JP2014014621A - A game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display mode of holding information offering a sense of expectation to a player.SOLUTION: When prior determination results are bonanza and random number values (0-99) for hold display are 80-99 for entry of a game ball into a first start port, first holding information is displayed in a "specific mode" in a first reservation display area 161. In a non-time-shortening game state, when a game ball enters a second start port opened for a long time, for example, by winning of a lottery of a normal pattern, second holding information is displayed in the "specific mode" in a second reservation display area 162, based on the entry.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that makes a jackpot determination when a game ball enters (wins) a first start port or a second start port.

  A gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game makes a jackpot determination based on game data such as a random number value specified when the game ball enters (wins) at the first start port or the second start port. Do. The player can acquire a large number of game balls by winning the jackpot. Such a gaming machine starts a special symbol variation display when a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port, stops the variation display after a predetermined time, and plays the lottery result. Inform the person.

  The gaming machine displays various effect images according to the background symbols and character symbols while displaying the effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols on the liquid crystal display device during the variation display of the special symbols. Various effects are provided to the player by driving the objects and blinking the lamps.

  Such a gaming machine stores the game data specified by entering the first starting port or the second starting port as a hold until a predetermined number (for example, four) is held. Then, the gaming machine sequentially performs jackpot determination based on the stored game data. Each time the gaming machine stores the game data as a hold, the gaming machine notifies the hold information indicating that the game data is stored as a hold.

  In addition, the jackpot determination based on the game data stored as a hold by the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port is performed before the normal jackpot determination (preliminary determination), and the jackpot There is a gaming machine that performs a pre-reading notice for notifying whether or not it is a premise reach.

  In many cases, such gaming machines perform pre-reading notices by changing the display mode of the hold information indicating that game data is stored as hold in order to increase the player's expectation for jackpot and reach. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-90898 A

  On the other hand, the hold information indicating that the game data based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port is stored as the hold simply indicates that the game data is being held. , I couldn't give any expectations to the player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a display mode of reserved information that can give a sense of expectation to a player.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 of the present application gives a game value to a player when a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port provided in the game area. Determining whether or not to give the game value to the player based on the game data specified by the game data specifying means and the game data specified by the game data specifying means A determination means, a first holding means for storing the game data specified by the game data specifying means triggered by a game ball entering the first start opening, and a game ball at the second start opening A second holding means for storing the game data specified by the game data specifying means in response to entering the game, and that the game data is stored in the first holding means and the second holding means. Indication Hold information notifying means for notifying hold information, and pre-determining means for making a prior determination as to whether or not to give the game value based on the game data stored in the first hold means or the second hold means. The hold information notification means is determined by a notification mode determination means for determining whether the hold information is to be notified in a normal mode or a specific mode different from the normal mode, and the notification mode determination unit. A special hold information notifying unit for notifying the hold information in the notification mode, and the notification mode determining unit is configured to notify the hold information related to the game data stored in the first hold unit. Based on the determination result by the pre-article determination means, it is determined which of the normal mode and the specific mode is to be notified, and the game data stored in the second reservation unit is determined. When notifying the hold information that, and determines that the broadcast in the specific embodiments.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention according to claim 2 of the present application determines the content of the game value in the invention of claim 1 when the determination means determines that the game value is to be given. Control the game in value content determining means and a non-specific game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port or a specific game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second start port than the non-specific game state And a game state control means for providing the game value based on the game data specified by the determination means when a game ball enters the first starting port. Then, it is more advantageous to the player when it is determined that the game value is given based on the game data specified by the game ball entering the second starting port than when it is determined Within value The notification mode determination means notifies the hold information related to the game data stored in the second hold means when the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the game state control means. In this case, it is determined that the notification is performed in the specific mode.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 3 of the present application is the invention according to claim 2 of the present application, wherein the game state control means controls the game when the game is controlled in the non-specific game state. 2 The starting port is controlled to be in a first easy entry state where a game ball can easily enter the second starting port when the first condition is satisfied, and the first easy entry is achieved when the second condition is satisfied. The game state control means controls the second entry easy state so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port rather than the state. Sometimes, when notifying the hold information related to the game data stored in the second hold means, it is determined to notify in the specific mode.

  According to the present invention, the first hold information based on the game ball entering the first start opening is notified in a specific manner based on the determination result in the prior determination of the big hit determination, and the ball entering the second start opening By notifying the second hold information report based on this in a specific manner, the player's sense of expectation for the hold information can be enhanced.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot classification table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit | judging determination table for normal symbols, a normal symbol determination table, and a 2nd starting port opening / closing control table. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table at the time of the low probability game state of a 1st special symbol display apparatus and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table at the time of the high probability gaming state of the first special symbol display device and the prior determination table at the time of the high probability gaming state of the second special symbol display device. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a holding information display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode of hold information. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st holding | maintenance memory | storage process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd holding | maintenance memory | storage process in an effect control board.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “the present embodiment”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine in the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine in the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  The game ball thus launched falls between the rails 5a and 5b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Furthermore, a normal design gate 8 is provided in the game area 6 so as to pass through the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed. The normal symbol gates 8 are provided at two positions, the left position and the right position of the game area 6, so that the normal symbol gates 8 can be passed regardless of the strength of the game ball. Is provided with a gate detection switch 8a.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second start port 10 is normally maintained in the closed state as the first mode by the start opening / closing door 10b, and it is impossible to enter the game ball. On the other hand, when winning a win by a normal symbol lottery described later, the special winning opening opening / closing door 11b changes to the open state as the second mode in which the chance of entering the game ball is increased from the first mode for a predetermined time. Then, the large winning opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second start port 10, and the game ball can enter the second start port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball, and when it is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball. This open state is a state in which entry of a game ball into the second start port 10 is easier than entry of a game ball into the first start port 9. Even in the closed state, the game ball may be able to enter the second starting port 10, but even in this case, it is more difficult to enter the game ball than in the open state. It is assumed that it is more difficult to enter than the first start port 9.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are respectively provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball. When an incoming game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 9a and the second start port detection switch 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second start opening 10. In the big winning opening 11, a big winning opening opening / closing door 11b normally provided right above protrudes toward the front side, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b is slid and stored, and the special prize opening 11 can be entered. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, nine game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  The player did not enter any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 below the grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 for discharging game balls is provided.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects. Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and an effect accessory device 14 is provided on a side surface of the liquid crystal display device 13. Is provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect accessory device 14 gives the player a sense of expectation depending on the operation mode. Various expectations are given to the player by the combination of the operation mode of the effect accessory device 14 and the operation of the effect accessory device 14.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  On the left side of the operation handle 3, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Furthermore, an audio output device 18 composed of a speaker is provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1, and in addition to the above-described effects, effects by music and voice are also performed.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays a result of a lottery of the first special symbol performed when a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 9, and a second special symbol display. The device 20 is a variable display device that displays a result of a lottery of the second special symbol performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 10. A special symbol is set as a result of the lottery for each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 in a stopped state. . That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. For example, a plurality of LEDs are provided, and if a win is made, a specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and if a win is lost, a specific LED corresponding to the lost is turned on. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LED included in the normal symbol display device 21 is lit constitute a normal symbol, but always vary for a predetermined time before the normal symbol stops. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 during a special symbol change display or a special game to be described later, and a lottery cannot be made immediately, And the right of the lottery win is stored as a hold. In more detail, the gaming machine 1 determines the jackpot made by winning the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 (determination as to whether or not to give a player a gaming value such as a jackpot or the number of rounds) The game data including a random number value such as a special symbol determining random number value used for the game is specified. Then, the gaming machine 1 makes a jackpot determination based on the specified game data. At this time, the gaming machine 1 stores the game data specified when the game ball enters the first start port 9 as a first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 10. The game data specified as an opportunity is stored as the second hold.

  For both the first hold and the second hold, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. Is done. In addition, the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23 described above. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via the hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1), and the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in the direction of releasing from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or results of the arithmetic processing In response to this, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, a general winning opening detecting switch 7a, a gate detecting switch 8a, a first starting opening detecting switch 9a, a second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and a large winning opening detecting switch 11a are connected. A game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing a pair of movable pieces (start opening / closing door 10b) of the second start opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing door 11b are opened / closed. The prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c is connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21 constituting the symbol display device, and the first special symbol constituting the hold indicator. The symbol hold indicator 22, the second special symbol hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B) that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol variation is a jackpot, a symbol that determines the stop symbol of the special symbol Determination table (see FIG. 5), jackpot type table (see FIG. 6), jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state (see FIG. 7), special electric for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big opening / closing door 11b The accessory operation mode determination table (see FIG. 8), the long hit release mode determination table (see FIG. 9A), the short hit release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B), and the small hit release mode. Determination table (see FIG. 9 (c)), normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 10 (a)), which is used to determine whether or not to win the normal symbol variation stop result, normal symbol To determine Normal symbol determination table (see FIG. 10B), second start port opening / closing control table (see FIG. 10C) referred to for performing the opening / closing control of the second start port, special symbol variation pattern Are stored in the main ROM 101b. A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining a special symbol, tables (see FIGS. 12 and 13) to be referred to when a special symbol is preliminarily determined. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later.

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

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. The first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state, and the round game count (R) storage area , The number of times of opening (K) storage area, the number of balls received at the winning prize (C) storage area, the game state storage area, the game state buffer, the stop symbol data storage area, the game state change flag storage area, the transmission data storage area for effects, Various timer counters are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with 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 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program, data necessary for determining various games, tables, and the like.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 14) that is referred to when determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 101, and a hold that is referred to when determining a display pattern of hold information. An information display pattern determination table (see FIG. 15) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a first special symbol hold storage area, a second special symbol hold storage area, a short release period flag, and the like. . Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Accordingly, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 102 and operated by the battery.

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 14. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. Then, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processes such as a background image display process, an effect symbol display process, a character image display process, and a hold image display process on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, the effect symbol image, the character The image and the hold image are superimposed and displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Let

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and outputs the audio. Audio output control is performed in the device 18.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time-short gaming state”, and “non-time-short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. . Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1/299. The game state set to 5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.9, for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  Note that the jackpot winning probability in the “low probability gaming state” and the “high probability gaming state” is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and the jackpot winning probability in the “high probability gaming state” is a jackpot in the “low probability gaming state”. Any value may be used as long as the value is larger than the winning probability.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means a game state in which the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. Say. When a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed. In this case, the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. In this non-time-saving gaming state, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start port 10 is in a short time (for example, 0.1%) based on the stop symbol data corresponding to the winning normal symbol and the number of times of normal power release. Second or 0.2 seconds) or a long time (for example, 5.4 seconds).

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the time required for the regular symbol lottery is set to, for example, 3.0 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”. At this time, when the normal symbol lottery is won in the short game state, the second starting port 10 is controlled to be open for 3.0 seconds, for example. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/10, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 9 / 10 is set.

  Note that the time required for the normal symbol lottery in the “non-short game state” and the “time-short game state” is not limited to the above-mentioned values, and the time required for the normal symbol lottery in the “time-short game state” is “non-time short game state”. It may be set shorter than the time required for the normal symbol lottery in the “state”.

  In addition, the opening control time of the second start port 10 when winning in the normal symbol lottery in the “non-short game state” and the “time-short game state” is not limited to the above-described values.

  In addition, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery in the “non-short gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and the winning probability in the “non-short gaming state” is the winning probability in the “non-short gaming state”. As long as it is set higher.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the open state that is the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Become. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  It should be noted that in the normal symbol lottery, the probability of winning in the win may be set so as not to change in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”.

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, two types of big hits, “long hit” and “short hit”, and one type of “small hit” are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” means that the right to execute a long hit game is obtained in the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game executed in a case.

  In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The total opening time of the big prize opening 11 in each round game is set to, for example, 29.5 seconds at the maximum. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one time is given. The round game ends. That is, the “game per long” is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball.

  In the present embodiment, the “short win game” means that a right to execute a short win game is obtained in a big win lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game executed in a case.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the big prize opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds, for example. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the “small hit game” is a right to execute a small hit game in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “small win game”, as in the above “short win game”, the big prize opening 11 is opened, for example, 15 times. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 at this time are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” or Approximate to a difficult degree. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” and “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and “big hit game” and “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the above-described game state.

  The game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. In the case where “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not to stop the special symbol variation stop result as a jackpot. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low probability random number determination table and a high probability random number determination table, referring to the gaming state, the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is selected, Based on the selected table and the extracted special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the random number determination in the low probability gaming state of the jackpot determination table 19 in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random values “7” and “317” are obtained. The jackpot is determined. On the other hand, according to the random number determination in the high probability gaming state of the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5A, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187” ”,“ 217 ”,“ 247 ”,“ 277 ”,“ 317 ”,“ 337 ”,“ 367 ”,“ 397 ”,“ 427 ”,“ 457 ”,“ 487 ”,“ 517 ”,“ 547 ” Ten special symbol determination random values of “577” are determined to be jackpots. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is increased by 10 times. 1 / 29.9. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device 19 and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device 20. .

  The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value.

  Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 102. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Furthermore, as will be described later, the gaming state after the jackpot is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 7).

  Further, as will be described later, the jackpot mode is determined corresponding to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 8). From this, it can be said that the kind of special symbol shows a big hit mode.

  Then, as a feature of the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5A in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, “short” It can be said that “winning” is not determined (see FIG. 8).

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, but if a short hit is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decline in the willingness to play games, in the symbol determination table of the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 5A, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) corresponding to the short hit is not determined. I am doing so.

  When the main CPU 101a of the main control board 101 determines that the game value is to be given in the jackpot determination, the main CPU 101a determines the game value content based on, for example, the tables of FIGS.

  FIG. 6 shows the types of jackpots based on the number of rounds that are obtained in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment when winning the lottery for each of the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit classification table which memorize | stores the generation | occurrence | production ratio (%).

  As shown in the jackpot type table of FIG. 6, in the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol display device 19, when the jackpot is won, 16 rounds (16R) in which the number of rounds (rounds) during the jackpot game is 16 ) Win a jackpot at a rate of 37%, win 8 rounds (8R) jackpot with 8 rounds at a rate of 38%. The 16R jackpot has the largest number of balls that can be earned, and the 8R jackpot can earn approximately half of the number of balls in the 16R jackpot. On the other hand, in the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol display device 20, winning is performed at a ratio of 55% for 16R jackpot and 45% for 8R jackpot. In the table of FIG. 6, “Others” includes, for example, a predetermined jackpot that cannot obtain any balls.

  As can be seen from the table in FIG. 6, in the gaming machine 1, when the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol display device 20 is determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol display device 19. The occurrence ratio (%) per 16R jackpot that is most advantageous to the player is set high. Further, when the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol display device 20 is determined to be a jackpot lottery than the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol display device 19, the total of the occurrence ratio of 16R jackpot and 8R jackpot ( %) Is set high. In this way, it is determined that the jackpot winning in the second special symbol display device 20 is given game value contents advantageous to the player than the jackpot winning in the first special symbol display device 19. .

  FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the state stored in the gaming state buffer by the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, the setting of the high probability game flag, the number of high probability games (X) Is set, the short-time game flag is set, and the short-time number (J) is set.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not stored (set). If the game state buffer is “01H”, the short-term game flag is not stored, but the high-probability game flag indicates the stored high-probability game state and non-short-time game state game state information. If the game state buffer is “02H”, it indicates the game state information of the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not stored. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high probability game state and the short time game state in which both the short time game flag and the high probability game flag are stored.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table in FIG. 7 is that even if the same special symbol type is used, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games (J) are different based on the information stored in the game state buffer. It is possible to make it.

  For example, the case where the special symbol type is special symbol 3 (corresponding to stop symbol data 03, first probability variation big hit 3) will be described. The high probability game flag and the high probability game number (X) are stored in the game state buffer. Regardless of the information that has been played, the high-probability game flag is stored after the jackpot game ends, and the high-probability game count (X) is stored as 100 times.

  On the other hand, in the special symbol 3, for the short-time game flag and the short-time game number (J), if information (00H or 01H) indicating a game state in which the short-time game flag is not stored in the game state buffer is stored, After completion, the time-saving game flag is not stored (set), and the time-saving number (J) is also set to 0. On the other hand, if information (02H or 03H) indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is stored in the gaming state buffer is stored, the short-time gaming flag is stored after the jackpot game is finished, and the number of shorting times (J ) Is set and stored 100 times.

  Here, in the jackpot game end time setting data table of FIG. 7, the game state at the time of jackpot winning set based on the special symbol (stop symbol data) related to the first special symbol display device 19 (the number of times in the short-time gaming state) (J), the game state (short-time game state) at the time of winning the jackpot set based on the high probability game count (X) of the probability game state and the special symbol (stop symbol data) related to the second special symbol display device 20 (J) and the number of games in the high probability game state (number of high probability games (X)).

  For example, in the special symbols 1 to 3 (first probability variation 1 to 3) according to the first special symbol display device 19, the number of short hours (J) in the short time gaming state is 100 times and the number of high probability games (X) is 100 times. In contrast, in the special symbol 5 of the second special symbol display device 20 (1 second probability variation jackpot), the number of short hours (J) in the short-time gaming state is 10,000 times, and the number of high probability games (X) is 10,000 times. is there. In addition, in the special symbol 4 (the first normal jackpot 1) according to the first special symbol display device 19, the number of short hours (J) in the short time gaming state is 100 times and the high probability game number (X) is 0. On the other hand, in the special symbol 6 (second normal jackpot 1) according to the second special symbol display device 20, the time-short game state (J) is 100 times and the high probability game number (X) is 0 times.

  As can be seen from the jackpot game end setting data table of FIG. 7, the gaming state (short-time gaming state, probability) at the time of jackpot winning set based on the special symbol (stop symbol data) related to the first special symbol display device 19 The game state at the time of jackpot winning set based on the special symbol (stop symbol data) related to the second special symbol display device 20 (the short-time gaming state, the probability gaming state) is shorter than the short-time number (the gaming state). J), which is advantageously set in the high probability game count (X).

  As can be seen from the tables of FIGS. 6 and 7, in the gaming machine 1, when the game ball enters the second start port 10 than when the game ball enters the first start port 9. The conditions are set so that a game value advantageous to the player can be easily given. Specifically, when the main CPU 101a determines that the game value is to be given based on the game data specified by the game ball entering the first start port 9 in the jackpot determination, the second start port The game value content advantageous to the player is determined when it is determined that the game value is given based on the game data specified by the game ball entering 10.

  Then, the gaming machine 1 can make the player interested in winning the jackpot by changing the number of times (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. it can.

  FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 8 determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big prize opening.

  FIG. 9 is an opening mode determination table showing details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 8, FIG. 9A is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG. 9C is a small hit use release mode determination table.

  Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 9B and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 9C differ in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, since the actual opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening / closing door 11b is the same (15 times) and the opening time (2.000 seconds) and the closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same, The person cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.

  In addition, since the opening time of “short win” or “small win” (2.000 seconds) is short, it is difficult to win the big prize opening 11 even if the big prize opening door 11b is opened. An open mode of “hit” or “small hit” can be said to be an “unfavorable open mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” opening time (29.5 seconds) is long, it can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

  FIG. 10A to FIG. 10C show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on a winning to the normal symbol gate 8. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least whether or not the winning determination is won based on the winning determination random number specified based on the winning to the normal symbol gate 8.

  The hit determination table shown in FIG. 10A includes a hit determination table for non-short-time gaming state and a hit determination table for short-time gaming state. By comparing the specified random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined.

  This winning determination table is used to determine whether it is “winning” or “losing” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  As shown in the winning determination table, for example, when in a non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that a specific normal symbol random number value of 225 to 250 is a winning. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that a specific normal symbol random number value of 25 to 250 is a hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is 0 to 250, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is about 1/10, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state Is about 9/10.

  When “winning” is won, the second starting port 10 is controlled to an open state (short open) with a short open time as a first easy-entry state in which a game ball can easily enter, or the first input It is controlled to an open state (long open) with a long open time as a second easy-to-enter state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port rather than the easy-to-start state.

  As described above, the main CPU 101a of the main control board 101 has a non-short game state that is a non-specific game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 10, or the second start port than the non-short game state. The game is controlled in a short time state in which the game ball is in a specific game state in which a game ball can easily enter 10.

  FIG.10 (b) is a figure which shows an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is to determine the mode of the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on the normal symbol determination random number specified by winning the normal symbol gate 8. The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of the hit determination (winning or losing). Further, in the case of winning, it is determined as one of two types of symbols (general symbol stop symbol data = 51 or 52).

  FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. The second start port opening / closing control table for the non-short-time state is further divided according to the types of normal symbols. These tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (general symbol stop symbol data). That is, which table is used is usually selected based on the type of symbol.

  In the case of winning in the short-time gaming state, for example, the second starting port 10 is opened twice for 3 seconds at any stop symbol. On the other hand, in the non-short game state, for example, in the case of the usual stop symbol = 51, the second start port 10 is opened twice. Of the two openings, the first opening time is, for example, 0.1 seconds (short opening), and the second opening time is, for example, 5.4 seconds (long opening). In addition, there is a closing time of, for example, 3.0 seconds between the first opening and the second opening. On the other hand, in the case of the normal stop symbol = 52, the second start port is opened only once, and is opened for 0.2 seconds (short open), for example.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in the table of FIG. 10C, in the non-short game state, the normal stop symbol = 52 is won, or in the non-short game state, the normal stop symbol = 51 is won. When the first condition that the counter corresponding to the first opening time of 0.1 second is set in the electric opening time counter is satisfied, the main CPU 101a controls to open the second start port 10 in a short circuit.

  On the other hand, when the second condition that the normal stop symbol = 51 is won in the non-time-saving gaming state and the counter corresponding to the second open time of 5.4 seconds is set in the main power open time counter is satisfied, The CPU 101a performs control so that the second start port 10 is opened long.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol as will be described later.

  Specifically, the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination table based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, and the variation pattern random value. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and a variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 102 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the variation time of the special symbol.

  For example, the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the special symbol to stop is the first specifying special symbol, the jackpot symbol random value is “0”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0”. In this case, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined as “variation pattern 1”. In this case, the special symbol fluctuates in “reach A” which is one type of “reach”.

  In the present embodiment, in the first special symbol display device 19, in the case of a loss in the non-time-saving gaming state, if it does not change due to reach, it changes with “normal fluctuation” or “shortening fluctuation”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 20 is determined to be “variation pattern 10” or “variation pattern 11” when it is in the non-short game state and is not “reach”. The

  That is, since the ratio of “reach” in the non-short game state is 10%, 90% of the variation mode of the second special symbol in the non-time game state is “variation pattern 10” or “variation pattern 11”. " “Variation pattern 10” or “Variation pattern 11” is a pattern in which a special symbol varies in “special variation”. The “special variation” includes “special variation A” and “special variation B”, but the variation time of “special variation A” is the same as “normal variation A” (4000 ms). The fluctuation time of “B” is the same as “normal fluctuation B” (12000 ms).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a prior determination table in the low probability gaming state of the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20 for generating the determination information of the start port.

  This prior determination table in FIG. 12 is a prior determination in the low probability gaming state of the first special symbol display device 19 that is referred to when a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input in the low probability gaming state. And a pre-determination table in the low probability gaming state of the second special symbol display device 20 that is referred to when a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is input in the low probability gaming state. .

  Specifically, the type of the start opening detection switch that detects that a game ball has won the start opening based on the prior determination table in the low probability gaming state of the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20 Based on the random number value for special symbol determination, the random number value for jackpot symbol, the random number value for reach determination, etc., a start winning designation command for indicating the determination information of the starting port in advance is generated. In the present embodiment, the start winning designation command for the first starting slot 9 is referred to as a “first starting winning designation command”, and the starting prize designation command for the second starting slot 10 is referred to as a “second start winning designation command”. That's it.

  For example, when a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input in the low probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value is “7”, and the jackpot symbol random number value is “0”. Will generate an E8H00H start winning designation command as the starting winning designation command.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value determines whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “losing”, and the big hit symbol random number value determines “long hit” or “short win”, and reach determination Since “the presence or absence of reach” is determined by the random number value for use, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot and the presence or absence of the occurrence of reach by the start winning designation command before starting the change of the special symbol. In addition, since it is always accompanied by “reach” in the case of a jackpot, it can also be determined that a reach occurs due to a jackpot.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a pre-determination table when the first special symbol display device 19 for generating the determination information of the first start port 9 is in a high probability gaming state. 1 is a table that is referred to when a detection signal is input from the start port detection switch 9a.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a pre-determination table in the high probability gaming state of the second special symbol display device 20 for generating the determination information of the second starting port. It is a table referred when the detection signal from the starting port detection switch 10a is input.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining a variation effect pattern such as a variation aspect of the effect symbol 30 in the liquid crystal display device 13.

  The sub CPU 102a determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value received from the main control board 101. Here, even if the same variation pattern designation command is used, different variation production patterns can be determined based on the random number value for production. Therefore, the number of variation pattern designation commands is reduced and the main control board 101 is reduced. The storage capacity is reduced.

  The “fluctuation effect pattern” is specific to at least one effect means of the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, the effect lighting device 16, and the effect accessory device 14 performed during the change of the special symbol. For example, the display mode of the background displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, the display mode of the character, and the variation mode of the production symbol 30 are determined by the variation production pattern.

  When determining the variation effect pattern with reference to FIG. 14, the sub CPU 102 a determines the variation effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command and the extracted effect random number. For example, when the received variation pattern designation command is “E6H05H” and the effect random number is “0”, “normal variation A1 effect” is determined.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hold information display pattern determination table. FIG. 15A is a hold information display pattern determination table that is referred to for determining the display pattern of the first hold information according to the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. It is a hold information display pattern determination table referred to when determining the display pattern of the 2nd hold display information which concerns on the symbol display apparatus 20. FIG.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the first hold information display pattern determination table (FIG. 15 (a)) or the second hold information display pattern determination table (FIG. 15 (b)) stored in the sub ROM 102b. The display mode (display pattern) for displaying each second hold information is determined.

  That is, the sub CPU 102a refers to the first hold information display pattern determination table (FIG. 15A) and sets the display mode when displaying the first hold information to the normal display mode (normal mode). Or it determines whether it is set as the specific display mode (specific mode) different from a normal pattern. Further, the sub CPU 102a refers to the second hold information display pattern determination table (FIG. 15B) and sets the display mode when displaying the second hold information to “normal mode” or “specific mode”. Is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the hold image (normal hold image) as the hold information displayed in the “normal mode” on the liquid crystal display device 13 is not particularly limited, and the hold information is displayed based on the winning at the starting port. For example, simple shapes such as circles and squares, gold coins, flowers, various characters, and the like, which are widely applied as forms, can be used.

  In the present embodiment, the hold image (specific hold image) as the hold information displayed in the “specific mode” on the liquid crystal display device 13 may be displayed in a display mode different from the “normal mode”. The specific display mode (shape, color, etc.) is not particularly limited. For example, when the specific reserved image appears in an effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 13 or is a specific character related to the effect, a sense of expectation for jackpot for the hold (game data) related to the reserved information is obtained. Can be given to players.

  In the present embodiment, when displaying the second hold information in the “specific mode”, it is preferable to display the first hold information in the “specific mode” when displaying the first hold information in the “specific mode”. For example, when the first hold information is displayed in “specific mode B1 (character b1)”, the “specific mode” of the second hold information is also set to “specific mode B1 (character b1)”.

  In the sub CPU 102a, the determination result in the pre-determination based on the above-described pre-determination table in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13A is a big hit ("per probability variation length", "per probability variation short" or "per normal length"), When the generated random number value for hold display (0 to 99) is, for example, 80 to 99, it is determined to display the first hold information as the specific hold image of the “specific mode B1”. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot for the first hold (game data) related to the first hold information displayed as the character b1. On the other hand, the sub CPU 102a displays the first hold information as the specific hold image of the “normal mode A1” when the pre-determination result is a small hit or a loss (a loss without reach or a loss with reach). decide. In addition, what is necessary is just to set the random number value for a hold | maintenance display as needed, and the range of a random value is not limited to the example set to the range of 0-79 and 80-99 in this way.

  On the other hand, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the sub CPU 102a receives a game ball in the second starting port 10 when the second starting port 10 is in the long open state based on the long open winning data. Then, it is determined that the second hold information is displayed as the specific hold image of “specific mode B1”. That is, when a game ball enters the second starting port 10 in the long open state, the second hold information is “specific mode” regardless of the determination result of the preliminary determination based on the preliminary determination table of FIG. B1 ”is displayed as a specific reserved image.

  In addition, the sub CPU 102a, in the non-time saving gaming state, has a game ball entering the second starting port 10 when the second starting port 10 is in the short open state based on the short open winning data, The determination result of the pre-determination based on the pre-determination table of 13 (b) is a big hit ("per probable change length", "per probable short change" or "per normal length"), and the random number value for holding display (0 to 99) is In the case of 80 to 99, it is determined to display the second hold information as the specific hold image of “specific mode B1”. On the other hand, when the pre-determination result is a small hit or a loss (no reach or with reach), the sub CPU 102a determines to display the second hold information as the normal hold image of the “normal mode A1”.

  Further, in the time saving state, the sub CPU 102a receives a large amount of the determination result of the advance determination based on the above-described advance determination table of FIG. 13B regardless of the open state of the second start port 10 (long open or short open). ("Per probable variable length", "per probable variable length", or "per normal length"), and when the random number for hold display (0 to 99) is 80 to 99, the second hold information is designated as "specific mode B1. "Is determined to be displayed with a specific reserved image. On the other hand, when the pre-determination result is a small hit or a loss (no reach or with reach), the sub CPU 102a determines to display the second hold information as the normal hold image of the “normal mode A1”. .

  Note that the sub CPU 102a is not limited to the example of FIG. 15, for example, when the game ball enters the second starting port 10 in the short open state in the non-short game state, the prior determination table of FIG. Regardless of the determination result of the prior determination based on, the second hold information may be determined to be displayed as the normal hold image of the “normal mode A1” by storing the second hold by the entry. .

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, a first reserved display area 161 and a second reserved display area 162 are displayed in the lower left area and lower right area of the liquid crystal display device 13, respectively.

  The first hold display area 161 is a first display area 161a that displays a hold image of the first hold information related to the first hold stored in the first storage section to the fourth storage section in the first special symbol storage area. A fourth display area 161d is provided. Regardless of the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state, when the game ball wins the first starting port 9, the first hold is sequentially stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area. As a result, the hold images of the first hold information are sequentially displayed from the first display area 161a to the fourth display area 161d. Then, the hold image of the first hold information is digested in this order.

  The second hold display area 162 is a fifth display area 162a that displays the hold image of the second hold information related to the second hold stored in the fifth storage section to the eighth storage section in the second special symbol storage area. It has an eighth display area 162d. The second hold is sequentially stored from the fifth storage unit to the eighth storage unit by winning the game ball at the second starting port, so that the corresponding hold image of the second hold information is stored in the fifth display area 162a. The images are sequentially displayed in the 8 display area 162d. Then, the hold image of the second hold information is digested in this order.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the hold information when a game ball wins the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 in the non-time saving state. FIGS. 17A to 17C show the holding information when a game ball enters the first starting port 9 and the second starting port 10 that is long open when in the non-time-saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows the example of a display mode. FIG. 17D shows a display mode of the hold information when a game ball is won in the first starting port 9 and the second starting port 10 that is short-circuited in the non-time-saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example.

  Pre-determination result of random numbers for special symbol determination stored as the first hold in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area in the case of winning (winning) to the first starting port 9 (FIGS. 12 and 13) It is assumed that the random display value (0 to 99) is 0 to 79 (see FIG. 15 (a)). In this case, as shown in FIG. 17A, in the first display area 161a of the first hold display area 161, the hold image (normal mode A1 (shape a1 (circle))) as the first hold information (normal Hold image) is displayed.

  Similarly, in the second display area 161b and the fourth display area 161d, the hold display random number value (0 to 99) is obtained even if the judgment result of the pre-judgment is a small hit or a loss, or even a big hit. By being 0 to 79, the hold image (normal hold image) having the first hold information of “normal mode A1 (shape a1 (circle))” is displayed.

  In the third display area 161c, the determination result of the pre-judgment is a big hit, and the random number value for hold display (0 to 99) is 80 to 99, so that “specific mode B1 (character b1) "on-hold image is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot for the first hold related to the first hold information displayed as the hold image of the character b1.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 10 in the non-short game state, the special symbol determination is made as the second hold in the fifth storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area. Random values for random use are stored in sequence. A pre-determination is also performed for the special symbol determination random value stored as the second hold (see FIG. 13B). However, when the second start port 10 is long open due to the establishment of the second condition described above, the gaming machine 1 has a long open second start port 10 regardless of the determination result of the prior determination. When the game ball enters, the reserved image (specific reserved image) of “specific mode B1 (character b1)” is stored as the second reserved information in the fifth display area 162a to the eighth display area 162d of the second reserved display area 162. ) Are displayed sequentially.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for the game ball entering the first start port, the prior determination result is a big hit, and the random number value for hold display (0 to 99) is 80 to 99. In this case, the first hold information is displayed in a “specific manner”. In the non-time-saving gaming state, when a game ball enters the second starting port 10 that has been opened long by winning a normal symbol lottery or the like, the second is based on the pitch (winning). The second hold information sequentially displayed in the hold display area 162 is displayed in a “specific manner”. That is, when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10 that is long open in the non-time-saving gaming state, the gaming machine 1 sets the second hold information as the “specific mode” regardless of the determination result of the prior determination. Is displayed.

  In this way, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the gaming machine 1 receives a game ball (winning) when a game ball enters the second starting port 10 that has been opened long by winning a lottery of normal symbols. ), The second hold information that is sequentially displayed in the second hold display area 162 is displayed in the “specific mode” when the first hold information is displayed in the “specific mode”. As described above, in the gaming machine 1, only the game ball enters the second start port 10 in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the second hold information is displayed in the “specific mode”. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, expectation that an advantageous game value (see the tables in FIGS. 6 and 7) will be given later by the game ball entering the second start port 10. A feeling can be given to the player.

  The “specific mode” is not limited to the display mode shown in FIG.

  For example, the shape, orientation, arrangement, and the like of the specific reserved image displayed in the first reserved display area 161 and the second reserved display area 162 may be appropriately changed and displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the first hold display area 161, the character b1 displays a specific hold image of “specific mode B11” with one hand and a fan in the other hand, In the 2-hold display area 162, a specific hold image of “specific mode B12” that is symmetrical to the direction of the character b1 displayed in the first hold display area 161 may be displayed.

  Further, for example, the “specific mode” is appropriately changed according to the type of jackpot (per probability variation length, per probability variation per short length, per normal length) designated by the start winning designation command in the prior determination table of FIG. 12 or FIG. It is good also as a display mode which added. The change in this case is preferably a change that can be used to conceive, for example, a character used as a specific reserved image, and examples thereof include a change in the color, orientation, movement, items displayed together, and the like.

  For example, “specific mode B13 (character b1, mouth shape m2 (laughing mouth))” and “specific mode B14 (character b1, mouth shape m3) in which the shape of the mouth of the character b1 is different from the probability hit and the normal hit respectively. (Angry mouth)) ”may be determined in association with each other, and the specific reserved image may be displayed as shown in the second display area 161b and the fourth display area 161d in FIG.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 10 that has been short-opened due to the establishment of the first condition in the non-short-time game state, the determination result of the pre-determination is a big hit, When the numerical value (0 to 99) is 80 to 99, the second hold information displayed in the second hold display area 162 is displayed as the hold image (specific hold image) of “specific mode B1 (character b1)”.

  Here, an example of a display mode of the hold information when three game balls enter the second starting port 10 in the short open state continuously will be described. For example, it is assumed that the prior determination result regarding the random numbers for special symbol determination stored in the fifth storage unit and the sixth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area is small hit or lost. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17D, the fifth display area 162a and the sixth display area 162b of the second hold display area 162 have “normal mode A1 (shape a1 (circle))” as the second hold information. ”On-hold image (normally on-hold image) is displayed.

  Further, for example, when the preliminary determination result for the special symbol determination random number value stored in the seventh storage unit of the second special symbol storage area is a big hit, as shown in FIG. In the seventh display area 162c of the area 162, the reserved image (specific reserved image) of “specific mode B1 (character b1)” is displayed as the second reserved information.

  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 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this initialization process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for the variation pattern.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  Next, at step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electricity open time counter are decremented by 1 (-1).

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 (+1) to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter (+1) to update the random number counter. Process.

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detecting switch 7a, the large winning opening detecting switch 11a, the first starting opening detecting switch 9a, the second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and the gate detecting switch 8a. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not. Specifically, it will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.

  More specifically, the updated general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is given to the payout control board 103. Send. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting commands stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize mouth 11 for winning. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and determines the big hit. The predetermined data for storing is stored. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 10 and makes a big hit determination. The predetermined data for storing is stored. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input.

  When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a obtains (specifies) the special symbol determination random number value by extracting, and the storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 101c. And the random number value for special symbol determination specified in the vacant storage unit is stored.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a obtains the jackpot symbol by extracting the random number value for the jackpot symbol, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The jackpot symbol random value specified in the storage unit is stored.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a obtains by extracting the random number value for the small hit symbol, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number value for the small hit symbol specified in the storage unit is stored.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a obtains by extracting the variation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value as the effect random number values, and is vacated in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number for variation pattern and the random number for reach determination specified in the free storage are stored.

  As described above, the main CPU 101a specifies game data including these random numbers used for determining whether or not to give a player a game value when a game ball enters the first start port.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a refers to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 12 in the case of the low probability gaming state, and refers to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a) in the case of the high probability gaming state. Based on the specified special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, and reach determination random number value, it is determined in advance whether or not a game value is to be given to the player.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 101a performs a process for generating a start winning designation command based on the result of the prior determination process performed in step S230-9. For example, if the current gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and it is preliminarily determined that “per probable length” is won, “MODE” is “E8H” and “DATA” is “00H”. A start winning designation command is generated (see FIG. 12). As described above, the first start winning designation command which is the start winning designation command for the first starting opening 9 includes information on the result of the prior determination based on the gaming state when the game ball enters the first starting opening 9. Is included.

  Then, in order to transmit the generated first start winning designation command to the effect control board 102, the first start winning designation command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 that has received the first start winning designation command analyzes the first start winning designation command, and is specially triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 9 this time. A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the change of the symbol is started. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 10a.

  When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is input, the process proceeds to step S240-2. When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is not input, the second start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S240-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-4 and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 101a acquires (specifies) the special symbol determination random number value by extracting it, and the storage units that are vacant in order from the fifth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area of the main RAM 101c. And the random number value for special symbol determination specified in the vacant storage unit is stored.

  In step S240-6, the main CPU 101a obtains the jackpot symbol by extracting the random value for the jackpot symbol, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the fifth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The jackpot symbol random value specified in the storage unit is stored.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 101a acquires by extracting the random number value for the small hit symbol, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the fifth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The random number value for the small hit symbol specified in the storage unit is stored.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 101a obtains by extracting the variation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value as the effect random number values, and is vacated in order from the fifth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The random number for variation pattern and the random number for reach determination specified in the free storage are stored.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 101a refers to the advance determination table shown in FIG. 12 in the case of the low probability gaming state, and refers to the advance determination table shown in FIG. 13 (b) in the case of the high probability gaming state. Based on the specified (acquired) special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, and reach determination random number value, it is determined in advance whether or not a game value is to be given to the player.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 101a performs a process of generating a start winning designation command based on the determination result of the preliminary determination performed in step S240-9. For example, if the current gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and it is preliminarily determined that “per probable length” is won, “MODE” is “E9H” and “DATA” is “00H”. A start winning designation command is generated (see FIG. 12). As described above, in the second start winning designation command which is the start winning designation command for the second starting opening 10, information on the predetermination result based on the gaming state when the game ball has entered the second starting opening 10. Is included.

  Then, in order to transmit the generated second start winning designation command to the effect control board 102, the second start winning designation command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 that has received the first start opening winning designation command analyzes the second start winning winning designation command, and this time the game ball enters the second start opening 10 as an opportunity. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect in advance before the change of the special symbol is started. When this process ends, the second start port detection switch input process ends.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 23, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 101 will be described.

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

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-3, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol storage area corresponding to the special symbol holding number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. Specifically, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area (the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, The data stored in the 5th storage unit to the 8th storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the special symbol storage area. Will be deleted. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the variation pattern random number value, which are the game data used in the previous game, are deleted.

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S310-6. Jackpot determination processing is executed based on the random number for use. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.

  The variation pattern selection process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and determines the variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence or absence of the short-time gaming state, and the identified random number for variation pattern. To do.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variable display on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the second special symbol display device 20 blinks.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

  In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311-2, when determining that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-2 or step S311. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or the “low probability random number determination table” selected in −3.

  More specifically, when the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device 19 of FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device 20 in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-11.

  In step S 311-6, the main CPU 101 a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol storage area in step S 310-6, and in step S 311-7 The symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined.

  Specifically, when the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device 19 in FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device 20 is referred to and the jackpot symbol irregularity is used. Based on the numerical value, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 27, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 28 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the type of a big prize opening that performs an opening operation in the game process and the operating mode of the big prize opening, and is referred to in the jackpot game end process of FIG. 30 to determine the game state after the jackpot end. It is also used to determine a game state change flag.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a sets the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S <b> 311-9, the main CPU 101 a determines a gaming state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the gaming state after the jackpot, based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, the game state change flag is determined based on the stop symbol data, and the determined game state change flag is stored in the game state change flag storage area. Set to.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 101a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

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

  In step S3111-11, if the main CPU 101a does not determine a big hit in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a big hit is determined. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-15.

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a determines the small symbol number for the small symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S310-6, and determines the type of the special symbol. decide.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same, and the “special bonus A” and “small hit B” are the first special symbol display device. 19, only the special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 20 is different.

  In step S <b> 311-13, the main CPU 101 a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined type of special symbol for small hits in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-14, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  In step S311-15, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5C to determine the special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-16, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine processing (big hit determination processing) before the special symbol variation processing, the steps S311-10, S311-16, The special symbol set in S311-18 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by -1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 27, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from (J) stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state. The calculated value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0. Note that the remaining variation number (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the short-time gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the short-time gaming state is ended.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, high probability game state remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, time-short game flag storage area, time short game state remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area is cleared. .

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command according to the type of big hit to transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-9.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S 340-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether it is a big hit or “short hit” according to the stop symbol data, and determines an open mode determination table according to the type of the big hit. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 9 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 9 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a stores a big prize opening (R) round designation command for transmission data for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 102 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set to area. In this step S340-9, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the big winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-16.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area, and stores it.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). Here, in the case where the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and when the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has reached the predetermined number. Moves the process to step S340-21.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S340-19 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning entry (C) storage area.

  In step S340-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-25.

  In step S340-25, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-26, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command according to the type of big hit to the effect control board 102. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  In step S340-28, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

  In step S340-29, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-30, the main CPU 101a 5 is set in the processing data, and the processing shifts to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines a small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 9C).

  In step S350-3, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-4, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-8.

  In step S350-4, if the main CPU 101a determines that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-8 that the special winning opening 11 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.

  As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a starts energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 9C) determined in step 350-2, and based on the number of releases (K), 11 open time is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-4. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-9.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-20 whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-10. Is moved.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). If it is determined that the predetermined winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and it is not determined that the critical winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number. If YES, the process moves to step S350-11.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-12, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current operation number (K) stored in the release number (K) storage area is the maximum. If the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-15. If the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and sets the closing time based on the number of times of opening (K). Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S350-16 that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is reset.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

  In step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S350-21, 0 is set in the special figure special processing data. The process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 24, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the gaming state change flag set in the gaming state change flag storage area in step S311-15 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer.

  In step S360-2, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, a high probability gaming flag at the end of jackpot Whether or not to set the high probability flag in the storage area is processed. For example, if the game state change flag is 02H, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S360-3, with reference to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the remaining fluctuation of the high probability gaming state Number of times (X) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the gaming state change flag is 02H, 10,000 is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S360-4, with reference to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the time saving gaming flag storage area stores the saving time. Processing to determine whether or not to set a game flag is performed. For example, when the game state change flag is 02H and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 02H or 03H. In this case, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S360-5, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the remaining number of changes in the short-time gaming state (J) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, when the game state change flag is 02H and the game information in the game state buffer is 02H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game information in the game state buffer is If it is not 02H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 31, the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described.

  First, in step S401, the value of ordinary power transmission processing data is loaded. In step S402, a branch address is calculated from the ordinary power transmission processing data loaded in step S401. The process moves to the normal symbol variation process (step S410), and if the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal electric accessory control process (step S420). Details will be described later.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-13, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.

  Specifically, the winning determination table shown in FIG. 10A is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the extracted winning determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S205. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-7 and determines that it is lost. In this case, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. It is.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is ON in the short time game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 1.0 seconds to the normal symbol time counter in step S410-10, and sets the short time game flag. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the storage area, a counter corresponding to 4.0 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter in step S410-11. By the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-13, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S410-14.

  In step S410-14, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, and if the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-16. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

  In step S410-16, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 101a produces a general electric opening designation command to transmit information indicating that the start opening / closing door 10b is changed to the open state to the effect control board 102. Set in the transmission data storage area.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 101a refers to the second start port opening / closing control table shown in FIG. Set to the number of times (L) counter. Specifically, when the time-short game flag stored in the time-short game flag storage area is ON (when the time-short game state is set), “2” is set to the number of times released (L) counter. In addition, when the short-time game flag is OFF, refer to the usual stop symbol data, when “51” is set “2” in the number-of-releases (L) counter, and when it is “52”, the number of times released ( L) Set “1” to the counter.

  In step S410-18, the ordinary figure normal electricity processing data = 1 is set, the processing is shifted to the ordinary electric accessory control processing, and the ordinary symbol variation processing is ended.

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

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the start opening / closing door 10b is in a closed state (first mode). If the start door 10b is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If the start door 10b is not closed (open state (second mode)), the process proceeds to step S420-6. Move processing.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S420-7 to be described later has elapsed. It should be noted that the passage of the closing time is determined by whether or not the normal power closing time counter = 0. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated, and when the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts and stores “1” from the number-of-releases (L) counter stored in the number-of-releases (L) counter storage area.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a refers to the second start port opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 10C, and displays the number of times of opening (L) stored in the number of times of opening (L) counter storage area and the normal value. Based on the stop symbol data and the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area, the opening time of the start opening / closing door 10b is set in the main power opening time counter. For example, when the short-time game flag is OFF (non-short-time game state), the stop symbol data is “51”, and the number of times released (L) is “2”, the second open time 5.4 Set (set) the counter corresponding to the second to the open time counter of the public telephone.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the start opening / closing door 10b is changed to an open state, and the second start opening 10 is opened.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the open time set in step S420-4 has elapsed (whether or not the normal power open time counter = 0). If the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if the set opening time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  In step S420-7, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the start opening / closing door 10b is changed to a closed state, and the second start port 10 is closed.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (L) counter = 0. If it is determined that the number of times of opening (L) counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S420-9. If it is determined that the number of times of opening (L) counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S420-10. Move.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 101a refers to the second start port opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 10C, and determines the number of times of opening (L) stored in the number of times of opening (L) counter storage area. Based on the stop symbol data and the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area, the closing time of the start opening / closing door 10b is set in the main power closing time counter.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary figure ordinary power process data = 0 and shifts the process to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 32, and the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the random numbers (the effect random number value and the effect design determining random value) stored in the sub RAM 102c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and a timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102 such as a short open timer counter.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 36 and FIG. Note that the command analysis processing 2 in FIG. 37 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.

  Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a first start winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the first start winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1621, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the first start winning designation command, sets the start winning data in the first special symbol hold storage area, and performs the first hold storage process for determining the display pattern of the first hold information. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 102a searches the first reserved storage area to the fourth reserved storage area in the first special symbol reserved storage area, and searches for the reserved storage areas that are vacant in order from the first reserved storage area. The start winning data corresponding to the start winning designation command is set in the free storage area.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a second start winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the second start winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1631. If not, the process proceeds to step S1640.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the second start winning designation command, sets the start winning data in the second special symbol hold storage area, and performs the second hold storage process for determining the display pattern of the second hold information. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal power release designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal power release designation command, the process proceeds to step S1641. If not, the process proceeds to step S1650.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for setting a short opening period. Specifically, a value corresponding to 3.1 seconds is set in the timer counter stored in the short open timer counter storage area. The short release timer counter is decremented every 2 milliseconds in the timer counter update process in step S1500 and becomes “0” after 3.1 seconds.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the determination of the normal symbol is won in the non-time-saving gaming state, the start opening / closing door 10b changes to the open state once or twice. At this time, the opening time when changing to the open state once, and the first opening time when changing to the open state twice are 0.2 seconds and 0.1 seconds, both of which are extremely short. is there. In the case of changing to the open state twice, the closing time from the end of the first opening to the start of the second opening is 3.0 seconds (see FIG. 10C). In addition, when the normal symbol determination is won, there is no opening time and the start opening / closing door 10b immediately changes to an open state (see FIG. 32).

  Therefore, when the value of the short opening timer counter is not “0” in the non-time-short gaming state, there is a case where the opening is short (short opening) for 0.1 seconds or 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, when the value of the short release timer counter is “0” in the non-short-time gaming state, it is the second release and there is no case where a long release (long release) is performed for 5.4 seconds. .

  It should be noted that when the second starting port 10 is opened in the non-short game state, the player is to launch a game ball toward the second starting port 10 before the second long opening starts at the first opening. It is possible to perform an urgent effect. Thereby, a player can raise possibility that a game ball can be made to enter into the 2nd starting opening 10 rather than the case where the 2nd starting opening 10 is simply opened.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 102a extracts one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step 1100, and outputs a plurality of effects based on the extracted effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the like. An effect pattern determination process for determining one effect pattern from the patterns is performed.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 102a performs a reserved storage area update process for shifting start winning data stored in the first special symbol reserved storage area and the second special symbol reserved storage area.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 102a has a first reserved storage area to a fourth reserved storage area in the first special symbol reserved storage area, and a fifth reserved storage area to an eighth reserved in the second special symbol reserved storage area. The start winning data stored in the storage area is shifted to the previous special symbol storage area. Here, since the newly won start winning data is overwritten on the already stored start winning data, the previous start winning data is erased. Accordingly, the start winning data in the first special symbol reservation storage area and the second special symbol reservation storage area is 1 after the production pattern is determined and before the variation production based on the decided production pattern is started. Will be reduced. For example, if there is only one second hold at the time of determining the effect pattern, there is no second hold when the variable effect is started.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining the effect symbol 30 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. In this process, a special game effect symbol and a loss effect symbol are determined, and the determined effect symbol data is set in the effect symbol storage area.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1671, and moves to step S1680 if it is not a symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 102a performs a process for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 30.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1681, and moves to step S1690 if it is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 102a sets a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1691, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1692.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1693, and if not, it moves the process to step S1694.

  In step S1693, the sub CPU 102a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

  In step S1694, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1695, and if it is not an ending command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1695, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  Next, the first reserved storage process in step S1621 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1621-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the pre-determination result is a big hit, a small win or a loss based on the information on the pre-determination result included in the received first start winning designation command. If it is a big win, the process proceeds to step S1621-2, and if it is a small hit or a loss, the process proceeds to step S1621-4.

  In step S1621-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the first hold information display pattern determination table (see FIG. 15A) stored in the sub ROM 102b, and is generated by receiving the first start winning designation command. It is determined whether the on-hold display random value (0 to 99) is 0 to 79 or 80 to 99. If it is 80 to 99, the process proceeds to step S1621-3. If there is, the process proceeds to step S1621-4.

  In step S1621-3, the sub CPU 102a determines that the display mode of the first hold information to be displayed is the “specific mode”. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines to include the specific hold display data used when displaying the first hold information in the “specific mode” in the start winning data.

  On the other hand, in step S1621-4, the sub CPU 102a determines that the display mode of the first hold information to be displayed is the “normal mode”. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines to include the specific hold display data used when displaying the first hold information in the “normal mode” in the start winning data.

  In step S1621-5, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the first start winning designation command and performs a process of storing the start winning data in the first special symbol storage area. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a searches the first reserved storage area to the fourth reserved storage area in the first special symbol reserved storage area, and searches for the reserved storage areas that are vacant in order from the first reserved storage area. The start winning data corresponding to the first start winning designation command is stored in the vacant reserved storage area.

  In step S1621-5, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the first start winning designation command to add the start winning data to the specific hold display data determined in step S1621-3 or determined in step S1621-4. Include normal hold display data. Note that the start winning data includes data such as whether or not a jackpot is determined by analysis of the first start winning designation command and whether or not reach is performed.

  Next, the second reserved storage process in the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1631-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. If the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1631-2. If it is in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1631-5.

  In step S1631-2, the sub CPU 102a checks the value of the short open timer counter and determines whether or not it is the short open period. If the value of the counter is not “0” and the short open period is due to the short open timer counter being counting down, the process proceeds to step S1631-3. If the count value of the short open timer counter is stopped and the counter value is “0” and it is not the short open period, the process proceeds to step S1631-4.

  In step S1631-3, when it is the short opening period, the sub CPU 102a determines to include the short opening winning data in the start winning data to be stored in the second special symbol storage area later. “Short-open winning data” is specified (specified) when a game ball enters the second start port 10 that is short-opened when the above-described first condition is satisfied (see FIG. 10C). This is data indicating that the start winning data has been made.

  In step S1631-4, when it is not the short opening period, the sub CPU 102a determines to include the long opening winning data in the starting winning data to be stored in the second special symbol holding storage area. “Long opening winning data” refers to a start specified by a game ball entering the second opening 10 that has been opened long when the second condition described above is satisfied (see FIG. 10C). This data indicates winning data.

  In step S1631-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the pre-determination result is a big hit, a small win or a loss based on the information on the pre-determination result included in the received second start winning designation command. . Then, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1631-6 when determining that the pre-determination result is a big hit, and moves the process to step S1631-7 when it is a small hit or lost.

  In step S1631-6, the sub CPU 102a refers to the display pattern determination table (see FIG. 15A) of the first hold information stored in the sub ROM 102b, and holds display generated by receiving the first start winning designation command. It is determined whether the random number value (0 to 99) is 0 to 79 or 80 to 99. The sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1631-7 when it is 0 to 79, and moves the process to step S1631-8 when the hold display random number value is 80 to 99.

  In step S1631-7, the sub CPU 102a determines that the display mode of the second hold information to be displayed is the “normal mode”. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines to include the normal hold display data used when displaying the second hold information in the “normal mode” in the start winning data.

  On the other hand, in step S1621-8, the sub CPU 102a determines that the display mode of the second hold information to be displayed is the “specific mode”. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines to include the specific hold display data used when displaying the second hold information in the “specific mode” in the start winning data.

  In step S1631-9, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the second start winning designation command and performs a process of setting the start winning data in the second special symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a searches for a reserved storage area that is vacant in order from the fifth reserved storage area among the fifth reserved storage area to the eighth reserved storage area in the second special symbol reserved storage area, The start winning data corresponding to the second start winning designation command is stored in the vacant reserved storage area.

  In step S1631-9, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the second start winning designation command to add the start winning data to the normal hold display data determined in step S1631-7 or determined in step S1631-8. Include specific pending display data. Note that the start winning data includes data such as whether or not the jackpot is determined by the analysis of the second start winning designation command and whether or not reach is performed.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect accessory device operation program is read based on the received data, the operation of the effect accessory device 14 is controlled, and the effect illumination device control is performed based on the received effect data. The program is read and the lighting device for effect 16 is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 a of the effect control board 102 transmits a hold information display command for displaying the determined hold information (first hold information and second hold information) to the image control board 105. The image CPU of the image control board 105 holds the hold information (first mode or specific mode) in the display mode (normal mode or specific mode) determined by the sub CPU 102a of the production control board 102 based on the hold information display command received from the production control board 102. (1 hold information and 2nd hold information) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The liquid crystal display device 13 displays a hold image of hold information (first hold information and second hold information) that is image-controlled by the image control board 105.

  Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment determines the display mode of the first hold information and the display mode of the second hold information based on different conditions. That is, for the display mode of the first hold information, whether to display the first hold information in the specific mode or the normal mode is determined based on the determination result of the above-described prior determination. On the other hand, regarding the display mode of the second hold information, the game ball wins when the second start port 10 is long open in the non-time-saving state, regardless of the determination result of the prior determination, 2 The hold information is determined to be displayed in a specific manner when the first hold information is displayed.

  For this reason, according to the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for jackpot for the first hold (game data) stored in the first special symbol storage area related to the first hold information. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that an advantageous game value will be given later by winning the prize at the second starting port 10.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the player can be strongly interested in the opening / closing operation of the start opening / closing door 10b. In addition, when the start opening / closing door 10b is long open, the second hold information is displayed with a specific character as a specific mode, so that the player is more strongly aware of participation in the progress of the game. be able to.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether or not a game value is given to the player with respect to the special symbol determination random number value that is stored as a hold after a game ball enters the first start port and the second start port. Although an example in which the prior determination is performed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 1 holds the second hold stored when the game ball enters (wins) the second start port 10 regardless of the open state of the second start port 10 (short open or long open). The stored second hold information related to the second hold may be displayed in a “specific manner” without performing the above-described prior determination on the special symbol determination random number.

  In the present embodiment, the first hold information is displayed when the determination result of the above-described prior determination is a big hit in all the areas of the first display area 161a to the fourth display area 161d constituting the first hold display area 161. Displayed in “specific mode”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only when four first holds are stored, the determination result of the above-described prior determination is a big hit, and the hold display random value (0 to 99) is 80 to 99. Thus, the first hold information displayed in the fourth display area 161d may be displayed in a “specific manner”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the determination of the short opening winning data or the long opening winning data is performed based on whether or not the winning to the second starting port 10 within a predetermined period after winning the normal symbol determination. (See FIG. 39). However, the present invention is not limited to this, a short opening designation command and a long opening designation command are transmitted from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102 at the start of short opening of the start opening / closing door 10b and at the start of long opening, respectively. May be used to determine which of the short open prize data and the long open prize data is included in the start prize data.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode when displaying the hold information (first hold information, second hold information) on the liquid crystal display device 13 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, below the game area 6 You may make it change the display mode of the number of reservation displayed on the provided 1st special symbol holding | maintenance display device 22 and the 2nd special symbol holding | maintenance display device 23 according to a "normal mode" and a "specific mode". For example, in the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, when the first hold information and the second hold information are respectively displayed in the “specific mode”, the display color in the “normal mode” You may make it display with a different color.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold information is described as an example of the notification mode of the hold information. However, the notification of the hold information is not limited to display. For example, notification may be made by voice output such that a predetermined sound (sound effect, language, etc.) is output as the normal mode described above, and a sound different from the predetermined sound output in the normal mode is output as the specific mode described above. Good.

8 Normal design gate 8a Gate detection switch 9 1st start opening 9a 1st start opening detection switch 10 2nd start opening 10a 2nd start opening detection switch 10b Start opening / closing door 11a Large winning opening detection switch 11b Large winning opening opening / closing door 13 Liquid crystal Display device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
161 First hold display area 162 Second hold display area

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 of the present application gives a game value to a player when a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port provided in the game area. Determining whether or not to give the game value to the player based on the game data specified by the game data specifying means and the game data specified by the game data specifying means A determination means, a first holding means for storing the game data specified by the game data specifying means triggered by a game ball entering the first start opening, and a game ball at the second start opening A second holding means for storing the game data specified by the game data specifying means in response to entering the game, and that the game data is stored in the first holding means and the second holding means. Indication The suspension information, notification and the notification mode determining means for determining whether the notification in any notification manner of different specific embodiments, the suspension information in the notification mode determined by the notification manner determining means from the usual aspects and vent normal-like A holding information notifying means, a prior judging means for making a prior judgment as to whether or not to give the game value based on the game data stored in the first holding means or the second holding means, and the judging means When it is determined that the game value is to be given, game value content determining means for determining the content of the game value, and a non-specific game state in which a game ball is difficult to enter the second start port or the non-specific game state and a gaming state control means game balls to the second start hole to control the game in an easy specific game state to ball entrance, the game value content determination means, by the determination means, the first start hole Rather than the case where it is determined that the game value is given based on the game data specified by entering the game ball, the game data is specified based on the game data specified by entering the game ball into the second starting port. If the game value is determined to be given, the game value content that is more advantageous to the player is determined, and the notification mode determination means controls the game in the non-specific game state by the game state control means. When notifying the hold information related to the game data stored in the first hold means, the notification of any of the normal mode and the specific mode is made based on the determination result by the prior determination unit. It is determined whether to notify in the mode, and the hold information related to the game data stored in the second hold means when the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the game state control means When notifying, it determines to alert | report in the said specific aspect, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

Claims (3)

Game data specification for specifying game data to be used for determining whether or not to give a game value to a player when a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port provided in the game area Means,
Determining means for determining whether or not to give the game value to a player based on the game data specified by the game data specifying means;
First holding means for storing the game data specified by the game data specifying means triggered by a game ball entering the first starting port;
Second holding means for storing the game data specified by the game data specifying means when a game ball enters the second starting port;
A hold information notifying means for notifying hold information indicating that the game data is stored in the first hold means and the second hold means;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether to give the game value based on the game data stored in the first holding means or the second holding means,
The holding information notification means
A notification mode determining means for determining whether to notify the hold information in a notification mode of a normal mode and a specific mode different from the normal mode;
Special hold information notifying means for notifying the hold information in the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means,
The notification mode determination means includes
When notifying the hold information related to the game data stored in the first hold means, the notice information is notified in any one of the normal mode and the specific mode based on the determination result by the prior determination unit. Decide
When notifying the hold information related to the game data stored in the second hold means, it is determined to notify in the specific mode. If it is determined by the determination means that the game value is to be given, game value content determination means for determining the content of the game value;
A game state control means for controlling a game in a non-specific game state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second start port or in a specific game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second start port than the non-specific game state; Further comprising
The game value content determination means includes
More than the case where the determination means determines that the game value is to be given based on the game data specified by the game ball having entered the first start port, the game ball has entered the second start port. If it is determined to give the game value based on the game data specified by the ball, the game value content advantageous to the player is determined,
The notification mode determination means includes
When notifying the hold information related to the game data stored in the second hold means when a game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the game state control means, informing in the specific mode The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined. The gaming state control means includes
When the game is controlled in the non-specific gaming state, the second starting port is brought into a first entering easy state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port when the first condition is satisfied. Control, and when the second condition is satisfied, the game ball is controlled to be in a second easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port rather than the first easy-to-enter state,
The notification mode determination means includes
When notifying the hold information related to the game data stored in the second holding means when the gaming state control means is in the second easy entry state, the notification is determined in the specific mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: