JP2013223566A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a performance effect to improve amusement in a game by securing the reliability of a read-ahead performance.SOLUTION: A state of a variation performance (a first decision result) determined in a present game state every time holding information is stored, a state of a variation performance (a second decision result) determined when a game state is a specific state and when having won a jackpot, and a state of a variation performance (a third decision result) determined when the game state is the specific state and when having supposed that it has been losing are decided in advance. When a progress situation of a game is not the specific state, a read-ahead performance is executed based on the first decision result. In the specific state, the read-ahead performance is executed based on the second or third decision result about the holding information stored before the transfer of the specific state, and the read-ahead performance is executed based on the first decision result about the holding means stored after the transfer of the specific state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player is executed.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is known. . In such a gaming machine, various effects such as displaying various images on the liquid crystal display unit are executed in order to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start port, the hold is stored up to a predetermined number, and the stored hold is sequentially read out when a preset start condition is satisfied. A lottery lottery is held. In recent years, it is determined in advance whether or not the hold is a specific hold that wins the jackpot at a stage before the lottery is read and the jackpot lottery is performed, and based on the determination result. The so-called “look-ahead effect” is widely used.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that notifies that a special winning is stored when the special holding is stored in the storage unit, and the holding to win a jackpot is stored. . According to this gaming machine, the fact that the specific hold is stored is notified during the special game, so that it is possible to maximize the satisfaction and achievement of the player during the special game.

JP 2011-19672 A

  In recent gaming machines, low-probability gaming state and high-probability gaming state with different jackpot winning probabilities, non-short-time gaming state and short-time gaming state with different ease of entering a game ball into the starting port, etc. Various game states are provided, and it is common for a game to proceed in a game state in which they are appropriately combined.

  In the gaming machine set in such a plurality of gaming states, when the above-described pre-reading effect is executed, the gaming state differs depending on the result of the preliminary determination performed when the hold is stored and when the hold is actually processed. As a result, there is a possibility that a flaw occurs between the result of the preliminary determination and the actual jackpot lottery result. For this reason, there is a problem that the reliability of the pre-reading effect is deteriorated and the effect of the effect is reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of the effect and improving the interest of the game by ensuring the reliability of the pre-reading effect.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a low-probability gaming state in which whether or not a special game advantageous to a player can be executed is derived according to a preset low-accuracy determination condition, and the low-probability gaming state. A game in one of the high-probability gaming states in which whether or not to execute the special game is derived according to a high-probability determination condition in which a decision that enables the execution of the special game is derived with a high probability than the determination condition Is a gaming machine in which a game area in which a game ball flows down, a start area provided in the game area into which a game ball can enter, and a game ball entering the start area, Whether or not the special game can be executed, and a special game determination random number value for determining the subsequent game state, and a variable effect random number value for determining a variation effect mode for notifying whether or not the special game can be executed Get Random number acquisition means for storing in the storage unit as the hold information, and reading the hold information stored in the storage unit by the establishment of a preset start condition, and if the gaming state is the low probability gaming state, The read hold information is determined according to the low probability determination condition to derive a jackpot result that the special game can be executed or a lose result that the special game is not executed, and the gaming state is the high probability In the gaming state, the read hold information is determined according to the high-precision determination condition, and the jackpot result or the lose result is derived by the lottery means for deriving the jackpot result or the lose result, and the lottery means. Then, among the plurality of variable effect determination tables provided for the lottery results of the lottery means and the progress of the game, Selecting a corresponding table, and based on the selected table and the random effect random number value stored as the hold information, the variation effect mode determining means for determining the mode of the variation effect, at least The variation effect execution means for executing and controlling the variation effect based on the determination of the variation effect mode determination means, and the jackpot result is derived by the lottery means, and the variation effect for informing the jackpot result is the execution of the variation effect. A special game executing means for executing the special game when executed by the means, and when the special game is executed by the special game executing means, the game state after the end of the special game is set to at least the special game. A gaming state setting means for setting the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state based on the hold information for which execution of the game is determined; Before the hold information stored in the storage unit is read by the lottery means, the change effect mode determined by the change effect mode determination means in advance in the current game progress status is previously set for the hold information. Prior to determining the pre-determining means, and the holding information stored in the storage unit is read by the lottery means, the game progress status is in a specific state set in advance for the holding information, and the A first provisional determination means for tentatively determining the variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination means when the jackpot result is derived by the lottery means in a specific state; and stored in the storage unit Before the hold information is read by the lottery means, the game progress status is specified in advance for the hold information. And a second provisional determination means for tentatively determining the variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination means when it is assumed that the loss result is derived by the lottery means in the specific state; Based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination means, and the temporary determination results by the first temporary determination means and the second temporary determination means, a prefetch effect execution that executes a prefetch effect that suggests whether or not the special game can be executed is executed. The pre-reading effect executing means controls execution of the pre-reading effect based on a result of the prior determination by the prior determination means when the progress of the game is not in the specific state. When transitioning to the specific state, or when the progress of the game is the specific state, the holding information stored in the storage unit before the transition to the specific state With respect to the hold information stored in the storage unit after the transition to the specific state, the execution of the pre-reading effect is controlled based on the temporary determination result by the first temporary determination unit or the second temporary determination unit. Execution control of the prefetch effect is performed based on a pre-determination result by the pre-article determination unit.

  Further, the variation effect mode determining means is a combination of a variation mode for determining the variation effect mode in the first effect category and a variation pattern for determining the variation effect mode in the second effect category. A variation effect mode is determined, and the pre-determination unit pre-determines the variation mode and the variation pattern determined by the variation effect mode determination unit in a current game progress state, and the first provisional determination unit Tentatively determines the variation mode determined when it is assumed that the progress of the game is in the specific state and the lottery means has been derived by the lottery means in the specific state, and the second temporary determination The means is that the progress of the game is in the specific state, and that the lost result is derived by the lottery means in the specific state. The fluctuation mode determined when good to tentative decision.

  The progress of the game may be defined by at least the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means, and the number of derivations of the jackpot result and the loss result of the lottery means in the gaming state.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode A determination random number determination table at the time of a loss. It is a figure explaining the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a change pattern lottery table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination method of a variation production pattern. It is a figure explaining the classification of a variation production. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a 1st figure which shows the prior judgment process in a main control board. It is a 2nd figure which shows the prior judgment process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a reachless pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the 1st prefetch effect performed in a non-short-time game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the 2nd look-ahead effect performed in a non-short-time game state. It is a figure explaining the prefetch effect execution decision table. It is a figure explaining an example of the 3rd look-ahead effect performed when changing to a specific state. It is a figure explaining the 3rd prefetch effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the prefetch command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the variable mode command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the game state command reception process at the time of jackpot winning in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the ending command reception process in a sub control board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 22. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but can be moved to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state has a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, about 1 / 392.4). It is a set gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (about 1 / 39.24 in this embodiment).

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

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

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot determined random number, a winning symbol random number, a reach group determined random number, Reach mode A determined random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The reserved storage area has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 22, the special 2 hold is held. It memorize | stores in an order from the 1st memory | storage part of a memory area. For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the hold storage area, a special 1 hold is placed in the first storage unit. Remember. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is designated as the first hold. 4 Store in the storage unit. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as described above. The special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and four special 1 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the first start port 20. The special hold 1 is not newly stored by the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the second start port 22. Does not newly store the special 2 hold.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery drawing is performed.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10167, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 392.4.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determined random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001-1670, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.24. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  As is clear from FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the acquired jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10167, that is, the hold that wins the jackpot in the low probability gaming state is always the high probability gaming state. Will win the jackpot.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, if the “big hit” is won by the special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A is selected, and if the “big win” is won by the special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 5 (b) is selected. Below, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is done.

  Further, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each of the winning symbol random numbers 0 to 99 as illustrated. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is determined. Here, in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, the ratio in which each special symbol is determined is the same, but in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, different special symbols are determined, Or even if it is the same special symbol, you may differ in the ratio in which each is determined.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is specially selected. When it is derived by 2 suspension, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. The reach group determination random number determination table is provided for each gaming state. Here, a table for the non-short-time gaming state and a table for the specific state will be described. Note that the specific state is a case where a jackpot is won in the non-short game state and is set to a short-time game state after the end of the special game. The state until it is confirmed. This specific state is a state in which the player cannot easily identify whether the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, in determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  Then, based on the special 1 hold or special 2 hold when the non-short-time gaming state is set, “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, When the total number of 2 holds (hereinafter simply referred to as “hold number”) is 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table 1, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 6999, “Group 2” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 7000 to 8999, “Group 3” is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9799, “Group 4” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9800 to 10006, “Group 5” is determined.

  Further, in the non-short-time gaming state, when “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, if the number of holds is 3 or 4, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. When 2 is selected and the holding number is 5 to 8, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 shown in FIG. 6C is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination tables 2 and 3, the group type is determined as illustrated in accordance with the reach group determination random number.

  Further, when “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the specific state, the reach group determination random number determination table 4 shown in FIG. 6D is selected. If the lottery result in the specific state is “losing”, the reach group determination random number determination table 4 is selected regardless of the number of holds. Further, according to the reach group determination random number determination table 4, the group 10 is always determined regardless of the value of the reach group determination random number.

  When the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot”, the group type is not determined in determining the variation effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of lost time reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above. Here, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the group 1 is determined is shown in FIG. 7A, and the lost reach mode A determination selected when the group 2 is determined. FIG. 7 (b) shows the random number determination table 2, and FIG. 7 (c) shows the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 5 selected when the group 5 is determined. When the group 10 is determined FIG. 7 (d) shows the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 10 that is selected by (1).

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode A determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. When the group type is determined by lottery of the group type, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the selected lost reach mode A is determined. The variation mode number is determined based on the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  According to the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7A, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number in all the reach mode A determined random numbers 0 to 250. Further, according to the reach time reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 7B, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 79, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 80 to 169, “01H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determined random number is 170 to 250, “02H” is determined as the variation mode number. Further, according to the lose mode reach mode A determined random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 7C, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 130, “A5H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 131 to 199, “A6H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determination random number is 200 to 250, “A7H” is determined as the variation mode number. Further, according to the reach time reach mode A determined random number determination table 10 shown in FIG. 7D, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 200, “F0H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 201 to 229, “F1H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determined random number is 230 to 250, “F2H” is determined as the variation mode number. In the present embodiment, numbers with “H” indicate hexadecimal numbers, and numbers without “H” indicate decimal numbers.

  In each lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, a reach mode A determined random number is associated with a change pattern lottery table to be described later together with a change mode number. For example, according to the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1, the variation mode number is determined to be “00H” and, at the same time, “table A” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination tables are provided according to the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Here, FIG. 8A shows the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the special symbols A and B are determined in the non-short game state, and the special symbol C is displayed in the non-short game state. The jackpot reach mode A selected random number determination table 2 selected when determined is shown in FIG. 8B, and the jackpot reach mode selected when the special symbols A, B, and C are determined in a specific state. The A determination random number determination table 3 is shown in FIG. In the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table, similarly to the above-described lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are associated with the reach mode A determined random number. When the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined by the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery result is “big jackpot”, the jackpot reach mode A shown in FIG. 8 is determined according to the determined jackpot symbol (special symbol type) and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning. The variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table are determined by the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern lottery table. Here, the fluctuation pattern lottery table A is shown in FIG. 9 (a), the fluctuation pattern lottery table B is shown in FIG. 9 (b), and the fluctuation pattern lottery table Q is shown in FIG. 9 (c). In addition to this, many are provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern lottery table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number. For example, according to the variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9A, “00H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238.

  Further, according to the variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 9B, “01H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238. Further, according to the variation pattern lottery table Q shown in FIG. 9C, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 24, “30H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 25 to 49, the variation “31H” is determined as the pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 50 to 139, “32H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 140 to 179, “33H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 180 to 219, “34H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 220 to 238, “35H” is determined as the variation pattern number.

  In this way, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the jackpot lottery result, the gaming state at that time, and the number of holds. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variation times 1 and 2 determined in this way becomes the variation effect time for notifying the jackpot lottery result, that is, the variation time.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining a variation effect pattern, and FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a variation effect classification. As described above, when the special symbol type is determined in the jackpot lottery, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined special symbol type. In determining the variation effect pattern, first, the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is performed is confirmed, and then whether or not the jackpot winning is determined. Here, a case where “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the non-time-saving gaming state will be described as an example.

  When “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the non-time-saving gaming state, the number of holdings is confirmed next, and the reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of holdings at this time. Then, the reach group determined random number determination table is determined with reference to the selected reach group determined random number determination table, and the reach mode A determined random number determination table is determined based on the determination result at this time, that is, the group type. .

  Here, for example, it is assumed that the acquired reach group determination random number is “9000”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12C, the same group type (group 4) is determined even if the number of holds is any of 0 to 2, 3 to 4, and 5 to 8. When group 4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation mode number is “05H” or “06H”, and the variation pattern number is any of “11H” to “16H”. In this way, when the acquired reach group determination random number is within the range of 9000 to 10006, the same group type is always determined regardless of the reserved number at that time, and as a result, the variation mode number and The variation pattern number is uniquely determined. That is, if the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, the same variation mode number and variation pattern number are always determined regardless of the number of suspensions at the start of variation.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the acquired reach group determination random number is in the range of 0 to 8999, a different group type is determined according to the number of holds at the start of change. For example, when the acquired reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, group 2 is determined if the number of reservations at the start of the change is 0 to 2, but the number of reservations is 3 to 4 or 5 to 8 If so, Group 1 is determined. Also, for example, when the acquired reach group determination random number is 7000-8999, group 3 is determined if the number of reservations at the start of change is 0-2, and group is determined if the number of reservations is 3-4. 2 is determined, and group 1 is determined if the number of holds is 5 to 8.

  In this way, when the acquired reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, one of the groups 1 to 3 is determined according to the number of holds at the start of change, and as a result, the determined group type Accordingly, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined to be different.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the group type and the variation pattern number that can be determined for each group type. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12B, when group 1 is determined as the group type, the variation pattern number is always determined to be “00H”. When group 2 is determined, the variation pattern number is determined to be “00H” or “01H”. When group 3 is determined, the variation pattern numbers are “01H” to “03H”, “11H”. ”To“ 13H ”are determined.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the variation effect mode is roughly divided into a reachless pattern and a reach variation pattern. The reach variation pattern is a variation effect in which an image is further displayed on the effect display unit 50a after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c displayed on the effect display unit 50a are in a specific mode (reach mode). . On the other hand, the reachless pattern is a fluctuating effect that ends without the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c being displayed in a specific mode (reach mode) on the effect display unit 50a.

  The reach variation pattern is executed when the jackpot lottery result is “big win” or “losing”. Therefore, when the variation effect is executed, a certain amount of change is given to the player. A big hit expectation will be given. On the other hand, the non-reach pattern is executed only when the lottery result is “losing”, or the probability that the variation effect is executed is “very small” compared to the reach variation pattern. Is. In addition, the reach variation pattern is set to have a longer variation effect time than the non-reach pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in this embodiment, the variation pattern numbers of “00H” to “0FH” are associated with the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, and the variation after “11H”. The pattern number is associated with the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. That is, when the variation pattern number “00H” to “0FH” is determined, the variation effect of the non-reach pattern is executed, and when the variation pattern number after “11H” is determined, the reach variation pattern is determined. Will be executed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the groups 1 and 2 are determined as the group type, the variation effect of the reachless pattern is always executed, and when the groups 4 and 5 are determined. Of course, the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed. On the other hand, when the group 3 is determined as the group type, the variation effect of the reachless pattern or the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed according to the number of holdings at the start of the variation. It will be.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 12C, if the reach group determination random number is in the range of 0 to 6999, the group type is either group 1 or 2, and the variation effect mode is always the no reach pattern. It becomes. If the reach group determination random number is within the range of 7000 to 8999, the group type is any one of groups 1 to 3 depending on the number of holds, and the variation effect mode is any of the no reach pattern and the reach variation pattern. Can also be. If the reach group determination random number is in the range of 9000 to 10006, the group type is groups 4 and 5, and the variation effect mode is always the reach variation pattern regardless of the number of holds.

  As described above, the reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of holds stored in the storage unit when the lottery result is derived when the lottery result of “losing” is derived in the non-time-saving gaming state. A plurality of lost tables (reach group determination random number determination tables 1 to 3). Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, reach group determination random numbers within a range of 9000 to 10006 in which the same variation effect mode (reach variation pattern) is determined in any of the plurality of lose tables. Hereinafter, it is referred to as “fixed value”.

  In addition, a different variation effect mode may be determined in the plurality of lose tables, and the reach change pattern in which the change effect mode is set to a predetermined specific mode (reach mode) by the selected lose table, and The reach group determination random number within the range of 7000-8999, which can determine any of the reachless variation patterns that end without changing the variation effect mode to the specific mode, is hereinafter referred to as “first indefinite value”. Further, in any of the plurality of lose tables, the reach variation pattern is not determined as the variation effect mode, and any of the plurality of reachless patterns provided is determined within a range of 0 to 6999. The reach group determined random number is hereinafter referred to as “second indefinite value”.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot” and when the game state is set to a game state other than the non-time-saving game state, the number of holdings is not considered when determining the variable effect pattern, in other words, For example, the same variation mode number and variation pattern number are always determined regardless of the number of holdings.

  In this embodiment, the classification of the “fixed value”, the “first indefinite value”, and the “second indefinite value” is determined and a so-called prefetch effect is executed. Is performed by the sub-control board 200, and a specific description of the pre-reading effect will be described later.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. 2 is provided.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1. According to this operation table 1, the condition that either the special winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. Thus, the round game that ends is executed 15 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbols B and C are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2. According to this operation table 2, the condition that either the winning prize opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that eight game balls enter the winning prize opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by this is executed 5 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game is ended when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and when the special symbol C is determined, the low probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game. Set to Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 100 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 100 times. In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1 / 39.24, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot is won again. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, it is set to either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and is always set to the short-time game state. “Time reduction number” is determined as follows according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  That is, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the hourly game state, the number of hourly turns is set to 100 regardless of the type of the special symbol (jackpot symbol). On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-short-time gaming state, the number of times of shortening is set to 9 regardless of the type of the special symbol (jacket symbol).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

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

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

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

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the variation pattern random number. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the change pattern random number for determining the change effect pattern are collectively referred to as a change effect random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number and the initial symbol update random number for the winning symbol random number. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 and the random number counter is updated. When the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0 and the random number counter makes one round. In this case, the random number is updated from the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number. Both the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number are updated according to a certain rule so that the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset. It has become.

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

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

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

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100 a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a, The corresponding prize ball counter is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

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

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

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

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-8.

(Step S330-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing and ends the first start port detection switch input processing. This pre-determination process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 21 is a first flowchart for explaining the advance determination process in step S331, and FIG. 22 is a second flowchart for explaining the advance determination process in step S331. The process shown in FIG. 22 is executed following the process shown in FIG.

(Step S331-1)
First, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the type of special symbol based on the currently set gaming state. Specifically, the table corresponding to the current gaming state is selected from the jackpot determined random number determination table shown in FIG. 4, and based on the selected table and the jackpot determined random number acquired in step S330-4. To determine whether or not you will win the jackpot. If the pre-determination result is “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 5 is further selected according to the hold type, and the selected table and the above step S330-5 are selected. The special symbol type is determined in advance based on the winning symbol random number acquired in step (1). Note that the special symbol type derived by this preliminary determination is stored in the main RAM 100c. However, if the determination result of the big hit is “lost”, the lost symbol is stored in the main RAM 100c. It becomes.

(Step S331-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a jackpot symbol has been derived by the prior determination in step S331-1. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol has been derived by the preliminary determination, the process proceeds to step S331-9, and when it is determined by the preliminary determination that the jackpot symbol has not been derived, the process proceeds to step S331-3. .

(Step S331-3)
If it is determined in step S331-2 that the derived special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines whether the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the non-time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-4. If it is determined that the game is not in the non-time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-6.

(Step S331-4)
If it is determined in step S331-3 that the current gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the main CPU 100a determines that the reach group determination random number acquired in step S330-6 is the first indefinite value or the second indefinite value. Determine if it is a value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is the first indefinite value or the second indefinite value, the process proceeds to step S331-5. If it is determined that the value is neither the first indefinite value or the second indefinite value, step S331 is performed. Move the process to -6.

(Step S331-5)
If it is determined in step S331-4 that the reach group determination random number is the first indefinite value or the second indefinite value, the main CPU 100a sends the first indefinite value command or the second indefinite value command to the transmission data for production. Set in the storage area.

(Step S331-6)
In step S331-6, the main CPU 100a sets a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the current gaming state. In addition, in the reach group determination random number determination table, when there are a plurality of tables for losing corresponding to the current gaming state, the table selected when the number of pending is the smallest is set.

(Step S331-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number acquired in step S330-6 and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S331-6.

(Step S331-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the group type determined in advance in step S331-7.

(Step S331-9)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S331-2 that the derived special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number corresponding to the jackpot symbol and the current gaming state. A determination table (see FIG. 8) is set.

(Step S331-10)
In step S331-10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S331-9 or the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S331-8. And the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table are pre-determined based on the reach mode A determined random number acquired in step S330-7.

(Step S331-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a variation mode number advance determination command corresponding to the variation mode number determined in advance in step S331-10 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation pattern lottery table determined in advance in step S331-10.

(Step S331-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a preliminarily determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S330-8 and the variation pattern lottery table set in step S331-12.

(Step S331-14)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a variation pattern number advance determination command corresponding to the variation pattern number previously determined in step S331-13 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-15)
Next, as shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 100a executes a low-probability jackpot provisional determination process for determining whether or not the newly stored hold is a hold that wins a big win in the low-probability gaming state. . Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined is temporarily determined based on the jackpot determined random number acquired in step S330-4 and the jackpot determined random number determination table 1 (see FIG. 4A).

(Step S331-16)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a low-probability time symbol information temporary determination process for temporarily determining the type of the special symbol determined in the low-probability gaming state for the newly stored suspension. Specifically, when the result of the provisional determination in step S331-15 is “lost”, a lost symbol is derived as a special symbol type. If the result of the provisional determination in step S331-15 is “big hit”, based on the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5) and the winning symbol random number acquired in step S330-5. The jackpot symbol is derived.

(Step S331-17)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the low-accuracy symbol command corresponding to the special symbol type derived in step S331-16 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-18)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a high-probability jackpot provisional determination process for determining whether or not the newly stored hold is a hold that wins a jackpot in the high-probability gaming state. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined is temporarily determined based on the jackpot determined random number acquired in step S330-4 and the jackpot determined random number determination table 2 (see FIG. 4B).

(Step S331-19)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a high-accuracy time symbol information tentative determination process for tentatively determining the type of the special symbol determined in the high probability gaming state for the newly stored suspension. Specifically, when the result of the provisional determination in step S331-18 is “lost”, a lost symbol is derived as a special symbol type. If the result of the provisional determination in step S331-18 is “big hit”, based on the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5) and the winning symbol random number acquired in step S330-5. The jackpot symbol is derived.

(Step S331-20)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a highly reliable symbol command corresponding to the special symbol type derived in step S331-19 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-21)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the reach group determination random number determination table 4 (see FIG. 6D) used in the specific state.

(Step S331-22)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the “losing” jackpot lottery in a specific state based on the reach group determined random number determination table 4 set in step S331-21 and the reach group determined random number acquired in step S330-6. The group type determined when the result is derived is provisionally determined.

(Step S331-23)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 7D) corresponding to the group type provisionally determined in step S331-22, and the table and step S330 described above. Based on the reach mode A determined random number acquired in -7, the variation mode number determined at the time of losing in a specific state is provisionally determined.

(Step S331-24)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a specific state losing variation mode number command corresponding to the variation mode number provisionally determined in step S331-23 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-25)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table 3 (see FIG. 8C).

(Step S331-26)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the jackpot in a specific state is based on the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table 3 set in step S331-25 and the reach mode A determined random number acquired in step S330-7. The determined variation mode number is provisionally determined.

(Step S331-27)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a specific state big hit hour variation mode number command corresponding to the variation mode number provisionally determined in step S331-26 in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the preliminary determination process.

  According to the above-described pre-determination process, information related to the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined when the newly stored suspension is processed in the current gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. In addition, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and a different variation effect pattern can be determined according to the number of holds, the first indefinite value command or the second variable is used instead of the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. An indefinite value command is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

  Furthermore, according to the above-described pre-determination process, when it is assumed that the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, information on the special symbol type determined based on the newly stored suspension, and the gaming state Information relating to the type of special symbol determined when it is assumed that is in a high probability gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. In addition, according to the above-described pre-determination process, the information related to the variation mode number determined when it is assumed that the lottery result of “losing” is derived in the specific state, and the lottery result of “big hit” in the specific state Information relating to the variation mode number determined when it is assumed that is derived is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-6.

(Step S340-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-8.

(Step S340-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 reservation is stored and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, and ends the second start port detection switch input processing. Note that here, only the point where the random number values acquired in step S340-4 to step S340-8 are used for each determination process is different from the above, but the main process flow is the same as described above, and therefore detailed description is given here. Description is omitted.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

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

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

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

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the current winning random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. Note that the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number is acquired, the winning determination random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit that is not available is searched, and the acquired winning random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units. In the following, the winning random number stored in the storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is referred to as ordinary drawing holding.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area (special 1 hold number (X1) ≧ 1 or special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, when it is determined that either special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and it is determined that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored. In that case, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process of the hold storage area. Here, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit has a small number (ordinal number). Shift to storage.

(Step S420-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 4), and the selected table and the processing area stored in step S420-2 above. A jackpot lottery result is derived based on the jackpot random number.

  And when the derived lottery result is “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected according to the type of starting port (special 1 holding or special 2 holding), and A special symbol type is determined based on the selected table and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. If the derived lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol X is determined if the start port type is the first start port 20 (special 1 hold), and the start port type is the second start port 22. If it is (special 2 reservation), the special symbol Y is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  In addition, according to this special symbol variation start process, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are processed in the order stored in the hold storage area. However, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, either special 1 hold or special 2 hold may be processed preferentially.

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-3 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. . This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the special 1 hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by 1 simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-7)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the variation effect pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S420-3 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-2. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-4.

(Step S421-2)
If it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a loads data relating to the determined jackpot symbol.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the data related to the jackpot symbol loaded in step S421-2.

(Step S421-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a checks the current number of holds.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a creates a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the holding type (starting port type) for which the jackpot lottery was performed and the holding number confirmed in step S421-4. set.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S421-5. At the same time, the determined group type is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the group type determined in step S421-6.

(Step S421-8)
The main CPU 100a includes the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-3, or the lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-7, and the step S420-2. The variation mode number is determined based on the reach mode A determined random number written in the processing region in step (b), and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined processing region. In addition, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined here.

(Step S421-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation pattern lottery table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table set in step S421-9 and the variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S420-2. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation mode number determined in step S421-8, the variation pattern number determined in step S421-10, and the variation time determination table (see FIG. 10). 1 and 2 are determined. The determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 are stored, respectively, and the total fluctuation time obtained by integrating the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is calculated and set in the fluctuation time timer counter. Here, a variation mode command is generated based on the determined variation mode number, and a variation pattern command is generated based on the variation pattern number. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-11) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-3 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

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

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

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

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

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

  Here, the update process of the specific state is also performed at the same time. Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-short-time gaming state, the short-time gaming state is set after the special game ends. At this time, a specific state setting process (specific state flag is turned on) is simultaneously performed, and “9” is stored in the specific number storage area as the specific number of times. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored specific number of times is stored as a new specific number of times. When the specific number is updated as a result of updating the specific number, the process of turning off the specific state flag is performed at the same time.

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

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-6, and when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, step S440-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the process proceeds to step S440-10.

(Step S440-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot winning game state command. The jackpot winning gaming state command is a command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for resetting the current gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game. When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area and waits until a preset opening time elapses. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either one of the operation tables 1 and 2 is set, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set table. It will be.

  Here, at the start of each round game, the main CPU 100a sets a round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. This round start command has information on how many round games are started. As a result, the sub-control board 200 can grasp how many round games are started on the main control board 100.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the system waits until a predetermined ending time elapses.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end processing in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 14, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, a short time count, a specific state flag, and a specific count are set. Here, when the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is the non-short-time gaming state, the specific state flag is turned on and “9” is set in the specific number of times storage area.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary power transmission process in step S500.

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual time variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a time saving gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

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

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

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

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

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

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

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the release table according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. As a result, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1 time, the time of opening once = 0.1 seconds. The energization control data is set. Further, when the game state at the time of starting the change of the normal symbol is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

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

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

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

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200.

  In the present embodiment, among the effects controlled by the sub-control board 200, a variation effect that is executed when the non-time-saving game state is set, and a look-ahead that is executed during the variation effect or during the ending of the special game An example of the production will be described.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reachless pattern. As shown in this figure, in the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are superimposed on the background image and displayed in a variable manner. Is done. For example, as shown in FIG. 37A, it is assumed that the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the jackpot lottery result is lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), first, the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed in a pattern (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the special game is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. In the variation production of the reach variation pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 38A, after the variation display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbols, As shown in b), the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  As described above, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), so-called “reach mode”, in the effect display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. The variable display is continued with the shapes of 40a, 40b, and 40c being different from those before the specific mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and finally the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed. The jackpot lottery result is notified to the player.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining an example of the first prefetching effect executed in the non-time-saving gaming state. In the lower area of the effect display unit 50a, the number of reservations currently stored in the main control board 100 is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the first hold display 41a to the eighth hold display 41h can be displayed in the lower area of the effect display section 50a. The first hold display 41a to the eighth hold display 41h correspond to the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the hold storage area provided in the main RAM 100c of the main control board 100, respectively. When the hold information is stored in the first storage unit of the hold storage area, the first hold display 41a is displayed, and when the hold information is stored in the second storage unit, the second hold display 41b. Is displayed. Accordingly, when the number of holds on the main control board 100 increases or decreases, the display number of the first hold display 41a to the eighth hold display 41h also increases or decreases on the effect display unit 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (b), four hold information (special 1 hold) is stored in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the first hold display 41a to the fourth hold display 41d are displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Suppose that At this time, in the sub-control board 200, it is assumed that the execution of the first prefetch effect is determined with the fourth hold corresponding to the fourth hold display 41d as the target hold. In this state, the variation effect is finished, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed, and the special control 1 stored in the first storage unit is processed and special on the main control board 100. Assume that the symbol variation display is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start variable display, the first hold display 41a is erased, and the second hold display 41b to the fourth hold display 41d are 1 Shift to the left display area. However, since the display modes of the first hold display 41a to the fourth hold display 41d are all the same here, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), it is apparent that only the fourth hold display 41d has been erased. Will be displayed as follows.

  At this time, the background image of the effect display unit 50a is switched from the normal background image to a connected image (swirl image) with the start of the changing effect. This connection image notifies the player of the start of the first prefetch effect. When the connection image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), it takes a predetermined time (for example, about 3 seconds). The background image gradually switches to a special image (crack image).

  When the variation effect ends with the special image displayed as the background image, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed with a special symbol that is not normally displayed (designated as “continued”). Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), the next variation effect starts. At this time, the special display (crack image) continues to be displayed as the background image on the effect display unit 50a, and thereafter the special image is displayed until the moving image (reach development effect) is displayed in the variable effect on the target hold. Will continue.

  Thus, according to the first look-ahead effect, an effect having relevance and identity over a plurality of fluctuating effects from a plurality of pre-target reservations processed before the target hold to the target hold. However, by being executed continuously or intermittently, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a jackpot will be won by subject hold early and over a long period of time.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining an example of the second prefetching effect executed in the non-time-saving gaming state. This second prefetch effect is also executed with any hold information stored in the hold storage area as the target hold, similarly to the first prefetch effect. However, the second pre-reading effect is executed only in the pre-target hold variation effect processed before the target hold, and is not executed in the target hold change effect.

  For example, it is assumed that four holds (special 1 hold) are stored in the hold storage area, and execution of the second prefetch effect is determined with the fourth hold as the target hold. In this state, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the variation effect of the first pre-subject hold that is processed before the target hold is executed, and the effect symbol 40a is displayed in a manner indicating "losing". 40b and 40c are stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG.40 (b), the production | presentation actor apparatus 52 moves so that it may protrude in the front surface of the production | presentation display part 50a, and returns to the original position immediately after that. Then, when the second pre-subject variation effect is executed, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating “losing” as shown in FIG. As shown to 40 (d), the production | presentation actor apparatus 52 again moves so that it may protrude in the front surface of the production | presentation display part 50a.

  Thus, in the second look-ahead effect, when the pre-subject variation effect is completed, the effect that the effect agent device 52 is movable only for a short time is repeatedly performed. In other words, according to the second look-ahead effect, the effect agent device 52 operates intermittently at the end of the variation effect over a plurality of variation effects, so the next is the reach variation pattern for the player. That is, a feeling of expectation is given that whether or not a fluctuating effect is executed, or a fluctuating effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot is executed.

  As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect are executed, but the first prefetch effect shown in FIG. The background image of the special image is continuously displayed at 50a. Therefore, once the reach variation pattern variation effect is executed as the pre-subject variation effect, the special image background image is switched once to the reach variation pattern image, and then again when the variation effect ends. The background image of the special image must be redisplayed. Therefore, depending on the content of the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, a sense of incongruity may occur in switching the images, and the visual impression will be deteriorated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first prefetching is performed on the condition that the variation effect for the pre-subject hold is always a reachless pattern, in other words, the pre-subject change effect is not a reach change pattern. The execution of the production is determined.

  On the other hand, in the second look-ahead effect shown in FIG. 40, the effect agent device 52 is only movable for a short time at the end of the pre-subject change effect, and as a pre-subject change effect, reach Even if the variation effect of the variation pattern is executed, there is little possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable or that the visual impression will deteriorate. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution of the second look-ahead effect is determined even when the variation effect for the pre-subject hold becomes a reach variation pattern.

  Further, in a normal look-ahead effect (excluding the so-called “gase effect”), a hold in which a variation effect of a reach variation pattern is executed is set as a target hold. Accordingly, the player recognizes that the pre-reading effect has been executed with the variation effect as the target hold when the change effect of the reach fluctuation pattern is executed after the pre-reading effect is started.

  However, in the second look-ahead effect, the change effect of the reach change pattern may be included in the pre-target hold. In this case, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed, the player recognizes that the hold is the target hold, but at the end of the change effect, the effect agent device 52 moves again. . Therefore, at this time, the player recognizes that the target hold of the second prefetch effect is a hold to be processed later, and has a sense of expectation again about the subsequent hold. That is, the player recognizes that the target hold of the second look-ahead effect is “losing” when the reach effect (losing) of the reach change pattern is completed, but the effect agent device 52 has moved further, Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the subsequent hold, and a high production effect will be exhibited.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining a prefetch effect execution determination table. Each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the main control board 100, various commands regarding the newly stored hold are transmitted to the sub control board 200. When the sub-control board 200 receives each command, the sub-control board 200 stores information corresponding to the command in association with a reserved storage area provided in the main RAM 100c of the main control board 100. That is, similarly to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 200 is provided with a reserved storage area having the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit. For example, when the hold is stored in the third storage unit in the main control board 100, the information corresponding to each command is stored in the third storage unit also in the sub control board 200.

  In the following, among various commands transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when storing special 1 hold or special 2 hold, the first undefined value command, the second undefined value command, the variation mode number prior determination command, the variation pattern number prior determination The command is referred to as a predetermination command, and information stored in the sub RAM 200c corresponding to each predetermination command is referred to as predetermination information. Each time the sub-control board 200 receives this pre-determination command, it determines by lottery whether or not to execute the first pre-reading effect or the second pre-reading effect with the newly stored hold as the target hold. ing.

  However, here, the number of holds including the newly stored hold is 3 or more, and the first pre-reading effect or the second is set as a hold to be processed before the newly stored hold. The lottery is performed on the condition that execution of the pre-reading effect is not decided. In addition, the conditions for performing the lottery to determine whether to execute the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect are not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, lottery may be performed without setting any conditions. For example, when a fixed value is included in the pre-target hold, it may be set not to perform the lottery. It is.

  When the prior determination command is received, the sub control board 200 first obtains an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 99. Then, the prior determination information stored in the sub-RAM 200c is confirmed, and information related to the second indefinite value, in which all the pre-target hold processed before the hold is always a variation effect of the reachless variation pattern. Is selected, the pre-reading effect execution determination table 1 shown in FIG. That is, when the pre-subject hold that can execute the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is not stored, the prefetch effect execution determination table 1 shown in FIG. 41A is selected. According to this prefetch effect execution determination table 1, the selection ratio is set so that both the execution of the first prefetch effect and the execution of the second prefetch effect are determined.

  In FIG. 41, “variation pattern number” indicates the variation pattern number associated with the variation pattern number prior determination command, and “first pre-reading effect execution”, “second pre-reading effect execution”, “non-conformity”. The numbers shown in the column corresponding to “execute” indicate their selection ratio. For example, when the change pattern number prior determination command corresponding to the change pattern number “14H” is received, the execution of the first prefetch effect with the newly stored hold as the target hold is 20%, and the execution of the second prefetch effect is 20%. %, The non-execution of not executing any of the first prefetching effect and the second prefetching effect is determined at a ratio of 60%.

  As described above, when the first indefinite value command or the second indefinite value command is transmitted to the sub control board 200 by the predetermination process in the main control board 100, the change pattern number predetermination command is determined as the sub-decision pattern command. Not transmitted to the control board 200. As described above, when the information related to the change pattern number prior determination command is not included, the sub-control board 200 performs the effect random number determination process based on the value assigned to the selection area corresponding to “none”. It will be. In other words, when the newly stored hold has information relating to the first indefinite value or the second indefinite value, in other words, it relates to the fixed value in which the execution of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is confirmed. If no information is stored, “Non-execution” is always determined. As a result, in the present embodiment, the target change of the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect always executes the change effect of the reach change pattern.

  On the other hand, the prior determination information stored in the sub-RAM 200c is confirmed, and prior determination information other than the second indefinite value, specifically, the first indeterminate value is included in the target pre-hold that is processed before the hold. If pre-determination information related to a fixed value is stored, the prefetch effect execution determination table 2 shown in FIG. 41B is selected. According to this prefetch effect execution determination table 2, the selection ratio is set so that execution of the first prefetch effect is not determined regardless of the variation pattern number. In other words, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern can be executed in the pre-target hold, only the second prefetch effect can be executed.

  As described above, according to the prefetching effect execution determination tables 1 and 2 described above, when the first indefinite value and the fixed value that can execute the variation effect of the reach variation pattern are stored, the first prefetching effect is determined. Only the second pre-reading effect can be executed without being executed. On the other hand, when the first indefinite value and the fixed value that can execute the variation effect of the reach variation pattern are not stored, in other words, when only the variation effect of the reachless pattern is executed, the first Both the prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect can be executed.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of the third prefetching effect that is executed when shifting to the specific state. As already explained, if you win the “big hit” in the non-short-time gaming state, it will be set to the short-time gaming state after the special game ends, and 9 special symbols will be displayed after the special time has been set. It is set to a specific state until If the “big hit” is won again when the time-saving gaming state is set, the time-saving number is subsequently set to 100 (see FIG. 14). In other words, if you win the “big hit” again while being set in a specific state, then the number of time reductions will be 100, and if you continue to win the “big hit” during that time, while reducing the consumption of gaming balls, It is possible to execute special games many times in a short period. On the other hand, if you are not able to win a “big hit” while being set in a specific state, for example, if you win a “big hit” in the 10th big lottery after being set in the short-time gaming state, After the game is over, the number of time reductions is set to 9 again.

  As is clear from this, in the case of winning the jackpot in the non-short-time gaming state, after the special game is over, while it is set to the specific state, in other words, until the short-time gaming state is over. Winning a “big win” by lottery lottery will result in significant game profits for the player. Therefore, it can be said that the specific state is a period that greatly affects the gaming profits that the player can acquire. Therefore, in the main control board 100, while the state is set to the specific state, the variation effect pattern is determined using the table dedicated to the specific state, and a dedicated effect that enhances the player's sense of tension and expectation is executed. To do.

  Then, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the “big hit” is won and the special state is set after the special game is over, the third look-ahead effect is executed during the ending of the special game. This third look-ahead effect is executed based on the provisional determination information stored in the hold storage area at the start of ending, and is an effect that suggests the expectation of winning a jackpot by any hold. Here, each time a special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the main control board 100, a low-accuracy time symbol command, a high-accuracy time symbol command, a specific state losing variation mode number command, specific A state big hit hour variation mode number command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 (see FIG. 22). When receiving these commands, the sub-control board 200 stores information corresponding to the received command in the reserved storage area in the same manner as when receiving the prior determination command. In the following, the low-accuracy time symbol command, the high-accuracy time symbol command, the specific state loss variation mode number command, and the specific state big hit variation mode number command are collectively referred to as a provisional judgment command, and each corresponding to each provisional judgment command. Is collectively referred to as provisional determination information.

  The sub-control board 200 refers to the temporary determination information stored in the hold storage area at the start of ending, and determines which change mode number for each hold is determined in the specific state. Then, an image corresponding to each stored variable mode number stored is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. For example, when only the variable mode number having a low jackpot expectation level is stored at the start of the ending, in other words, when the expectation level for winning the jackpot on hold is low, as shown in FIG. In addition, only one butterfly is displayed on the effect display section 50a. Further, for example, when a variable mode number with a high expectation level of jackpot is stored at the start of the ending, in other words, when the expectation level for winning the jackpot with a hold is high, as shown in FIG. In this way, a large number of butterflies are displayed on the effect display unit 50a, or the characters “Intense heat” are displayed on the effect display unit 50a as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a third prefetch effect execution determination table. At the start of the ending of the special game, the sub-control board 200 first determines whether the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. When the low-probability gaming state is set, it is determined whether each hold is “big hit” or “lost” based on information corresponding to the low-accuracy time symbol command in the provisional determination information. However, when the high probability gaming state is set, it is determined whether each hold is “big hit” or “losing” based on information corresponding to the high-accuracy time symbol command in the provisional determination information. To do. Thus, since the main control board 100 always transmits the low-accuracy symbol command and the high-accuracy symbol command to the sub-control board 200, even when the gaming state is changed, It becomes possible to accurately grasp whether or not the winning is possible.

  Then, when the determination result of “losing” is derived for each hold, the change mode number of the hold is determined based on information corresponding to the specific state loss change mode number command in the temporary determination information. . Further, when a determination result of “big hit” is derived for each hold, the change mode number of the hold is determined based on information corresponding to the specific state jackpot change mode number command in the temporary determination information. . As described above, the main control board 100 always uses the sub-control board as the variable mode number determined when the “lost” in the specific state and the variable mode number determined when the “big hit”. Since it is transmitted to 200, it is possible to accurately grasp the variation mode number determined for each hold at the time of shifting to the specific state.

  Thus, although the game state when the hold is stored and the game state (specific state) when executing the third look-ahead effect are different, the variable mode number determined for each hold in the specific state is accurately determined. Since it becomes possible to grasp, the reliability of the third look-ahead effect can be ensured, the effect of the effect can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the third look-ahead effect execution determination table in FIG. 43, display images at the time of ending are stored in association with each variation mode number that can be determined in a specific state. For example, when the variation mode number is determined as “F3H”, images of three butterflies are determined as display images to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the variation mode number is determined as “FEH”. In this case, images of 50 butterflies are determined as display images to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Here, first, the variation mode number having the highest expectation degree of jackpot is extracted from the suspension stored in the suspension storage area at the start of ending, and the display image corresponding to the extracted variation mode number is being ending. The display image to be displayed is determined. Thus, for example, when the pending variation mode number stored at the start of ending is “F0H”, “F4H”, or “FEH”, images of 50 butterflies corresponding to “FEH” are displayed. It is determined as a display image.

  The expected degree of jackpot is set by the probability that each variation mode number is determined at the time of winning the jackpot and the probability that is determined at the time of losing, and when each variation mode number is determined, This is the probability of winning the jackpot. Therefore, for example, the variation mode number of “FFH” is determined only at the time of winning the jackpot, and the variation mode number is selected in each table of the main control board 100 so that it is not determined at the time of loss. The ratio is set. When the specific state is set, the group type (variation mode number) is determined regardless of the number of holds (see FIG. 6D).

  As described above, according to the third look-ahead effect, the expectation degree of jackpot in a specific state where the player's feeling of tension and expectation are most uplifted is suggested. At this time, even when the specific state is not set, the information related to the variable mode number is always transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when it is assumed that the specific state is set. It is possible to accurately perform detailed productions.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said 1st-3rd prefetch effect is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

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

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 200 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

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

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

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining a prefetch command reception process executed when a prior determination command and a temporary determination command are received in the command analysis process. As described above, the advance determination command is set in steps S331-5, S331-11, and S331-14 (see FIG. 21) of the advance determination process in the main control board 100, and then the output control process in step S800. (See FIG. 18). In addition, the temporary determination command is set in step S331-17, step S331-20, step S331-24, step S331-27 (see FIG. 22) of the preliminary determination process in the main control board 100, and then in step S800. It is transmitted to the sub control board 200 by the output control process (see FIG. 18).

(Step S1210-1)
When the pre-read command (preliminary determination command and temporary determination command) is received, the sub CPU 200a first stores the preliminary determination information corresponding to the preliminary determination command and the temporary determination information corresponding to the temporary determination command in the sub RAM 200c. Store in the area.

(Step S1210-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1210-3.

(Step S1210-3)
If it is determined in step S1210-2 that the current gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the pre-reading effect execution flag is turned off. This pre-reading effect execution flag is composed of a first pre-reading effect execution flag and a second pre-reading effect execution flag, and when the execution of the first pre-reading effect is determined or when the first pre-reading effect is being executed. In this case, the first pre-reading effect execution flag is turned on, and when the execution of the second pre-reading effect is determined or when the second pre-reading effect is being executed, the second pre-reading effect execution flag is turned on. Therefore, it is determined here whether the execution of the first prefetching effect or the second prefetching effect is not currently determined, and whether the first prefetching effect or the second prefetching effect is being executed. If it is determined that the prefetch effect execution flag is turned off, the process proceeds to step S1210-4. If it is determined that the prefetch effect execution flag is not turned off (turned on), the prefetch command is executed. The reception process ends.

(Step S1210-4)
If it is determined in step S1210-3 that the prefetch effect execution flag is turned off, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the current number of holds is 3 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of holds is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1210-5. If it is determined that the number of holds is not 3 or more, the prefetch command receiving process is terminated.

(Step S1210-5)
If it is determined in step S1210-4 that the number of holds is 3 or more, the sub CPU 200a performs a prefetch effect execution availability lottery process. Specifically, while confirming the variation pattern number of the pre-determination information for the hold (target hold) newly stored in the hold storage area, the hold (pre-target hold) that is processed before the target hold , It is confirmed whether or not all the preliminary determination information relating to the second indefinite value is included. If all of the pre-target hold has information related to the second undefined value, the pre-reading effect execution determination table 1 shown in FIG. 41A is set, and the pre-target hold is other than the second undefined value. Is stored, the prefetch effect execution determination table 2 shown in FIG. 41B is set. In addition, here, the effect random number updated in step S1001 is acquired, and the first look-ahead effect is obtained by referring to the set table based on the acquired effect random number and the target pending variation pattern number. , Execution of the second pre-reading effect, non-execution of the first pre-reading effect and the second pre-reading effect.

(Step S1210-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not execution of the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect has been determined in step S1210-5. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1210-7, and it is determined that the non-execution of the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect is determined. In this case, the prefetch command receiving process is terminated.

(Step S1210-7)
If it is determined in step S1210-6 that the execution of the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect has been determined, the sub CPU 200a turns on the prefetch effect execution flag. More specifically, when it is determined that execution of the first prefetch effect is determined, the first prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, and when it is determined that execution of the second prefetch effect is determined, execution of the second prefetch effect is performed. The flag is turned on and the prefetch command reception process is terminated.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the variable mode command reception process executed when a variable mode command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the change mode command is set in step S421-8 (see FIG. 27) of the change effect pattern determination process on the main control board 100, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. It is transmitted to the substrate 200. In addition, when the variation mode command is received, the variation pattern command (set in step S421-10 in FIG. 27) is always received. In this variation effect pattern determination process, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are used. Processing is executed.

(Step S1220-1)
When the variable mode command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a performs a shift process of the reserved storage area. Here, the prior determination information and the temporary determination information stored in the first storage unit are overwritten on a predetermined processing area, and each information stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit is assigned one number. Shift to a memory part with a small (ordinal number).

(Step S1220-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the variation effect mode of the first effect category (first half) based on the received variation mode command. Although a detailed description is omitted, the sub ROM 200b is provided with a plurality of effect determination tables in which the selection ratio of the first half of the variation effect mode is set for each variation mode command. This effect determination table is provided for each gaming state (including a specific state), and when the variation mode command is received, the effect determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is set. Here, the effect random number updated in step S1001 is acquired, and based on the acquired effect random number and the received change mode command, the first half of the change effect is referred to with reference to the set effect determination table. The mode will be determined.

  Further, the effect determination table for the non-short-time gaming state includes a normal table and a first prefetch effect table. In the effect determination table for the first prefetch effect, it is set so that the mode of the change effect related to the first prefetch effect is always determined. Therefore, here, when selecting the effect determination table, the gaming state is confirmed, and it is confirmed whether or not the first prefetch effect execution flag is on. When the first prefetch effect execution flag is on, the first prefetch effect table is set, and when the first prefetch effect execution flag is not on, the normal effect determination table is set. Will be.

(Step S1220-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the variation effect mode of the second effect category (second half) based on the variation pattern command received simultaneously with the variation mode command. The sub ROM 200b is provided with a plurality of effect determination tables in which selection ratios of the second half variation effect modes are set for each variation pattern command. This effect determination table is provided for each gaming state (including a specific state). When a variation pattern command is received, an effect determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is set. Here, the effect random number updated in step S1001 is acquired, and based on the acquired effect random number and the received variation pattern command, the latter variation effect is referred to with reference to the set effect determination table. The mode will be determined.

  The effect determination table for determining the mode of the variation effect in the latter half is also provided with a normal table and a table for the first look-ahead effect as described above, and the game state is selected when selecting the effect determination table. In addition to confirmation, it is confirmed whether or not the first prefetch effect execution flag is on. When the first prefetch effect execution flag is on, the first prefetch effect table is set, and when the first prefetch effect execution flag is not on, the normal effect determination table is set. Will be.

(Step S1220-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes the variation effect in the first half variation effect mode determined in step S1220-2 and the second half variation effect mode determined in step S1220-3. , A corresponding production command is generated. The effect command generated here is transmitted to the image control board 210 or the illumination control board 220 in the data output process in step S1400. When the command is received, the image control board 210 or the illumination control board 220 responds. The effect to be executed is controlled.

(Step S1220-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the hold for executing the variation effect is the target hold for the first prefetch effect. As a result, the process proceeds to step S1220-6 when it is determined that the target is the first prefetch effect target hold, and the process proceeds to step S1220-7 when it is determined that the target is not the first prefetch effect target hold. .

(Step S1220-6)
In step S1220-5, if it is determined that the hold for executing the variation effect is the target hold for the first prefetch effect, the sub CPU 200a turns off the first prefetch effect execution flag.

(Step S1220-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the second prefetch effect execution flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the second prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1220-8, and if it is determined that the second prefetch effect execution flag is not turned on, the variation mode command The reception process ends.

(Step S1220-8)
If it is determined in step S1220-7 that the second pre-reading effect execution flag is on, the sub CPU 200a sets a second pre-reading effect execution command for moving the effect agent device 52 when the variable effect ends. To do. The second pre-reading effect execution command set here is transmitted to the illumination control board 220 in the data output process of step S1400, and the illumination effect control apparatus 52 is moved on the illumination control board 220 at a predetermined timing. Control will be performed.

(Step S1220-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the variation effect corresponds to one time before the target variation variation effect. As a result, when it is determined that the variation effect is the variation effect one time before the target hold, the process proceeds to step S1220-10, and it is determined that the variable effect is not the variable effect one time before the target hold. If so, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

(Step S1220-10)
If it is determined in step S1220-9 that the variation effect is the variation effect one time before the target suspension, the sub CPU 200a turns off the second prefetch effect execution flag and performs the variation mode command reception process. finish.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining a symbol determination command reception process executed when a symbol determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this symbol determination command is set in step S420-4 (see FIG. 26) of the special symbol variation start process on the main control board 100, and then subordinate by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. It is transmitted to the control board 200.

(Step S1230)
When the symbol determination command is received, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received symbol determination command and stores symbol information that is the type of the special symbol determined in the main control board 100 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c. As a result, the type of the special symbol that is determined in the main control board 100 and is about to start the fluctuation is grasped in the sub control board 200.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining a jackpot winning game state command reception process executed when a jackpot winning game state command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this jackpot winning gaming state command is set in the post-stop processing step S440-7 (see FIG. 29) on the main control board 100, and then executed by the output control processing in step S800 (see FIG. 18). It is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1240)
When receiving the jackpot winning gaming state command, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received jackpot winning gaming state command and stores data corresponding to the analysis result in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c. Thereby, the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is grasped by the sub control board 200.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining an ending command reception process executed when an ending command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this ending command is set in step S450-5 (see FIG. 30) of the special electric accessory control process on the main control board 100, and then sub-commanded by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. It is transmitted to the control board 200.

(Step S1250-1)
When receiving the ending command, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the sub RAM 200c in step S1240 is a non-short-time gaming state. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the specific state is set after the end of the special game. As a result, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1250-3, and when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not a non-time-saving gaming state. The process moves to step S1250-2.

(Step S1250-2)
If it is determined in step S1250-1 that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not a non-short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 200a sets an ending effect execution command for the consecutive resort and ends the ending command receiving process. To do.

(Step S1250-3)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1250-1 that the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time-saving game state, the sub CPU 200a checks the symbol information stored in the sub RAM 200c in step S1230, and performs special processing. It is confirmed whether the gaming state after the end of the game is set to a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

(Step S1250-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the currently stored hold is a “big hit” hold or a “lost” hold depending on the game state set after the end of the special game. To do. Specifically, low-accuracy time symbol information and high-accuracy time symbol information are stored as provisional determination information in the hold storage area. Therefore, here, when the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state, based on the low-accuracy time symbol information, the determination of “big hit” or “losing” is performed for each hold, When the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, the determination of “big hit” or “losing” is performed for each hold based on the highly accurate time symbol information.

(Step S1250-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a specifies a variation mode number determined at the start of variation for each hold based on the determination result of step S1250-4. Specifically, in the holding storage area, a specific state loss mode variation mode number and a specific state big hit variation mode number are stored as temporary determination information. Therefore, in the above-described hold at which the determination result of “big hit” is derived in step S1250-4, the specific state big hit time fluctuation mode number is specified as the fluctuation mode number at the start of the fluctuation, and the determination result of “lost” As for the derived hold, the specific mode loss mode change mode number is specified as the change mode number at the start of change.

(Step S1250-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a identifies the variation mode number having the highest jackpot expectation level among the variation mode numbers of each pending identified in step S1250-5.

(Step S1250-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the third prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 43, and determines a display image at the time of ending corresponding to the variation mode number specified in step S1250-6.

(Step S1250-8)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a corresponding third look-ahead effect execution command in order to display the display image at the time of ending determined in step S1250-7 on the effect display unit 50a. The third prefetch effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 in step S1400, and image display control as shown in FIG. 42 is performed on the image control board 210.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 200 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  Further, in the above embodiment, four games in which two game states with different winning probabilities of winning and two game states with different ease of entering a game ball into the second starting port 22 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this. In the present invention, at least a low-probability gaming state in which whether or not a special game can be executed is derived according to a preset low-accuracy determination condition, and a decision that enables execution of the special game with a higher probability than the low-accuracy determination condition is high. The present invention can be widely applied to a case in which a game progresses in any one of the game states, such as a high probability game state in which whether or not a special game can be executed is derived according to the derived high probability determination condition.

  In the above embodiment, the special game determination random number value for determining whether or not the special game can be executed and the subsequent game state is constituted by the two random numbers of the jackpot determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number. Whether or not the special game can be executed may be determined by one random number, or may be determined by three or more random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the random effect random number value for determining the mode of the variable effect for notifying whether or not the special game can be executed is determined by the three random numbers of the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the variable pattern random number. Although it is configured, the aspect of the variation effect may be determined by any number of random numbers. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the random effect random number value composed of the three random numbers is acquired by the main control board 100, and further, the effect random number is acquired by the sub control board 200, and one change effect is generated. Although the mode is determined, for example, the mode of the variation effect may be determined only by the random number value for the variation effect acquired by the main control board 100.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the special condition is not executed and the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the fact that the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored is a big hit as the start condition is satisfied. A lottery will be held. However, the starting condition for performing the jackpot lottery is not limited to this. For example, when a plurality of holds are stored, special symbols may be displayed at the same time. In this case, special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in a state where the special game is not executed. Is the starting condition.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where a 1st look-ahead effect or a 2nd look-ahead effect was performed in a non-time-saving game state and a 3rd look-ahead effect was performed when it transfers to a specific state, each look-ahead effect is performed. The game state and timing to be played are not limited to this. In any case, there are two or more states (including a specific state) that are different from each other when the mode of the variation effect is determined, and the pre-read effect is executed in each state. I just need it. In the above embodiment, the third prefetch effect is executed at the time of ending the special game. However, the execution timing of the third prefetch effect is not limited to this. For example, the third prefetch effect may be performed during the changing effect in the specific state, similarly to the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect.

  In the above embodiment, two types of prefetching effects, the first prefetching effect and the second prefetching effect, are provided as the prefetching effects that are executed during the varying effects in the non-time-saving gaming state. The numbers and contents are merely examples, and may be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, it is good also as performing the prefetch effect of the same content, when it is set to a specific state, and when it is set to states other than a specific state.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is supposed that the table which determines the aspect of a change production according to the progress of a game is selected. Here, the progress of the game is defined by the game state and the number of lottery wins in the game state. For example, even if the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the table used until the number of jackpot lotteries is determined nine times is different from the table used for the tenth and subsequent jackpot lotteries. As described above, in the above embodiment, when determining the mode of the variation effect, which table is used is set in advance according to the progress of the game, but the progress of the game includes the game state, It is defined by the number of lottery wins in the gaming state. However, the progress of the game that defines which table is used when determining the mode of variation effect is not limited to the above embodiment, and is based only on the game state, for example, regardless of the number of lottery wins. To select a table. In this case, the progress of the game is defined only by the game state.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the winning probability of jackpot, the probability of performing a prefetch effect, etc. are only examples. In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined by lottery. For example, if predetermined hold information is stored without relying on the lottery, the pre-reading effect is always executed. It is good to do.

  Moreover, although the case where an image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a or the case where the effect agent device 52 is movable has been described as the prefetching effect in the above embodiment, this is merely an example. Therefore, for example, when a predetermined lamp is turned on or a predetermined sound is output, the “prefetching effect” of the present invention is achieved.

In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing in steps S330-4 to S330-8 in FIG. 20 and the processing in steps S340-4 to S340-8 in FIG. Corresponds to means.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.26 S420-3 corresponds to the lottery means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG. 27 is corresponded to the change effect aspect determination means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of FIG.47 S1220-2-step S1220-4 is equivalent to the variation production execution means of this invention.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process shown in FIG. 30 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.31 S460-1 is equivalent to the game state setting means of this invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the prior determination process shown in FIG. 21 corresponds to the prior determination means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.22 S331-26 corresponds to the 1st temporary determination means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.22 S331-23 corresponds to the 2nd temporary determination means of this invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the processing of Step S1220-2 to Step S1220-4, Step S1220-8 of FIG. 47, and Step S1250-8 of FIG. 50 corresponds to the prefetch effect execution means of the present invention. .

1 gaming machine 8 gaming board 16 gaming area 20 first starting port (starting area)
22 Second starting port (starting area)
100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM

Claims (3)

Whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed is determined according to a low-probability gaming state that is derived according to a preset low-accuracy determination condition, and a decision that enables execution of the special game is more than the low-accuracy determination condition. A gaming machine in which a game proceeds in any gaming state of a high probability gaming state in which whether or not to execute the special game is derived according to a high probability determination condition derived with high probability,
A game board with a game area where game balls flow down;
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
When a game ball enters the starting area, the special game determination randomness value for determining whether or not the special game can be executed, and the special game determination random number value for determining the subsequent game state, and a variation effect mode for notifying whether or not the special game can be executed Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random effect random value for determining, and storing in a storage unit as hold information;
When the preset start condition is satisfied, the hold information stored in the storage unit is read, and if the gaming state is the low probability gaming state, the read holding information is determined according to the low probability determination condition. Then, a jackpot result that allows the special game to be executed or a lose result that the special game is not executed is derived, and if the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the read hold information is A lottery means for determining according to a highly accurate determination condition and deriving the jackpot result or the loss result;
When the jackpot result or the loss result is derived by the lottery means, a corresponding table is selected from the lottery results of the lottery means and a plurality of variable effect determination tables provided for the progress of the game. Then, based on the selected table and the random number value for variation effect stored as the hold information, the variation effect mode determining means for determining the mode of the variation effect,
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing and controlling the fluctuation effect based on at least the determination of the variation effect mode determination means;
When the jackpot result is derived by the lottery means, and when a variation effect for informing the jackpot result is executed by the variation effect execution unit, a special game execution unit that executes the special game;
When the special game is executed by the special game execution means, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined based on the low probability gaming state or the high probability based on at least the hold information determined to execute the special game. Gaming state setting means for setting the gaming state;
Prior to the holding information stored in the storage unit being read out by the lottery means, with respect to the holding information, the variation effect mode determined by the variable effect mode determining unit in the current game progress status is determined in advance. Pre-determining means to perform,
Before the on-hold information stored in the storage unit is read by the lottery means, the game progress status is set in advance for the hold information, and in the specific state, the lottery means First provisional determination means for tentatively determining the variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination unit when it is assumed that the jackpot result is derived;
Before the on-hold information stored in the storage unit is read by the lottery means, the game progress status is set in advance for the hold information, and in the specific state, the lottery means Second provisional determination means for tentatively determining the variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination unit when it is assumed that the loss result has been derived;
Based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination means, and the temporary determination results by the first temporary determination means and the second temporary determination means, a prefetch effect execution that executes a prefetch effect that suggests whether or not the special game can be executed is executed. Means, and
The prefetching effect execution means includes
If the progress of the game is not in the specific state, execution control of the pre-reading effect based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination means,
When the game progress status shifts to the specific state, or when the game progress status is the specific state, the hold information stored in the storage unit before the transition to the specific state is Based on the temporary determination result by the determination means or the second temporary determination means, execution control of the pre-reading effect is performed, and the hold information stored in the storage unit after the transition to the specific state is determined in advance by the prior determination means A gaming machine, wherein execution control of the prefetch effect is performed based on a result. The variation effect mode determining means is
The mode of one variation effect is determined by a combination of the variation mode for determining the variation effect mode in the first effect category and the variation pattern for determining the variation effect mode in the second effect category,
The prior determination means includes
Pre-determining the variation mode and the variation pattern determined by the variation effect mode determining means in the current game progress,
The first temporary determination means includes
Tentatively determining the variation mode determined when it is assumed that the progress of the game is in the specific state and the jackpot result is derived by the lottery means in the specific state;
The second provisional determination means includes
2. The tentative determination is made as to the variation mode determined when it is assumed that the progress of the game is in the specific state and that the loss result is derived by the lottery means in the specific state. The gaming machine described. The progress of the game is
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the game state is defined by at least the gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit, and the number of derivations of the jackpot result and the loss result of the lottery unit in the gaming state. Gaming machine.

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