JP2014064801A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to pay attention to a performance image displayed on a display device that cannot be visually recognized easily by the player.SOLUTION: In a game machine 1 mounting a main liquid crystal 31 for displaying a game image used for a game using a game medium, and a sub-liquid crystal 37, a game image displayed on the main liquid crystal 31 is exchanged with a game image displayed on the sub-liquid crystal 37 under the condition that a second start pocket 15 is brought into a long opening state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, among the two display devices, a special symbol is variably stopped and displayed in the display region of the first display device during the normal probability period, and the display region of the second display device is displayed. In addition, special symbols are displayed in a variable stop state during the probability variation period (probability variation state) and the time reduction period (short time state).

  That is, in this patent document 1, in addition to changing the display device that displays the effect image according to the gaming state, a technique for simultaneously displaying different images on the two display devices is disclosed.

JP 2005-160540 A

  In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the display device that displays the effect image is changed according to the gaming state, and different images are displayed simultaneously on each of the two display devices. At this time, usually, the two display devices often have different sizes (display sizes), and their installation positions are also different. The effect image displayed on the display device is visually recognized with priority.

  However, there are cases where it is desired to pay attention to the effect image displayed on the display device that is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows attention to an effect image displayed on a display device that is difficult for a player to visually recognize.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 has a first entrance and a second entrance which are entrances of the game ball as an opportunity for a bonus lottery in a game using a game ball. , An effect image for notifying a player of a lottery result in the bonus lottery of the game by entering the game ball into the first entrance is displayed on the first display device, and entering the second entrance Display control means for displaying on the second display device an effect image for notifying the player of the lottery result in the bonus lottery by entering the game ball, wherein the display control means is a game designated in advance in the game. When the condition is satisfied, an effect image for informing the lottery result in the privilege lottery performed when the game ball enters the second entrance is displayed from the second display device to the first display. Switch to device and display Switch display for switching and displaying from the first display device to the second display device an effect image for notifying the lottery result in the privilege lottery performed when a game ball enters the first entrance. Switching display control means for performing processing.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the lottery result of the privilege lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second entrance is given to the first entrance. Compared to the lottery result of the bonus lottery triggered by the game ball entering, a lottery result advantageous to the player is given, and the first entrance and the second entrance A determination means for determining information related to a lottery result in the privilege lottery triggered by the entrance to the mouth, and when the determination by the determination means is performed, the first entrance or the second entrance Storage means for storing information on the lottery result of the bonus lottery triggered by entering the first entrance or the second entrance when there is an entry to the first entrance, The judging means includes information related to entering the first entrance and entering the second entrance. If both of such information is stored in the storage means, determining the information relating to entering the sphere to the second ball entrance opening, in preference to information on the entry ball to the first ball entrance opening.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second entrance is the first aspect in which entry into the second entrance is impossible or difficult, and A ball entrance having a variable device that displaces to the second mode that is easier to enter the second ball entrance than the first mode, wherein the variable device is less likely to be the second mode. It further comprises a game state determining means for determining a non-time-short gaming state or a game state determining state in which the variable device is likely to be in the second mode, and the gaming condition is determined by the game state determining means. The state is determined to be the short-time gaming state, the switching display control means, when the gaming state is determined to be the short-time gaming state by the gaming state determination means, the gaming condition is satisfied, The switching display process is performed.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that attention can be paid to an effect image that is originally displayed on a display device that is difficult for a player to visually recognize.

The front view of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of the state which open | released the glass frame provided in the front surface of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the back surface side of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the whole structure of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the determination table which performs the hit determination of the special symbol performed in the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the determination table which performs hit determination of the normal symbol performed in the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table which determines the stop symbol of the special symbol in the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the big hit game completion | finish setting data table for determining the game state after the big hit game performed with the game machine in embodiment of this invention is complete | finished. The figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory act | action mode determination table for determining a big prize opening release mode table. The figure which shows the structure of the special winning opening release mode determination table determined using the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table which determines the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol. The figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation | variation aspect of the effect symbol displayed in a 1st liquid crystal display device and a 2nd liquid crystal display device. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special figure special electric control process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol memory | storage determination process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the common figure normal power control process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the normal symbol memory | storage determination process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the normal symbol stop process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the auxiliary game process performed with the main control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the presentation control board of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the presentation control board of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process performed with the presentation control board of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the continuation of the flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process performed with the presentation control board of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the long open | release determination processing performed with the presentation control board of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the output destination switching control process performed with the presentation control board of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed in the image control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the interruption process performed in the image control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the frame buffer used in the image control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example (1) of the image displayed on the 1st liquid crystal display device and 2nd liquid crystal display device which were mounted in the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example (2) of the image displayed on the 1st liquid crystal display device and the 2nd liquid crystal display device which were mounted in the game machine in embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an example of a device configuration diagram of a gaming machine 1 configured by applying the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the gaming machine 1 in a state where the glass frame of the present invention is opened. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of one gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by pressing operation and a cross key 36 capable of pressing operation in at least two directions (usually four directions) are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball (indicated by the game ball 200) is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. As the launch member 4c rotates, the launch ball 4c launches the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then freely 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 awards 12.
Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  A first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start region where a game ball can enter are provided at the lower center of the game region 6. Is provided with a second large winning opening 17 through which a game ball can enter.

  The second start port 15 includes a second start port movable piece 15b. The first start state in which the second start port movable piece 15b is maintained in a closed state, and the second start port. The movable movable piece 15b is controlled to move to the “second mode” in which the movable piece 15b is opened.

  At this time, when the second start port 15 is controlled in the second mode, the second start port movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball in the second start port 15. Become. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased as compared to the first mode.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed.

  In addition, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, the predetermined start port detection switch 12a has a predetermined value in the same manner as when the general winning port detection switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball. Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.

In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2.
A movable piece 17b for the second big prize opening is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17, and the second big prize prize is moved by moving one of the movable pieces 17b for the second big prize opening as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win the mouth 17 and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled.

  When the movable piece 17b for the second big prize opening is opened, the movable piece 17b for the second big prize opening functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball is the second. It is possible to enter the big winning opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Furthermore, on the right side of the game area 6, there is provided a first grand prize opening 16 into which a game ball can enter. Further, on the left and right sides of the game area 6, a normal area through which the game ball can pass. Are provided with ordinary symbol gates 13.
For this reason, if the operation handle 3 is rotated largely and a game ball is not launched with a greater force than the game ball is launched in the left area of the game area 6, the game will be displayed in the normal symbol gate 13 and the first big prize opening 16. The ball is configured not to pass or win.

In particular, when shifting to the short-time game state, which will be described later, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gates 13 provided on the left and right sides of the game area 6, and the second starting port movable piece at the second starting port 15. By opening 15b, it is possible to win a game ball at the second starting port 15.
In addition, the 1st starting port 14 corresponds to an example of the 1st entrance of the present invention, and the 2nd starting port 15 corresponds to an example of the 2nd entrance of the present invention.

  These normal symbol gates 13 are provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, The “ordinary symbol lottery” to be described later is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 6, the player does not enter any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls.

In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A first liquid crystal display device 31 (hereinafter also referred to as “main liquid crystal”) configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7, and the first liquid crystal display device. A decoration device 33 having a mask shape is provided above 31. A second liquid crystal display device 37 (hereinafter also referred to as “sub liquid crystal”) having a size smaller than that of the first liquid crystal display device 31 is provided below the first liquid crystal display device 31.
The first liquid crystal display device 31 corresponds to an example of the first display device of the present invention, and the second liquid crystal display device 37 corresponds to an example of the second display device of the present invention.

  The second liquid crystal display device 37 displays an effect image by a signal from the image control board 150.

  In FIG. 1 and FIG. 1, an example of the second liquid crystal display device 37 having a size (4.3 inches) smaller than the size (19 inches) of the first liquid crystal display device 31 is shown as an example. The second liquid crystal display device 37 may be larger in size than the first liquid crystal display device 31.

  The first liquid crystal display device 31 displays a demo image during standby when no effects are being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 for informing a lottery lottery result to be described later are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a result of the jackpot lottery. A big hit is announced.

  Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner by scroll display (rotation display), and after a predetermined time has elapsed. The scroll is stopped, and the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying an effect image composed of characters or the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 38, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The decoration device 33 can move in the vertical direction (of course, not limited to the vertical direction, and can move in the vertical and horizontal directions), and can move to the front surface of the first liquid crystal display device 31 by the vertical movement. Become. The decoration device 33 is equipped with an effect lighting device 34 and lights up in conjunction with the movement of the decoration device 33 or independently.

  The second liquid crystal display device 37 is provided with fourth symbol display lamps (37a, 37b). The fourth symbol display lamp is composed of an LED or the like.

The 4th symbol displayed by the 4th symbol display lamp at this time is a symbol showing a variation state of the effect symbol 38 used for notifying the lottery result by the big hit lottery process, and is repeatedly turned on and off at regular intervals. When the blinking display is performed, the effect symbol 38 is in a fluctuating state. Conversely, when the effect symbol 38 is in the lit state or in the extinguished state, the effect symbol 38 is in a stopped state. ing.
Further, the second liquid crystal display device 37 has a fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “a”) that notifies the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14. The 4th symbol display lamp 37a for the special 1 for displaying the 4th symbol for the special 1) and the lottery result of the big hit lottery process performed when the game ball enters the second start port 15 There is a special 2 4th symbol display lamp 37b for displaying a 4th symbol corresponding to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special 2 4th symbol"). The special 1 4th symbol display lamp 37a and the special 2 4th symbol display lamp 37b may be collectively referred to as "fourth symbol display lamp".

  In the above example, the 4th symbol is expressed by the 4th symbol display lamp 37a for special 1 and the 4th symbol display lamp 37b for special 2 of the second liquid crystal display device 37. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the fourth symbol display lamps (37a, 37b) may be turned on or equivalent by a lamp provided in the center of the decoration device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color of the light are changed to produce effects by illumination, and are provided at a plurality of positions.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 informs the result of the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and is a plurality of lighting composed of LEDs or the like. It is comprised by the member. One or more predetermined lighting members blink according to the result of the lottery lottery, and the lighting members in the blinking state are lit simultaneously with the stop display of the effect symbol 38.

  The first special symbol display device 20 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.

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

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

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

More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds (first hold and second hold), the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold numbers are respectively set to the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Is displayed.
When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs turn on. When there are three first holds, three LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first Four LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23.

The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.
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 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

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

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

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  In addition, a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the second start opening movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first prize winning opening opening / closing door 16b are operated as main control output ports. The first large winning opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the movable piece 17b for the second large winning opening, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device for displaying special symbols. 21. Normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for special symbols, normal for displaying the number of reserved balls for normal symbols A symbol hold display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

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

  As commands at this time, there are a demo designation command, a variation pattern designation command, an effect symbol designation command, a symbol confirmation command, a game state designation command, an opening command, a big prize opening designation command, an ending command, and the like.

  The demonstration designation command is a command for instructing the display of the demonstration screen, the variation pattern designation command is a command designating a variation pattern of a special symbol, and the production symbol designation command is an effect symbol that is varied during the jackpot lottery process. 38 is a command for designating 38, and the symbol confirmation command is a command for instructing to stop the rendering symbol 38 designated by the rendering symbol designating command.

  Furthermore, the gaming state designation command is a command for designating a short-time gaming state, a non-time-saving gaming state, a high probability gaming state, a low probability gaming state, etc., which will be described later, and the opening command is a command for determining a hit start effect pattern Therefore, the ending command is a command for determining a hit end effect pattern.

The main CPU 110a can perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. At this time, the pre-acquired lottery result is produced. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the control board 120.
The main control board 110 corresponds to an example of display control means, entry determination means, switching display control means, storage means, determination means, and gaming state determination means of the present invention.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, (1) a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, (2) a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery, (3) a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and (4) a jackpot end Big hit game end setting data table for determining the subsequent gaming state, (5) Special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the opening / closing doors of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 , (6) a big prize opening opening mode table for designating an opening mode of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17, (6) a variation pattern determining table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols, and the like. Yes.

  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.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a determination table for performing a hit determination for each special symbol and normal symbol performed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 (a-1) and FIG. 5 (a-2) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “big winner lottery”.

  FIG. 5A-1 is a jackpot determination table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device) referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table (a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device) referred to in the special symbol display device 21. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a-1) and FIG. 5 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is for determining “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random numbers for determining special symbols.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, all the special symbol determinations “7” and “8” are performed. On the other hand, when the random number value is determined to be a jackpot, all the 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be a jackpot when the gaming state is a high probability game state.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), the special symbol determination for either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. When the random number values are all four special symbol determination random values of “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. Although not shown, when the random number is other than the special symbol determination random number shown above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is “0” to “598”, the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the low-probability gaming state is “1 / 299.5” and high The probability of being determined as “big hit” in the probability gaming state is “1 / 29.9”, which is approximately 10 times.

  Further, in the first special symbol display device 20, the probability of being determined as “small hit” is “1 / 149.75” regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 6A to FIG. 6E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on a winning to the normal symbol gate 13. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine the success or failure of at least obtaining the right to execute the auxiliary game based on the winning determination random number acquired based on the winning to the normal symbol gate 13.

  The hit determination table is a relatively high state with a hit determination table (non-short-time hit determination table) that is referred to when the starting port winning ease described later is relatively low (relatively difficult). It consists of a hit determination table (high probability hit determination table) that is referred to in the (relatively easy state). By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated with each other and stored, and by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 15 is opened is executed.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of the normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning to the normal symbol gate 13 (type of normal symbol: stop normal symbol) Design data / ordinary performance designating data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the hit determination result (win and miss).

  Further, in these normal symbol determination tables, the normal symbol determination value and the normal symbol type are stored in association with each other uniquely. As the identification information of the normal symbol type, the universal symbol stop symbol data and the normal effect symbol designation command are set. In other words, the normal figure stop symbol data is used in the processing on the main control board 101, and the normal effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is determined based on the general-purpose stop symbol data. That is, when the time is short, the variation time is set to 29 seconds, and when the time is short, the variation time is set to 3 seconds.

  FIG. 6E is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table is a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time reduction) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a second reference that is referred to in a time-short state. 2 start opening / closing control table (second start opening / closing control table for time reduction). 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). In other words, which table is used in the auxiliary game is usually selected based on the type of symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port during the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port, the opening number (D), which is the order of operation of the second starting port control device (opening of the second starting port movable piece 15b), and the respective opening times and closings Time (operation time / non-operation time) is set.

  Further, in FIG. 6 (e), an opening pattern in which the opening time of the second start port 15 is 5.5 seconds, and an opening pattern associated with the general-purpose stop symbol data “51” in the non-time-short state. "Long open".

  FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game control table. This table is also associated with the normal symbol type, similarly to the second start port opening / closing control table. This table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the auxiliary game, the opening time, which is a period from the start of the auxiliary game to the first opening of the second start opening, and the final opening of the second start opening are completed. And an ending time, which is a period until the end of the auxiliary game.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 7B is a symbol that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 7C is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a symbol to be stopped when a loss occurs.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7, the type of special symbol display device (the type of starter that the game ball has won) and the game ball at the first starter 14 or the second starter 15. The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the small bonus symbol random number value acquired when the ball is entered.

  For example, the first special symbol display device 20 refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7A in the case of “big hit”, and if the acquired random number for big hit symbol is “55”, the stopped symbol data As “03” (special symbol 3 (first probability variation 3)).

  In the first special symbol display device 20, when “small hit”, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B is referred to, and if the acquired random number value for small hit symbol is “50”, the stop The symbol data is determined as “08” (special symbol B (small hit B)).

  In the case of “losing”, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7C is referred to and “00” (special symbol 0 (losing)) is determined as stop symbol data. That is, in the case of “losing”, any random number value is determined as stop symbol data of “00”.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the production symbol designation command is composed of data of “2 bytes” as a unit command, and includes “1 byte” of MODE data for identifying the control command and the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of “1 byte” worth of DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game is ended (see FIG. 8) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 9) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). It can be said that the type determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.

  FIG. 8 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the state stored in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag setting, the number of high probability games (X ), A short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) are 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 the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  In the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, 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 made different based on the information stored in the game state buffer. Is possible.

  Specifically, when the type of the special symbol is special symbol 3 (corresponding to stop symbol data 03, first probability variation jackpot “3”), regarding the high probability game flag and the high probability game number (X), Regardless of the information stored in the state buffer, the high probability game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the high probability game count (X) is set to “10000 times”.

  On the other hand, regarding the short-time game flag and the short-time number of times (J), if information (“00H” or “01H”) indicating a game state in which the short-time game flag is not set is stored in the game state buffer, Does not set the short-time game flag, and sets the short-time number (J) to “0”. On the other hand, if information (“02H” or “03H”) indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set is stored in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag is set after the big hit game is finished. , The number of time reduction (J) is set to “10000 times”.

  Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  FIG. 9 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table.

With reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the special winning opening opening mode table is determined based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).
As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed on the basis of the big prize opening manner table, it can be said that the big prize opening manner table indicates the type of the big prize game.

  Further, as a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, in the second special symbol display device 21 that is actuated when a game ball enters the second start port 15, the “short hit table” "Is not determined.

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 15, but “short hit” is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 15. This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 21 is configured not to determine the “short hit table”. Of course, the second special symbol display device 21 also determines the “short hit table”. You may comprise. However, in the case of determining the “short hit table” in the second special symbol display device 21, compared with the first special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 14, By configuring the “short hit table” to be difficult to determine for the reasons described above, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game motivation.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 9, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the movable piece for the second big winning hole is determined by this big winning opening opening mode table. The open / close condition of 17b is determined.

  FIG. 10 (a) is a jackpot big opening opening determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and is composed of a long winning table, a short winning table, and an advanced winning table.

  FIG. 10B shows a big winning opening opening determination table group for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  Then, a long hit game is executed based on the long hit table, a short hit game is executed based on the short hit table, a development game as described later is executed based on the developed hit table, The small hit game is executed based on the winning opening opening mode determination table.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 10A, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the one big win game The maximum number of round games (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and in each round game Maximum number of times of opening of the grand prize opening (K), opening time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, and closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game And the closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game, and the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game It is stored.

  On the other hand, in the large winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 10B, the type of the large winning opening to be opened (the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17), The maximum number of times of opening (K) in a single small hit game, a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning points in a single winning game, and the first large winning opening is opened from the start of the small hit game Until the end of the small hit game from the end of the closing time of the last prize winning opening and the closing time of the last prize winning opening The interval time is stored.

  Here, according to the long hit table of the big winning prize opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 10A, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first winning prize opening / closing door 16b is located on the right side of the game area 6. The grand prize winning opening 16 can be opened up to a maximum of “approximately 29 seconds” per round.

  However, when the specified number (9) of game balls have won the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time has passed “approximately 29 seconds”, the operation of the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is terminated. The game for one round will end.

  Here, the short win table of the big winning prize opening manner determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 10A and the big winning mouth opening manner determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 10B are the maximum number of round games ( R), the maximum number of times of opening (K), the closing interval time, and the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, there are data differences, but the same second big winning opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (second large) The winning opening 17 repeats “opening for 0.052 seconds” and closing for “2.0 seconds” for “15 times”), and the player is “short win game” or “small hit game” from the appearance. Cannot be determined.

  Thereby, it is possible to cause the player to guess whether the game is “short hit game” or “small hit game”.

In this embodiment, the opening time in the “short hit game” and the opening time in the “small hit game” are set to the same opening time (“0.052 seconds”), and the closing time in the “short hit game” An example is shown in which the closing time in the “small hit game” is set to the same closing time (“2 seconds”).
Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a time difference that the player cannot discriminate between “short win game” and “small hit game” may be provided.

  Further, the per-development table of the big winning prize opening mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 10 (a) is the short winning game and the small hitting game described above until the third big winning opening is opened (K = 3). The second grand prize opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (the second big prize opening 17 repeats an opening time of “0.052 seconds” and a closing time of “2.0 seconds”), and the player looks Therefore, it is not possible to determine whether the game is “game per development, game per short, or game per short”.

  However, from the opening of the fourth grand prize opening (maximum number of round games (R) = "2", maximum number of big winning openings (K) = "1"), the opening of the big prize opening for games per development The time becomes longer ("approximately 29 seconds"), and the game per development can be discriminated from the short win game and the small hit game.

  For this reason, a game that first causes the player to recognize that the game is a short hit game or a small hit game, and then causes the player to recognize that the game ball is a jackpot game that can be acquired (this game is referred to as “game per development”). It can be performed.

  In this embodiment, until the opening of the big prize opening where the game per development becomes indistinguishable from the short hit game and the small hit game, the opening time of the big prize opening of the game per development is reduced to the short win game and the small hit game. The opening time is set to the same opening time ("0.052 seconds") and the closing time of the big winning opening for games per development is the closing time of the big winning opening for short win games and small hit games And the same closing time ("2 seconds"). However, even if the game is not set at the same time, a difference in time in which the player cannot determine whether the game per development, the game per short hit, or the game per small hit may be provided.

In addition, the short opening time (“0.052 seconds”) of “short win game” and “small hit game” and the short opening time (“0.052 seconds”) of the first half of “game per development” are as described above. Thus, even if the movable piece 17b for the second big prize opening is actuated, it is necessary to win the second big prize opening 17 because it is shorter than the time for which one game ball is fired ("approximately 0.6 seconds"). Is difficult.
For this reason, it can be said that the opening mode of “short hit game” and “small hit game” and the opening mode of the first half of “game per development” are “unfavorable opening mode” for the player.

  On the other hand, the long release time of “game per long” (“approximately 29 seconds”) and the long release time of the latter half of “game per development” (“approximately 29 seconds”) are the time (one game ball is fired) ( It is longer than “approximately 0.6 seconds”), and can be said to be an “advantageous release mode” for the player.

  Further, according to the jackpot big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a), the maximum number of round games (R) at the time of all jackpots regardless of the long win game, the short win game, or the development game. ) Is set to the same number of times. For this reason, there is no need to provide a display device for identifying the number of round games as in the prior art.

  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, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of starter that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  Then, based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and the special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is specified. An example of this variation pattern designation command is shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b).

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. Further, since the reach effect is always performed when the big hit or the small hit, the random number value for reach determination is not referred to when the big hit or the small hit. That is, in FIG. 11, in the case of a big hit or a small win, the items of the gaming state, the number of holds and the reach determination random value are indicated by “−”. Note that the reach determination random number value is a random value used to determine whether or not to perform reach production, and is associated with the probability of performing reach production. The random number values to be determined are set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of “1 byte” of MODE data for identifying the command classification and “1 byte” of DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. Yes.

  When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the first special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is shown. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second start port 15 (second special symbol display device 21).

  Further, the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is set so that the variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the jackpot determination result is lost and the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is “2”, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation time is “3000 ms” with a probability of “95%” based on the reach determination random value. Pattern “9” (shortening variation) is determined.

On the other hand, when in the non-time saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds “3000 ms” is determined.
In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  The table as described above is stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110.

  Subsequently, the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  As an example of the storage area at this time, for example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the normal symbol data storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, first large Number of entries (C) storage area of the winning opening of the winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17, storage state storage area (high probability gaming flag storage area and short-time gaming flag storage area), output destination switching flag storage area, general Electricity release number storage area, start opening prize counter, auxiliary game timer counter, high probability game count (X) counter, time reduction count (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data for performance Storage area, and special symbol time counter, various timer counters such special game timer counter provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on this processing. Further, the sub CPU 120a transmits signals input from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.
For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed and the first liquid crystal display device 31 is analyzed. The voice output device 32, the decoration device 33, the effect lighting device 34, the second liquid crystal display device 37, and data for causing the lamp control board 140 to execute a predetermined effect (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) are specified. Then, the sub CPU 120a transmits the specified data (effect pattern designation command or the like) to the image control board 150 or the lamp control board 140.

  Moreover, the example of the table used when specifying an effect pattern designation | designated command based on a fluctuation pattern designation | designated command is shown to Fig.12 (a) and FIG.12 (b).

Further, when the sub CPU 120 a in the effect control board 120 receives a symbol designation command or a symbol confirmation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120 a transmits the symbol designation command to the image control board 150 or the lamp control board 140.
The effect control board 120 corresponds to an example of the display control means and the switching display control means of the present invention.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 38 to be stopped and displayed, etc. are stored in the sub ROM 120b. It is remembered.

  Although the detailed illustration is not shown in the effect pattern determination table at this time, it is revived after the jackpot lottery is in the reach state and the reach effect in the reach state indicates that the jackpot lottery result is “lost”. In addition to storing an effect pattern (revival jackpot effect pattern) for performing an effect in which the jackpot lottery result is “hit”, an effect effect pattern for switching the game state (game mode) is stored. 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 effect control board 120 specifies an effect pattern designation command based on the variation pattern designation command using the variation effect pattern determination table as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b).

  Then, the effect control board 120 sends an effect pattern designation command to the image control board 150, and further sends an effect pattern designation command to the lamp control board 140.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining a variation effect pattern to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. FIG.

  In response to the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 sends an effect pattern designation command to be sent to the image control board 150 based on ON / OFF of an output destination switching flag described later. The determination is made based on the variation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 12 (a) or FIG. 12 (b).

  The change pattern designation command and the effect random number 1 (0 to 99) in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B are information received from the main control board 110 and are sub CPU 120a. Then, the variation effect pattern is determined based on this information.

12 (a) and 12 (b), even if the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command of the same special symbol, different variation effect patterns are determined based on the effect random number 1. Therefore, the number of special pattern variation pattern designation commands stored in the main control board 110 is reduced as compared with the variation effect patterns stored in the effect control board 120.
As a result, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 can be reduced, and a variety of effects can be achieved.

  The “variation effect pattern” refers to the effect contents (first liquid crystal display device 31, sound output device 32, decoration device 33, effect lighting device 34, second liquid crystal display device 37) performed during the change of the special symbol. This refers to a specific production mode. For example, in the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, the display mode of the background, the display mode of the character, and the variation mode of the production symbol 38 are determined by this variation effect pattern.

  In addition, the “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 that informs the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 38 are performing the variable display. . For example, when a combination of three effect symbols 38 of “777” is set as a combination of the effect symbols 38 informing that a transition to a jackpot game is made, the two effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state in which the remaining effect symbols 38 are variably displayed is called “reach”.

  In this way, when the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1, the sub CPU 120a specifies the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the variation effect pattern and performs image control. This is transmitted to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the substrate 150.

  In addition, as an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, in the normal time (when the output destination switching flag is OFF), in the case of the change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, "MODE" "Is set as" A01H ", and" DATA "is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern. At this time, “first liquid crystal display device 31” is designated as the output destination of the effect image based on the effect pattern designation command. When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B01H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern. . At this time, “second liquid crystal display device 37” is designated as the output destination of the effect image based on the effect pattern specifying command.

  On the other hand, at the time of specification (when the output destination switching flag is ON), when the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “B01H”, “DATA” is set according to the identification number. At this time, “second liquid crystal display device 37” is designated as the output destination of the effect image based on the effect pattern specifying command. When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “A01H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern. . At this time, “first liquid crystal display device 31” is designated as the output destination of the effect image based on the effect pattern designation command.

Thus, when the output destination switching flag is turned ON, the output destination of the effect image based on the effect pattern designation command related to the first special symbol display device 20 is changed from “first liquid crystal display device 31” to “second liquid crystal display”. It will be switched to “device 37”.
At this time, the output destination of the effect image based on the effect pattern designation command related to the second special symbol display device 21 is switched from the “second liquid crystal display device 37” to the “first liquid crystal display device 31”. That is, in the normal time, the effect by entering the ball relating to the first start port 14 is performed by the “first liquid crystal display device 31”, and the effect by entering the ball relating to the second start port 15 is “the second liquid crystal display device 37”. However, at the time of the above identification, the effect by entering the ball related to the first start port 14 is performed by the “second liquid crystal display device 37”, and the effect by entering the ball relating to the second start port 15 is “the first liquid crystal display”. Will be performed by the device 31 ".

  Examples of effect images displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 (main liquid crystal) and the second liquid crystal display device 37 (sub liquid crystal) are shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 31 shows a game using FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (d) in order to explain the display mode of the effect image on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal when the output destination switching flag is OFF. The image transition of the effect image displayed by the effect based on is shown. That is, during the image transition process, an effect image related to entering the first start port 14 is initially displayed on the main liquid crystal, and an effect image related to entering the second start port 15 is displayed on the sub liquid crystal. Is done.

  FIG. 31A shows an effect image shown in a state where three decorative symbols superimposed on the background image are changed on the main liquid crystal, and a background image different from the background image displayed on the main liquid crystal is displayed on the sub liquid crystal. The effect image shown in the state which the decoration symbol different from the three decoration symbols displayed on the main liquid crystal stopped is shown.

In FIG. 31B, a character image moving from the right side of the sub liquid crystal toward the left is displayed.
FIG. 31 (c) shows an effect image in which an advertising screen with a message attached to the foot of the character image is displayed as the character image disappears to the left side of the sub liquid crystal. In this advertising screen, a message “Aim for Electric Chu!” Is written, which informs the player that the second starting port 15 will be long open. In FIG. 31C, the three decorative symbols displayed on the main liquid crystal are shown in a stopped state. That is, in FIG. 31 (c), the player knows that “winning 1”, which is a long release, is won.

  When it is determined that the second start port 15 is long open (or long open), the output destination switching flag is changed from OFF to ON, as shown in FIG. The decorative design displayed on the sub liquid crystal in 31 (a) is displayed on the main liquid crystal, and the decorative design displayed on the main liquid crystal in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (c) is displayed on the sub liquid crystal. The That is, it is determined that the long release is determined (or the long release) is a predetermined game condition.

  FIG. 32 shows a game using FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (d) in order to explain the display mode of the effect image on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal when the output destination switching flag is ON. The image transition of the effect image displayed by the effect based on is shown. That is, during the image transition process, an effect image related to entering the second start port 15 is initially displayed on the main liquid crystal, and an effect image related to entering the first start port 14 is displayed on the sub liquid crystal. Is done.

  FIG. 32A shows an effect image shown in a state where three decorative symbols superimposed on the background image are changed on the main liquid crystal, and the background image different from the background image displayed on the main liquid crystal is displayed on the sub liquid crystal. The effect image shown in the state which the decoration symbol different from the three decoration symbols displayed on the main liquid crystal stopped is shown.

When the predetermined end condition is satisfied, a character image shown in FIG. 32B and a message indicating that the predetermined end condition is satisfied are displayed.
Then, in FIG. 32C, a state in which this character image is flying away in the upper left direction of the sub liquid crystal is displayed as an effect image. In FIG. 32C, the three decorative symbols displayed on the main liquid crystal are shown in a stopped state.
Here, the above-mentioned predetermined termination condition means winning other than “one hit” that is long open (or including “losing”).

  When the predetermined termination condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the decorative symbols displayed on the sub liquid crystal in FIG. 32 (a) are displayed on the main liquid crystal and FIG. 32 (a). The decorative design displayed on the main liquid crystal in FIG. 32C is displayed on the sub liquid crystal.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed to “the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)”. "" Effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H) "," effect pattern designation command corresponding to the big hit effect pattern (MODE = 03H) "," effect pattern designation corresponding to the hit end effect pattern " Command (MODE = 04H) ”and the like, and the sub CPU 120a transmits these various effect pattern designation commands to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  From the above, the sub CPU 120a transmits the effect pattern designation command determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B to the image control board 150.

  At this time, the image control board 150 performs image control processing as described later based on the effect pattern designation command.

  Subsequently, the payout control board 130 shown in FIG. 4 performs payout control of the game ball. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

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

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out.

  At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area during the calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. The lamp control board 140 controls energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the decoration device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Processing performed by the lamp control board 140 based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120 will be described later.

The image control board 150 is connected to the first liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the second liquid crystal display device 37, and the first liquid crystal display is based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Image control in the device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 and sound output control in the sound output device 32 are performed.
The image control board 150 corresponds to an example of a display control unit and a switching display control unit of the present invention.

  At this time, the image control board 150 and the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 have a general purpose bridge function for converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting it when displaying the image data. A substrate 39 is provided.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 for displaying image data. For example, SXGA (1280 dots × 1080) Dot) 19-inch main liquid crystal connected as the first liquid crystal display device 31, and XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch main liquid crystal connected as the first liquid crystal display device 31. Absorb differences.

  The image control board 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, and a crystal oscillator 152 for performing image display control of effect images displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. , A VRAM 153, an image control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor)) 2000 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP2000”), and a sound control circuit 3000 that performs control to output sound information from the sound output device 32.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs display control of the effect image used for the effect based on the “effect pattern designation command” received from the effect control board 120, designates the effect image and the output destination based on this display control, and sends them to the VDP 2000. To do. As a result, the VDP 2000 draws the effect image received from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and displays it on the first liquid crystal display device 31 or the second liquid crystal display device 37 which is the designated output destination.

  Further, upon receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a instructs the sound control circuit 3000 to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is provided in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and displays a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, an animation information determination table used to generate a display list, a display list generation program, and an animation of an effect pattern. Anime patterns, animation scene information, etc. are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  Subsequently, the CGROM 151 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses image data (sprite, movie), etc. composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). And remember. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

  The CGROM 151 is read out in units of image data by the VDP 2000, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000 and divides the pulse signal to synchronize with the system clock for the VDP 2000 to control and the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. A synchronization signal or the like is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 is configured by a memory map as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30 is an example of a configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a frame buffer used in the image control board 150 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 30A shows a case where image data is displayed using either the first liquid crystal display device 31 or the second liquid crystal display device 37, and in particular, only the first liquid crystal display device 31 has the image control board 150. In other words, the second liquid crystal is not a configuration in which the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 are connected as shown in FIG. It is a memory map in the structure when not having the display device 37.

  The memory map shown in FIG. 30A includes an image data development area 153b consisting of arbitrary areas, a display list storage area 153a, a main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, a main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and other areas. It is configured.

  The image data development area 153b is an area for storing image data expanded by an expansion circuit (described later) included in the VDP 2000. The display list storage area 153a temporarily stores the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. This is the area to be stored in

  The main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c and the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d display effect images to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a. This is a work area for drawing.

Incidentally, pallet data etc. are memorize | stored in other area | regions, for example.
The two frame buffers, the first liquid crystal frame buffer area 153c and the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, are divided into a "drawing frame buffer" and a "display frame buffer" each time drawing is started. It switches alternately. That is, when one frame buffer functions as a drawing frame buffer, the other frame buffer functions as a display frame buffer.

  FIG. 30B shows a case where the image data received from the image control board 150 is displayed on both the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, that is, as shown in FIG. As shown, the memory map in the configuration in which the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 are connected.

  Also in FIG. 30B, as in the memory map shown in FIG. 30A, the image data development area 153b, display list storage area 153a, main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, and main liquid crystal display A second frame buffer area 153d and other areas are provided, and a sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e and a sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are further provided.

  The image data development area 153b, the display list storage area 153a, the main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and the other areas are the same as described above. The frame buffer 153e and the second sub-liquid crystal frame buffer 153f are work areas for drawing effect images to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a.

  The two frame buffers, the first sub-liquid crystal frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f, alternate between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started. It will be switched. That is, when one frame buffer functions as a drawing frame buffer, the other frame buffer functions as a display frame buffer.

  In addition to the above, even if the configuration does not include the second liquid crystal display device 37, that is, the configuration including only the first liquid crystal display device 31, the first liquid crystal display device 31 as shown in FIG. It is also possible to use a memory map having a frame buffer of the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  In this case, the frame buffers of the sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are not used as work areas.

  Subsequently, the VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor. Based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, for the first liquid crystal display device 31, a main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c and a main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d For the second liquid crystal display device 37, the image data is read from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer of either the sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e or the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f.

  Based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal display device 37 for display.

  The VDP 2000 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, and a memory controller, which are connected by a bus.

  The control register is a register for the VDP 2000 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register. The liquid crystal control CPU 150a can write and read data to and from the control register via the CPU I / F.

  This control register is a "system control register" that performs basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP2000, a "data transfer register" that performs settings necessary for data transfer, and a setting for controlling drawing "Drawing register" for performing the settings, "Bus interface register" for performing settings necessary for bus access, "Decompression register" for performing settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, and settings for controlling display There are six types of registers, “display registers”.

  The CG bus I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 151, and image data from the CGROM 151 is input to the VDP 2000 via the CG bus I / F.

  The CPU I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. The liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs a display list to the VDP 2000, accesses a control register, and accesses the VDP 2000 via the CPU I / F. Various interrupt signals from are input to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  The data transfer circuit performs data transfer between various devices. Specifically, data transfer between the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the VRAM 153, data transfer between the CGROM 151 and the VRAM 153, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 153 are performed.

  The clock generation circuit receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 152 and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP2000. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the first liquid crystal display device 31 via the display circuit.

  The decompression circuit is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 151, and stores the decompressed image data in the image data development area 153b.

  The drawing circuit is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list composed of drawing control commands.

  The display circuit includes a main display liquid crystal first frame buffer region 153c, a main liquid crystal second frame buffer region 153d, a sub liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e, and a sub liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f in the VRAM 153. From the image data (digital signal) stored in the frame buffer functioning as a “frame buffer”, a video signal indicating the color data of the image is generated as a video signal.

  The display circuit is a circuit that outputs the generated video signal to the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. Further, the display circuit also outputs a synchronizing signal (vertical synchronizing signal, horizontal synchronizing signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the first liquid crystal display device 31, and synchronizing signal (for synchronizing with the second liquid crystal display device 37). Vertical sync signals, horizontal sync signals, etc.) are also output.

  When there is an instruction to switch the frame buffer from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, the memory controller performs control to switch roles between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer”.

  The sound control circuit 3000 is provided with an audio ROM (not shown) in which a large number of audio data is stored. The sound control circuit 3000 is based on an audio output instruction command transmitted from the effect control board 120. While reading a predetermined program, the audio output control in the audio output device 32 is performed.

  Subsequently, various processes performed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 13 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S2001). In this initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b in response to power-on, and performs a process of initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol (S2002).

  Then, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, the small hit symbol initial value random value, and the normal symbol determination initial random value (S2003).

  When such a process is performed, it is determined whether or not a power-off process for shutting off the power is performed (S2004). Until the power-off process is performed (NO in S2004), an interrupt process is performed, thereby producing an effect. The random number value update process (S2002) and subsequent steps are repeated. If the power interruption process is performed (YES in S2004), the process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a timer interrupt process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

  First, the main CPU 110a saves information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a in the stack area (S2101).

  The main CPU 110a includes a special symbol time counter update process, a special game timer counter update process such as a special electric accessory release time, etc., a normal symbol variation time update process, a normal symbol stop time update process, A time control process for updating an auxiliary game timer counter for performing an update process of the opening / closing time of the second start port 15 is performed (S2102).

  The main CPU 110a performs random number update processing for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value (S2103).

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are incremented (unit number addition) and updated. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to “0 (zero)” and the initial random number “0 (zero) at that time” ”To update each random value.

  Subsequently, as in S1503, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for updating the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small hit symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Processing is performed (S2104).

The main CPU 110a performs input control processing (S2105).
In this input control process, the main CPU 110a includes the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first large winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input to each switch of the gate detection switch 13a.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to a prize ball counter used for a prize ball provided for each winning opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Further, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric power control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state (S2106). Subsequently, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory (S2107).

Then, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process (S2108).
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  The main CPU 110a includes external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and memory number designation command data. Creation processing is performed (S2109).

  The main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, the port output process is performed to output the signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S2109 (S2110).

  The special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S2109 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  The main CPU 110a restores the information saved in S2101 to the register of the main CPU 110a (S2111).

  FIG. 15 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the special figure special power control process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the value of special figure special processing data is loaded (S2201), and the branch address is referenced from the loaded special figure special processing data (S2202).

  At this time, if the special symbol special electricity processing data is “0 (zero)”, the special symbol memory determination processing is performed (S2203). If the special symbol special electricity processing data is “1”, the special symbol variation processing is performed. (S2204), and if the special figure special electricity processing data is "2", special symbol stop processing is carried out (S2205).

  Also, if the special figure special power processing data is “3”, the big hit game processing is performed (S2206), and if the special figure special electric processing data is “4”, the big hit game end processing is performed (S2207). If the process data is “5”, a small hit game end process is performed (S2208).

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

  As the special symbol memory determination process at this time, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. The detailed flow of this special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the special symbol memory determination process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area (S2301).

  If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area (NO in S2301), The special symbol memory determination process is terminated while the special electric processing data holds “0 (zero)”.

  On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area (YES in S2301), the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot determination process. This is performed (S2302).

  Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After the subtraction, the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage section are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In the present embodiment, the random number value stored in the second special symbol random value storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Without being limited thereto, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the start opening, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted to the second special symbol storage area. The shift may be performed with priority over.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed (S2303).

  In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (S2302), the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number value storage area is set. The jackpot symbol is determined based on this.

  Also, in the big hit determination process (S2302), when it is determined as “small hit”, the small hit symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number value storage area is small. The winning symbol is determined.

  Furthermore, in the big hit determination process (S2302), when it is determined as “lost”, a lost symbol is determined.

  Stop symbol data corresponding to the special symbol determined as described above is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing (S2304).

  Specifically, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  The main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variation display of the special symbol (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area.

  As a result, when variable display data is set in a predetermined processing area, LED lighting or extinguishing data is appropriately created by the above processing, and the created data is output, whereby the first special symbol display The variable display of the device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  Furthermore, when the special symbol variation display is started (S2305), the main CPU 110a changes the special symbol variation pattern designation command (the first special symbol variation pattern designation command or the first special symbol variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern. The second special symbol variation pattern designation command) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  The main CPU 110a sets “special symbol special power processing data = 0” to “special symbol special power processing data = 1” (S2306), prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing. To do.

  FIG. 17 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the ordinary power control process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the value of the ordinary power transmission processing data is loaded (S2401), and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary power transmission processing data (S2402).

  At this time, if the general-purpose normal power processing data is “0”, the normal symbol memory determination processing is performed (S2403). If the general-purpose normal power processing data is “1”, the normal symbol variation processing is performed. (S2404) Further, if the normal-use normal power processing data is “2”, normal symbol stop processing is performed (S2405). Further, if the ordinary power transmission processing data is “3”, an auxiliary game processing is performed (S2406).

  Since this “general-purpose power transmission process data” is set as needed in each subroutine of the general-purpose power transmission control processing, the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed.

  FIG. 18 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the normal symbol memory determination process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress (S2501).

  If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is being performed (YES in S2501), the normal symbol storage determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation display is not in progress (NO in S2501), the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter (ordinary symbol hold count (G), hereinafter "general symbol hold count (G)"). Is determined to be 1 or more (S2502).

  If the number of reserved general symbols (G) is “0” (NO in S2502), the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and the normal symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved regular symbols (G) is 1 or more (YES in S2502), the value is updated by subtracting “1” from the value (G) stored in the normal symbol reserved number storage area, and newly updated. The usual number of reserved drawings (G) is stored (S2503).

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area (S2504).

  Specifically, each data stored in the 0th 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. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 as the data is shifted (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area (S2505).

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a compares the random number value for hit determination in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in S2504 with the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine whether or not the hit is made. I do. In the present embodiment, the hit determination table is associated with the start opening winning easiness state (short time state / non-short time state) (see FIG. 6A), so the short time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process (S2506).
Specifically, the main CPU 110a compares the normal symbol determination random number value shifted in S2504 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine the normal symbol. Since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the hit determination result (win / loss), the hit determination result is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the hit determination result is selected.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a normal effect symbol designating command based on the result of the normal symbol determination, and sets the determined normal effect symbol designating command in the effect transmission data storage area (S2507). Although not shown in detail, the sub liquid crystal effects shown in FIGS. 31 (b), 31 (c), 32 (b), and 32 (c) are performed based on the normal effect designating command. .

  Further, the main CPU 110a determines the stop symbol data related to the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol stop symbol data”), that is, the type of the normal symbol based on the result of the normal symbol determination, and determines the determined normal symbol stop symbol. Data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c (S2508).

  When the determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined to be a hit normal symbol in the normal symbol stop processing of FIG. 20 described later, the opening / closing mode of the second start port 15 is determined in the auxiliary game processing of FIG. It is also used when determining, or when determining an unillustrated universal pattern variation pattern.

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol (for example, a circle with an intermediate coating) expressed by the final lighting for a certain time by the LED of the normal symbol display device 22, and the lost normal symbol is the last of the LED. It is a symbol (blank) expressed by turning off the light for a certain period of time.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a general fluctuation pattern determination process (S2509).
Specifically, since the general-purpose variation pattern determination table is based on the start opening winning ease state, the general-purpose stop symbol data, and the general-purpose variation pattern determination value, the main CPU 110a first stores the time flag flag. It is determined whether a flag is turned on in the area. The case where the flag is ON in the time-short flag storage area is when the ease of winning at the start port is in the short-time state, and the case where the flag is not ON is easy when winning at the start port. This is when sex is in a non-temporal state.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the main CPU 110a selects the time reduction common figure variation pattern determination table. When the main CPU 110a determines that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the main CPU 110a selects the non-time reduction common use flag. A figure variation pattern determination table is selected (see FIG. 6C). Next, the main CPU 110a selects a general map variation pattern determination table based on the general map stop pattern data from the selected general map variation pattern determination table. The main CPU 110a compares the random number value for determining the customary pattern change pattern stored in the 0th storage unit in the S2504 with the determined general pattern change pattern determination table, and changes the normal pattern change pattern (normal figure change time). To decide.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets the base map change time determined in the base map change pattern determination process in the auxiliary game timer counter (S2510). As a result, the normal symbol variation display time is determined. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S2102.

Next, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data in order to perform the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 22 (S2511).
Then, “1” is set in the ordinary figure / electric power processing data (S2512), and the normal symbol variation process is terminated. The normal symbol fluctuation display data includes information such as the type of normal symbol to be operated, the mode of fluctuation display, and the fluctuation time.

  FIG. 19 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the normal symbol variation process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal time fluctuation time set in S2510 (see FIG. 18) has passed (whether auxiliary game timer counter = 0) (S2601). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed (NO in S2601), the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal time change time has passed (the set time has passed) (YES in S2601), a normal change end command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S2602).

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets data for stoppage display for stopping the normal symbol display device 22 based on the stoppage symbol data set in S2508 (see FIG. 18) (S2603). As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the auxiliary game timer counter (S2604). The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in S2102.

  Then, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the normal-use normal power processing data (S2605), and ends the normal symbol variation processing.

  FIG. 20 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the normal symbol stop process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in S2604 (see FIG. 19) has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0?) (S2701). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed (NO in S2701), the normal symbol stop process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed (YES in S2701), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. (S2702). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to the normal symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a winning ordinary symbol (NO in S2702), the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the ordinary symbol / electric power processing data (S2703), and ends the ordinary symbol stopping process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a hit normal symbol (YES in S2702), the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special signal special processing data (S2704).

  Then, the main CPU 110a sets an opening command corresponding to the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and sets an opening time corresponding to the normal stop symbol based on the auxiliary game control table. The counter is set (S2705). The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S2102. When this process is finished, the normal symbol stop process is finished.

  FIG. 21 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the auxiliary game process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently open (S2801). If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress (YES in S2801), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed (S2802). That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S2802), the auxiliary game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (YES in S2802), an auxiliary game start process is performed (S2803). In this auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 110a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the start port winning easiness state (short-time state / non-short-time state), and from there, the general-purpose stop symbol is further selected. According to the data, the second start opening / closing control table corresponding to the hit type is selected. Specifically, in accordance with the general-purpose stop symbol data, the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the hit 1 or the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the win 2 is determined. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port opening process (S2804). In this second start port opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the general power open number storage area (the general power open number (D)) and stored. Then, in order to operate the second starting port movable piece 15b, the energization start data of the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set, and the current starting point opening / closing control table is set with reference to the second starting port opening / closing control table set in S2803. The opening time of the second start port 15 based on the electric release number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2801 that the current opening is not in progress (NO in S2801), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current ending is in progress (S2805). Ending here means a period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 15 to the end of the auxiliary game.
If it is determined that it is not currently ending (NO in S2805), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is open (S2806). If it is determined that the second start port 15 is open (YES in S2806), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 15 is satisfied. Determination is made (S2807). As the “opening end condition”, the value of the start opening prize counter for counting the number of balls entering the second start opening 15 has reached a specified (maximum) number (for example, 10), or the second start opening 15 The fact that the one-time release time has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 110a determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied (NO in S2807), the main game processing ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied (YES in S2807), the main CPU 110a performs a second start port closing process (S2808). In the second start port closing process, the energization stop data of the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set to close the second start port 15, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in S2803 is referred to. The closing time of the second start port 15 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current public power open number (D). As a result, the second start port 15 is closed.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied (S2809). The supplementary game end condition is that the public power open number (D) reaches a preset number of times of opening, or that the value of the start opening prize counter reaches the maximum number (for example, 10). If it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2809), the main CPU 110a ends the auxiliary game process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition has been satisfied (YES in S2809), the main CPU 110a sets “0” in the public telephone open number storage area and sets “0” in the start opening prize counter. (S2810). That is, in the auxiliary game ending process in step S2810, the public telephone open number storage area and the start opening prize counter are cleared.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs an ending process (S2811).
Specifically, an ending command corresponding to the usual stop symbol data is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the ending time corresponding to the usual stop symbol data is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the auxiliary game control table. set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2805 that the ending is currently in progress (YES in S2805), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed (S2812). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2812), the auxiliary game process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has passed, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0 (S2813) and ends the auxiliary game process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2806 that the second start port 15 is not open (NO in S2806), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed ( S2814). Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed (NO in S2814), the main CPU 110a ends the auxiliary game process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the closing time has elapsed (YES in S2814), the process proceeds to S2804.

  FIG. 22 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process performed on the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing (S3001).
In this initialization process, the sub CPU 120a reads a main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag and the like stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

Next, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process (S3002).
In this effect random number update process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating the random numbers (the effect random number value 1, the effect design determining random value, the effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a power interruption process for shutting off the power is performed (S3003). Until the power interruption process is performed (NO in S3003), the effect random number update process and the subsequent processes are performed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed. Repeat. If the power interruption process is performed (YES in S3003), the process ends.

  FIG. 23 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a timer interrupt process performed on the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a in the stack area (S3101), and performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120 (S3102).

Next, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing (S3103).
In this command analysis processing, the sub CPU 120a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed.

  The sub CPU 120a checks the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b, performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35 (S3104), and outputs the output destination of the effect pattern designation command to be transmitted to the image control board 150. Output destination switching control processing for switching the variable effect pattern determination table for designating (S3105), and data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 Is performed (S3106).

  Then, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in S3101 to the register of the sub CPU 120a (S3107).

  FIG. 24 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the command analysis processing performed on the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a continuation of the command analysis processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows.

  The sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command is received in the reception buffer, and confirms whether or not the command is received (S3201).

  If there is no command in the reception buffer (NO in S3201), the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process. If there is a command in the reception buffer (YES in S3201), it is subsequently confirmed whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command (S3202).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command (YES in S3202), the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern (S3203).

  Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a demo designation command (NO in S3202), the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. (S3204).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol memory designation command (YES in S3204), the special symbol memory designation command is analyzed and displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal display device 37. A special symbol memory number determination process for determining the number of special figure reservation images to be displayed and transmitting a special figure display number designation command corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 Is performed (S3205).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command (NO in S3204), then the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. Confirmation is made (S3206).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command (YES in S3206), the sub CPU 120a determines the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal based on the contents of the received effect designating command. An effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed on the display device 37 is performed (S3207).

  Specifically, the effect symbol determination process analyzes the effect symbol designation command, determines the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 38 according to the presence or absence of the jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect In addition to setting the symbol data in the effect symbol storage area and transmitting the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designating command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command (NO in S3206), the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the receiving buffer is a variation pattern specifying command (S3208). ).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command (YES in S3208), the sub CPU 120a further acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated as described above. To do.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a determines one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, the normal effect mode and the chance effect mode) based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command. An effect mode determination process is performed (S3209). Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

  Further, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the updated effect random number 1, and the acquired effect random number 1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area Based on, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed (S3210).

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the first liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the decoration device 33, the effect lighting device 34, and the second liquid crystal display device 37 are controlled. Note that the variation mode of the effect design 38 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command (NO in S3208), the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command (S3211). .

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command (YES in S3211), the sub CPU 120a transmits a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol to stop the effect symbol 38 to be transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. An effect symbol stop display process to be set in the buffer is performed (S3212).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol confirmation command (NO in S3211), the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal effect symbol designation command (S3213). ).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal effect designating command (YES in S3213), the sub CPU 120a determines that the opening time of the second start port 15 is 5. based on the received normal effect designating command. A long open determination process is performed to determine whether or not an open pattern (“long open”) of 5 seconds has been determined (S3214).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a normal effect designating command (NO in S3213), the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receiving buffer is a gaming state designation command ( S3215).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command (YES in S3215), the sub CPU 120a stores data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c. The setting is made (S3216).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command (NO in S3215), the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command (S3217).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command (YES in S3217), the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern (S3218).

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command (NO in S3217), the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is that of the first grand prize port 16 and / or the second grand prize port 17. It is confirmed whether or not it is a special winning opening opening designation command for instructing opening (S3219).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening opening designation command (YES in S3219), the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern (S3220).

  Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a big prize opening release command (NO in S3219), the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command (S3221). ).

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command (YES in S3221), the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern (S3222).

  Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  If it is not any command (NO in S3221), the command analysis process is terminated by terminating this process.

  FIG. 26 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the long release determination process performed on the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the start port winning easiness is in a non-time saving state, that is, whether or not the time reduction flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S3301). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, the sub CPU 120a ends the long open determination processing.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the time reduction flag is OFF, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the normal effect designating command is “E3H01H”, that is, whether or not the result of the normal design lottery is “one hit”. It is determined whether or not (S3302).

  If it is determined that the normal effect designating command is “E3H01H” (YES in S3302), the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the output destination switching flag is ON (3303). If it is determined that the output destination switching flag is ON (YES in S3303), the sub CPU 120a ends the long open determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the output destination switching flag is OFF (NO in S3303), the sub CPU 120a sets the output destination switching flag to ON (S3304) and ends the long open determination processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3302 that the normal effect designating command is not “E3H01H” (NO in S3302), the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the output switching flag is ON (3305). If it is determined that the output destination switching flag is OFF (NO in S3305), the sub CPU 120a ends the long open determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the output destination switching flag is ON (YES in S3305), the sub CPU 120a sets the output destination switching flag to OFF (S3306) and ends the long open determination processing.

Here, when the normal effect designating command is “E3H01H”, that is, when the result of the normal design lottery is “win 1”, the second start port 15 is opened for the first time (0.1 second). And a second opening (5.5 seconds). In particular, since the opening time is set to be very long in the second opening compared to the first opening, the possibility that a plurality of game balls enter the second starting port 15 is greatly increased. Further, as shown in the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table of FIG. 9, all the jackpots related to entering the second starting port 15 are long hits. It is preferentially compared to the jackpot.
In this way, when the player is in an advantageous state, by turning on the output destination switching flag, an effect related to entering the second starting port 15 can be performed on the “first liquid crystal display device 31”. The sex becomes very high. Thereby, compared with the case where the production | presentation by the entrance which concerns on the 2nd start opening 15 is performed by the "2nd liquid crystal display device 37", the said production | presentation can be made to pay attention to a player.

  FIG. 27 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the output destination switching control process performed on the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the output destination switching flag is ON (S3401). When the output destination switching flag is ON, the sub CPU 120a selects the variable effect pattern determination table (when the output destination switching flag is ON) shown in FIG. 12B (S3402).

  On the other hand, when the output destination switching flag is not turned on (the output destination switching flag is turned off), the sub CPU 120a displays the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12A (when the output destination switching flag is turned off). Is selected (S3403).

  Based on the variation effect pattern determination table selected in S3402 or 3403, the effect pattern designation command is determined in the variation effect pattern determination process described in S3210.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a main process performed in the liquid crystal control CPU on the image control board constituting the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 28, when power is supplied from the power supply board 170, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates a system reset in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and performs initialization processing (S3501).

  In this initialization process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.

  Here, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, as an instruction for initial setting of the VDP 2000, (1) instructs the display circuit constituting the VDP 2000 to create and output a video signal, and therefore instructs the display of the video signal (display). (“1” is set to 0 bit of the register), or (2) image data that is frequently used in the decompression circuit constituting the VDP2000 (image data such as production symbol 38) is decompressed to the image data development area 153b of the VRAM 153. In order to set the initial value data in the expansion register, or (3) the initial value image data (such as a character image “power-on”) is drawn in the drawing circuit constituting the VDP 2000. Output value display list.

Subsequently, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process (S3502).
In this drawing execution start process, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register in order to instruct VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output.

  That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing is instructed on the initial value display list output in the above step (S3501), and execution of drawing on the display list output in S3505 described later is instructed during normal routine processing. become.

  Next, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs effect pattern designation command analysis control processing for analyzing the effect pattern designation command (command stored in the reception buffer of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120 (S3503).

  When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed.

  This effect pattern designation command analysis control process confirms whether or not an effect pattern designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect pattern designation command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process is continued. If the effect pattern designation command is stored in the reception buffer, a process of reading a new effect pattern designation command is performed.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a specifies the output destination (either “first liquid crystal display device 31” or “second liquid crystal display device 37”) for the read effect pattern designation command. Various effect images are displayed at the output destination specified at this time.

  Next, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step (S3602) described later, and the animation pattern determined in step (S3503), Update the addresses of various anime scenes.

  Next, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. When the generation of the display list is completed, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000 (S3505). The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F 2030 in the VDP 2000.

  Then, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01 (S3506).

  Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 29B, the FB switching flag indicates that if the previous display list has been drawn in the V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). , FB switching flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  If the FB switching flag is “01” (YES in S3506), the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag to “00” (S3507) (turns off the FB switching flag) and thereafter, FIG. The above steps (S3502 to S3507) are repeated until a predetermined interrupt occurs.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of an interrupt process performed on the image control board 150 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the interrupt processing of the image control board 150, a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal, a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal, and a command are received. And at least a command reception interrupt process performed.

  The drawing end interrupt process and the V blank interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 29, but the command reception interrupt process is as described above, and is not shown.

  FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a drawing end interrupt process performed on the image control board 150 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  When the drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is completed, the VDP 2000 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  When the drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (S3601). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

  FIG. 29B is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the V blank interruption process performed in the image control board 150 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The VDP 2000 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs processing for updating various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter” (S3602), and determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01 (S3603). ).

That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.
When determining that the “drawing end flag” is “01” (YES in S3603), the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets “00” in the “drawing end flag” (that is, turns off the drawing end flag). ) (S3604).

  If the “drawing end flag” is not “01” (NO in S3603), the current V blank interrupt process is terminated. That is, even if a V blank interrupt signal is input, the subsequent processing is not performed unless drawing is completed.

  Subsequently, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a gives an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer” to the memory controller configuring the VDP 2000 (S3605).

  Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of incrementing to the first bit of the display register (a process of adding “1”).

  Then, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets “01” to the “FB switching flag” (turns on the FB switching flag) (S3606), cancels the standby state, and ends the V blank interrupt processing.

  The embodiment described above is one embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to these examples, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within a range not changing the gist thereof.

In the above embodiment, the effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal is switched under the condition (previously designated gaming condition) that the winning 1 is a long opening. Not limited. For example, the effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal may be switched on condition that a game ball actually enters the second start port 15 in the long opening.
In addition, the pre-designated gaming condition is “when the short-time gaming state is set”, and the effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal is switched on the condition that the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state. It may be a thing. Furthermore, assuming that the game condition designated in advance is “when a ball enters the second start port 15 in the short-time gaming state”, the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state. 2 It is also possible to switch the effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal when the ball has actually entered the starting port 15.

  In the above embodiment, in the short-time gaming state, only one type of opening mode of the second start port 15 is set (opening for 3.0 seconds twice), but is not limited thereto. For example, even in the short-time gaming state, long opening and other opening modes (so-called short opening) are provided, and when the short-time gaming state is set and the long opening state is obtained, The effect images displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal may be switched.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, only one type of opening mode for long opening is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types (including different types) of opening modes for long opening may be provided. Furthermore, all or any of the long openings provided in plural types may be set as the above condition.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal display device that is the output destination is associated with the effect pattern designation command. Alternatively, it may be transmitted to the image control board 150.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 14 1st start opening 15 2nd start opening 15b Movable piece for 2nd start openings 15c Start opening opening / closing solenoid 31 1st liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)
32 Audio output device 33 Decoration device 34 Illumination lighting device 37 Second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal)
110 Main control board 120 Production control board 130 Discharge control board 140 Lamp control board 150 Image control board 150a Liquid crystal control CPU
150b Liquid crystal control RAM
150c LCD control ROM
151 CGROM
152 Crystal Oscillator 153 VRAM

Claims (3)

Having a first entrance and a second entrance which are entrances of the game ball as an opportunity for a bonus lottery in a game using game balls,
An effect image for notifying a player of a lottery result in the bonus lottery of the game by entering the game ball at the first entrance is displayed on the first display device, and the entrance to the second entrance is Display control means for displaying on the second display device an effect image for notifying the player of the lottery result in the bonus lottery by entering the game ball;
The display control means includes
An effect image informing the lottery result in the privilege lottery performed when the gaming ball preliminarily specified in the game is satisfied and the game ball enters the second entrance is provided as the second image. An effect image that is displayed by switching from the display device to the first display device and informing the lottery result in the privilege lottery performed when the game ball enters the first entrance is provided as the first image. A gaming machine comprising switching display control means for performing switching display processing for switching from a display device to the second display device. The lottery result of the bonus lottery when the game ball enters the second entrance is the lottery result of the bonus lottery when the game ball enters the first entrance. Compared to, a lottery result that is advantageous to the player is given,
Determining means for determining information on a lottery result in the privilege lottery triggered by entering the first entrance and the second entrance;
When the determination by the determination means is performed, if there is an entrance to the first entrance or the second entrance, the entrance to the first entrance or the second entrance Storage means for storing information relating to the lottery result of the privilege lottery triggered by the entry;
Further comprising
The determination means includes
When both the information related to entering the first entrance and the information relating to entering the second entrance are stored in the storage means, the entrance to the second entrance The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information related to is determined in preference to the information related to entering the first entrance. The second entrance is
A first mode in which entering into the second entrance is impossible or difficult, and a variable device that is displaced to a second mode in which entering into the second entrance is easier than in the first mode. The entrance with
The game apparatus further comprises a game state determination means for determining a non-time-saving gaming state in which the variable device is unlikely to be the second mode or a time-short gaming state in which the variable device is likely to be in the second mode,
The gaming condition is that the gaming state is determined to be the short-time gaming state by the gaming state determination means,
The switching display control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the gaming state is determined to be the short-time gaming state by the gaming state determination means, the switching display process is performed assuming that the gaming condition is satisfied.