JP2014079459A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing a player from misunderstanding a holding storage number.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first liquid crystal display device 31 and a second movable liquid crystal display device 37 and performs control for displaying the number of holding on the second liquid crystal display device 37. Before the second liquid crystal display device 37 is moved, control is performed to turn off the holding storage number being displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs notification in a specific notification mode.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start opening provided on the game board, the special symbol display device displays the variation of the special symbol. When a special symbol display is stopped on the special symbol display device after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, a special game (big hit) is controlled. In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened so that the game ball can be easily won, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become.

  In addition, if the game ball wins the starting point during the special symbol variation display, the right to variable display the special symbol is reserved and stored, the special symbol variation display ends, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Gaming machines that change symbols are widely known. Furthermore, in order to inform the player of information related to the gaming machine in an easy-to-understand manner, gaming machines equipped with a liquid crystal display device that displays information related to special symbols, information on jackpots, the number of reserved memories, etc. are widely known. Yes.

  In particular, in recent years, it is possible to recognize the meaning of an image only when a plurality of liquid crystal display devices are provided, drive control of one liquid crystal display device is performed, and the positional relationship with the other display device overlaps with a predetermined positional relationship. A gaming machine is known (see Patent Document 1). Such a gaming machine can provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult for the player's viewpoint to be fixed and performs an effective presentation with high interest.

  Further, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 also discloses displaying a hold display image on one display device.

JP 2012-020041 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the number of reserved memories is displayed on one of the liquid crystal display devices, if the liquid crystal display device that displays the number of reserved memories is moved, the player can increase the number of reserved memories. In addition to being difficult to recognize, there is a risk of misunderstanding the number of reserved memory for the player. For example, when “3” is displayed as the number of reserved memories, first, the liquid crystal display device is moved so that it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the number of reserved memories.
Then, it is assumed that the liquid crystal display device is moved so that the player can recognize the reserved memory number, and during this time, the reserved memory number is “2” or less.

  In this case, the player may feel that the number of reserved memories has been unduly reduced, which may cause misunderstanding.

  On the other hand, in the case of displaying the reserved memory number on the non-movable display device, there is no possibility that the player will misunderstand the reserved memory number, but the game machine developer displays the reserved memory number. As a result, there is no room for selecting a liquid crystal display device to be developed, and the degree of freedom in development and design is reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not give a misunderstanding about the number of reserved memories to a player.

  In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can flow down, and a game provided in the gaming area of the gaming board and detecting the passage of the gaming ball. A ball passage detection unit, a state determination unit that determines whether or not the game ball passage detection unit detects the passage of a game ball, and a state that is advantageous to the player; and the state determination unit A symbol display means for displaying a symbol for notifying the determination result, a symbol display control means for controlling the symbol display means based on the symbol for notifying the determination result by the state determining means, and the symbol display control means. In the state in which the symbol variation display is performed by the above, based on the fact that the passing of the game ball is detected by the game ball passage detecting means, the holding memory for storing the symbol variation display right on hold And a first game information display device that displays information related to the game, and a second game information display device that is provided separately from the first game information display device, displays information related to the game, and is movably provided The game information display device, the display device control means for controlling the first game information display device and the second game information display device, and the second game based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. Movable control means for performing control to move the information display device from the first position to the second position, and the display device control means sets the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means, In addition to performing control to display on the second game information display device, before moving the second game information display device, the number of reserved storages displayed on the second game information display device is hidden. It is characterized by performing control To.

  The apparatus further comprises a movement determining means for determining whether or not to move the second game information display device, and the display device control means is configured to determine the second game information display device based on a determination result by the movement determination means. It is characterized by moving.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display device control unit may be configured to display the symbol on the symbol display unit after the symbol display control unit starts changing the symbol. Control is performed to hide the number of reserved memories displayed on the second game information display device, and the second game information display device is moved from the first position to the second position by the movable control means. Display on the second game information display device based on the control of moving the second game information display device from the second position to the first position after being moved to the position. Control is performed to display the number of pending storages being performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not give a misunderstanding about the number of reserved memories to a player.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 2nd liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition transition diagram of effect mode. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening | release aspect table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of a design change effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the character notice effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a RUSH scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a usual roulette execution lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a usual roulette symbol determination table 1 and a point determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the usual roulette symbol determination tables 2-4. It is a figure which shows an example of the usual roulette symbol determination tables 5-7. It is a figure which shows an example of the continuation number determination table of dark countdown mode. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 3 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st effect mode transfer process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the mode related frequency update process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd effect mode transfer process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer update process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart of the effect of a RUSH scenario. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart at the time of moving a 2nd liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows Example 1 in the case of moving a 2nd liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows Example 2 in the case of moving a 2nd liquid crystal display device.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the glass frame is opened in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  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). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows 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 is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, 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. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, 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.

  In addition, a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 6.

  The second start port 15 has a start movable piece 15b, and is controlled to move between a closed mode in which the start movable piece 15b is maintained in a closed state and an open mode in which the start movable piece 15b is in an open state. The At this time, when the second starting port 15 is controlled to the above-described opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 becomes easy. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the closed mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the closed mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased as compared to the open mode. In the present embodiment, the second start port 15 having the start movable piece 15b constitutes a start variable winning device.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. Then, 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 for performing a “big hit lottery” described later is acquired.

  In addition, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, in addition to the special symbol determination random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. The random number value for jackpot symbol, the random number value for small bonus symbol, the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for special symbol variation for determining the variation time of the special symbol are also acquired.

  Further, even when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, the same 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 the present embodiment, the start port detection switch 14a and the second start port detection switch 15a constitute a game ball passage detection means.

  Further, in the left and right areas of the game area 6, normal symbol gates 13 constituting normal areas through which game balls can pass are provided.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of a game ball. Then, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, and acquires a normal symbol determination random number value for performing “normal symbol lottery” described later.

  In addition, when the gate detection switch 13a detects the passing of the game ball, in addition to the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol stop random number value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and the normal symbol A random time value for determining the fluctuation time is also acquired. In the present embodiment, the gate detection switch 13a constitutes a normal area detection unit.

  Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes the normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first big winning opening 16 through which the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. A second grand prize winning port 17 capable of balling is also provided.

  For this reason, the game balls are configured not to win the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 unless the operation handle 3 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force.

  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) are paid out.

  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. In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 16 having the first big prize opening / closing door 16b and the second big prize opening 17 having the second big prize opening / closing door 17b constitute a special variable prize winning device. In the present embodiment, the special variable winning device and / or the starting variable winning device constitutes a variable winning device.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all 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 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

  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.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, 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 display device may be the same size, and the second liquid crystal display device 37 may be larger than the first liquid crystal display device 31. In the present embodiment, the first liquid crystal display device 31 constitutes a first game information display device, and the second liquid crystal display device 37 constitutes a second game information display device.

  The first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 display an image while the game is not being performed, or display an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 for informing a lottery winning 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 jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol variation display described later, and a special later described after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Stop display according to the symbol stop display. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time). Further, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 38 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter. In the present embodiment, the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 that display the effect symbol 38 constitute the effect symbol display means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, on the basis that the game ball 200 has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 in a state where the special symbol display device 20 is performing the variable symbol display, The first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, which will be described later, is updated in accordance with the ball starting port. Then, the sub CPU 120a performs control to display the number of reservations stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and / or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area on the second liquid crystal display device 37. .

  In addition, a movable member 180 (see FIG. 5) that moves the second liquid crystal display device is provided on the back side of the second liquid crystal display device 37. In the present embodiment, the second liquid crystal display device 37 can move the second liquid crystal display device 37 by moving the movable member 180. Details of the second liquid crystal display device 37 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, above the first liquid crystal display device 31, there is provided a decorative member 33a that has a mask shape and can be driven. The decorative member 33a is driven by the effect driving device 33 and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical member moves to the front surface of the first liquid crystal display device 31. The player can have various feelings of expectation according to the operation mode of the decorative member 33a.

  The effect button 35 provided on the glass frame 50 is for executing an effect by the player's operation. The effect button 35 can also be moved in the vertical direction by the effect driving device 33. It is configured (see FIG. 2).

  The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36 b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various effects devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and performs effects by sound. In addition, the effect lighting device 34 is configured to change the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp and perform the effect by illumination, and is 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 “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is This is a process for determining whether the value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or “random number”. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery 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, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for informing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball has entered the second starting port 15, and the display mode is as described above. This is the same as the display mode of special symbols in the one special symbol display device 20. In this embodiment, the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 which display a special symbol comprise a symbol display means.

  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. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

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

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the random symbol value for determining the acquired normal symbol corresponds to “winning”. This refers to the process of determining whether or not a numerical value. Regarding the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking, When a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  In addition, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during a special symbol change display or a special game described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, Originally, the right to win the jackpot is held.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold. For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the 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.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). With 51 as a fulcrum, the other end in the left-right direction (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to be released 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.

  A lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end side in the left-right direction of the glass frame 50. 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).

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of 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, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

  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.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large opening opening / closing door 16b. The winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and the normal symbols. Normal symbol display device 22 for displaying, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for special symbols, and normal symbol hold indicator 25 for displaying the number of reserved balls for normal symbols. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is 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.

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, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a jackpot game end setting for determining a gaming state after the jackpot ends The data table (see FIG. 8), the special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening / closing door, and the special winning pattern opening pattern table (see FIG. 10) A variation pattern determination table to be determined (see FIG. 11), a jackpot lottery pre-determination table (see FIG. 12), a hit determination table (see FIG. 13) to be referred to for normal symbol lottery, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, a special symbol special power processing data storage area, a general symbol normal power processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol storage area, Symbol hold count (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold count (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 releases (K) Storage area, number of entries in the big prize opening (C) storage area, start / release counter, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter , Hour / times (J) counter, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop common figure data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, start Open timer counter, a variety of timer counter such as start-up closure timer counter is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 110c having the normal symbol holding storage area constitutes the normal symbol determination information storage means. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area constitute the hold storage means.

  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. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

  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 is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing.

  Further, 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, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the movable portion 190 based on the processing.

  Here, the movable portion 190 is a generic name for the movable member 180, shaft portions 181a and 181b, which will be described later, holding members 182a and 182b, decorative members 183a and 183b, decorative accessories 184a and 184b, and a light emitting member 185. Therefore, the sub CPU 120a controls the movable member 180 and the like. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that controls the movable member 180 constitutes a movable control unit based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “predetermined condition” refers to a case where a specific reach is selected, but is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate. In other words, not only when a specific reach is selected, but also during a predetermined production performed during the change of a special symbol, or during a chance change promotion during a big hit. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that determines whether or not a specific reach has been selected and controls the movable member 180 to move based on the determination result constitutes a movable determination unit.

  In the present embodiment, “specific reach” refers to “reach B” to be described later. The reach B is a reach that can be selected at the time of hitting and losing, but is not limited to this, and the “specific reach” may be a reach that is selected only at the time of hitting or a reach that is selected only at the time of losing Alternatively, it may be a reach that can be selected at the time of hitting or losing, and may be either one of hitting or losing.

  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 second liquid crystal display device 37, the sound output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 determine effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) for executing a predetermined effect. Then, the determined presentation data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, a symbol change effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 14) for determining a symbol change effect pattern based on a change pattern designation command received from the main control board (see FIG. 14), and a character notice effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 14) for causing a character to appear. 15), a RUSH scenario determination table for displaying RUSH characters (see FIG. 16), a normal roulette execution lottery table (see FIG. 17) for performing a general roulette lottery, and a roulette symbol of the general roulette A combination of a normal roulette symbol determination table (see FIGS. 18 to 20) for determination, a continuation frequency determination table (see FIG. 21) for determining the continuation frequency of the dark countdown mode, and a combination of effect symbols 38 to be stopped and displayed. Effect design decision table etc. to do in the sub ROM 120b Are 憶. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 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 includes a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, a symbol variation effect pattern storage region, a notice effect effect pattern storage region, an effect symbol storage region, a general symbol winning flag storage region, a special symbol memory number counter, and a general symbol memory number. Counter, special figure variable time counter, universal figure variable time counter, general figure roulette operation flag storage area, roulette symbol storage area, stay count counter, continuation count counter, display count counter, difference count counter, short time counter, etc. ing. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. 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 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34. The lamp control board 140 receives presentation data (various commands) from the presentation control board 120, and based on the received presentation data, energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the presentation drive device 33 is performed. Control and lighting control of the lighting device for effect 34 are performed.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the first liquid crystal display device 31, the second liquid crystal display device 37, and the audio output device 32, and the first liquid crystal display is based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Image display control in the device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 and audio output control in the audio output device 32 are performed. In the present embodiment, the image control board 150 that controls the second liquid crystal display device 37 constitutes a display device control means.

  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 performs liquid crystal control CPU 150 a, liquid crystal control RAM 150 b, liquid crystal control ROM 150 c, CGROM 151, crystal oscillator 152, in order to perform 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 are provided.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list including drawing control command groups based on the “effect pattern designation command” received from the effect control board 120, and transmits the display list to the VDP 2000 to the CGROM 151. An instruction to display the stored image data on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal display device 37 is given.

  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 also 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 built 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 includes a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, an animation Scene information and the like 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.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. 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 temporarily stores a display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a, a main liquid crystal frame buffer area corresponding to the first liquid crystal display device 31, and a sub liquid crystal display device 37 corresponding to the second liquid crystal display device 37. It has a liquid crystal frame buffer area and the like.

  The main liquid crystal frame buffer area and the sub liquid crystal frame buffer area are storage areas for drawing or displaying an image, and each further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor. Based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a, the VDP 2000 stores image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the main liquid crystal frame buffer area and / or the sub liquid crystal frame buffer area of the VRAM 153. Draw in the "drawing frame buffer". Further, the VDP 2000 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the main liquid crystal frame buffer area and / or the sub liquid crystal frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (such as an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) is generated and output to the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal display device 37 for display.

  The sound control circuit 3000 includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit 3000 reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs an audio signal. The output of the sound in the device 32 is controlled.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 4). As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

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

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state regarding the starter movable piece 15b included in the second starting port 15. “Time-short game state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states relating to the startable movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) The case of “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”;
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a case of “high probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 / 399 refers to a gaming state set low. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be, for example, 1 / 39.9. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “ It means a gaming state that is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and that the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is easily set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non- The game state is set to be shorter than the “short-time gaming state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, for example, 3 seconds when the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning is won. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 15/16. And set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state”. Has been. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the normal symbol lottery win probability is advantageous.

(Description of types of jackpot games)
In the present embodiment, a “long winning game” in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened with a long opening time, a “short winning game” in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened in a short opening time, and a second big winning prize. There are provided three types of “big hit games” and one type of “small hit games” in which the mouth 17 is opened with a short opening time and then opened with a long opening time. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

In the present embodiment, “long win game” refers to a special game that is executed after winning a big hit in the jackpot lottery and determining a special symbol corresponding to the long jackpot.
In the “long game”, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29 seconds, and if a prescribed number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this time, it will be once. The round game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a special game in which a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the game, so that a lot of prize balls can be acquired. It is.

  In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in the case of “long hit game”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated to launch the game ball with a strong launch intensity. And is configured to play a game.

In the present embodiment, the “short win game” refers to a special game that is executed after winning a big win and determining a special symbol corresponding to the short win in the big win lottery.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, when a prescribed number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game ends, but as described above, the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short. Therefore, game balls are rarely entered. In other words, the “short win game” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike the “long win game”.

In the present embodiment, the “game per development” refers to a special game that is executed after winning a jackpot and determining a special symbol corresponding to the development in the jackpot lottery.
In "game per development", a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. In the first round game, after performing an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times, an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is performed. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 after two rounds of game is set to 29 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the second big prize opening 17 during this time, one time The round game ends. In other words, “game per development” initially repeats an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 and then repeating an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17, This is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the prize.

In the present embodiment, the “small hit game” refers to a special game that is executed when a big win is won in the big hit lottery.
Also in the “small win game”, the second big prize opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 17 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” It is set to approximate the impossible or difficult level.

(Description of Second Liquid Crystal Display Device 37)
Next, the structure of the second liquid crystal display device 37 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a front view of the second liquid crystal display device 37, and FIG. 5B is a rear view of the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5A, the second liquid crystal display device 37 is provided with a display area 37a for displaying information relating to the game. In the present embodiment, the number of suspensions is displayed in the display area 37a. .

  Further, shaft portions 181a and 181b extending outward from both side ends of the second liquid crystal display device 37 are provided at both side ends of the second liquid crystal display device 37, and are connected to the shaft portions 181a and 181b. In addition, holding members 182a and 182b for holding the second liquid crystal display device 37 are provided. In the present embodiment, the second liquid crystal display device 37 can be rotated around the shaft portions 181a and 181b by driving a motor or the like (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 5B, a movable member 180 for moving the second liquid crystal display device 37 is provided on the back side of the second liquid crystal display device 37. In the present embodiment, the second liquid crystal display device 37 can be moved in the vertical and horizontal directions by moving the movable member 180 by driving a motor or the like (not shown). That is, based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, control is performed to move the second liquid crystal display device 37 from the first position to the second position.

  Next, an effect mode for suggesting a gaming state will be described.

(Transition diagram of production mode)
FIG. 6 is a transition transition diagram of the effect mode in the present embodiment. In each of the production modes, different notification modes are executed in the first liquid crystal display device 31, the second liquid crystal display device 37, the audio output device 32, the production drive device 33, or the production illumination device 34, and the player is informed. The current production mode is notified.

  First, when the gaming machine 1 is in the initial gaming state and is in the “low probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state”, the “normal mode” is set as the effect mode.

  Then, when “small hit game” or “short hit game” is executed in “normal mode”, “dark countdown mode” is thereafter set as the effect mode.

  As will be described later, the probability gaming state does not change after the end of the “small hit game”, but may shift to the high probability gaming state after the end of the “short hit game”. The “dark countdown mode” is a mode that suggests the possibility of the “non-temporary gaming state” and the “high probability gaming state”.

Also, in the “dark countdown mode”, if the game state is a high-probability game state, the special symbol variation count will continue 50 times or more, or the “dark EX mode” transition lottery will be won. If the number of changes in the special symbol exceeds 50 or the winning lottery for shifting to the “dark EX mode” is won, the “dark EX mode” is set as the effect mode.
For this reason, the “dark EX mode” is a mode in which the “non-short game state” and the “high probability game state” are notified.

  On the other hand, in the “dark countdown mode”, if the low probability gaming state is internally set, the “normal mode” is set as the effect mode when the predetermined number of fluctuations is counted without setting the “dark EX mode”. Is set.

In addition, when “game per long” or “game per development” is executed, “battle mode” is set as the effect mode thereafter.
As will be described later, when “game per long” or “game per development” is executed, the game will shift to “high probability game state” and “time-short game state”. This is a mode in which the “gaming state” and the “high probability gaming state” are notified.

  When “short win game” is executed in the “battle mode”, then “escape mode” is set as the effect mode. In the “battle mode”, even if the “small hit game” is executed, the effect mode is not changed.

  As will be described later, after the completion of the “short win game” won in the short-time game state, the short-time game state is entered and either the high-probability game state or the low-probability game state is entered. Is a mode that suggests the possibility of being a “short-time gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the “short-time gaming state” and the “low-probability gaming state”, the short-time gaming state is set to end when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 50 times. If it is “short-time gaming state” and “high-probability gaming state”, the special symbol variation number is set to continue exceeding 50 times.

  Therefore, in the “escape mode”, if the short-time gaming state has ended when the number of changes in the special symbol exceeds 50, the “normal mode” is set as the effect mode, and the short-time gaming state continues. If so, the “battle mode” is set as the effect mode.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table used for jackpot lottery. FIG. 7 (a-1) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 7 (a-2) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. is there. In the tables of FIG. 7A-1 and FIG. 7A-2, although the winning probabilities for small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 (a-1) and 7 (a-2), the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (a-1) and FIG. 7 (a-2), and based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random value, , “Small hit” or “lost”.

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 7 (a-1), the two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8” are in the low probability gaming state. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 7 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 797, the probability that it is determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/399, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. The probability is 10 times up to 1 / 39.9. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/199 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. FIG. 8 (a) is a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a special symbol stop symbol for a big win, and FIG. 8 (b) determines a special symbol stop symbol for a small bonus. FIG. 8C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol when lost.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the symbol determination table for the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won) and a game ball in the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The jackpot symbol random number value acquired when the ball enters and is associated with the special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the symbol determination table in the small hit is acquired when the game ball enters the type of the special symbol display device and the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Random values for small hitting symbols are associated with special symbols (stop special symbol data).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the symbol determination table in the loss, the type of the special symbol display device and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. As shown in FIG. 8C, the symbol determination table for the loss may also include a random symbol value for the loss symbol and may be associated with the random value for the loss symbol.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device and the jackpot symbol random number value or the random symbol value for small bonus symbol. ).

  For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random value is “50”, the stop special symbol data is “ 01 "(special symbol 1 (per first certain variation length)) is determined. Further, in the first special symbol display device, in the case of a small hit, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8B is referred to. If the acquired random number for small hit symbol is “50”, the stop special symbol data “10” (special symbol B (small hit B)) is determined. In case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as the stop special figure data without referring to any random number value.

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

  As will be described later, the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) determines the gaming state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 9) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 10). It can be said that the type of the game determines the game state after the end of the jackpot game and the type of the jackpot game.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 9 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the big hit game end setting data table includes special symbol stop special data, a game state buffer, a short-time game state, a short-time game number (J), a probability game state, and a high-probability game. The number of times (X) is associated.

  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.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short time game state, the short time number (J), and the probability game The state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9 is that even if it is the stop special chart data of the same special symbol, based on the information stored in the gaming state buffer (the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning) The setting of the game flag and the number of times (J) can be made different. For example, if the special symbol stop special symbol data is special stop symbol data 03 (special symbol 3 (corresponding to the first probability change per short)), the short-time game is stored in the game state buffer for the short-time game flag and the short-time game number (J). If information (00H or 01H) indicating a gaming state in which the flag is not set is stored, the time-short game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the time-saving number (J) is also set to 0. On the other hand, if information (02H or 03H) indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set is stored in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the number of shorting times (J) Is set to 10,000 times, so that the number of times (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the interest in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is played. It can be provided to the user.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 10 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. 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. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 10, special symbol stop special pattern data and a special winning opening opening mode table are associated with the special electric accessory operating mode determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening manner table determined in FIG. 10, and the opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening manner table. Conditions are determined. FIG. 11A shows a big winning opening opening determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a TBL per long, a TBL per short, and a TBL per development. FIG. 10B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 11 (a), 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 winning 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 associated with each other.

  On the other hand, in the large winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 11B, 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 An interval time is associated.

  The main CPU 110a executes a game per long based on the TBL per long, executes a game per short based on the TBL per short, executes a game per developed based on the TBL per developed, and performs a small game based on the small per TBL. The winning game will be executed.

  Here, according to the long hit TBL of the big winning opening opening determination mode table for jackpot shown in FIG. 11A, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first on the right side of the game area 6 is operated. The big prize opening 16 can be opened up to 29 seconds per round. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, the operation of the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is finished, and one round. The game will end.

  Also, the short win TBL of the jackpot big winning opening release mode determination table shown in FIG. 11A and the small winning jackpot opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 11B are the maximum number of round games (R ), The maximum number of times open (K), the closing interval time, and the closing time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the same second big prize opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (the second big prize winning), although there is a difference in data. The mouth 17 opens 0.052 seconds and closes 2.0 seconds 15 times), and the player cannot determine whether the game is a short hit game or a small hit game from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game can be given.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the short hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the short hit game and the closing time of the small hit game are Were set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, a time difference in which the player cannot determine whether the game is a short hit game or a small hit game may be provided without setting the exact same time.

The per-development TBL for the jackpot big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 11A is configured to open / close the second big winning opening 17 a plurality of times (K = 3) per round. (The second grand prize opening 17 repeats opening for 4 seconds and closing for 1 second).
For this reason, it is possible to enjoy a big hit game different from the long hit game by the game per development.

  In addition, since the short opening time (0.052 seconds) of “short hit game” and “small hit game” is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, Even if the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is operated, it is difficult to win the second big prize opening 17. For this reason, “short hit game” and “small hit game” can be said to be “unfavorable opening modes”. On the other hand, the long release time of “game per long” (29 seconds) and the release time of “game per development” (4 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired. It can be said that it is an “advantageous opening mode”.

  In addition, according to the jackpot big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 11 (a), the maximum number of round games (R) for 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, it is not necessary to provide a round display device for identifying the number of round games as in the prior art.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device type (type of start opening where the game ball has won), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a special symbol The number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the symbol, the reach determination random number value, the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, and operates the special symbol display device, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the special symbol reserved ball count (U1 or U2), and reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol variation time are determined based on the random number value for special use and the random number value for special design variation.

  Then, based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. 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 (of the second special symbol display device 21) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 15.

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the average variation time of the special symbol is set shorter. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of reserved balls is 2 or less, a variation pattern 6 (normal variation) with a variation time of 10 seconds is determined with a probability of 90% based on the reach determination random number value. However, when the number of held balls is 3 or more under the same conditions, the fluctuation pattern 6 (normal fluctuation) having a fluctuation time of 3 seconds is determined with a probability of 90% based on the reach determination random number value.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 12 defines reach A (winning and losing), reach B (winning and losing), reach C (winning and losing), chance effect, normal variation, and shortened variation. In this embodiment, reach B (winning and losing) corresponds to the above-mentioned “specific reach”.

  In this embodiment, when the reach B is selected, the sub CPU 120a determines that the movable member 180 is controlled to move regardless of “winning” or “losing”, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be determined that the movable member 180 is moved or not, and the movable member 180 is moved based on the lottery result. Specifically, a lottery table for separately determining whether or not to move the movable member 180 is provided based on the information related to the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 110a, and the sub CPU 120a is based on the result of the lottery. The movable member 180 is controlled to move.

(Special symbol pre-judgment table)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery. FIG. 13 (a) is a jackpot lottery pre-determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, and FIG. 13 (b) is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device type (a type of start opening where a game ball has won), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and a reach determination randomness. The numerical value, the special figure changing random value, and the winning information are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, and based on the type of special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value. , "Winning information" is determined. Then, based on the determined winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  Here, the start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 9, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start opening is indicated. 10 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value determines whether it is “big hit” or “losing”, and the big hit symbol random value is “long win”, “per development”, or “short win” and the type of special game , “Whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state” is determined.

  Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value determines whether or not a reach has occurred, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot and the presence or absence of a reach before starting the change of special symbols by using the DATA data of the start winning designation command It becomes. For example, if it is a start winning designation command of “E8H01H” in the winning information 1, it is possible to discriminate information such as the first start opening winning and the probability variation length. In addition, since it is always accompanied by “reach” in the case of a jackpot, it can also be determined that a reach occurs due to a jackpot.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13 is used at the time of winning the game ball at the start, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 is used at the time of starting the special symbol variation. Yes. In addition, it is also different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation”.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a table relating to the normal symbol and the starting movable piece 15 b of the second starting port 15. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 14B is a stop symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. FIG. FIG. 14C is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 14D is for determining the opening manner of the starting movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting port open | release mode determination table.

(Normal symbol lottery determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14A, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a normal symbol determination random number value, and a normal symbol lottery result are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 14A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14A, when in the non-short game state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short gaming state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data). It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14B, and displays a stop display based on the current short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the normal symbol. Determine the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol designation command as information on the normal symbol on the basis of the determined normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) at the start of normal symbol variation, and determines the determined common symbol designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the fluctuation time determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random time value for the normal symbol time, and the variation time of the normal symbol. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 14C, and based on the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, the normal symbol Determine the variation time.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a normal pattern variation designation command as information on the variation time of the normal symbol based on the determined variation time of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol, Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 14C, the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short-time gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 14 (d), the start opening release mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of opening times (S) of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b, The closing time of the starting movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 14D, and determines the maximum number of opening times (S), the opening time, and the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data.

In the present embodiment, in the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 14 (d), the stop ordinary signal data = 02 is an advantageous opening manner than the stop ordinary signal data = 01. Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table of FIG. 14 (b), when winning in the short-time gaming state, it is more advantageous than when winning in the non-short-time gaming state It is easy to select stop map data = 02, which is an aspect.
As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub-ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Design variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a symbol variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 38 in the first liquid crystal display device 31, the second liquid crystal display device 37, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the symbol variation effect pattern determination table, the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number 1 and the symbol variation effect pattern are associated.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 and determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1 received from the main control board 110. Here, even if the same special symbol variation pattern designation command is used, different symbol variation presentation patterns can be determined on the basis of the random number value for production 1. Therefore, the number of special symbol variation pattern designation commands is determined as follows. By reducing the storage capacity, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.

  The “symbol variation effect pattern” refers to an effect device (first liquid crystal display device 31 and second liquid crystal display device 37, sound output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination performed during the change of a special symbol. This refers to a specific performance aspect in the device 34). For example, in the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, the background display mode, the character display mode, and the variation mode of the effect design 38 displayed by the symbol change effect pattern are determined. 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 the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 38 are variably displayed.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the symbol variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined symbol variation effect pattern to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

(Character notice effect pattern determination table)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a character notice effect pattern determination table for determining the character variation mode in the first liquid crystal display device 31, the second liquid crystal display device 37, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the character notice effect pattern determination table, the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number value 2, and the notice effect pattern are associated.

  The sub CPU 120 a refers to the character notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 and determines the notice effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 2 received from the main control board 110.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the notice effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the decided notice effect pattern to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

(RUSH scenario determination table)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a RUSH scenario determination table for determining the display mode (display order / number of displays) of “RUSH characters” in the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the RUSH scenario determination table, the symbol variation effect pattern (see FIG. 15), the notice effect pattern (see FIG. 16), the effect random number 3, and the RUSH scenario are associated. .

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the RUSH scenario determination table shown in FIG. 17 and determines the RUSH scenario based on the already determined symbol variation effect pattern, the already determined notice effect pattern and the effect random number 3.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the RUSH scenario, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined RUSH scenario to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  Here, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates one predetermined display list based on the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the received RUSH scenario, and sets the “RUSH” character based on the generated display list to the first In the first liquid crystal display device 31 or the second liquid crystal display device 37, a predetermined number of display times are displayed at a predetermined effect time.

  That is, it can be said that the “RUSH scenario” is information in which the stage of displaying the “RUSH” character on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 and the number of display times are associated with each other.

  In the “RUSH scenario presentation contents” in the right column of the RUSH scenario determination table shown in FIG. 17, the contents of the execution (“display order / number of displays”) are shown by the display list based on the “RUSH scenario”. .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in “display order”, in the “RUSH scenario”, the “RUSH” character is not displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 at the same time. ing. “M” in “display order” means display on the first liquid crystal display device 31 (main liquid crystal), and “S” means display on the second liquid crystal display device 37 (sub liquid crystal). .

  Further, according to the RUSH scenario determination table shown in FIG. 17, the RUSH scenario is set to be determined only at least in the case of the symbol variation effect pattern having the possibility of per development. However, it is set to leave not only per development but also the possibility of being per unit. That is, the RUSH scenario is set so as to be determined when the symbol variation effect pattern dedicated to each development and the symbol variation effect pattern common to each development and per unit of time are used.

  Furthermore, the present embodiment includes a “RUSH scenario” in which the color of the “RUSH” character is different even in the same display order and display count (for example, black character and red character). Then, the production random number value 3 is set so that it is possible to suggest that the “RUSH” character (red character) of the specific color is more likely to be a big hit than the normal “RUSH” character (black character). Yes.

  In the present embodiment, since the “RUSH scenario” is determined based on the already determined symbol variation effect pattern and the notice effect pattern, the effect of the already determined symbol variation effect pattern and the notification effect pattern is determined. The “RUSH” character can be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 or the second liquid crystal display device 37 without interruption.

(Normal roulette run lottery table)
FIG. 18 is a normal roulette execution lottery table for determining whether or not to execute a normal roulette mainly for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  In the regular roulette in this embodiment, not only the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, but also the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the number of additions of the dark countdown mode to be described later, and the points of the pachilog to be described later are notified.

  Except for the ordinary roulette execution lottery table shown in FIG. 18C, the ordinary roulette execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B only determines whether or not to execute the ordinary roulette. The display data displayed by executing the usual roulette is determined with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21 described later.

  FIG. 18A shows a normal roulette execution lottery table 1 for determining whether or not to execute a normal roulette when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13.

  In the normal roulette execution lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 18A, the normal symbol memory number designation command received from the main control board 110, the current effect mode, and the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode to be described later, The random number for roulette execution determination is associated with the lottery result of the execution lottery.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the general-purpose roulette execution lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 18A, and executes a normal symbol memory number designation command, a current effect mode, a “count difference” in a dark countdown mode to be described later, and roulette execution. It is determined whether or not to execute the usual roulette based on the determination random number value.

  According to the ordinary roulette execution lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 18A, when the normal symbol memory number designation command DATA increases, that is, when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, It is determined whether or not to execute in advance.

  Further, according to the normal roulette execution lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 18 (a), even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal roulette is executed in advance only in the dark countdown mode. It is not determined whether or not.

  Here, the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode, which will be described later, is the number of differences between the “continuation count” in the dark countdown mode and the “display count” in the dark countdown mode.

  In addition, the “number of continuations” in the dark countdown mode is information for continuing the dark countdown mode until the special symbols for the number of continuations are displayed. The counter is subtracted every time the special symbol starts to be changed, and the dark countdown mode is terminated when the continuation counter = 0.

  The “display count” in the dark countdown mode is information for notifying the player that the dark countdown mode will be continued until at least the special symbols corresponding to the display count are displayed. The counter is subtracted every time the pattern changes, and the dark countdown mode may end when the display count counter = 0. In other words, even if the display number counter = 0, if the continuation number counter> 0, the dark countdown mode is continued.

  Then, according to the normal roulette execution lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 18A, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode is less than the first count (less than 10). Then, it is not determined whether or not the normal roulette is executed in advance.

  Furthermore, according to the general roulette execution lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 18 (a), it is determined whether or not the general roulette is executed in advance when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. In addition, it is configured not to determine whether or not the normal roulette is executed based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  FIG. 18B shows a normal roulette execution lottery table 2 for determining whether or not to execute the normal roulette when the normal symbol variation display is started.

  In the normal roulette execution lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 18 (b), the general map designation command received from the main control board 110, the gaming state, the effect mode, and the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode described later, The random number for roulette execution determination is associated with the lottery result of the execution lottery.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the general roulette execution lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 18B, and determines the general map designation command, the gaming state, the effect mode, the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode described later, and the roulette execution. It is determined whether or not to execute the usual roulette based on the determination random number value.

  According to the normal roulette execution lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 18B, the normal roulette is not executed in the short-time gaming state even when the change of the normal symbol is triggered.

  In addition, according to the normal roulette execution lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 18B, in the non-time-saving gaming state, when the normal symbol corresponding to the so-called long open is displayed (“EDH02H”), It is set to execute the usual roulette.

Further, according to the normal roulette execution lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 18B, when the stop display of the normal symbol corresponding to so-called short opening or losing is performed in the non-short game state, the dark countdown mode is set. The roulette execution determination random number value is set to increase the probability of executing the usual roulette.
However, even in the dark countdown mode, when the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode is less than the second count (less than 5), the normal roulette is not executed.

  FIG. 18C shows a normal roulette execution lottery table 3 for determining whether or not to execute the normal roulette when the special symbol variation display is started.

  In the ordinary roulette execution lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 18C, the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the random number for roulette execution determination, and the lottery result of the execution lottery are associated. .

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the ordinary roulette execution lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 18C, and determines whether or not to execute the ordinary roulette based on the change pattern designation command and the roulette execution determination random value. To do.

  According to the ordinary roulette execution lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 18 (c), when a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to per-long or per-development is specified, the routine roulette is determined to be a specific roulette execution determination random value. It will be determined that it will be executed.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines that the normal roulette is to be executed, the sub CPU 120a determines the first display data = 01 for displaying the “big hit” character as the roulette symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal roulette. Thereafter, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined first display data to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

(Ordinary roulette symbol determination table 1)
FIG. 19A shows a normal roulette symbol determination table 1 for determining a roulette symbol to be displayed on the normal roulette by executing the normal roulette in an effect mode other than the dark countdown mode.

  In the ordinary roulette symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A, the universal symbol designation command received from the main control board 110, the presence / absence of the operation of the patch log function, and the display data as the roulette symbol are associated with each other. Yes.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the ordinary roulette symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A, and determines display data as a roulette symbol based on the universal symbol designation command and the presence / absence of operation of the pachilog function.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined display data to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  Further, the second display data = 02, 03 as the roulette symbol is data for indicating the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b as the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the second display data = 02 is the starting symbol. This is data for indicating that the movable piece 15b is in an advantageous opening mode, and the second display data = 03 is data for indicating that the starting movable piece 15b is in an unfavorable opening mode or closing mode. .

  Further, according to the normal roulette symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19 (a), when the normal symbol corresponding to the so-called short open or loss is displayed, the “pachilog function is activated” A point determination table shown in FIG. 19B is referred to, and points of a patch log are given.

  Here, “pachilog” means a game in which the game machine 1 is input with the player's unique information and the game machine 1 stores the game history information. This means that the player's unique information has been input to the gaming machine 1.

  The “pachilog point” is a point given to a player who is playing a “pachilog” game, and by accumulating such points, various benefits such as premier images and production changes are provided. Is granted.

(Point determination table)
FIG. 19B is a point determination table for executing the usual roulette to determine the number of points of the pachilog to be stopped and displayed on the normal roulette.

  In the point determination table shown in FIG. 19 (b), a roulette symbol determination random number value, display data as a roulette symbol, and the number of points to be assigned are associated with each other.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the point determination table shown in FIG. 19B, and determines display data as a roulette symbol based on the roulette symbol determination random value.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined display data to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  Further, the third display data = 04 to 07 as roulette symbols is data for indicating the points of the attached patch log. The sub CPU 120a determines the number of points to be given to the player based on the determined third display data.

  In this way, for a player who is playing a “pachilog” game, even when a so-called short release or a normal symbol stop display corresponding to a loss is performed, a second display indicating a mere loss Since the third display data is determined without determining data = 03, and points of pachilog are given, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

(Ordinary roulette symbol determination table 2-7)
20 and 21 are general roulette symbol determination tables for determining the roulette symbol to be displayed on the normal roulette by executing the normal roulette in the dark countdown mode effect mode.

  Here, the usual roulette symbol determination tables 2 to 4 shown in FIG. 20 are tables that are referred to in the high-probability gaming state in the dark countdown mode. Furthermore, the normal roulette symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 20A is a table that is referred to when the number of differences in the dark countdown mode is 20 or more, and the normal roulette symbol determination table shown in FIG. 3 is a table that is referred to when the number of differences in the dark countdown mode is 10 or more and less than 20. The general roulette symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. It is a table that is referenced when less than.

  Moreover, the usual roulette symbol determination tables 5 to 7 shown in FIG. 21 are tables that are referred to in the low-probability gaming state in the dark countdown mode. Furthermore, the normal roulette symbol determination table 5 shown in FIG. 21A is a table that is referred to when the number of differences in the dark countdown mode is 20 or more. The normal roulette symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 is a table that is referred to when the number of differences in the dark countdown mode is 10 or more and less than 20. The general roulette symbol determination table 7 shown in FIG. It is a table that is referenced when less than.

  20 and FIG. 21, the general-purpose roulette symbol determination tables 2 to 7 include a universal symbol designation command received from the main control board 110, a roulette symbol determination random number, the presence / absence of the operation of the patch log function, and the roulette symbol. Are associated with the number of times of addition.

  Here, the “addition count” is a count for adding to the “display count” in the dark countdown mode.

When the sub CPU 120a is in the dark countdown mode, the sub CPU 120a selects one of the normal roulette symbols in the normal roulette symbol determination tables 2 to 7 shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. A symbol determination table is determined.
Then, referring to the determined general roulette symbol determination table, the display data as the roulette symbol is determined based on the general symbol designation command, the roulette symbol determination random number value, and the presence or absence of the operation of the pachilog function.

  The fourth display data = 11, 12, 13 as the roulette symbol is data indicating the number of times of addition to be added to the “display count” in the dark countdown mode. The sub CPU 120a determines the number of additions to be added to the display count in the dark countdown mode based on the determined fourth display data.

  Further, according to the normal roulette symbol determination tables 2 to 7 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the number of times of addition is set so as not to exceed the number of differences in the dark countdown mode.

  Further, the fifth display data = 14 as a roulette symbol is data indicating a shift to the dark EX mode. By determining the fifth display data, the effect mode is configured to shift from the dark countdown mode to the dark EX mode. That is, the fifth display data = 14 as the roulette symbol means that the lottery for the transition to the dark EX mode is won.

Then, according to the normal roulette symbol determination tables 2 to 7 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the fifth display data = 14 as the roulette symbol is set so as to be determined only in the high probability gaming state. ing.
(Continuation count determination table)
FIG. 22 is a continuation count determination table for determining an initial value of the continuation count in order to continue the dark countdown mode.

  In the continuation count determination table shown in FIG. 22, the current effect mode, effect symbol data (special symbol type), a continuation random number value, and an initial value of the continuation count are associated with each other.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the continuation count determination table shown in FIG. 22, and determines an initial value of the continuation count based on the current effect mode, the effect symbol data, and the continuation count random value.

  According to the continuation count determination table shown in FIG. 22, the initial value of the continuation count is set only when the current rendering mode is any one of the normal mode, the dark countdown mode, and the dark EX mode. ing. That is, it is set so that the initial value of the number of continuations is determined only when the game is in the non-short game state. This is because the dark countdown mode is not determined in the short-time gaming state.

  In addition, according to the continuation count determination table shown in FIG. 22, the initial value of the continuation count is the effect symbol data (special symbol 3, special symbol 7) corresponding to the jackpot symbol that will shift to the high probability gaming state. As an effect symbol data (special symbol 4, special symbol 8) corresponding to the jackpot symbol that will be shifted to the low probability gaming state, the initial value of the number of times less than 50 as the initial value of the number of continuations Is set to determine.

  Further, according to the continuation count determination table shown in FIG. 22, when the current effect mode is the normal mode, the initial value of the number of times less than 50 is the effect symbol data corresponding to the small hit symbol that does not change the probability gaming state. When the current effect mode is the dark countdown mode or the dark EX mode, the initial value of the number of continuations is set not to be determined. As a result, when the current effect mode is the dark countdown mode or the dark EX mode, the dark countdown mode or the dark EX mode can be continued by holding the determined number of continuations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the opening / closing time of the starting movable piece 15b. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the random number for the special symbol determination, the random number for the big hit symbol, the random number for the small bonus symbol, the random number for the normal symbol determination, the random number for the normal symbol stop, the random number for the normal symbol time, Perform update processing.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, An initial random value update process for updating the initial random value is performed.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs ordinary symbol power control processing for performing ordinary symbol lottery, ordinary symbol display control, and opening / closing control of the startable movable piece 15b. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

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

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol display device data created in S600 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. And normal symbol display device data are output.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.

In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.

In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.
In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.
However, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the data storage areas are different. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the first special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol holding number (G) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next step.

  After adding 1 to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the random number value for normal time are acquired, and the various random number values acquired are It memorize | stores in the predetermined | prescribed memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a symbol reservation memory area.

  Finally, based on the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the “normal symbol storing number specifying command” for indicating the normal symbol holding number is determined, and the determined normal symbol storing number specifying command is determined. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for determining a special symbol, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number value storage area. The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a obtains the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random value storage area. The random number for jackpot symbol acquired is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires the random number value for the small hit symbol, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random value storage area. The small random number value for the small hit symbol is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value as the effect random number value, and is emptied in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random value storage area. The stored storage unit is searched, and the acquired reach determination random number value and special figure variation random value are stored.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Become.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process.
In this pre-determination process, referring to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 12, the type of special symbol display device, the current gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value And based on the random number value for special figure fluctuation, the winning information for showing the determination information of the starting port in advance is determined.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start winning designation command based on the winning information determined in the predetermination process in step S230-9, and a start winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Thereby, the winning information can be transmitted as the start winning designation command to the effect control board 120, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the starting winning designation command analyzes the start winning designation command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the change of the special symbol is started in response to the winning of a game ball at one start opening.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-4. A first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to the steps S230-9 to S230-11, winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, and the starting winning based on the winning information is generated. A special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the designation command and the second special symbol hold count (U2) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 27, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game ending process (step S360).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a 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. This special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. When the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop of step S330. Process to be transferred to process. This special symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of time reductions (J), short time game flag, high A probability game count (X) and a high probability game flag are set. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling a jackpot game of long hit, short hit or per development. The jackpot game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process. This jackpot game end process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the small hit game. This small hit game processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

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

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage region or the second special symbol storage region is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol random value storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6. The first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol random value storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a, based on the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. Then, the special symbol memory designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, and determines the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number value, and the special diagram variation random value. Based on this, the variation pattern is determined.

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

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

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, 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 special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 30, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Main control board big hit judgment processing)
The big hit determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 is “based on the probability gaming state”. It is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” random number value.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random value storage area, the jackpot determination for the first special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to the table, if the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “big hit”. As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S311-2 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S311-5 if it is not determined to be a big hit.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( The stop special symbol data) is determined, and the jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special symbol data in the stop special symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8A, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). The stop special figure data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 31, as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the jackpot stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the jackpot, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set the gaming state after the jackpot (such as the short-time gaming state and the number of short-time games).

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random value storage area, the jackpot determination for the first special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to the table, if the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “small hit”.

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

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 8B, stop special symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop special symbol data is Set in the stop special map data storage area.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-6, and transmits the determined effect symbol designating command to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 8C to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop special data for loss in the stop special symbol data storage area. To do.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special map data determined in step S311-8, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Set and finish the jackpot determination process. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs jackpot determination processing constitutes special game determination means.

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

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S315 has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. Stop special symbol data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to stop display the special symbol set in -8 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 31, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, ) 1 is subtracted from the number of time reductions (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time reduction number (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S330-3 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is directly moved to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and when the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area to determine whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. To do. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 08?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 09, 10). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, the small hitting opening mode is determined based on the stop special chart data as shown in FIG. The big winning opening opening mode determination table ("small hit TBL") to be shown is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot large winning opening opening mode determining table shown in FIG. From the group, the big winning opening opening determination table of any one of “TBL per long”, “TBL per short”, and “TBL per development” is determined.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, development based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. (Winning game, small hit game) are determined, and an opening designation command according to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, step S330-8 for determining the big winning opening opening determination table of any one of “small TBL”, “long TBL”, “short TBL”, and “TBL per development”. The main CPU 110a that performs the process of S330-12 constitutes a state determination unit.

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

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

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process.

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

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

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-10 to be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has elapsed, the winning opening is opened in step S340- The process is moved to 4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  In the big prize opening closing process, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized to close the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time according to the type of jackpot based on the special winning opening release mode determination table (see FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-12 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the main CPU 110a 4 is set in the special electric processing data, and the processing shifts to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

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

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop special chart data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop special figure data is “03”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the storage state remaining number of times (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “03”, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the storage area is processed. For example, when the stop special chart data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 02H. Alternatively, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game state The remaining number of fluctuations (J) is set to a predetermined number in the storage area. For example, when the stop special chart data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, 0 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area of the short-time game state, and the game state buffer When certain game information is 02H or 03H, 50 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state.

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

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the high probability gaming state constitutes the specific gaming state, and the main CPU 110a that performs the special figure special electric control process for turning on / off the high probability flag constitutes the gaming state control means.

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

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S360-4.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S360-3.

In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. In addition, energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c to set the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is set, and the opening mode determination table (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11) shown in the above step S330-8). Referring to b)), based on the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S360-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S360-5.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S360-7.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the step for ending the small hit game process to maintain the closing of the big prize opening and opening the big winning opening if the closing time has elapsed The processing is moved to S360-3.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.
The big prize opening closing process stops the energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, and the opening mode determined in step S330-8. With reference to the determination table (see FIG. 11B), the closing time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the special winning opening is closed.

In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-10. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 11B) determined in step S330-8, and determines the end interval time according to the small hit type as a special game timer. Set to counter.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a The special electric game process data is set to 0, the process proceeds to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 28, and if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is ended. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the big hit game process shown in FIG. 32 and the small hit game process shown in FIG. 34 constitutes a special game control means.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 35, the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-9, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 110a stores the number of retained ordinary symbols in the ordinary symbol (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is written to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area and is already determined. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally erased from the symbol reserved storage area.

  Further, in step S410-4, after performing the normal symbol determination random number shift process, “normal symbol reservation number (G)” for indicating the normal symbol reservation number based on the data set in the storage area. “Normal symbol memory number designation command” is determined, and the determined normal symbol memory number designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.
Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short game state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” among the random numbers “0” to “15” is a win, If there are 15 random numbers for “0” to “14” among the random numbers “0” to “15”, it is determined that 15 normal symbol determination random numbers are successful, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process with reference to the determination result of the hit determination process in step S410-5.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14B, based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number value for stopping the normal symbol. The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 14 (c), the current short-time gaming state, the regular symbol lottery result, and the acquired random time value for the regular symbol time, Based on the above, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol change time determination process, after the normal symbol change time is determined, the normal symbol change designation command based on the determined normal symbol change time is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Information on the variation time of the symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-7. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-9, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S410-10, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol display device 22 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area in step S410-6. Thereby, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, step S410 is performed. The process is shifted to -12, and when the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode determination process for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15.

  This opening time setting process refers to the start opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 14 (d), and determines the maximum opening frequency (S), opening time, and closing time of the starting movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. decide.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the starting opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c and ends the normal symbol variation process. As a result, the start movable piece 15b is activated and the second start port 15 is opened.

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

In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of prizes (for example, 10) has been won in the second starting port 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process.
If it is determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-11. The processing is moved to S420-2.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start release timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is not determined that the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c.
If it is determined that the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-4. .

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a stops energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 15 returns to a closed mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter again.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the starting closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a performs an opening number update process of adding 1 to the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter has reached the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S410-13.
If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if it is determined that the maximum number of releases has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process. Thereby, the start movable piece 15b is actuated again, and the second start port 15 is opened again.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode initialization process for initializing various data stored in the start / open count counter, the start / release timer counter, the start / close timer counter, and the like of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary figure ordinary electricity process data = 0, moves the process to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 36, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-11 or step S310-7, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after increase / decrease is increased. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This second special symbol memory designation command is produced by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reserve count (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S310-7 increases or decreases, the second special symbol corresponding to the increased or decreased number of reserved memories. The symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol memory number designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the normal symbol retention number (G) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and the number of reserved memories is set. DATA information is set.
The normal symbol memory number designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the reserved symbol number stored in the normal symbol reserve number (G) storage area is switched. Is done. Specifically, when the value stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area increases or decreases in the above step S250 or step S410-4, the normal symbol store count corresponding to the post-change hold count The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the normal symbol memory number designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

The “start winning designation command” is information for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery. “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” according to the special symbol display device, and various winning information is displayed. In addition, DATA information is set.
The start winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball wins the first starting slot 9 or the second starting slot 10 and corresponding to the determined winning information. Specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 in the above step S230-10 or S240, the start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the big winning opening opening designation corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is designated. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for this opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-13, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for this ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set according to the ordinary symbol type. Is set.
As for the ordinary symbol designation command, when various ordinary symbols are determined and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the determined ordinary symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S410-6, a universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the ordinary drawing designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information is set in accordance with the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.
When the normal symbol variation display command of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the determined normal symbol variation time. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S410-7, a universal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is entered in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. After that, the ordinary figure change designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of the special symbol variation, at the end of the special symbol variation, at the start of the big hit game and at the end of the big hit. . Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in step S330-4. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a stores random numbers (production random number values 1 to 3, production symbol determination random value, R execution determination random value, roulette symbol determination random value, and continuation random number value stored in the sub RAM 120c. Etc.) is updated. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided 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, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control board 120. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. 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 in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35 or the cross key 36.

  In particular, in this effect input control process, when a signal from the effect button detection switch 35a or the cross key detection switch 36b is input during the variation display of the effect symbol 38, an effect pattern designation command for changing the effect mode is input to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. set.

  Further, in this effect input control process, when a signal from the effect button detection switch 35a or the cross key detection switch 36b is input during the stop display of the effect symbol 38 (during the so-called demonstration effect), registration processing of the patch log is performed. In this pachilog registration process, when a specific signal is input in a predetermined order from the effect button detection switch 35a or the cross key detection switch 36b (when a password that is unique information of the player is input), the pachilog function is activated. The game history information is accumulated in the gaming machine 1.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs 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.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 42 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG. 41, and the command analysis process 3 in FIG. 43 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 2 in FIG. is there.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1602.

In step S1602, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal symbol storage number designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal symbol storage number designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1603, and if it is not a normal symbol storage number designation command, moves the process to step S1607.

In step S1603, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of stored normal symbols has increased based on the normal symbol storage number designation command received this time.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of stored custom maps has increased, the process proceeds to step S1604. If the number of stored custom maps has not increased (the number of stored custom maps has decreased), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1606. Move.

  In step S1604, the sub CPU 120a performs a first general roulette lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the normal roulette based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13.

  In the first normal roulette lottery process, first, a roulette execution determination random value is acquired. Thereafter, referring to the ordinary roulette execution lottery table shown in FIG. 18A, based on the current effect mode, the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode, and the acquired R execution determination random number, Determine whether to execute roulette. When it is determined that the normal roulette is to be executed, the “normal winning flag” is set in a predetermined storage unit in the normal winning flag storage area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Here, the common symbol winning flag storage area has the 0th storage section to the fourth storage section, similarly to the normal symbol holding storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the number of stored common charts is subtracted in step S1604 described later. Each time, it is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  In step S1605, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the number of stored common symbols from the normal symbol memory number designation command, sets the analyzed number of stored general symbols in the number of stored normal diagram memory of the sub-RAM 120c, and updates the number of stored normal diagrams. To do.

  Thereafter, in step S1605, the display mode of the universal map hold image to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 is determined based on the determination result of the first general map roulette lottery process in step S1604. Then, in order to transmit the universal figure reserved image designation command corresponding to the determined display form of the universal figure reserved image to the image control board 150, the universal figure reserved image designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, when it is determined that the normal roulette is to be executed, the first display mode (for example, the red general map hold image) is determined, and when it is determined that the normal roulette is not to be executed, the second display Display mode (for example, a blue general map hold image) is determined.

  In step S1606, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the memory number of the normal symbol from the normal symbol memory number designation command, sets the analyzed memory number of the normal symbol in the memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and subtracts the memory number of the normal symbol memory. To do. Thereafter, the data stored in each storage unit of the normal winning flag storage area is shifted to the previous one. Then, in order to shift the conventional map reserved image already displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 to the previous position, a general map reserved shift designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

In step S1607, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a common map designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a common figure designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1608, and if not the common figure designation command, moves the process to step S1613.

  In step S1608, the sub CPU 120a performs the second general roulette lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the normal roulette when starting the normal symbol fluctuation display.

  In the second ordinary roulette lottery process, first, a roulette execution determination random value is acquired. Then, referring to the ordinary roulette execution lottery table shown in FIG. 18B, the received ordinary figure designation command, the gaming state, the production mode, the “difference count” in the dark countdown mode, and the acquired R execution determination. Whether or not to execute the usual roulette is determined based on the random number value for use. If it is determined that the normal roulette is to be executed, the “normal win flag” is set in the 0th storage unit of the normal win flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1609, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is determined to execute the usual roulette (whether or not the normal roulette is won). That is, it is determined whether or not the normal winning flag is set in the 0th storage unit of the normal winning flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
If it is determined that the normal roulette is to be executed, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610. If it is determined not to execute the normal roulette, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1612.

  As described above, the normal winning flag is set not only in the second general roulette lottery process in step S1608 but also in the first normal roulette lottery process in step S1605.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the dark countdown mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the mode is the dark countdown mode, the process proceeds to step S1611. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the mode is not the dark countdown mode, the process proceeds to step S1612.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a refers to the general-purpose roulette symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A, and displays a roulette symbol based on the received universal symbol designation command and the presence / absence of the operation of the patch log function. Determine the data. The determined display data is set in the roulette symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, in the case of a common figure designation command corresponding to so-called short open or loss, if the “pachilog function is activated”, a random number value for R symbol determination is acquired, and then, as shown in FIG. With reference to the point determination table, display data as a roulette symbol is determined based on the acquired R symbol random number for R symbol determination. The determined display data is set in the roulette symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Then, in order to transmit the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined display data to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150, the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S <b> 1612, the sub CPU 120 a determines the normal roulette symbol determination table of any one of the normal roulette symbol determination tables 2 to 7 illustrated in FIGS. 20 and 21 based on the probability gaming state and the number of differences in the dark countdown mode. To decide. Then, referring to the determined general roulette symbol determination table, after acquiring the random number value for roulette symbol determination, the received general symbol designation command, the acquired random number value for roulette symbol determination, and whether or not the pachilog function is activated Based on the above, display data as a roulette symbol is determined. The determined display data is set in the roulette symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  At this time, if the R symbol determination random number value that is a common symbol designation command corresponding to so-called short-circuit opening or losing and that determines display data = 03 is obtained, as in step S1611 above. With reference to the point determination table shown in FIG. 19B, display data as a roulette symbol is determined. When the point determination table shown in FIG. 19B is referred to, the roulette symbol determination random value is acquired again.

  Then, in order to transmit the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined display data to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150, the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S <b> 1613, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal time specification command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a usual time change time designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1614, and if it is not a usual time change time designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

In step S1614, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is determined to execute the normal roulette (whether or not the normal roulette is won). That is, similarly to step S1609, it is determined whether or not the normal winning flag is set in the 0th storage unit of the normal winning flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
If it is determined that the normal roulette is to be executed, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1615. If it is determined not to execute the normal roulette, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1615, the sub CPU 120a determines a roulette effect pattern for variably displaying the normal roulette based on the received normal map change time designation command. Then, in order to transmit the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined roulette effect pattern to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150, the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined roulette effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  The “roulette effect pattern” here is, for example, an effect pattern in which the roulette is continuously rotated during normal symbol fluctuation time. For roulette symbols that are stopped and displayed, step S1611 is performed. , S1612.

  In step S1616, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the variation time of the normal symbol from the received normal symbol variation time designation command, and sets the analyzed variation time of the normal symbol in the ordinary symbol variation time counter of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the variation time set in the usual variation time counter is subtracted in step S1500.

  In step S1617, the sub CPU 120a sets a “normal roulette operation flag” in the normal roulette operation flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c to indicate that the normal roulette is operating.

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

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special figure memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and sets the analyzed special figure memory number in the special figure memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

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

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 or the second liquid crystal display device 37 based on the contents of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In the effect symbol determination process, first, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of effect symbols 38 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is rendered Set in the symbol storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641, and moves to step S1651 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs a first effect mode transition process for shifting the effect mode in accordance with the number of times the special symbol is changed at the start of the change of the special symbol. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1642, the sub CPU 120a performs a mode-related number update process for updating various times (continuation number, display number, difference number, time reduction number) updated based on the number of special symbol fluctuations. This mode-related number update process will also be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S1643, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the variation time of the special symbol from the received variation pattern designation command, and sets the analyzed variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol variation time counter of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the variation time set in the special figure variation time counter is subtracted in step S1500.

  In step S1644, the sub CPU 120a performs symbol variation effect pattern determination processing for determining a symbol variation effect pattern.

  In this symbol variation effect pattern determination process, first, one random number value is acquired from the effect random number value 1 updated in step 1100. Then, referring to the symbol variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15, the symbol variation effect pattern is determined based on the received variation pattern designation command and the obtained effect random number 1 and the determined symbol variation effect pattern is determined as the symbol. Set in the variable effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined symbol variation effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control substrate 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined symbol variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that performs the process of step S1644 for determining the symbol variation effect pattern constitutes the special determination effect mode determination means.

  Thereafter, the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the symbol variation effect pattern. In addition, based on the symbol variation effect pattern determined here, the variation mode of the effect symbol 38 is determined.

  In step S1645, the sub CPU 120a performs a character notice effect pattern determination process for determining a notice effect pattern for displaying a predetermined character.

  In this character notice effect pattern determination process, first, one random number value is acquired from the effect random number value 2 updated in step 1100. Then, referring to the character notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16, the notice effect pattern is determined based on the received variation pattern designation command and the obtained effect random number value 2, and the decided notice effect pattern is used as the notice effect pattern. Set in the storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined notice effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the decided notice effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1646, the sub CPU 120a performs a third general roulette lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the normal roulette when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Specifically, with reference to the ordinary roulette execution lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 18C, whether to execute the ordinary roulette based on the received dynamic pattern designation command and the acquired R execution determination random value. Determine whether or not.

  In step S1647, the sub CPU 120a performs a movable member movable determination process for determining whether or not the movable member 180 is movable. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information related to the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 110a includes “reach B” information, and if “reach B” information is included. Then, control is performed to move the movable member 180 at a predetermined timing. As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the movable member 180, whereby the second liquid crystal display device 37 can be moved from the first position to the second position. In addition, the second liquid crystal display device 37 moved to the second position can be returned to the first position.

  If the information of reach B is included, a command to hide the second liquid crystal display device 37 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c at a predetermined timing, and the image control board 150 is set at the timing of step S1800. Send to.

  Here, the “predetermined timing” can be set as appropriate as long as it is from the start of the change of the effect design 38 to the stop of the change of the effect design 38. In other words, it can be set as appropriate as long as it is from the start of the special symbol display by the special symbol display device 20 to the stop of the special symbol change.

In step S1648, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is determined in step S1646 that the normal roulette is to be executed.
If it is determined that the normal roulette is to be executed, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1649. If it is determined not to execute the normal roulette, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1650.

  In step S1649, the sub CPU 120a determines the first display data = 01 for displaying the “big hit” character and determines the roulette effect pattern for variably displaying the normal roulette effect. Perform decision processing. The determined display data is set in the roulette symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c. An effect pattern designating command corresponding to the determined first display data and the roulette effect pattern is transmitted to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150, so that the effect pattern corresponding to the determined first display data and the roulette effect pattern is transmitted. The designated command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  Thus, it is possible to notify that a big hit will be made using the usual roulette.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a performs a RUSH scenario determination process for determining a RUSH scenario.

In this RUSH scenario determination process, after the rendering random number value 3 is acquired, the RUSH scenario determination table shown in FIG. 17 is referred to, and the symbol variation effect pattern determined in step S1644 and the notice effect determined in step S1645 above. A RUSH scenario is determined based on the pattern and the obtained random number value 3 for presentation. Then, in order to transmit the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined RUSH scenario to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150, the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined RUSH scenario is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.
In the present embodiment, the RUSH scenario constitutes a specific effect pattern, and the sub CPU 120a that performs the process of step S1650 for determining the RUSH scenario constitutes the specific effect mode determining means.

In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1652, and moves to step S1660 if it is not a symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 38.

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

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

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

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  In the hit start effect pattern determination process, a hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control 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.

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

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp 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.

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

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

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

  In step S1692, the sub CPU 120a performs a second effect mode transition process for shifting the effect mode after the big hit game or the small hit game ends. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(First effect mode transition process of effect control board)
The details of the first effect mode transition process in step S1641 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1641-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the dark countdown mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is in the dark countdown mode, it moves the process to step S1641-2, and if it determines that it is not in the dark countdown mode, it moves the process to step S1641-9.

In step S1641-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stay counter of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the stay counter is 50. Here, “the number of stays” is added every time the number of special symbol changes in the dark countdown mode, as described later in step S1642-5. Therefore, in this step, it is determined whether or not the user stays up to the number of times of the special symbol variation of 50 rotations in the dark countdown mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the stay counter is 50, the process proceeds to step S1641-3, and if the sub CPU 120a determines that the stay counter is not 50, the process proceeds to step S1641-4.

  In step S1641-3, the sub CPU 120a initializes the stay count counter (set the stay count counter = 0), and sets data indicating “dark EX mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1641-4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the display number counter of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the display number counter = 0. Note that the “display count” is subtracted every time the special symbol fluctuates in the dark countdown mode, as described later in step S1642-3.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the display number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1641-5. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the display number counter is not zero, the current first effect mode transition process ends.

  In step S1641-5, the sub CPU 120a refers to the continuation number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the continuation number counter = 0. As will be described later in step S1642-2, this “number of continuations” is subtracted every time the number of special symbol changes in the dark countdown mode.

  In step S1641-6, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the “normal mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1641-7, although the “display count” in the dark countdown mode notified to the player becomes 0, the “continuation count” in the internal dark countdown mode remains, so the sub CPU 120a does not count the difference count. Based on the counter, the number of times of addition (for example, 5 times) to be added to the “display count” in the dark countdown mode is determined. Then, the determined extra number is added to the display number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1641-8, the sub CPU 120a provides a first notification for notifying that the number of times of addition for adding the number of display times has been determined at the start of variation of the special symbol, although the “number of display times” in the dark countdown mode has become zero. Addition number effect determination processing is performed.

  In this first addition number effect determination process, an addition effect pattern corresponding to the determined number of additions is determined and the determined addition effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

In step S1641-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the escape mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is the escape mode, it moves the process to step S1641-10, and if it determines that it is not the escape mode, it ends the current first effect mode transition process.

In step S1641-10, the sub CPU 120a refers to the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. That is, since the escape mode is a mode for notifying that the short-time gaming state is in effect, it is determined whether or not the short-time gaming state has ended.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is in the non-short-time gaming state, it moves the process to step S1641-11, and if it determines that it is not in the non-time-short gaming state, it moves the process to step S1641-12.

  In step S1641-11, the sub CPU 120a initializes a time reduction counter described later (sets the time reduction counter = 0), and sets data indicating the “normal mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1641-12, the sub CPU 120a refers to the time reduction counter of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the time reduction counter = 51. Here, the “number of time reductions” is incremented for each number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the escape mode, as will be described later in step S1642-7. Therefore, in this step, it is determined whether or not the user stays up to the number of times of the special symbol fluctuation of 51 rotations in the escape mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the time-count counter is 51, the process proceeds to step S1641-13. If the sub-CPU 120a determines that the time counter is not 51, the first effect mode transition process ends.

  In step S1641-13, the sub CPU 120a initializes the time reduction counter (sets the time reduction counter = 0), and sets data indicating the “battle mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

(Mode-related times update processing of production control board)
Details of the mode-related number of times update processing in step S1642 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1642-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the dark countdown mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the mode is the dark countdown mode, the process proceeds to step S1642-2. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the mode is not the dark countdown mode, the process proceeds to step S1642-6.

  In step S1642-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the continuation number counter of the sub RAM 120c and updated.

  In step S1642-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the display number counter of the sub RAM 120c and updated.

  In step S1642-4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the continuation count counter and the display count counter of the sub RAM 120c, and performs a calculation process of subtracting the display count from the continuation count and calculating the difference count. Then, the calculated difference count is set in the difference count counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1642-5, the sub CPU 120a performs addition processing for adding 1 to the stay counter of the sub RAM 120c and updating it.

In step S1642-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the escape mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the mode is the escape mode, the process proceeds to step S1642-7. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the mode is not the escape mode, the current mode-related number updating process ends.

  In step S1642-5, the sub CPU 120a performs addition processing for adding 1 to the hourly number counter of the sub RAM 120c and updating it.

(Processing of transition to second effect mode of effect control board)
The details of the second effect mode transition process in step S1692 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1692-1, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received ending command and determines whether the ending command corresponds to per length or per development.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is an ending command corresponding to per length or per development, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1692-2, and determines that the command is not an ending command corresponding to per length or per development, Move processing to.

  In step S1692-2, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the “battle mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1692-3, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received ending command and determines whether or not the ending command corresponds to the short hit.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is an ending command corresponding to a short hit, the process proceeds to step S1692-4. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is not an ending command corresponding to a short hit, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1692-8.

In step S1692-4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is a non-short-time gaming state.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is in the non-time saving gaming state, it moves the process to step S1692-4, and if it determines that it is not in the non-time saving gaming state, it moves the processing to step S1692-7.

  In step S1692-5, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating “dark countdown mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c in response to the fact that the short-time gaming state is not controlled.

  Further, in step S1692-5, a counter indicating 5 times is set as the initial value of the display number in the display number counter of the sub RAM 120c. The initial value of the number of times of display is set to not exceed the initial value of the number of times of continuation (10 or more).

  In step S1692-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a continuation number determination process for determining an initial value of the continuation number in order to continue the dark countdown mode.

  In the continuation count determination process, first, the current effect mode set in the effect mode storage area and the effect symbol data set in the effect symbol storage area are read, and the continuation count updated in step S1100 is read. Get a random value. Next, with reference to the continuation count determination table shown in FIG. 22, the initial value of the continuation count is determined based on the current effect mode, the effect design data, and the continuation count random value. Then, the initial value of the determined continuation number is set in the continuation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1692-7, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating “escape mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c in response to the time-saving gaming state being controlled.

In step S1692-8, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received ending command and determines whether or not the ending command corresponds to the small hit.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is an ending command corresponding to a small hit, the process proceeds to step S1692-9. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is not an ending command corresponding to a small hit, the current second rendering mode transition processing is terminated. To do.

In step S1692-9, the sub CPU 120a refers to the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is in the non-time saving gaming state, it moves the process to step S1692-10, and if it determines that it is not in the non-time saving gaming state, it does not change the effect mode, and this second effect mode transition processing. Exit.

  In step S1692-10, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating “dark countdown mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c in response to the fact that the short-time gaming state is not controlled.

  Further, in step S1692-10, a counter indicating 5 times is set as the initial value of the display number in the display number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1692-11, the sub CPU 120a refers to the continuation count determination table shown in FIG. 22 as in step S1692-6, and performs continuation count determination processing for determining the initial value of the continuation count in order to continue the dark countdown mode. Do.

(Timer update processing of production control board)
Details of the timer update process in step S1500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1501, the sub CPU 120a performs subtraction processing of the timer counter that subtracts and updates 1 from the special figure fluctuation time counter and the common figure fluctuation time counter.

In step S1502, the sub CPU 120a refers to the normal roulette operation flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the normal roulette operation flag is set.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the normal roulette operation flag is set, it moves the process to step S1503. If it determines that the normal roulette operation flag is not set, the sub CPU 120a ends the current timer update process.

In step S1503, the sub CPU 120a refers to the normal time fluctuation time counter of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the normal time fluctuation time counter = 0.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the normal fluctuation time counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1504. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the normal fluctuation time counter = 0 does not hold, the current timer update process ends.

In step S1504, the sub CPU 120a refers to the roulette symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not display data = fourth display data (= 11, 12, 13) corresponding to the number of times of addition.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the display data is the fourth display data corresponding to the number of additions, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1505, and if the sub CPU 120a determines that the display data is not the fourth display data corresponding to the number of additions, The process moves to step S1514.

In step S1505, the sub CPU 120a refers to the special figure fluctuation time counter of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time counter = 0. That is, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is stopped.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure fluctuation time counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1506. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure fluctuation time counter is not zero, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1510.

In step S1506, the sub CPU 120a refers to the special figure storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the special figure storage number counter = 0.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure storage number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1507. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure storage number counter is not zero, the current timer update process ends.

  In step S <b> 1507, the sub CPU 120 a performs display count addition processing for updating the display count by adding the addition count.

  In this display count addition process, display data stored in the roulette symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 120c is read, and added based on the display data with reference to the normal roulette symbol determination tables 2 to 7 shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. Determine the number of times. Then, the determined extra number is added to the display number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S <b> 1508, the sub CPU 120 a performs second addition number effect determination processing for notifying that the number of additions has been determined after the normal symbol stop display.

  In this second addition number effect determination process, in order to determine an addition effect pattern corresponding to the number of times of addition determined in step S1507 and to transmit the determined addition effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, An addition effect designation command based on the determined addition effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1509, the sub CPU 120a initializes the data set in the normal roulette operation flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. That is, the usual roulette operation flag is cleared.

In step S1510, the sub CPU 120a refers to the special figure fluctuation time counter of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time counter ≧ 9 seconds. That is, it is determined whether or not it is immediately after the start of the special symbol variation.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure fluctuation time counter ≧ 9 seconds, the sub CPU 120a ends the current timer update process. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure fluctuation time counter ≧ 9 seconds, the process proceeds to step S1511.

In step S1511, the sub CPU 120a refers to the special figure fluctuation time counter of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time counter ≦ 1 second. That is, it is determined whether or not it is immediately before the special symbol fluctuation is stopped.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure variation time counter ≦ 1 second, the sub CPU 120a terminates the current timer update process. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special figure variation time counter ≦ 1 second, the process proceeds to step S1512.

  In step S1512, the sub CPU 120a performs display number addition processing similar to that in step S1507.

  In step S1513, the sub CPU 120a performs the second addition number effect determination process similar to step S1508.

In step S1514, the sub CPU 120a refers to the roulette symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the display data is the fifth display data (= 14) corresponding to the dark EX mode.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the display data is the fifth display data corresponding to the dark EX mode, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1515 and determines that the display data is not the fifth display data corresponding to the dark EX mode. If so, the process moves to step S1516.

  In step S1515, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the “dark EX mode” in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, with the usual roulette as a trigger, the effect mode shifts to the “dark EX mode”.

  In step S1516, the sub CPU 120a initializes the data set in the normal roulette operation flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. That is, the usual roulette operation flag is cleared.

  In this embodiment, with reference to the variation time of the special symbol, the “display count” addition time in the dark countdown mode triggered by the start of variation of the normal symbol is determined. For this reason, the addition time of the “display count” in the dark countdown mode triggered by the start of the normal symbol variation is too close or overlapped with the subtraction time of the “display count” in the dark countdown mode at the start of the special symbol variation. There is nothing to do.

  As described above, the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 that have received various commands from the presentation control board 120 control the presentation lighting device 34 according to the received various commands, and output control of the voice in the voice output apparatus 32. The image display on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 is controlled.

  In particular, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150 that has received various commands from the effect control board 120 creates the display list based on the received various commands, and transmits the display list to the VDP 2000 to generate the display list. A predetermined image is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal display device 37.

(RUSH production)
Next, the contents of the RUSH effect executed according to the RUSH scenario will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of a time chart of effects of a RUSH scenario.

  The time chart of the effect of the RUSH scenario shown in FIG. 48 will be described on the assumption that the scenario of the RUSH1 is determined based on the symbol variation effect pattern 3 after the symbol variation effect pattern 3 corresponding to the jackpot is determined. It is assumed that the notice effect pattern has not been determined.

  In addition, the “symbol variation effect pattern” is a “symbol effect effect pattern” of the first liquid crystal display device 31 (main liquid crystal) according to the display list generated by the effect control board 120 in the time chart of the effect of the RUSH scenario in FIG. “Display mode”, “Character 1 and 2 image display mode”, and “Character image display mode” of the second liquid crystal display device 37 are defined. The “RUSH scenario” defines the “RUSH image display mode” of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 based on the display list generated by the effect control board 120.

  In the display list, on the first liquid crystal display device 31 side, “character 2 image”, “character 1 image”, “effect design image”, and “RUSH image” are generated in this order, On the two liquid crystal display device 37 side, the “character image” and the “RUSH image” are generated in this order. That is, the “RUSH image” is generated so as to be displayed in a so-called top layer.

  Further, considering that the “RUSH image” is displayed in the uppermost layer, the display list is generated so that the “RUSH image” is displayed in a translucent manner.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (a), when the operation of the first special symbol display device 20 is started (variation starts), the first liquid crystal display device 31 executes the normal variation display mode in the effect symbol image. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), when the first production time comes, the first liquid crystal display device 31 displays the “RUSH image”.

  As shown in FIG. 48C, when the second presentation time comes, the second liquid crystal display device 37 displays the “RUSH image”. Thereafter, until the reach effect is executed, the “RUSH image” is displayed at a predetermined effect time so that the “RUSH image” does not overlap the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (d), when the execution of reach B1 effect is started in the first liquid crystal display device 31, "Leach!" Is displayed as "Character 1 image" and the second liquid crystal display The device 37 displays “RUSH image”.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (o), during the execution of the reach B1 effect on the first liquid crystal display device 31, the display of “battle start” as “character 1 image” indicating the effect content is executed, and “character When the display of “character U” as “two images” is executed, the second liquid crystal display device 37 displays “RUSH image”.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (a), when the second liquid crystal display device 37 displays a comment while the first liquid crystal display device 31 performs the reach B1 effect, the first liquid crystal display device 31 displays “RUSH image”. "Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (k), when the timer liquid crystal display is executed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 during the execution of the reach B1 effect on the first liquid crystal display device 31, the first liquid crystal display device 31 displays “RUSH”. “Image” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (k), in order to notify the result of the contents of the reach B1 effect on the first liquid crystal display device 31, “Victory” is displayed as “Character 1 image”, and then various displays are performed. Execution ends.

  As described above, after determining the symbol variation effect pattern and the notice effect pattern, the “RUSH scenario” is finally determined based on the symbol variation effect pattern and the notice effect pattern. For this reason, as shown in this embodiment, the “RUSH image” is not displayed on the liquid crystal side that the player wants to recognize more strongly, and the “RUSH image” is not required to be recognized by the player so much. A RUSH scenario can be set to be displayed.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, even when the image corresponding to the reach effect and the RUSH image are displayed at the same time, the first image is displayed without overlapping each image on one liquid crystal display device. Since the liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 can be displayed separately, the player can recognize each image.

  Next, a time chart when the second liquid crystal display device 37 is moved will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 49A, the main CPU 110a performs control to display the special symbols in a variable manner on the special symbol display device 20. Then, the main CPU 110a transmits a variation pattern designation command to the effect control board 120 at the timing of step S700. Then, the effect control board 120 performs control to change and display the effect symbol 38 on the first liquid crystal display device 31 based on the reception of the change pattern designation command. Specifically, the effect control board 120 transmits a command to the image control board 150, and the image control board 150 performs control for variably displaying the effect symbol 38 on the first liquid crystal display device based on the received command. Do.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display 38 may be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37. .

  The variation pattern designation command received by the effect control board 120 will be described on the assumption that “MODE” is “E6 (H)” and “DATA” is “02 (H)”. Here, when “MODE” is “E6 (H)” and “DATA” is “02 (H)”, as shown in FIG. ”, Indicating that“ reach B (win) ”has been selected.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the effect control board 120 performs control to stop and display the fluctuation of the left effect symbol 38. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a transmits a command to the image control board 150 at the timing of step S1800, and the image control board 150 stops the fluctuation of the left effect design 38 based on the received command. Control to display.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49C, the effect control board 120 performs control to stop and display the fluctuation of the right effect symbol 38. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a transmits a command to the image control board 150 at the timing of step S1800, and the image control board 150 stops the fluctuation of the right effect design 38 based on the received command. Control to display.

  At this time, since the variation pattern designation command received by the effect control board 120 relates to “reach B”, the effect control board 120 has the left effect symbol 38 and the right A command including information indicating that the effect symbol 38 is the same effect symbol is transmitted, and the image control board 150 causes the left effect symbol 38 and the right effect symbol 38 to have the same effect symbol. Reach display is performed for the player by controlling to stop and display the symbol 38 and the right effect symbol 38. In the present embodiment, the reach display is performed by the left effect symbol 38 and the right effect symbol 38. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left effect symbol 38 and the middle effect symbol 38 are displayed. Also good. In addition, before the reach display, the effect design 38 may be temporarily stopped to perform a plurality of pseudo fluctuations.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49D, the image control board 150 performs control to hide the hold display displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37. Here, the mode of “non-display” is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the display screen of the second liquid crystal display device 37 may be darkened, or the display screen of the second liquid crystal display device 37 may be controlled to have a predetermined color such as white. Good. Further, control is performed so that only the hold display displayed in the hold display area for displaying the hold number provided in the second liquid crystal display device 37 is hidden, and the images displayed in the other display areas are displayed as they are. You may go.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (e), the sub CPU 120a performs control to start the movable member 180 attached to the second liquid crystal display device 37. Here, the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the movable member 180, whereby the position of the second liquid crystal display device 37 can be moved from the first position to the second position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49F, the sub CPU 120a performs control to stop the movement of the movable member 180 attached to the second liquid crystal display device 37. Accordingly, the sub CPU 120a moves the movable member 180 between FIG. 49 (e) and FIG. 49 (f). Thereby, the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the second liquid crystal display device 37 from the first position to the second position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (K), the sub CPU 120a performs control to start the movable member 180 attached to the second liquid crystal display device 37. Here, the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the movable member 180, whereby the position of the second liquid crystal display device 37 can be moved from the second position to the first position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49C, the sub CPU 120a performs control to stop the movement of the movable member 180 attached to the second liquid crystal display device 37. Therefore, the sub CPU 120a moves the movable member 180 between FIG. 49 (G) and FIG. 49 (K). Thereby, the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the second liquid crystal display device 37 from the second position to the first position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (K), the image control board 150 performs a control to display on the second liquid crystal display device 37 the hold display that is not displayed at the timing of FIG. 49 (D). Accordingly, in the non-display hold display, after the second liquid crystal display device 37 is moved from the first position to the second position, the second liquid crystal display device moved to the second position is moved from the second position. After moving to the first position, it will be displayed again. Note that the hold display is not displayed on the second liquid crystal display device between FIG. 49D and FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (ko), the main CPU 110a performs control to stop and display the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 20. In addition, the effect control board 120 performs control to stop the variation of the effect symbol 38 in the middle based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the image control board 150 hides the hold display displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop of the change of the special symbol. , Redisplay the hold display. As a result of the comparison between the number of held display before the non-display and the number of held display after the redisplay, the situation that the number of held display is subtracted cannot occur. There is no misunderstanding.

(Example of moving the second liquid crystal display device)
Next, the movable mode and the like of the second liquid crystal display device 37 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 50A, the sub CPU 120 a performs hold display control for displaying the hold number on the second liquid crystal display device 37. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50A, the case where the number of reservations is “3” will be described.

  Here, the current position before the second liquid crystal display device 37 is moved by the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the first position in the present embodiment.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the sub CPU 120 a holds the display on the second liquid crystal display device 37 after the left effect symbol 38 and the right effect symbol 38 stop and reach. Control to hide the display. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a transmits a command to hide the hold display to the image control board 150, and the image control board 150 receives the command of the second liquid crystal display device 37 based on the command received from the sub CPU 120a. Control to hide the display screen.

  Next, as illustrated in FIG. 50C, the sub CPU 120 a performs control to move the second liquid crystal display device 37 upward by moving the movable member 180.

  Here, the position where the sub CPU 120a moves the second liquid crystal display device 37 upward corresponds to the second position in the present embodiment.

  50 and 51, the holding members 182a and 182b will be described without being shown as appropriate. However, the holding members 182a and 182b can be held when the second liquid crystal display device 37 is moved upward by the movable member 180. 182a and 182b are also movable upward.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the sub CPU 120a controls the second liquid crystal display device 37 to rotate 90 degrees in the clockwise direction by driving a motor or the like (not shown). Here, in the present embodiment, at the timing of FIG. 50 (d), control is performed to hide the effect symbol 38.

  In the present embodiment, the control to hide the effect symbol 38 is performed at the timing shown in FIG. 50D. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control to continuously display the effect symbol 38 is performed. Alternatively, the display size of the effect symbol 38 may be controlled to be enlarged or reduced.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 50E to 50G, the sub CPU 120a performs control to rotate the second liquid crystal display device 37 about the shaft portions 181a and 181b. Thereby, the display area 37a of the second liquid crystal display device 37 cannot be visually recognized from the player side.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 50H, the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the feather-shaped decorative members 183a and 183b. Specifically, control is performed such that the decorative members 183a and 183b are moved by a motor or the like (not shown).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (i), the sub CPU 120 a moves the semicircular decorative objects 184 a and 184 b provided on the back side of the effect lighting device 34 in the direction of the second liquid crystal display device 37. To control. Specifically, after performing the control for moving the decorative objects 184a and 184b downward, the control for moving the decorative objects 184a and 184b in the central direction is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51J, control is performed to cause the light emitting member 185 provided on the back side of the second liquid crystal display device 37 to emit light. Here, the control of causing the light emitting member 185 to emit light is performed by the sub CPU 120a as part of the effect during reach. In this embodiment, even when the reach is the same, it is specified that the jackpot reliability at the time of reach is higher when the light emitting member 185 is emitted by the sub CPU 120a than when the light emitting member 185 is not emitted. Has been.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (k), the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the decorative objects 184a and 184b to the positions before the movement.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (l), the sub CPU 120a performs control to operate the decorative members 183a and 183b to the positions before the movement.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (m), the sub CPU 120a performs control to rotate the second liquid crystal display device 37 by 180 degrees by rotating the shaft portions 181a and 181b. Thereby, the display area 37a of the second liquid crystal display device 37 faces the front side.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (n), the sub CPU 120a performs control to move the second liquid crystal display device 37 from the second position to the first position by moving the movable member 180.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (o), the sub CPU 120a performs control to display the effect symbol 38 that is not displayed at the timing of FIG. 50 (d) again.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (p), the sub CPU 120a performs control to display again the display area 37a of the second liquid crystal display device 37 which is not displayed at the timing of FIG. 50 (b). As a result, the number of holds, etc. will be displayed again.

  In this manner, the display area 37a of the second liquid crystal display device 37 is controlled to be hidden during the special symbol change, but the second liquid crystal display device 37 that is not displayed during the special symbol change is displayed again. Take control. As a result, when the display area 37a of the second liquid crystal display device 37 is hidden and then displayed again, the reserved number does not change, so that the second liquid crystal display device 37 is not displayed. The number of holds will not be subtracted.

  However, if the game ball 200 wins the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 between FIG. 50 (b) and FIG. 51 (o), the hold number is displayed again on the second liquid crystal display device 37. When this happens, the number of holds will be added and displayed. For this reason, even if the number of holdings is displayed in addition, it is not displayed in subtraction, so that no distrust is given to the player.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a performs control to display the number of reservations stored in the special symbol storage area of the main RAM 110c on the second liquid crystal display device 37, and also performs the second liquid crystal display. Before moving the device 37, control is performed so that the number of holdings displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 is not displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is an effect of moving the second liquid crystal display device 37, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not give a misunderstanding about the number of reserved memories.

Note that, according to the present embodiment, the display count of the “dark countdown mode” is also updated by the normal symbol variation display triggered by the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13.
However, the display number of the “dark countdown mode” is not limited to the display of fluctuation of the normal symbol triggered by the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, but by the player's operation with the effect button 35, the cross key 36, or the like. You may comprise so that it can add. Furthermore, the game is not limited to the normal symbol gate 13 where the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the “dark countdown mode” of the “dark countdown mode” is caused by the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate dedicated to the production and the game ball has won the general winning opening. You may comprise so that the frequency | count of a display can be added.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the display count / continuation count in the “dark countdown mode” is subtracted and the addition count is added to the display count. However, the display count in the “dark countdown mode” is added. The relationship between “addition” and “subtraction” with respect to the number of continuations and the number of additions may be the reverse of this embodiment.

Furthermore, it may be configured such that only the number of display times and the number of additions are updated without updating the number of continuations of the “dark countdown mode” determined after the end of the hit.
For example, assuming that the number of continuations is the image of the final arrival point of a character or the like, the display count is added for each variation display of the special symbol, and the display count is added within the range of the difference count for each variation display of the normal symbol. You may comprise. As another example, using the number of continuations as the image of the final damage point of a character, etc., the display count is subtracted for each special symbol variation display, and for each regular symbol variation display, the display count is subtracted within the range of the difference count. You may comprise so that it may go.

  The game board 2 in the present embodiment corresponds to the game board of the present invention, and the first start port detection switch 14a and the second start port detection switch 15a in the present embodiment correspond to the game ball passage detection means of the present invention. .

  In addition, the main CPU 110a that performs the processing of step S330-8 and step S330-12 in the present embodiment corresponds to the state determination means of the present invention, and the first special symbol display device 20 that displays the special symbol in the present embodiment and the second one. The 2 special symbol display device 21 corresponds to the symbol display means of the present invention.

  Further, the main CPU 110a that controls the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 in the present embodiment corresponds to the symbol display control means of the present invention, and the first special symbol hold number ( The U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area correspond to the hold storage means of the present invention.

  In addition, the first liquid crystal display device 31 in the present embodiment corresponds to the first game information display device of the present invention, and the second liquid crystal display device 37 in the present embodiment corresponds to the second game information display device of the present invention. To do.

  Further, the image control board 150 that controls the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 in the present embodiment corresponds to the display device control means of the present invention, and controls the movable portion 190 in the present embodiment. The sub CPU 120a corresponds to the movable control means of the present invention.

  Further, the sub CPU 120a that determines whether or not a specific reach in the present embodiment has been selected and controls the movable member 180 to move based on the determination result corresponds to the movable determination means of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the case of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 has been described as an example of “the symbols displayed by the symbol display means”. It is not limited to this. For example, a normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the result of the lottery performed when the passage of the game ball 200 is detected by the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a as the “favorable state for the player”. Although the case where the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened in the case of a big win (special symbol big hit) has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the result of the lottery performed when the passing of the game ball 200 is detected by the normal symbol gate 13 is a big hit (normal symbol big hit), the startable movable piece 15b is opened. The state where 15b is opened may be an advantageous state for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the configuration of the reserved storage means, the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area have been described as examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Never happen. For example, the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area may be used to constitute the holding storage means.

  As described above, the sub CPU 120a performs control to display the number of reservations stored in the special symbol storage area of the main RAM 110c on the second liquid crystal display device 37 and before moving the second liquid crystal display device 37. In addition, the sub CPU 120a does not perform the control to hide the number of reservations displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37, but uses the number of reservations stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 110c as the second number. The same effect can be obtained by performing control to display on the liquid crystal display device 37 and performing control to hide the number of holdings displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 before moving the second liquid crystal display device 37. Play.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a pachinko game machine was demonstrated, you may use for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a jigball game machine, and an arrangement ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 14 1st starting port 14a 1st starting port detection switch 15 2nd starting port 15a 2nd starting port detection switch 20 1st special symbol display apparatus,
21 second special symbol display device 31 first liquid crystal display device 35 effect button 35a effect button detection switch 36 cross key 36b cross key detection switch 37 second liquid crystal display device 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
150 Image control board 150a Liquid crystal control CPU
150b Liquid crystal control RAM
150c LCD control ROM
151 CGROM
2000 VDP

In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can flow down, and a game provided in the gaming area of the gaming board and detecting the passage of the gaming ball. A ball hit detection means, a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a big hit state advantageous to a player is made based on the passage of the game ball detected by the game ball pass detection means, and the jackpot determination means A symbol determining means for determining a symbol indicating the result of the determination based on a result of the determination, and a variation time determining means for determining a variation time of the symbol based on the symbol determined by the symbol determining means. , a symbol display unit for displaying the symbols determined by the symbol determining means, said the symbol decided by the symbol determining means, said variable determined by the variation time determining means Based on the time, the symbol display control means for controlling said symbol display means, in a state where the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display control means is being performed, the passage of the game ball by the gaming ball passage detection means On the basis of the detection, a holding storage unit that holds the right to display the symbol variation, and a variation time information transmission unit that transmits information on the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determination unit; , Variable time information receiving means for receiving information related to the variable time of the symbol transmitted by the variable time information transmitting means, a first game information display device for displaying information related to a game, and the first game A second game information display device that is provided separately from the information display device, displays information related to the game, and is movably provided; the first game information display device; and And display device control means for controlling the second game information display device, based on information relating to change time of the symbols received by the change time information receiving means, whether or not to moving the second game information display device Movability determining means for determining whether or not, and based on a result of the determination by the movability determining means , a motility control means for performing control to move the second game information display device from the first position to the second position; The display device control means controls the display of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means on the second game information display device, and the second determination by the movable determination means. Based on the determination that the game information display device is to be moved, the hold displayed on the second game information display device before moving the second game information display device to the second position. Control is performed to hide the number of memories, and the second game information display device is moved from the first position to the second position by the movable control means, and then the second game information is displayed. Based on the control for moving the display device from the second position to the first position, control is performed to display the number of reserved memories displayed on the second game information display device. It is characterized by that.

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area where game balls can flow down;
A game ball passage detecting means provided in the game area of the game board for detecting the passage of the game ball;
State determining means for determining whether or not to make a state advantageous to the player based on detection of passage of the game ball by the game ball passage detecting means;
A symbol display means for displaying a symbol for informing a result of the determination by the state determining means;
A symbol display control means for controlling the symbol display means based on a symbol for notifying the result of determination by the state determining means;
In a state in which the symbol variation display is performed by the symbol display control means, based on the fact that the passing of the game ball is detected by the gaming ball passage detection unit, the right for the symbol variation display is suspended and stored. Storage means;
A first game information display device for displaying information relating to the game;
A second game information display device that is provided separately from the first game information display device, displays information related to the game, and is movably provided;
Display device control means for controlling the first game information display device and the second game information display device;
A movable control means for performing control to move the second game information display device from the first position to the second position based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
With
The display device control means includes
Control is performed to display on the second game information display device the number of the hold memory stored by the hold storage means, and the second game information display device is moved before the second game information display device is moved. A gaming machine that performs control to hide the number of reserved storages displayed on an information display device. A movement determining means for determining whether to move the second game information display device;
The display device control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second game information display device is moved based on a determination result by the movement determination unit. The display device control means includes
The number of reserved memories displayed on the second game information display device between the time when the symbol display control means starts changing the symbol and the time when the symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Control is performed so that the second game information display device is moved from the first position to the second position by the movable control means, and then the second game information display device is moved to the second position. Based on the fact that the control to move from the second position to the first position is performed, control is performed to display the number of reserved memories displayed on the second game information display device. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.