 1/50.

  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, a symbol type determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered, and the determination result of the jackpot / losing, and the special symbol is determined by the selected symbol type determination table and the acquired jackpot random number. The symbol type is determined. Hereinafter, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained is referred to as a loss 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%.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by using the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 3, 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 illustrating an operation table for controlling a special game that is executed in the case of winning a jackpot. 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 and 2 are provided as the operation tables.

  When any of the jackpot symbols A to C is determined, a special game (long hit game) is executed with reference to the operation table 1. 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 (short win game) is executed with reference to the operation table 2. 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.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting the game state after the special game when the special 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.

  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. That is, the variation pattern command determines a variation effect mode to be executed when notifying the jackpot lottery result. More specifically, the variation pattern command can determine the variation effect time.

  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, one first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table and the first variation pattern random number, and the second variation pattern One second variation pattern is determined based on the command determination table and the second variation pattern random number. 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. The first variation pattern command determination table is provided for each combination of gaming states. Here, as an example, a table for a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state is shown in FIG. FIG. 8B shows a table for the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  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 (command) of “pattern A (20 seconds)” is determined. When the first variation pattern random number is “40 to 69”, the first variation pattern (command) of “variation pattern B (25 seconds)” is determined. When the first variation pattern random number is “70 to 99”, the first variation pattern (command) of “variation pattern C (30 seconds)” is determined.

  Thus, when determining the first variation pattern (command), first, a first variation pattern command determination table is selected based on the current state, and the selected table and the determined special symbol are selected. The first variation pattern is determined based on the type of the first variation pattern and 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 (command) of “none (0 seconds)” can be determined. The first variation pattern (command) of “none (0 seconds)” indicates that only the variation effect of the second half (after development) is executed without executing the variation effect of the first half (before development). It is. In other words, the variation effect is executed only based on the second variation pattern (command). 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.

  When the gaming state is the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the first variation pattern command determination table b shown in FIG. 8B is selected. According to the first variation pattern command determination table b, the first variation pattern (command) of “none (0 second)” is always determined regardless of the type of the special symbol. That is, in this embodiment, when the game state is a high probability game state and is set to the short-time game state, the variation effect is executed based only on the second variation pattern (command). .

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a second variation pattern command determination table that is selected when the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are set, and FIG. 10 shows the high-probability gaming state. It is a figure which shows the 2nd fluctuation pattern command determination table selected when it is and is set to a time-saving gaming state. As shown in these figures, the second variation pattern command determination table is also provided for each gaming state, similarly to the first variation pattern command determination table. Each second variation pattern command determination table is associated with a second variation pattern random number and a second variation pattern (command), and the selected second variation pattern command determination table and the acquired second variation. One second variation pattern (command) is determined based on the pattern random number.

  When “none (0 seconds)” is determined as the first variation pattern (command) when the low probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are set, FIG. 9 ( When the second variation pattern command determination table a shown in a) is selected and the first variation pattern (command) other than “none (0 second)” is determined, the second variation pattern shown in FIG. The pattern command determination table b is selected.

  According to the second variation pattern command determination table a shown in FIG. 9A, when the number of holds is 1, “variation pattern 1 (12 seconds)” is always decided, and the number of holds is 2 or more. If there is, “variation pattern 2 (3 seconds)” is always determined. In addition, according to the second variation pattern command determination table b shown in FIG. 9B, the second variation pattern as shown in the drawing based on the acquired second variation pattern random number for each determined special symbol type. (Command) is determined.

  On the other hand, when the second variation pattern (command) is determined for the first hold in the high-probability gaming state and set to the short-time gaming state, the second shown in FIG. When the variation pattern command determination table c is selected and the second variation pattern (command) is determined for the second hold, the second variation pattern command determination table d shown in FIG. 10B is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the second variation pattern command determination table c, when the determined special symbols are jackpot symbols A, B, and C, the “variation pattern 20 (15 seconds) ) ”Is determined, and when the determined special symbol is jackpot symbol D,“ variation pattern 21 (15 seconds) ”is always determined, and when the determined special symbol is a lost symbol X The “variation pattern 22 (3 seconds)”, “variation pattern 23 (5 seconds)”, and “variation pattern 24 (15 seconds)” are determined according to the second variation pattern random number.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second variation pattern command determination table d, when the determined special symbols are jackpot symbols A, B, and C, the “variation pattern 30 ( 5 seconds) ”is determined, and when the determined special symbol is the lost symbol Y,“ variation pattern 31 (1 second) ”,“ variation pattern 32 (3 seconds) ”according to the second variation pattern random number ”Or“ Fluctuation pattern 33 (5 seconds) ”is determined.

  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 5.8 seconds × 1 time = 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 (counting up) 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 step S200, and the special symbol random number is not stored in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first reserved storage area. The obtained special symbol random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units.

(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 S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the first hold is newly stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start opening detection switch input process.

  FIG. 17 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. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric 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 process, data “01” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process, and data “02” indicating execution of the special game end process. And are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a performs the special symbol variation process (step S415), the special electric accessory control process (step S450), and the special game end process (step S460) based on the value of the special figure special electricity data loaded in step S410. Execute. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation process in step S415. This special symbol variation process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420)
If it is determined in step S410 that the loaded special symbol special data is “00”, first, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation start process for starting the variation display of the special symbol. This special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S430)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol fluctuation stop process for stopping the special symbol fluctuation display. This special symbol variation stopping process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S440)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes post-stop processing. This post-stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not 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 S420-2. If it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-13.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines that the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "first special") determined based on the first hold. It is determined whether or not the display is changing. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-13, and when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is not being performed, the processing proceeds to step S420-3. Move.

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-2 that the first special symbol is not in a variable display, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the first hold stored in the first hold storage area. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit. And remember. Similarly, when each random number is 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 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 S420-4)
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). Based on the special symbol random number and jackpot random number copied to the processing area in step S420-3 and the selected table, one of the special symbols is determined, and the data corresponding to the determined special symbol (Information) is stored in the first special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c. In the first 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.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first special symbol determined in step S420-4 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the determined first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the determined first special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, step S420 is performed. Move processing to -8.

(Step S420-6)
If it is determined in step S420-5 that the determined first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol information stored in the second special symbol buffer is information related to the jackpot symbol. Determine.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the special symbol determined on the basis of the second hold (hereinafter referred to as “second special symbol”) can be displayed in a variable manner at the same time. Then, as described above, at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, the information related to the determined type of the first special symbol, in other words, the type of the first special symbol that is finally stopped is displayed. It is stored in one special symbol buffer. Similarly, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the information related to the determined type of the second special symbol, in other words, the type of the second special symbol that is finally stopped and displayed, is displayed in the second special symbol buffer. Is remembered.

  That is, in the first special symbol buffer, the type of the symbol that is being variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 80 is stored, and in the second special symbol buffer, the symbol that is variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 82 is stored. Are stored. Therefore, in this step S420-6, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol variation display is being performed as the second special symbol when the variation display of the jackpot symbol symbol is started as the first special symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol information stored in the second special symbol buffer is information relating to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and the symbol information stored in the second special symbol buffer is determined to be a jackpot. If it is determined that the information is not related to the symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

(Step S420-7)
If it is determined in step S420-6 that the symbol information stored in the second special symbol buffer is information related to the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a relates to the jackpot symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer. The information (data) is rewritten to information (data) related to the lost symbol, that is, data corresponding to the lost symbol X. As is apparent from this, when the variation display of the first special symbol is started during the variation display of the second special symbol related to the jackpot, when the jackpot symbol is determined as the first special symbol, It will be forcibly rewritten to the lost symbol.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-4 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 the above step S420-3 based on the first variation pattern command determination table and the second variation pattern command determination table, thereby changing the special variation pattern. To decide. In the following, the variation pattern for the first special symbol is referred to as a special 1 variation pattern, and the variation pattern for the second special symbol is referred to as a special 2 variation pattern. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-9)
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. Thereby, when the change display of the special symbol is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 is displayed blinking. The blinking display controlled here means that “-” blinks at a predetermined interval on the first special symbol display 80. When the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the display of the first special symbol hold indicator 84 is controlled so as to indicate that the first hold is reduced by one simultaneously with the start of the variable display.

(Step S420-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the total variation time derived in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-11)
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 S420-12.

(Step S420-12)
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 S420-13.

(Step S420-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area. As a result, when it is determined that the second hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and when it is determined that the second hold is not stored, the special symbol variation start process is ended.

(Step S420-14)
If it is determined in step S420-13 that the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is being performed, the special symbol variation start process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-15. Move processing.

(Step S420-15)
If it is determined in step S420-14 that the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the second hold stored in the second hold storage area. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit. And remember. Similarly, when each random number is 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 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 S420-16)
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). Based on the special symbol random number and jackpot random number copied to the processing area in step S420-15 and each selected table, any special symbol is determined, and data corresponding to the determined special symbol (Information) is stored in the second special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c. In the second 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.

(Step S420-17)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second special symbol determined in step S420-16 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the determined second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-18. If it is determined that the determined second special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, step S420 is performed. Move processing to -20.

(Step S420-18)
If it is determined in step S420-17 that the determined second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol information stored in the first special symbol buffer is information related to the jackpot symbol. Determine. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol information stored in the first special symbol buffer is information relating to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-19, and the symbol information stored in the first special symbol buffer is determined to be a jackpot. If it is determined that the information is not related to the symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-20.

(Step S420-19)
If it is determined in step S420-18 that the symbol information stored in the first special symbol buffer is information related to the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a relates to the jackpot symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer. The information (data) is rewritten to information (data) related to the lost symbol, that is, data corresponding to the lost symbol Y. As is clear from this, when the variation display of the second special symbol is started during the variation display of the first special symbol related to the jackpot, when the jackpot symbol is determined as the second special symbol, It will be forcibly rewritten to the lost symbol.

(Step S420-20)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-16 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 the above step S420-15 based on the first variation pattern command determination table and the second variation pattern command determination table, thereby obtaining the special variation pattern. To decide. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-21)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 82. Thereby, when the change display of the special symbol is performed based on the second hold, the second special symbol indicator 82 is blinked. When the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is controlled to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display.

(Step S420-22)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the total variation time derived in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-23)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs the time reduction number updating process in the same manner as in step S420-11.

(Step S420-24)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing, similar to step S420-12, and ends the special symbol variation start processing.

  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 (command) based on the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the first variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-1. .

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

(Step S421-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a presently sets the start port type (first hold or second hold), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, the first variation pattern determined in step S421-3. The game state, the number of time reductions, etc. 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 a second variation pattern (command) based on the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the second variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-4. .

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

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a corresponds to the variation time associated with the first variation pattern (command) determined in step S421-2 and the second variation pattern (command) determined in step S421-5. The total variation time is derived from the attached variation time.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 80, that is, whether or not the first special symbol is being variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the first special symbol is in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the first special symbol is not in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-6. Move.

(Step S430-2)
When it is determined in step S430-1 that the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special one change time (set in step S420-10) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-3, and when it is determined that the special 1 variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-6.

(Step S430-3)
When it is determined in step S430-2 that the special 1 variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the first special symbol determined in step S420-4 and stored in the first special symbol buffer as the first special symbol. 1 Stop display data for stopping display on the special symbol display 80 is set. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 80 stops and displays the first special symbol, and the player is notified of which game profit is to be given.

(Step S430-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a special 1 symbol confirmation command indicating that the first special symbol has been established in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-5)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the stop display of the first special symbol as described above, the main CPU 100a sets a time for stopping and displaying the first special symbol in the stop display time counter.

(Step S430-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 82, that is, whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the second special symbol is in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-7. If it is determined that the second special symbol is not in the variable display, the special symbol variation stop process is performed. Exit.

(Step S430-7)
If it is determined in step S430-6 that the second special symbol is being variably displayed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 variation time (set in step S420-22) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-8. If it is determined that the special 2 fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-8)
If it is determined in step S430-7 that the special 2 variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the second special symbol determined in step S420-16 and stored in the second special symbol buffer as the first special symbol. 2 Stop display data for stopping display on the special symbol display 82 is set. As a result, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 82, and the player is notified of which game profit is to be given.

(Step S430-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a special 2 symbol confirmation command indicating that the second special symbol has been established in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-10)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the stop display of the second special symbol as described above, the main CPU 100a sets a time for stopping and displaying the second special symbol in the stop display time counter.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 stop display time (set in step S430-5) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3, and when it is determined that the special 1 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 special 1 stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-5, and when it is determined that the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol. The processing is moved to S440-3.

(Step S440-3)
If it is determined in step S440-2 that the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special two stop display time (set in step S430-10) has elapsed. Determine. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the special 2 stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-4.

(Step S440-4)
If it is determined in step S440-3 that the special 2 stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-5, and when it is determined that the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol. The post-stop processing is terminated.

(Step S440-5)
When determining in step S440-2 or step S440-4 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a refers to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is determined whether the other special symbol is being variably displayed. Specifically, if the first special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether the second special symbol is in a variable display, and the second special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol. If there is, it is determined whether the first special symbol is variably displayed. That is, here, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is further determined whether or not there is a special symbol during the variable display. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol during fluctuation display, the process proceeds to step S440-6. If it is determined that there is no special symbol during fluctuation display, the process proceeds to step S440-7.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a executes a symbol forced stop process. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 80 during the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer is displayed. The second special symbol display 82 is stopped and displayed regardless of the remaining fluctuation time. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 82 during the variation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer is displayed as the remaining variation time. The first special symbol display 80 is stopped and displayed regardless of the above.

  As described above, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined, if the other special symbol that has started to change is a jackpot symbol, in other words, it depends on the jackpot symbol. When the other special symbol is determined during the variable display, the lost symbol is always determined (steps S420-5 to S420-7 and steps S420-17 to S420-19). Therefore, in step S440-6, the lost symbol is always forcibly stopped and the jackpot symbol is not forcibly stopped.

(Step S440-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns off the high-probability game flag and the time-short game flag.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. Thereby, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the special game (jackpot game) 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.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 01.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game (long win game or short win 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 an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
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 S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 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 S450-4)
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 S450-5, 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 S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 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 S450-6 as it is.

(Step S450-6)
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 S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S460-1)
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. As described above, after the special game (long win game or short win game) is completed, a new game state is set.

(Step S460-2)
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 S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary 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. 27 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. 28 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. 29 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. 30 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, the sub-control board 200 performs processing for executing various effects. Below, the process of the sub control board 200 for performing a change effect in the effect display part 50a during the change display of the special symbol which is a characteristic part in this embodiment is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 31 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. 32 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.

(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. 33 is a flowchart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this variation pattern command is set in step S421-3 and step S421-6 in the variation pattern determination processing (see FIG. 21) in the main control board 100, and then output control processing (step S800) 14) to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1220)
If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, first, the sub CPU 200a performs pre-development effect determination processing. This pre-development effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1230)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs post-development effect determination processing. This post-development effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining pre-development effect determination processing.

(Step S1220-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the first effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1220-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received first variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a selects one pre-development effect determination table based on the type of the received first variation pattern command, the current gaming state, and the like. A large number of pre-development effect determination tables are provided for each gaming state, and one corresponding pre-development effect determination table is selected based on the type of the received first variation pattern command, the current gaming state, and the like. It will be. In the pre-development effect determination table, the contents of the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the movable aspect of the effect agent device 52, the lighting state of the effect lighting device 54, the sound output aspect of the audio output device 58, etc. are effect random numbers. The specific configuration is the same as that of the above variation pattern command determination table.

(Step S1220-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the pre-development effect pattern based on the pre-development effect determination table selected in step S1220-3 and the first effect random number acquired in step S1220-1.

(Step S1220-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a pre-development effect execution command corresponding to the pre-development effect pattern determined in step S1220-4 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c. The pre-development effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and various effects based on the received commands are executed and controlled in the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The Rukoto. If the first variation pattern command of “none (0 seconds)” is received, the pre-development effect pattern = “none” is determined in step S1220-4, indicating that the pre-development effect is not executed. A command is set.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining post-development effect determination processing.

(Step S1230-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the second effect random number updated in step S1001. The second effect random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99.

(Step S1230-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received second variation pattern command.

(Step S1230-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the information corresponding to the analysis result of step S1230-2, that is, the second variation pattern that is currently displayed in the variation pattern buffer of the sub RAM 200c. As a result, on the main control board 100, the sub-control board 200 can grasp which of the second fluctuation patterns the special symbol is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time. Therefore, the sub RAM 200c is provided with a special 1 changing pattern buffer and a special 2 changing pattern buffer. When the second changing pattern command for the first special symbol is received, the second changing pattern information is stored. When the second variation pattern command is received in the special 1 variation pattern buffer and the second special symbol is received, the second variation pattern information is stored in the special 2 variation pattern buffer. As described above, in the sub control board 200, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed based on which second variation pattern by the special 1 changing pattern buffer and the special 2 changing pattern buffer. It is grasped whether there is.

(Step S1230-4)
Next, when the sub CPU 200a stores the second variation pattern in one of the special variation pattern buffer and the special variation pattern buffer in step S1230-3, the sub CPU 200a stores the second variation pattern stored in the other variation buffer. 2 Check the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the second variation pattern is stored in the special 1 variation pattern buffer in step S1230-3, the second variation pattern stored in the special 2 variation pattern buffer is confirmed, and the above step When the second variation pattern is stored in the special 2 variation pattern buffer in S1230-3, the second variation pattern stored in the special 1 variation pattern buffer is confirmed.

(Step S1230-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a selects one post-development effect determination table based on the type of the received second variation pattern command, the current gaming state, and the like. A large number of post-development effect determination tables are provided for each gaming state, and one corresponding post-development effect determination table is selected based on the type of the received second variation pattern command, the current gaming state, and the like. It will be. In the post-development effect determination table, the contents of the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the movable aspect of the effect agent device 52, the lighting state of the effect lighting device 54, the sound output aspect of the audio output device 58, etc. are effect random numbers. The specific configuration is the same as that of the above variation pattern command determination table.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, a plurality of post-development effect determination tables that are selected when the short-time gaming state is set are provided in association with the second variation pattern command. In each of these post-development effect determination tables, various post-development effect patterns are determined in accordance with the second variation pattern related to the other special symbols that are currently changing, as confirmed in step S1230-4. The second effect random number and the developed effect pattern are associated with each other.

(Step S1230-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the post-development effect pattern based on the post-development effect determination table selected in step S1230-5 and the second effect random number acquired in step S1230-1.

(Step S1230-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a post-development effect execution command corresponding to the post-development effect pattern determined in step S1230-6 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c. The post-development effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and various effects based on the received command are executed and controlled in the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The Rukoto.

  Next, among the variation effects executed during the variation display of the special symbol realized by the game progress control on the main control board 100 and the effect control on the sub control board 200, the high probability game state However, the variation effect when the short-time gaming state is set will be specifically described.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time. When the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and is set to the short-time gaming state, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, the effect display unit 50a Only the effect image (variation effect) based on one of the special symbols is displayed. In this way, when the special symbol variation display is started on the main control board 100, whether or not the effect image (variation effect) is displayed based on the special symbol, and if so, the display pattern is displayed. Will be determined.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the post-development effect determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the post-development effect determination table for the second special symbol. These tables are selected when the second variation pattern command is received when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and is set to the short-time gaming state.

  When the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set, the variation pattern 20 (15 seconds), the variation pattern 21 ( 15 seconds), a variation pattern 22 (3 seconds), a variation pattern 23 (5 seconds), and a variation pattern 24 (15 seconds), one of the second variation patterns is determined (FIG. 10A). reference). When the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, either the variation pattern 20 (15 seconds) or the variation pattern 21 (15 seconds) is determined, and the first special symbol is a lost symbol. Any one of the fluctuation pattern 22 (3 seconds), the fluctuation pattern 23 (5 seconds), and the fluctuation pattern 24 (15 seconds) is determined.

  Further, when the high probability gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern 30 (5 seconds), the variation pattern is used as the second variation pattern when the second special symbol is variably displayed. Any one of the four variation patterns 31 (1 second), variation pattern 32 (3 seconds), and variation pattern 33 (5 seconds) is determined (see FIG. 10B). If the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern 30 (5 seconds) is determined. If the second special symbol is a loss symbol, the variation pattern 31 (1 second), the variation pattern is determined. Either the pattern 32 (3 seconds) or the variation pattern 33 (5 seconds) is determined.

  If the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is a deviation of the variation patterns 20 and 21, the post-development effect shown in FIG. A decision table is selected. Further, when the first special symbol is a lost symbol and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is a shift of the variation patterns 22 and 23, the post-development effect shown in FIG. When the determination table is selected, the first special symbol is a lost symbol, and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is the variation pattern 24, the post-development effect determination shown in FIG. A table is selected.

  According to the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 36A, when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped, that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. If not, “enemy attack image 1” is determined when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 9, and “enemy attack image 2a” is determined when the acquired second effect random number is 10 to 67. When the acquired second effect random number is 68-99, “enemy attack image 3a” is determined.

  Further, when the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the information corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 31, 32, 33 is stored in the special two changing pattern buffer, that is, any of the fluctuation patterns 31, 32, 33 When the variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the above, when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 9, “enemy attack image 1” is determined, and the acquired second effect random number is 10 to 10. When “67”, “enemy attack image 2a” is determined, and when the acquired second effect random number is 68 to 99, “enemy attack image 3a” is determined.

  Note that, as already described, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol is not further determined during the variation display of the jackpot symbol. Therefore, when the variation patterns 20 and 21 determined when the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol are received, the special pattern is based on the variation pattern 30 determined when the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol. There is no display of variable symbols.

  Thus, when the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol and the variation patterns 20 and 21 are received, regardless of the state of the second special symbol (whether or not variation display is possible), the second special symbol is either Even if the variation display is performed based on the variation pattern, any one of “enemy attack image 1”, “enemy attack image 2a”, and “enemy attack image 3a” is always determined.

  When the first special symbol is a lost symbol and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is a shift between the variation patterns 22 and 23, the post-development effect shown in FIG. A decision table is selected. According to the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 36 (b), the second special symbol is variably displayed based on any variation pattern, regardless of the state of the second special symbol (whether or not variation display is possible). Even so, “no image” is always determined.

  When “no image” is determined as the effect image pattern, no new image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the currently displayed effect image for the second special symbol is displayed. The background image displayed when the display is continued or when any special symbols are not displayed is displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  Further, when the first special symbol is a lost symbol and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is the variation pattern 24, the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 36C is selected. The

  According to the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 36C, when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped, that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. When the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 33, “enemy attack image 2b” is determined, and when the acquired second effect random number is 34 to 99, “enemy attack image 3b” is determined. Is done.

  Further, when the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner based on the fluctuation pattern 30, when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 99, that is, “No image” is always determined. In addition, when the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the information corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 31 and 32 is stored in the special two changing pattern buffer, that is, based on one of the fluctuation patterns 31 and 32. When the 2 special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the “enemy attack image 2b” is determined when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 33, and when the acquired second effect random number is 34 to 99, “ The enemy attack image 3b "is determined. Further, when the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner based on the fluctuation pattern 33, when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 99, that is, “No image” is always determined.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, an effect image (fluctuation effect) executed during the variation display of the second special symbol will be described. As described above, when the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set, the variation pattern 30 (5 seconds), as the second variation pattern when the second special symbol is variably displayed, Any one of the four variation patterns 31 (1 second), variation pattern 32 (3 seconds), and variation pattern 33 (5 seconds) is determined (see FIG. 10B). If the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern 30 (5 seconds) is determined. If the second special symbol is a loss symbol, the variation pattern 31 (1 second), the variation pattern is determined. Either the pattern 32 (3 seconds) or the variation pattern 33 (5 seconds) is determined.

  When the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol and the second variation pattern determined on the main control board 100 is the variation pattern 30, the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 37 (a) is selected. The Further, when the second special symbol is a lost symbol and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is a shift of the variation patterns 31 and 32, the post-development effect shown in FIG. When the determination table is selected, the second special symbol is a lost symbol, and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is the variation pattern 33, the post-development effect determination shown in FIG. A table is selected.

  According to the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 37A, when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, that is, at the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. In the case where it is not performed, “ally attack image 1” is determined when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 9, and “ally attack image 2a” is determined when the acquired second effect random number is 10 to 67. Then, when the acquired second effect random number is 68-99, “ally attack image 3a” is determined.

  Further, when the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the information corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 22, 23, 24 is stored in the special one changing pattern buffer, that is, any one of the fluctuation patterns 22, 23, 24 When the first special symbol variation display is performed based on the above, when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 9, “ally attack image 1” is determined, and the acquired second effect random number is 10 to 10. When “67”, “ally attack image 2a” is determined, and when the acquired second effect random number is 68 to 99, “ally attack image 3a” is determined.

  Note that, as already described, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol is not further determined during the variation display of the jackpot symbol. Therefore, when the variation pattern 30 determined when the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol is received, the special pattern is based on the variation patterns 20 and 21 determined when the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol. There is no display of variable symbols.

  As described above, when the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol and the variation pattern 30 is received, regardless of the state of the first special symbol (whether or not the variation display is possible), the first special symbol is any variation. Even if the variation display is performed based on the pattern, any one of “ally attack image 1”, “ally attack image 2a”, and “ally attack image 3a” is always determined.

  If the second special symbol is a lost symbol and the second variation pattern determined by the main control board 100 is a shift between the variation patterns 31, 32, the post-development effect shown in FIG. A decision table is selected. According to the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 37 (b), the first special symbol is variably displayed based on any variation pattern regardless of the state of the first special symbol (whether or not variation display is possible). Even so, “no image” is always determined.

  If the second special symbol is a lost symbol and the second variation pattern determined on the main control board 100 is the variation pattern 33, the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 37 (c) is selected. The

  According to the post-development effect determination table shown in FIG. 37C, when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. In the case where it has not been performed, “ally attack image 2b” is determined when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 33, and “ally attack image 3b” is determined when the acquired second effect random number is 34 to 99. Is done.

  Further, when the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner based on the fluctuation patterns 20, 21, when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 99, That is, “no image” is always determined. Further, when the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the information corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 22, 23, 24 is stored in the special one changing pattern buffer, that is, any one of the fluctuation patterns 22, 23, 24 When the variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the above, when the acquired second effect random number is 0 to 33, the “friendly attack image 2b” is determined, and the acquired second effect random number is 34 to At 99, the “ally attacking image 3b” is determined.

  As described above, according to the post-development effect determination table shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the change effect image displayed on the effect display unit 50a during the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is as follows. Will be decided.

  In other words, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are jackpot symbols, it always corresponds to the variation display of the jackpot symbol regardless of the type of the effect image currently displayed on the effect display unit 50a. The effect image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Therefore, for example, in the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner at the same time, when either one of the special symbols is a lost symbol and the other special symbol is a jackpot symbol, The effect image corresponding to the lost symbol is not displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect image corresponding to the jackpot symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, when the first special symbol is a lost symbol and the special one variation pattern determined at that time by the main control board 100 is the variation patterns 22 and 23, The effect image corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is not displayed. Similarly, if the second special symbol is a lost symbol and the special two variation patterns determined by the main control board 100 at that time are the variation patterns 31 and 32, this corresponds to the variation display of the special symbol. The effect image is not displayed. That is, when the first special symbol is a lost symbol, only when the special 1 variation pattern is the variation pattern 24, the effect image corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. When the second special symbol is a lost symbol, only when the special 2 variation pattern is the variation pattern 33, the effect image corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), even if the fluctuation pattern 24 is determined as the special 1 fluctuation pattern in the main control board 100, the second special symbol is being variably displayed based on the fluctuation pattern 33. In this case, “no image” is determined. Therefore, when the “special attack image 2b” or the “friendly attack image 3b” is displayed and the first special symbol is a losing symbol, the “ally attacking image 2b” or the “friendly attack image” is always used. 3b "is displayed for 5 seconds (until the end).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), even when the variation pattern 33 is determined as the special 2 variation pattern in the main control board 100, even if the first special symbol is being varied based on the variation pattern 24. “Friend attack image 2b” or “Team attack image 3b” is determined. Therefore, even if the “enemy attack image 2b” or the “enemy attack image 3b” is displayed, if the “ally attack image 2b” or the “ally attack image 3b” is determined, the effect display unit 50a The display of “enemy attack image 2b” or “enemy attack image 3b” is terminated, and “ally attack image 2b” or “ally attack image 3b” is displayed.

  As described above, when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, the effect corresponding to the second special symbol rather than the effect image corresponding to the first special symbol. The image is preferentially displayed. This is because the jackpot lottery based on the second hold is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, so by displaying an effect image for the jackpot lottery based on the second hold, It is because a player's expectation can be raised.

  Next, an example of the display mode of the effect image determined by the post-development effect determination table as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. For example, when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, a background image as shown in FIG. 38A is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 38B, when the variation pattern 22 (3 seconds) and the variation pattern 23 (5 seconds) are determined as the special 1 variation pattern, or the variation pattern 31 (1 second) as the special 2 variation pattern. ) When the variation pattern 32 (3 seconds) is determined, the background image shown in FIG. 38A is continuously displayed as it is. However, in order to notify the player that the first hold or the second hold has been consumed, when the change display of the special symbol is finished, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are displayed at the four corners of the effect display unit 50a. May be stopped and displayed for a moment with a combination of notifying the loss.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39, for example, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the second suspension is stopped, the variation pattern 24 (15 seconds) is determined as the special 1 variation pattern in the main control board 100, It is assumed that “enemy attack image 2b (15 seconds)” is determined on the sub-control board 200 (see FIG. 36). In this case, as shown in FIG. 40A, from the state in which the background image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. The enemy character is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the attack scene of the enemy character is displayed on the effect display unit 50a for 15 seconds.

  During this time, as shown in FIG. 39, the special symbol variation display based on the second hold is performed, and at this time, the variation pattern 31 (1 second) and the variation pattern 32 (3 seconds) are determined as the special 2 variation pattern. To do. However, in this case, the effect image corresponding to the change display of the special symbol based on the second hold is not displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the attack scene of the enemy character is continuously displayed in the effect display unit. 50a will be displayed.

  On the other hand, when the “enemy attack image 2b (15 seconds)” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the variation pattern 33 (5 seconds) is determined as the special 2 variation pattern on the main control board 100, It is assumed that “ally attack image 2b (5 seconds)” is determined on the control board 200. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), the effect image of “enemy attack image 2b (15 seconds)” is replaced with or superimposed, and the effect display portion 50a displays “ally attack image 2b (5 seconds)”. Will be displayed. In addition, when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of display of the “friend attack image 2b (5 seconds)”, the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the “enemy attack image 2b (15 seconds)” continues. In addition, the effect image of “enemy attack image 2b (15 seconds)” may be displayed again on the effect display unit 50a, or a background image may be displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 41, for example, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the first hold is stopped, the variation pattern 33 (5 seconds) is determined as the special 2 variation pattern on the main control board 100, It is assumed that “side attack image 3b (5 seconds)” is determined on the sub control board 200 (see FIG. 37). In this case, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), from the state in which the background image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, as the special symbol variation display starts, as shown in FIG. 42 (b). The ally character is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the attack scene of the ally character is displayed on the effect display unit 50a for 15 seconds.

  During this time, as shown in FIG. 41, it is assumed that the variation display of the special symbol based on the first hold is performed, and the variation pattern 24 (15 seconds) is determined as the special variation pattern at this time. However, in this case, the effect image corresponding to the change display of the special symbol based on the first hold is not displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the attack scene of the above-mentioned ally character continues and the effect display unit. 50a will be displayed.

  The same effect image is displayed halfway between the case where the teammate attack images 2a and 3a that can be determined at the time of winning the jackpot and the case where the teammate attack images 2b and 3b that can be determined at the time of the loss are determined. Thereafter, an effect image is displayed in which the attack succeeds in the teammate attack images 2a and 3a and the attack fails in the teammate attack images 2b and 3b. Similarly, when the enemy attack images 2a and 3a that can be determined at the time of winning the jackpot are determined and when the enemy attack images 2b and 3b that can be determined at the time of losing are determined, the same effect image is displayed halfway. Thereafter, an effect image is displayed in which the attack succeeds in the enemy attack images 2a and 3a and the attack fails in the enemy attack images 2b and 3b.

  In the present embodiment, the player is more advantageous to win the jackpot with the second hold than to win the jackpot with the second hold. Therefore, according to the above-described effect, when an enemy character is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the player is given anxiety that he may win a big hit by the first hold, and the effect display unit 50a If a friendly character is displayed on the screen, the player is given a sense of expectation that he may win a jackpot due to the second hold.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the first hold and the second hold are processed at the same time, the game can be performed in a short time, but the player is not confused and is high. The entertainment effect of the game can be improved by the effect.

In the above embodiment, the region in the first start port 20 corresponds to the first start region of the present invention, and the region in the second start port 22 corresponds to the second start region of the present invention.
Further, the special symbol random number and the jackpot random number in the above embodiment correspond to the symbol random number for design determination of the present invention. In the above embodiment, after determining whether or not the jackpot winning is determined by the special symbol random number, the symbol is determined using the jackpot random number. For example, only the symbol is determined directly without determining whether or not the jackpot winning is determined. It is good to do.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of step S330 shown in FIG. 15 and step S340 is equivalent to the random number memory | storage means of this invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.20 S420-4 and step S420-16 corresponds to the symbol determination means of this invention. In the above-described embodiment, the lottery of lottery is to be performed on the basis of the start condition that the special symbol is not displayed and the hold is stored in a state where the special game is not executed. However, the contents are not particularly limited as long as the start conditions are set in advance.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process shown in FIG. 22 corresponds to the symbol fluctuation | variation display means of this invention.
In addition, the jackpot symbol in the above embodiment corresponds to a specific symbol of the present invention, the special game corresponds to a game profit, and the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process shown in FIG. 24 provides the game profit of the present invention. Corresponds to means.

In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the variation pattern command reception process of FIG. 33 corresponds to the variation effect image determination means of the present invention.
The effect image pattern shown in FIG. 36 corresponds to the first variation effect image, and the effect image pattern shown in FIG. 37 corresponds to the second variation effect image.
The image control board 210 in the above embodiment corresponds to the image display means of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the determination condition set in the symbol type determination table 1 in FIG. 5A corresponds to the first determination condition of the present invention, and is set in the symbol type determination table 2 in FIG. The determination condition corresponds to the second determination condition of the present invention. In the above embodiment, according to the first determination condition, since the jackpot symbol D is determined with a probability of 20%, the probability that a large amount of prize balls can be obtained is set to 80%. On the other hand, according to the second determination condition, a large amount of prize balls can be acquired with a probability of 100%. Thus, in the above embodiment, the second determination condition is set to be more advantageous to the player than the first determination condition in terms of whether or not a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. However, for example, the second determination condition is set to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first determination condition, or the advantageous gaming state is continued for a long period of time. Also good.

In the above embodiment, “enemy attack image 2b” and “enemy attack image 3b” shown in FIG. 36 correspond to the first specific image of the present invention, and “ally attack image 2b” and “ally attack” shown in FIG. “Image 3b” corresponds to the second specific image of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, when the second specific image is determined during display of the first specific image, the effect display unit 50a replaces the first specific image or superimposes it on the first specific image. The second specific image is displayed. However, for example, when the second specific image is determined during the display of the first specific image, the effect display unit may be divided to display both the first specific image and the second specific image. In any case, if the first specific image and the second specific image are determined as the effect images to be displayed on the effect display unit, the display mode is as long as the second specific image is displayed at least. It is not particularly limited.

Further, in the above embodiment, determining “no image” as the effect image pattern shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 corresponds to the non-display determination of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the variation pattern determination process of FIG. 21 corresponds to the variation pattern determination means of the present invention.
Further, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c in the above embodiment corresponds to the start variable winning device of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing shown in FIG. 26 corresponds to the starting variable winning device control means of the present invention. In the above-described embodiment, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is controlled with the opening condition that the winning symbol is determined and the variation display of the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. However, the opening condition is set in advance. The specific content is not particularly limited.
In addition, the non-short game state in the above embodiment corresponds to the non-specific game state of the present invention, and the short-time game state corresponds to the specific game state of the present invention.

  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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 20 1st starting port 22 2nd starting port 22c Starting port opening / closing solenoid 28 Large winning opening 50a Production display part 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 (4)

A game area where game balls flow down,
A first start area and a second start area provided so that game balls flowing down the game area can enter;
Under the condition that the game ball enters the first starting area, at least a symbol for determining a symbol for determining a symbol associated with a gaming profit to be given to the player is acquired and stored in the storage unit as a first hold. And random number storage means for acquiring at least the design determination random number and storing it in the storage unit as a second hold on condition that a game ball enters the second starting area,
When the start condition is satisfied, the symbol determination means for reading the symbol determination random number stored in the storage unit, and determining the symbol according to a predetermined determination condition;
When the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the symbol variation display means for stopping and displaying the determined symbol when a preset variation time has elapsed,
When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol variation display means, game profit granting means for giving a game profit associated with the stopped and displayed symbol to the player;
When the symbol determining means determines the symbol based on the first hold, the first variable effect image to be displayed on the effect display unit during the variable display of the symbol is determined, and based on the second hold When the symbol determining means determines the symbol, the variation effect image determining means for determining a second variation effect image to be displayed on the effect display unit during the variation display of the symbol;
Image display means for displaying the first variation effect image and the second variation effect image determined by the variation effect image determination unit on the same effect display unit;
With
The determination condition when the symbol determining means determines the symbol is:
A first determination condition for determining a symbol based on the first hold and a determination condition for determining a symbol based on the second hold, which are set to be more advantageous to the player than the first determination condition. A second determination condition is provided,
The symbol determining means
If at least the symbol determined based on the first hold is not being variably displayed and the first hold is stored in the storage unit, the start condition is established and stored in the storage unit. When the first hold is read and the symbol is determined, and at least the symbol determined based on the second hold is not in a variable display and the second hold is stored in the storage unit, Assuming that the starting condition is satisfied, the second hold stored in the storage unit is read to determine the symbol,
The symbol variation display means includes:
When the symbol is determined based on one of the first hold and the second hold by the symbol determining means during the display of the fluctuation of the symbol based on the first hold or the second hold. , Executing in parallel the symbol variation display based on the first hold and the symbol variation display based on the second hold,
The variation effect image determination means includes:
A first specific image is determined with a predetermined probability as the first variation effect image, and a second specific image is determined with a predetermined probability as the second variation effect image,
The image display means includes
When the first specific image is displayed on the effect display unit and the second specific image is determined by the variation effect image determining means, the first specific image is replaced with the first specific image, or the first The second specific image is displayed on the effect display unit while being superimposed on the specific image, or the effect display unit is divided to display both the first specific image and the second specific image. To play. The variation effect image determination means includes:
Non-display determination that the first change effect image is not displayed on the effect display unit during the variation display of the symbol when the symbol determination means determines the symbol based on the first hold, and the second When the symbol determination means determines the symbol based on the hold, a non-display determination that the second variation effect image is not displayed on the effect display unit during the variation display of the symbol is derived with a predetermined probability.
The image display means includes
A background image is displayed on the effect display unit, and when the first specific image or the second specific image is determined by the variation effect image determination unit, the background image is replaced or the background image When the non-display determination is made such that the first specific image or the second specific image is displayed on the effect display unit in a superimposed manner and the both-variation effect images are not displayed by the change effect image determining means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a background image is continuously displayed during the variation display of the symbol. The image display means includes
When the non-display determination is made that the second variation effect image is not displayed by the variation effect image determination means while the first specific image is displayed on the effect display unit, the first The non-display determination that the first variation effect image is not displayed by the variation effect image determination means when the specific image is continuously displayed and the second specific image is displayed on the effect display unit. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the game is made, the second specific image is continuously displayed. When the symbol is determined by the symbol determining unit, a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation time from when the symbol variation display is started until the symbol is stopped and displayed,
A variable start winning device for changing the ease of entry of a game ball into the second start area;
Starting variable prize winning device control means for controlling opening and closing of the start variable prize winning device when the opening condition is satisfied,
The gaming profits associated with the symbols include
The special winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened, a special game that can acquire a winning ball is executed according to the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening, and after the special game ends, The start variable variable prize is determined according to a non-specific game state in which the start variable prize-winning device is released according to a set release condition, or according to an open condition in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second start area than in the non-specific game state. Includes gaming benefits in which one of the specific gaming states in which the device is released is set,
The variation time determined by the variation pattern determination means is:
When the symbol associated with not giving any gaming profit is determined by the symbol determining means when the specific gaming state is set, the average variation time of the symbol based on the first suspension is determined. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is longer than an average variation time of a symbol based on the second hold.

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