JP2013212289A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can reduce incongruity to be imparted to a player by differentiating display forms according to a game profit which the player has acquired during a serial game when displaying that the serial game is ended.SOLUTION: A game machine 10 displays the number of acquired game balls and the end of a serial game if a player has acquired a jackpot game having ball acquisition during the serial game when displaying that the serial game is ended at the end of the serial game. When the player has not acquired the jackpot game having the ball acquisition during the serial game, the game machine displays the end of the serial game without displaying the number of the acquired game balls.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, displays the number of acquired game balls and the number of consecutive games played during the consecutive villa game at the end of the consecutive villa game, and allows the player to acquire the A ball game machine capable of grasping the number of villa games is disclosed.

JP 2003-071046 A

  Here, as an example of the gameability of the gaming machine, there are cases where the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot game is small or almost none. In addition, even if there are few special games that can be acquired during the jackpot game or there are few special games that can be acquired, the acquired game balls can be displayed at the end of the consecutive game. is assumed.

  Also in the above-mentioned patent document 1, since the display control of the number of acquired game balls is not performed according to the type of jackpot game, it is assumed that the number of acquired game balls is displayed at the end of the consecutive game.

  As described above, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the number of acquired game balls is displayed even when a special game with few or few game balls that can be acquired is played during a consecutive game. Then, there is a problem that the player feels uncomfortable.

  In view of the above-described conventional situation, the object of the present invention is to display a message indicating that a ream game is over, by changing the display mode according to the game profit acquired during the ream game, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing discomfort given to the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a starting area through which a game ball flowing down the game area can pass, a closed state in which a game ball flowing down the game area cannot pass, or a game ball A special game area that is displaceable in an open state, and a special game determination means that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that a game ball has passed through the starting area; When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed, a special game selection means for selecting a predetermined special game or a specific special game different from the predetermined special game, and an effect execution means Effect execution control means for controlling the effect to be executed, wherein the effect execution control means stores a plurality of effect mode modes to be demonstrated by the effect execution means after the special game is over. If the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the effect mode to be performed after the end of the special game is specified from the plurality of effect mode modes stored in the effect mode storage means. The specific mode mode is selected by the production mode selection means for selecting the production mode and the production mode selection means, and the specific special game is selected by the special game selection means during the performance of the specific production mode. The special game number counting means for counting the number of times this specific special game has been selected, and the special game effect mode to be performed by the effect execution means during the execution of the special game. The acquired game ball number display mode for displaying the number of acquired game balls given to the player on the condition that a game ball is entered and that the specific effect mode is ended. At least one special game effect mode is selected from the special game effect mode storage means for storing at least the specific effect mode end display mode to be displayed and the plurality of special game effect modes stored in the special game effect mode storage means. Special game effect mode selection means, and the special game effect mode selection means selects the specific effect mode mode by the effect mode selection unit, and performs the specific effect mode during the performance of the specific effect mode mode. When the predetermined special game to be ended is selected, if the specific special game is counted at least once by the special game number counting means during the performance of the specific effect mode, the special game The above-mentioned special game is selected by selecting the acquired game ball number display mode and the specific game state effect end display mode stored in the production mode storage means. If the specific special game has never been counted by the number counting means, the specific game state effect is not selected without selecting the acquired game ball number display mode stored in the special game effect mode storage unit. It is characterized by selecting an end display mode.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special game effect mode storage means relates to the special game effect mode, in addition to the acquired game ball number display mode and the special game end display mode. A special game execution number display that displays the number of times that the specific special game is counted by the special game number counting means during the performance of the specific effect mode aspect when the specific effect mode aspect is selected by the effect mode selection means. A mode is stored, and the special game effect mode selection means is selected when the specific effect mode mode is selected by the effect mode selection means, and the predetermined special game is selected during the demonstration of the specific effect mode mode. If the specific special game is counted at least once by the special game number counting means during the performance of the specific effect mode, the acquired game ball Characterized by at least selecting a display mode and the special game execution count display mode.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the number of acquired game balls is the number of acquired game balls given to a player on condition that a game ball enters the special game area. Among them, the number of acquired game balls given to the player is not displayed on condition that the player has entered the special game area during execution of the predetermined special game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when displaying that the specific effect mode is ended, the discomfort given to the player by changing the display mode according to the game profit acquired during the specific effect mode. Can be reduced.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot end time setting table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an open mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big winning opening detection switch input 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 special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure showing the presentation mode decision processing in the presentation control board. It is a figure which shows an effect mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the production mode continuation / end display processing in the production control board. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the 1st per end production | presentation pattern. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the 2nd per end production | presentation pattern. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the 3rd per end production | presentation pattern.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10.

  When the gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, the gaming machine 10 is configured to include an operation handle 3 on the lower right side, which causes a game ball to be launched toward the gaming area when the player rotates.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 is in contact with the player, and the launch solenoid 4a Allow energization of.

  Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the voltage supplied to the firing control board 160 by the firing volume 3b is varied. .

  The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, a launching member (not shown) directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a rotates, and a game ball is launched by the launch member, and the game ball is launched.

  When the launched game ball rises between the outer rail 5a and the inner rail 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 9 and then falls in the game area 9. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 9.

  The game area 9 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, the game area 9 is provided with a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area in which a game ball can enter.

  The second start port 15 has a movable piece 15b, and is movable-controlled to a first mode in which the movable piece 15b is maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the movable piece 15b is in an open state. Is done.

  When the second start port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the first start port 14 located immediately above the second start port 15 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible.

  On the other hand, when the second starting port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 is facilitated. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased. In the present embodiment, the second start port 15 having the movable piece 15b constitutes a start variable winning device.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided.

  When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called.

  Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  Further, the game area 9 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass. The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed. .

  The special winning opening 16 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 16b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 16, A game ball can enter the grand prize opening 16.

  The big prize opening 16 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 9 is an out for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, and the big winning opening 16. A mouth 11 is provided.

  In the center of the game area 9, an effect display device 31 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided. An effect driving device 33 is provided above the effect display device 31.

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

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed.

  Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 constitutes a notification means. However, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device, and the effect output device 32, the effect drive device 33, or the effect illumination device 34 are used. 33 or the lighting device for effect 34 may be used as the notification means. An audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, and an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and produces an effect by sound. The effect lighting device 34 changes the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. , Lighting is performed.

  The effect button 35 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the effect display device 31. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  In the lower right of the game area 9, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs.

  That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so.

  For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”.

  The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, and its display mode is the first special display device. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did.

  In the “big hit game”, the round game in which the big prize opening 16 is opened is performed 16 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the grand prize opening 16 in each round game, and when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the big prize opening 16 during this time, Round game is over. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a lot of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 16 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball.

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

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value.

  The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

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

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

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up.

  In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the hold number of the second hold.

  And the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to 4, and the reserved number is the normal symbol hold indicator in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. 25.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 10.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20, the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, etc. Is used to control the game.

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

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

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

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

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, the main ROM 110b stores a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and the like.

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

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high Various timer counters such as stochastic game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count counter, short-time count counter, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, etc. Is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 10, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 10, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110.

  More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

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

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

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

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

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a count counter, a firing operation information storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board, and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

  In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs each control based on the data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, VRAM, CGROM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the effect display device 31, and a sound CPU, sound ROM, and sound RAM. .

  The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and the effect display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 120. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 36 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 31, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, Predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is expanded in the VDP in the VRAM, and control is performed to display the image data expanded in the VRAM on the effect display device 31.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 32, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs the audio. The sound output control in the device 32 is performed.

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

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

  The touch sensor 3a includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a is fired. A touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 4a is output to the control board 160.

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

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

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

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

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 3A-1 and FIG. 3A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. 3A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 3A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there. In the tables of FIG. 3 (a-1) and FIG. 3 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for the small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the probable gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), the random number value for determining the special symbol is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 783, the probability that it is determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/392, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. The probability is 10 times up to 1 / 39.2. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/196 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 3 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determination random number value of “0” is a win when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

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

(Design determination table)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol. 4A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 4B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit. 4 (c) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  According to this symbol determination table, it is acquired when the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the start opening where the game ball has won) and when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number or the small symbol random number.

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

(Big jackpot end setting table)
FIG. 5 is a jackpot end setting table.
Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the game status at the time of jackpot winning stored in the gaming state buffer, the high probability gaming flag setting and the number of high probability games (X) Setting, setting of a short-time game flag, and setting of the number of short-time games (J) are performed.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating mode determination table.
Based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the number of round games played in the jackpot game and the open mode table of the big prize opening are determined.

(Open mode determination table)
FIG. 7A is an opening mode determination table for the first length, FIG. 7B is an opening mode determination table for the second length, and FIG. 7C is an opening mode for the short length. FIG. 7D is a determination table for a small hitting release mode.

  According to the release mode determination table, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening of the big prize opening during the round (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

(Variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table.

  By this variation pattern determination table, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of starter that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, the presence or absence of short-time gaming state, the number of special symbol hold, the reach determination disturbance Based on the numerical value and the random number value for special figure variation, the special pattern variation pattern is determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” as states relating to the movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15. “Time-short game state”.

The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 392.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 39.2. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set.

  At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

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

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

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

  In “long winning”, the round game in which the special winning opening 16 is opened is performed 16 times in total. The maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the big prize opening 16 during this time, one round game Ends.

  In other words, “long win” is a special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 16 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball.

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

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

  In the “small win”, as in the “short win”, the big prize winning opening 16 is opened 16 times. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 16 are the same as “short win”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small hit” and “short win”. It is set to approximate.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 10 will be described using a flowchart.
(Main processing of main control board)
First, the main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

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

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

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

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

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

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

  Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 3B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed.

  If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

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

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When a detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 16a, the prize ball counter for the big prize opening is updated by adding predetermined data, and the game balls won in the big prize opening 16 are counted. After adding 1 to the number (C) storage area of the big winning mouth and updating it, the processing is moved to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. Then, a first start port winning designation command is generated, and the generated first start port winning specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value , The jackpot symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value and the special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in the first special symbol random value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first start port 14, a process for adding a prize ball counter to pay out a predetermined prize ball and / or a random number value for special symbol determination is acquired. The main CPU 110a that performs processing for storing the acquired random number value in the first special symbol random value storage area constitutes a privilege granting unit.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. Then, a second start opening prize designation command is generated, and the generated second start opening prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value , A jackpot symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a second special symbol random value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

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

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

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

  The input process of the special winning opening detection switch 16a of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S220-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 16a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 16.

  In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that there is no valid detection signal, the main winning a prize opening detection switch input process is terminated. On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 16a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S220-2.

  In step S220-2, the main CPU 110a updates the prize ball counter. In this process, the main CPU 110a updates the grand prize winning ball counter used for prize balls by adding “1” and counts the game balls won in the big winning prize port 16 during each round game. The round winning counter is updated by adding “1”.

  In step S220-3, the main CPU 110a refers to an effect symbol designation command. In step S220-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the effect symbol designation command referenced in step S220-3 is a specific jackpot.

  In this processing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the effect symbol designation command is “01H” or “04H”, that is, “16R”.

  In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the effect symbol designation command is “01H” or “04H”, the process proceeds to step S220-5.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the effect symbol designation command is not “01H” or “04H”, the large winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220-5, the main CPU 110a adds and updates a specific jackpot game winning counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the jackpot 16 during the specific jackpot game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot and, when it is a specific jackpot game, updates the specific jackpot game winning counter.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured not to count the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 16 in the winning counter when, for example, a short hit such as a probability or a collision.

  Therefore, as will be described later, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays the number of acquired game balls with reference to a specific jackpot game winning counter when displaying the number of acquired game balls, so that the short win game is displayed. At this time, it is possible not to display the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16.

  In the present embodiment, when the main CPU 120a determines that the effect symbol designation command is “01H” or “04H”, that is, determines that it is “16R”, the main CPU 120a sets a specific jackpot game prize counter. Although it is updated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to “01H” and “04H”, a specific jackpot game winning counter may be updated even when it is determined that “02H” and “03H”. .

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a may update a specific jackpot game winning counter when it is other than a short win such as “probability” or “at the time of a collision”.

  Here, for example, during the battle effect mode, a jackpot game other than a specific jackpot game (16R) and a bonus game other than a short hit such as “surprise” or “at the time of crash” (for example, substantially 4R probability change) is acquired. If you do, you will lose the battle, but there is a possibility that you will enter the battle production mode again.

  Even in such a case, as described above, by updating a specific jackpot game winning counter, the number of acquired games displayed when the battle effect mode is finished and then the battle effect mode is ended. It is possible to record and display.

  Therefore, during the battle effect mode, the number of acquired game balls obtained by winning the battle and the number of times the battle was won will be displayed. Thereafter, when the battle effect mode ends, the number of acquired game balls can be displayed more accurately.

  The input process of the first start port detection switch 14a of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S231, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input. In this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S232.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a does not input a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S232, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

  In step S233, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four. In this process, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S234 when the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four.

  On the other hand, in this process, the main CPU 110a ends the first start port detection switch input process when the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not less than 4.

  In step S234, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S235, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired random number for special symbol determination is stored.

  In step S236, the main CPU 110a acquires the jackpot symbol value for the random symbol, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores it in the empty storage unit. The acquired jackpot symbol random value is stored.

  In step S237, the main CPU 110a obtains the random number value for the small hit symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. Stores the small random number value for small hits.

  In step S238, the main CPU 110a obtains the effect random numbers (variation pattern random values and reach determination random values), and stores the storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Searching is performed, and the obtained random number value for presentation is stored in a free storage unit.

  In step S239, the main CPU 110a performs pre-determination processing for determining each random value acquired in steps S235 to S238 based on a table corresponding to the current gaming state.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a jackpot and determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 14 to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. When the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3, and when it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-4, the process proceeds. Thus, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines a predetermined random number value (special number stored in a special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. The symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random value, the small hit symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value) and the start winning designation command are shifted.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, first, a variation pattern determination table based on the current gaming state is determined with reference to the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol variable display on the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. That is, the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area. Thereby, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 20 blinks, and when the information related to the second hold (U2), the second special symbol display. The device 21 will blink.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared. Note that the demonstration determination flag = “00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed or that a special game is being displayed. On the other hand, when neither the special symbol variation display nor the special game is displayed, the demonstration determination flag “01H” is stored. When the demonstration determination flag = “01H” is stored, a demonstration designation command is set in step S319-3, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 120 that neither special symbol variation display nor special game is being played. .

  In step S318, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

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

  First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, when the main CPU 110a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 110a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S311-3 that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 110a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-2 or step S311-4. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-3.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-9.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( Stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer.

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

  If it is not determined in step S311-5 that the game is a big win, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is determined that the game is a big win. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-10. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12.

  In step S 311-10, the main CPU 110 a determines the small symbol number for the small symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S 310-6 and determines the type of the special symbol. And a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  In step S3111-11, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and ends the jackpot determination process. To do.

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop symbol data for loss in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-13, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 14 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S314 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the special electric processing data = 1. Note that the special symbol variation time counter set in step S314 is subtracted in step S110.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S313 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  Also, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number counter and updated. When the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability games> 0, 1 is added from the high probability game number counter. When the number of high probability games is 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. 14 to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process moves to step S330-4.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF). On the other hand, if the number of short-time games (J) is not 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area remains ON, and the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-3, when the number of time-saving games (J) = 0 and the flag in the time-saving game flag storage area is turned off, that is, when switching from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state, the main CPU 110a Controls to turn off the lighted right-hand notification display 26.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6. Move.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF). On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the specific period number counter (T) = 0. If the specific period number counter (T) = 0, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-8 to specify the specific period number counter (T) = 0. If the period counter (T) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a stores the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the specific period number counter (T) as a new specific period number counter (T).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is that of a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If it is not determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the symbol is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-15.

  If it is determined in step S330-10 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing.

  If it is determined in step S330-9 that the symbol is a big hit symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data and shifts the processing to the big hit game processing.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and produces an opening command according to these types. Set in the transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and specially sets the opening time according to these types. Set to the game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  Next, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. For example, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently open, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter set in step S330-16 has become “0”. If the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process. In the jackpot start setting process, first, an open mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined according to the stop symbol data.

  Next, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. In step S340-3, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process. In this special winning opening opening process, the energization start data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid is set and the current round game number (R) and the number of open times (K) are referred to by referring to the table set in step S340-3. ) Is set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of round games to the effect control board 120, the number of round games In response to (R), a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the transmission data for production Set in the storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-19. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. This “opening end condition” is that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the maximum opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize closing process, in order to close the big prize opening, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set and the current state is determined by referring to the release mode decision table decided in the above step 340-3. Based on the number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time of the special winning opening is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9). Therefore, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-16, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a sets a round end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the number of round games (R) in order to transmit the end information of the round game to the effect control board 120.

  Next, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S340-13 that the round game number (R) is the maximum, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and transmits an ending command corresponding to the type of big hit to the effect control board 120. Therefore, it is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-20 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure special electricity processing data = 3 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, prepares to move to a special game end processing subroutine, and ends the big hit game processing.

  Next, the special game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Special game end processing of main control board)
In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting table, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag storage area at the end of the jackpot Whether or not to set a high probability game flag is processed.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table, and based on the stopped symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game count (X) storage area Is set a predetermined number of times.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table and sets a flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to make it.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table, and stores it in the short-time game number (J) storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. A predetermined number of times is set.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.

  Next, in order to execute the determined small hitting opening mode, the small hitting opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the big winning opening / closing solenoid 16c is output to output the big winning opening / closing door 16b. To release. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  When the small hit opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the output of the driving data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c is stopped and the special winning opening / closing door 16b is closed. The opening / closing control of the special prize opening / closing door 16b is repeated 16 times.

  Then, the opening / closing control of the special prize opening / closing door 16b is performed 16 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the special prize opening 16 (the number of times of opening (K) = 16 or the number of entries in the special prize opening (C). = 9), in order to finish the small hit game, the output of the driving data of the large winning opening / closing solenoid 16c is stopped, and the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning opening balls (C) are stored in the storage area. The stored data is cleared, and the special symbol special power processing data = 5 is set to special special symbol special processing data = 0 to prepare for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine, and the small hit game processing is completed. .

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S313, and the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

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

  Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area in step S312, the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved stored number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

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

  Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area in step S312, the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved memory number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”. This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 10 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”. This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

  Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10, and when the gaming machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.

  The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, when one or more pieces of data are not set in either the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S311. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

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

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

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

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

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

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when opening the prize winning opening / closing door 16b in step S340, a prize winning opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. .

  Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  The gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol variation display is started and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, corresponding to the gaming state.

  Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S315, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in the step S320, A game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

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

  Specifically, in step S230 and step S240, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, the start port winning designation command is the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area.

  Thereafter, the start opening prize designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “gate passage designation command” indicates that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, “MODE” is set to “E9H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This gate passage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area.

  Specifically, in step S250, when a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

Thereafter, the gate passage designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
(Production control board main processing)
Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described. First, the main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a main process in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

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

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
Next, the timer interruption process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 illustrates timer interrupt processing in the effect control board 120. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 120, the timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer interrupt process of the effect control board is performed. Is executed.

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

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

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, in this process, the received command is analyzed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the command analysis process 2 in FIG. 24 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received. If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 31, and stores the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode on the image control board 150. The hold display mode determination process transmitted to the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the effect symbol designation command and determines the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 according to the presence / absence of the jackpot and the type of jackpot.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined effect symbol data in the effect symbol storage area and transmits the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, so that information indicating the effect symbol data is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect mode determination process for determining an effect mode based on the content of the received effect designating command and the game state information stored in the game state buffer. The effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641, and moves to step S1650 if it is not a variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step S1100. Then, the sub CPU 120a determines one variation effect pattern from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area. A variation effect pattern determination process is performed.

  In this process, the sub CPU 120a determines one variation effect pattern based on the acquired effect random number in the normal effect mode. Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined variation effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmits information on the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, so that the sub CPU 120a is based on the determined variation effect pattern. Data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

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

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1641 in order to stop display the effect symbol 36 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

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

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1692, the sub CPU 120a performs effect mode continuation / end display processing together with the hit end effect pattern determined in step S1691. The effect mode continuation / end display process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Direction mode decision processing)
Next, the effect mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing effect mode determination processing in the effect control board. In this effect mode determination process, the battle effect mode and the escape challenge effect mode are determined based on the effect symbol designation command and the game state information set in the game state buffer.

  In step S1632-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect symbol designation command as in the effect symbol stop process. As described above, the effect designating command includes information such as the presence / absence of a jackpot (big hit, small hit and lose), the type of jackpot (the operation mode of the big prize opening, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game), and the like. Yes.

  In step S1632-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect symbol designation command referenced in step S1632-1 is a big hit.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect symbol designation command is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1633-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect symbol designation command is not a big hit, that is, a small hit or a loss, this effect mode determination process ends.

  In this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is a specific jackpot game. In this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether “DATA” of the effect designating command is “01H” or “04H”.

  That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is “16R”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the game is a specific jackpot game, it moves the process to step S1632-4.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the game is not a specific jackpot game, it moves the process to step S1632-8.

  In step S1632-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of times of a specific jackpot game (BB) is set to “one or more times”. That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a specific jackpot game is played in a row.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of times of the specific jackpot game (BB) is set to “one or more times”, the process proceeds to step S1632-5.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of specific jackpot games (BB) is not set to “1 or more”, that is, “0”, the process proceeds to step S1632-6. Move.

  In step S1632-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating the number of times of a specific jackpot game (BB). In this process, the sub CPU 120a adds “one time” to the number of times of the previous specific jackpot game (BB).

  In step S1632-6, the sub CPU 120a sets “1” as the number of times of the specific jackpot number (BB).

  In step S1632-7, the sub CPU 120a sets the first specific effect mode (battle effect mode) in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1632-8, the sub CPU 120a refers to the gaming state information set in the gaming state buffer. In this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the game state information after the end of the jackpot game among the game state information set in the game state buffer.

  In step S1632-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a high probability gaming state. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1632-10.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not the high probability gaming state, that is, the low probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1632-12.

  In step S1632-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect mode. In this process, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect mode based on the effect mode determination table shown in FIG.

  In step S1632-1, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect mode determined in step S1632-10. In this process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the specific effect mode flag when the escape challenge effect mode is determined in step S1632-10.

  In step S1632-12, the sub CPU 120a sets the second specific effect mode (escape challenge effect mode) in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1632-13, the sub CPU 120a turns on the specific effect mode flag. Here, when the escape challenge effect mode is set in step S1632-12, the sub CPU 120a turns on the specific effect mode flag to end the jackpot game in the hit end effect pattern determination process described later. Sometimes, it is a condition for notifying that the battle effect mode has ended.

(Produce mode continuation / end display process)
Next, the effect mode continuation / end display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a presentation mode continuation / end display process in the presentation control board.

  In step S1692-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the specific effect mode flag set in step S16332-11 or step S16332-13 is ON.

  In this process, for example, the sub CPU 120a acquires a jackpot game on the condition that the game ball enters the second start port 15, and if the probability or the collision is selected, the specific effect mode flag is set. The

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specific effect mode flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1692-2. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specific effect mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1692-3.

  In step S1692-2, the sub CPU 120a determines the first hit end effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 120a selects the specific effect mode (battle effect mode) continuous display mode when winning in the battle effect mode (that is, 16R) as the first winning end effect pattern (see FIG. 28). .

  In step S1692-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of times of the specific jackpot game (BB) updated in step S1632-5 is “two times or more”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of times of the specific jackpot game (BB) is “twice or more”, the process proceeds to step S1692-4.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of specific jackpot games (BB) is not “two times or more”, that is, “one time or less”, the process proceeds to step S1692-7. .

  In step S1692-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the second effect mode end effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area. In this process, the sub CPU 120a, as the second effect mode end effect pattern, has selected a specific jackpot game (BB) during the battle effect mode. The display mode end display mode is selected (see FIG. 29).

  In step S1692-5, the sub CPU 120a turns off the specific effect mode flag.

  In step S1692-6, the sub CPU 120a sets “0” to the number of times of a specific jackpot game (BB). That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a resets a specific jackpot game number (BB).

  In step S1692-7, the sub CPU 120a sets the third hit end effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area. In this processing, the sub CPU 120a sets the acquired game ball number display mode and the special game acquisition number display mode as the third hit end effect pattern because the specific jackpot game (BB) is not selected during the battle effect mode. Without selecting it, the specific effect mode end display mode is selected (see FIG. 30).

  In step S1692-8, the sub CPU 120a turns off the specific effect mode flag.

  Next, an effect mode of the first hit end effect pattern will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an effect mode of the first hit end effect pattern.

  As illustrated in FIG. 28, the effect display device 31 displays the continuation of the battle effect mode (specific effect mode).

  In addition, as described above, the battle effect mode continuation is displayed in the first winning end effect pattern, but in addition to this, the number of acquired game balls, the number of consecutive consecutive games and the title (acquired game) The name of each class according to the number of balls or consecutive resorts.) Etc. may be displayed.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain the number of acquired game balls and the number of continuation resorts at the present time. Furthermore, by displaying the title, when the first per-end production pattern is displayed, it becomes possible to give interest to the end production pattern each time, such as whether the rank has been promoted. Improvements can be made.

  Next, an effect mode of the second hit end effect pattern will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an effect mode of the second hit end effect pattern.

  As illustrated in FIG. 29, the effect display device 31 includes the number of acquired game balls, the number of consecutive games (the number of times a battle was won during the battle effect mode), and the title (the number of acquired game balls or the reams). The name of each class according to the number of villas.) And the end of the specific performance mode are displayed.

  Here, as described above, the second winning end effect pattern displays the number of acquired game balls. However, in step S220-4 and step S220-5, for example, a short hit such as a probability or a collision is shown. At this time, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 16 are not counted in the winning counter.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays the number of acquired game balls by referring to the specific jackpot game winning counter when displaying the number of acquired game balls, so that the prize winning mouth is displayed in the case of a short hit game. It becomes possible not to display the game ball which entered in 16.

  In addition, as described above, this second per-end production pattern is given a title according to the number of acquired game balls or consecutive games, and this title is displayed. The title may be stored by converting the data into an external device and reading the three-dimensional code by an external device.

  Thereby, in the next game, it becomes possible to start the game from this title, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by promoting the title.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays a message indicating that the battle effect mode is ended at the end of the jackpot game, the battle machine 10 wins the battle during the battle effect mode (when the game is consecutive), The number of acquired game balls in the production mode, the number of consecutive games (the number of times the battle was won in the battle production mode), the title (the name of each class corresponding to the number of acquired game balls or the number of games), and the end of the specific production mode it's shown.

  Next, the effect mode of the third per-end effect pattern will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an effect aspect of the third per-end effect pattern.

  As illustrated in FIG. 30, the effect display device 31 does not display the number of acquired game balls and the number of consecutive games, but displays the end of the specific effect mode. Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the specific jackpot game (BB) is not selected during the battle effect mode, the number of game balls and the number of extended games are not displayed on the effect display device 31. The end of the specific performance mode is displayed.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays the fact that the battle effect mode is ended at the end of the jackpot game, if the game is never won during the battle effect mode, The end of the battle effect mode is displayed without displaying the number of consecutive resorts.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, when displaying that the battle effect mode (rensou game) is ended, the game profit obtained during the battle effect mode is displayed. Accordingly, whether or not to display the number of acquired game balls and the number of consecutive games is set, so that discomfort given to the player can be reduced.

9 gaming area 10 gaming machine 14 first starting port (starting area)
16 grand prize opening (special game area)
110 main control board 110a main CPU (special game determination means, special game selection means)
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 production control board 120a sub CPU (production execution control means, special game production mode selection means)
120b Sub-ROM (special game effect mode storage means)
120c sub RAM

Claims (3)

A starting area through which game balls flowing down the gaming area can pass;
A special game area that is displaced to a closed state in which a game ball flowing down the game area cannot pass or an open state in which a game ball can pass;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area;
A special game selection means for selecting a predetermined special game or a specific special game different from the predetermined special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed;
Production execution control means for controlling the production to be executed by the production execution means,
The production execution control means includes:
Effect mode storage means for storing a plurality of effect mode modes to be performed by the effect execution means after the special game ends;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed, the effect mode to be performed after the end of the special game is changed from a plurality of effect mode modes stored in the effect mode storage means to a specific effect mode mode. Production mode selection means for selecting,
When the specific effect mode is selected by the effect mode selection means, and the specific special game is selected by the special game selection means during the performance of the specific effect mode, the specific special game is selected. A special game number counting means for counting the number of times played,
An acquired game ball that displays the number of acquired game balls given to a player on condition that a game ball enters the special game area, with respect to a special game effect mode that is demonstrated by the effect execution means during execution of the special game. A special game effect mode storage means for storing at least a number display mode and a specific effect mode end display mode for displaying that the specific effect mode ends;
Special game effect mode selection means for selecting at least one of the special game effect modes from the plurality of special game effect modes stored in the special game effect mode storage unit;
The special game effect mode selection means includes:
When the specific effect mode is selected by the effect mode selection means, and the predetermined special game for ending the specific effect mode is selected during the performance of the specific effect mode, the demonstration of the specific effect mode is performed. When the specific special game is counted at least once by the special game number counting means, the acquired game ball number display mode and the specific effect mode stored in the special game effect mode storage means Select the end display mode,
If the specific game is not counted once by the special game number counting means, the specific game is not displayed and the specified game ball number display mode stored in the special game effect mode storage means is not selected. Selecting the display mode end display mode,
A gaming machine characterized by The special game effect mode storage means is
Regarding the special game effect mode, in addition to the acquired game ball number display mode and the specific effect mode end display mode, the specific effect mode mode is selected by the effect mode selection means, and during the demonstration of the specific effect mode mode, Storing a special game execution number display mode for displaying the number of times the specific special game is counted by the special game number counting means;
The special game effect mode selection means includes:
When the specific effect mode mode is selected by the effect mode selection means, and the predetermined special game is selected during the performance of the specific effect mode mode, the special game number of times is counted during the performance of the specific effect mode mode. If the specific special game is counted at least once by the means, at least selecting the acquired game ball number display mode and the special game execution number display mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The special game selection means includes
Select an aspect in which a game ball does not easily pass through the specific game area, or an aspect in which a game ball easily passes through the specific game area,
The acquired number of game balls is
Of the acquired number of game balls given to the player on condition that the game ball enters the special game area, the special game selection means selects a mode in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific game area. Do not display the number of acquired game balls given to the player on condition that the player has entered the special game area during execution of the special game.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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