JP2014171806A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of restraining a decline in motivation to play a game.SOLUTION: In a normal state, when predetermination, which is based on determination information acquired by ball entry into a first start pocket 14 more disadvantageous to a player than a second start pocket 15, results in jackpot winning, a shooting obstruction performance for obstructing shooting of game balls is executed.

Description

  The present invention includes a first start opening, and a second start opening that can be changed between an open mode that allows a ball to enter and a closed mode that cannot enter a ball, and a special game from the first start port to the second start port. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the determination is more likely to yield a result advantageous to the player.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that includes a first start port and a second start port that can be changed into an open mode in which a ball can be entered and a closed mode in which a ball cannot be entered (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when a jackpot is won, the type of jackpot is determined. Here, in the case of winning the jackpot in the jackpot determination based on the entrance to the second starting port, it is easier to determine the type of jackpot that is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a non-short game state in which the second start port is unlikely to be in an open state and a short time game state in which the second start port is likely to be in an open state are set as the game state. Normally, it is set to the non-short game state, but there are cases where it is set to the short-time game state in response to the big win.

JP 2012-000155 A

  Here, it is assumed that the jackpot is won in the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state is set after the jackpot gaming. In this case, immediately after being set in the short-time gaming state, there is no hold (right to execute special symbol variation display) based on entering the second starting port. Therefore, when there is a hold based on entering the first starting port when the short-time gaming state is set, for a short time after being set to the short-time gaming state, Based on jackpot determination is performed.

  However, if the jackpot determination is made based on the jackpot determination based on the ball entering the first starting port, there is a risk of winning a jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. If the player wins a jackpot that is relatively unfavorable to the player, the player feels lost and the willingness to play declines.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in a player's willingness to play.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game ball launching means capable of launching a game ball into a game area where the game ball can flow down, and a launch operation means capable of performing an operation related to the launch of the game ball by the game ball launching means. A first start port provided in the game area and allowing a game ball to enter; and a first mode and the first mode provided in the game area and in which the game ball is difficult to enter from the first start port. A second start port that can be changed to a second mode that is easier to enter, and a determination information acquisition means that acquires predetermined determination information when a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port; And a storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, and when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, the player is provided with a predetermined profit based on the determination information stored in the storage means. The profit grant judgment that determines whether or not When the profit grant determination is performed by the grant determination means, the symbol display means for displaying a symbol, and the profit grant determination means, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display means and then the profit grant determination result is displayed. When the symbol indicating that the predetermined profit is to be given is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol, the special game control for executing a special game advantageous to the player And a game state control means capable of proceeding with a game in a normal state in which the second starting port is unlikely to be in the second mode or a specific state in which the second mode is likely to be in the second mode, and before the determination condition is satisfied, Based on the determination information stored in the storage means, prior determination means for performing prior determination for determining whether or not to give the predetermined profit to the player, and an effect for executing a game effect according to the game And an effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the game effect based on a result of the profit grant determination by the profit grant determination means, wherein the profit grant determination means is the first of the game balls. It is easier to determine that a predetermined profit advantageous to the player is given in the profit grant determination based on the entrance to the second start opening than the profit grant determination based on the entrance to the first start opening, and the gaming state The control means can advance the game in the specific state after the special game when the result of the profit grant determination by the profit grant determination means is the grant of the predetermined profit. If the result of the prior determination based on the determination information acquired by entering the first starting port in the normal state is the provision of the predetermined profit, the launch for preventing the game execution ball from being launched by the effect executing means It has a firing prevention effect control means for executing a prevention effect.
In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special prize control in which the game area includes a large winning opening that can be changed between a closed mode in which a game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which a game ball can enter. The means sets the special winning opening as the special game in the open mode, and the gaming state control means determines whether the profit grant determination means grants the predetermined profit with a predetermined probability or the predetermined probability. When the game can proceed in a high probability state determined with a probability higher than the probability, and the special game is being executed by the special game control means, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening is a predetermined area. When the special game is completed, the high probability state control means for proceeding the game in the high probability state after the special game is completed and the special game is being executed by the special game control means. The game ball that entered the ball Serial otherwise pass through the predetermined area, characterized by having a a low probability state control means for proceeding the game in the low probability state after the special game has ended.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special game control means has entered the first special game in which the game ball that has entered the big prize opening does not easily pass through the predetermined area, or has entered the big prize opening. It is possible to execute a second special game in which a game ball easily passes through the predetermined area, and the special game control means determines to give the predetermined profit by a profit grant determination based on a ball entering the first start opening. The second special game is executed with a higher probability when it is determined that the predetermined profit is to be granted by the profit grant determination based on the entry to the second start opening than the case where the second special game is performed. To do.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the profit grant determination means is acquired by the storage means by the determination information acquired by entering the first start opening and entering the second start opening. If any of the determination information stored is stored, the profit granting determination based on the determination information acquired by entering the first start opening is preferentially performed.

  According to the present invention, in the normal state, when the result of the prior determination based on the determination information acquired by entering the first start opening which is disadvantageous to the player from the second start opening is the grant of the predetermined profit, Since the launch prevention effect for preventing the launch of the game ball is executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is an expansion internal block diagram which expands and shows the internal structure of the special winning opening in FIG. 1 typically. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot end time setting table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an open mode determination table and an operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the 2nd fluctuation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the 3rd fluctuation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the 4th variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the specific winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process in a 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 classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is an example of a time chart during a jackpot game. It is a transition block diagram of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the command analysis process of FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 34. It is a figure which shows the emission prevention effect execution determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st effect mode setting process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the 2nd effect mode setting process in an effect control board, (b) is a figure which shows the 3rd effect mode setting process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the 4th effect mode setting process in an effect control board, (b) is a figure which shows the 5th effect mode setting process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing effect button effect control processing in the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the emission prevention effect control process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the launch prevention effect start process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the discharge | release prevention effect continuation determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows a firing prevention effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an effect button effect control table, (b) is a figure which shows an effect mode determination table, (c) is a figure which shows a jackpot game effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the transition mode of a game state and effect mode. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a fire prevention notice effect, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the countdown in a fire prevention effect standby period, (c) is a figure which shows an example of a fire prevention effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the gaming machine Y according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine Y of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 2. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y of this embodiment includes a gaming board mounting frame 50 that is fixed to an outer frame (not shown) installed in an island facility of a gaming store, A game board 2 that forms a game area 2A in which a ball flows down, and a glass door 60 that covers the game area 2A so as to be visible on the front side (player side) of the game board 2 are provided.

  The game board mounting frame 50 has a substantially frame shape. The game board 2 is detachably fitted to the game board mounting frame 50 and fixed. The glass door 60 includes a substantially frame-shaped frame body 61, a receiving tray 63 protruding from the surface of the frame body 61, and a glass plate 62 fitted on the upper side of the receiving tray 63 of the frame body 61. The glass door 60 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 50 via a hinge mechanism portion H at one end side in the horizontal direction of the frame body 61, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion H as a fulcrum. Yes. Therefore, the glass door 60 can be opened and closed like a door with the hinge mechanism H as a fulcrum, and covers the entire game board 2 and most of the game board mounting frame 50 when closed.

  The glass door 60 has an operation handle 3 that can be rotated, an audio output device 32 that includes a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 that has a plurality of lamps, and an effect button for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation. A device 35 and a photosensor 36 are provided.

  A touch sensor 3 a is provided inside the operation handle 3. The touch sensor 3a detects that the player is in contact with the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects contact of the player with the operation handle 3, energization of a launch solenoid 4a described later is permitted.

  The operation handle 3 is connected to a firing volume 3b made of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the operation handle 3. The voltage supplied to the firing control board 160 varies according to the rotation of the firing volume 3b.

  Based on the voltage changed by the firing volume 3b, the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 4) energizes the firing solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, a launching member (not shown) directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a rotates, and a game ball is launched by the launching member, and the game ball is launched. As described above, when the operation handle 3 is rotated, a game ball is launched toward the game area 2A with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c provided at the tip of the rail 5b, the game ball enters the game area 2A and then enters the game area 2A. Fall down. At this time, the falling direction of the game ball changes variously by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 2A.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 2A is divided by a nail, a windmill, and a decorative member (not shown) to be described later, and is composed of a first game area 2AL and a second game area 2AR. Yes. The first game area 2AL is a game area 2A on the left side in which the turning angle of the operation handle 3 is small and a game ball launched (launched) with a low firing strength flows down. The second game area 2AR is the game area 2A on the right side in which the turning angle of the operation handle 3 is large and a game ball launched (launched) with high launch strength flows down.

  Note that the first game area 2AL and the second game area 2AR are not necessarily completely separated and partially overlap.

  That is, the first game area 2AL is composed of a first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 2AL and a common area overlapping the second game area 2AR, and the second game area 2AR is also This is composed of a second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 2AR and the common area.

  The first game area 2AL and the second game area 2AR are 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.

  The first start area 14 is provided in the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 2AL, and the second start area 15 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 2AR. Is provided.

  The second start port 15 has a pair of start port opening / closing pieces 15b. The first mode in which the pair of start port opening / closing pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state and the pair of start port opening / closing pieces 15b are opened. It is controlled to move to the second mode.

  On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of start port opening / closing pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball in the second start port 15. . That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

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

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

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

  Furthermore, in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 2AR, there are a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass, and a grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter. Is provided.

  For this reason, the game ball is configured not to pass through or win the normal symbol gate 13 and the big winning opening 16 unless the operation handle 3 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force.

  In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if a game ball flows down to the first game area 2AL, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so the pair at the second start port 15 The start opening / closing piece 15b is not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second start opening 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed. .

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

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

  Furthermore, in the common area where the first game area 2AL and the second game area 2AR overlap with each other at the lowermost part of the game area 2A, the general winning port 12, the first start port 14, the second start port 15 are provided. In addition, an out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered the game.

  In addition, an effect display device 31 including a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in the center of the game area 2A, and an effect drive device 33 is provided above the effect display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display, but a display device such as a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix may be used.

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

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

  In addition, by displaying various images and characters during the display of the effect symbols, the player is given a high expectation that he may win a big hit.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect drive device 33 performs an operation of moving downward or rotating. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

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

  The effect button device 35 is provided on the tray 63. The effect button device 35 includes an effect button 35A that can be pressed, and an effect button detection switch 35a that is connected to the effect button 35A and detects that the effect button 35A has been operated. The effect button 35A normally protrudes from the surface of the tray 63. The effect button 35A is structured to return to its original state (a state protruding from the surface) when the pressing operation is released after being pressed.

  The photosensor 36 includes a light emitter 36A that emits infrared light, and a light receiver 36a that can receive the infrared light emitted by the light emitter 36A. The light emitter 36 </ b> A is provided at the upper end portion on the surface side of the glass plate 62 in the frame body 61 of the glass door 60 so as to emit infrared rays downward in the vertical direction.

  The light receiving body 36a is provided at the lower end portion on the surface side of the glass plate 62 in the frame body 61 so as to receive infrared rays from the light emitting body 36A. While the light receiving body 36a receives the infrared light from the light emitting body 36A, the light receiving body 36a outputs a sensor detection signal to the effect control board 120 (see FIG. 4) (the sensor detection signal is turned ON). When the light emitter 36A and the light receiver 36a are blocked by any obstacle, the light receiver 36a does not output the sensor detection signal to the effect control board 120 (the sensor detection signal is turned OFF). For example, when the player holds his / her hand over the center position of the glass plate 62 (the gaming machine Y) in the horizontal direction, the operation is detected.

  The effect button device 35 and the photo sensor 36 function as an input device that detects (accepts) a predetermined action of the player in an effect related to the game as will be described later.

  In the lower left of the game area 2A, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold display device 23, the second special symbol hold display device 24, the normal A symbol hold display device 25 is provided.

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

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

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

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a process for determining whether or not (R) is a random value corresponding to “big hit”.

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

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

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

  In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the big prize opening 16 is opened is performed a total of two times. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the big winning opening 16 in each round game, and the predetermined winning opening 16 is opened during this predetermined time, or a predetermined number of times during the round game. When game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big winning opening 16, the round game ends.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a lot of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 16 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball.

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

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

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

  In addition, a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during special symbol variation display or special game to be described later, and the jackpot determination and special symbol display for the incoming ball ball are performed immediately. If it is not possible, the jackpot determination and special symbol display are suspended under certain conditions.

  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 four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 23 and the second special symbol hold display device 24, respectively.

  In addition, when there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold display device 23 is lit, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs of the first special symbol hold display device 23 Lights up.

  In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold display device 23 blinks and the LED on the right side lights up. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold Two LEDs of the display device 23 blink.

  Also, the second special symbol hold display device 24 displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above. The upper limit number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the number of reserved symbols is displayed in the normal symbol hold display in the same manner as the first special symbol hold display device 23 and the second special symbol hold display device 24. Displayed on device 25.

(Composition of the specific prize opening)
Next, the internal configuration of the special winning opening 16 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 16 are distributed to the SP route 51 or the lottery route 52 by the first movable device 18.

  The first movable device 18 has a rectangular first movable piece 18b. The first movable piece 18b is controlled to move according to the operation of the special prize opening / closing piece 16b. Specifically, the direction is vertical or horizontal. When the first movable piece 18b is in the vertical direction, the game ball is guided to the SP route 51, and when it is in the horizontal direction, the game ball is guided to the lottery route 52.

  A specific winning opening 17A is provided at the tip of the SP route 51. And the game ball guided to the SP route 51 always wins the specific winning opening 17A. The specific winning opening 17A is provided with a specific winning opening detecting switch 17a through which a game ball can pass. When the specific winning port detection switch 17a detects a game ball (a game ball wins the specific winning port 17A), a high-probability gaming state described later occurs.

  On the other hand, the game ball guided to the lottery route 52 by the first movable device 18 is guided to the second movable device 19.

  The second movable device 19 has a substantially disk-shaped second movable piece 19b. The second movable piece 19b rotates (counterclockwise) at a constant speed as the prize winning opening / closing piece 16b moves. The second movable piece 19b is formed with a first notch 54a, a second notch 54b, a third notch 54c, and a fourth notch 54d whose outer ends are open. The second cutout 54b, the third cutout 54c, and the fourth cutout 54d are formed with a second hole 55b, a third hole 55c, and a fourth hole 55d.

  When the first cutout 54a, the second cutout 54b, the third cutout 54c, and the fourth cutout 54d are arranged at the first position (6 o'clock position), they communicate with the SP route 51 at their outer tips. . Further, the second cutout 54b, the third cutout 54c, and the fourth cutout 54d are located at a second position (9 o'clock position and 6 o'clock position) before the first position with respect to the rotation of the second movable piece 19b. The second hole 55b, the third hole 55c, and the fourth hole 55d communicate with the discharge route 53. At the tip of the discharge route 53, a non-specific winning opening 17B for discharging the game ball to the outside of the game area 2A is provided.

  Therefore, the game ball guided to the second movable device 19 is first guided to one of the first notch 54a to the fourth notch 54d, and finally the specific winning opening via the SP route 51. Enter the 17A or enter the non-specific winning opening 17B. That is, the game ball guided to the second movable device 19 is guided to the SP route 51 with a probability of 1/4, and is guided to the discharge route 53 with a probability of 3/4.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game relating to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the entire gaming machine Y.

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

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

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

  The main control output port has a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of start opening / closing pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a big prize for operating the big prize opening / closing piece 16b. A mouth opening / closing solenoid 16c, a first movable device operating solenoid 18c, a second movable device operating motor 19c for rotating the second movable piece 19b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, Normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold display device 23 and second special symbol hold display device 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for special symbols, normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved balls for normal symbols A display device 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display device, 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. The main ROM 110b stores, for example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like.

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

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

  For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol holding number storage area, the normal symbol storage area, the first special symbol holding number storage area, the second special symbol holding number storage area, the special symbol storage area, the round game number storage area, the number of releases Storage area, number of winning entrances storage area, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time-short flag storage area), high probability game number counter, time-count counter, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data for performance Various timer counters such as a storage area and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the effect button detection switch 35 a of the effect button device 35 and the light receiver 36 a of the photosensor 36 on the input side. That is, the production button detection switch 35a outputs a production button detection signal to the production control board 120 when detecting that the production button 35A has been operated. Further, when the light receiving body 36a receives the infrared light from the light emitting body 36A, the light receiving body 36a outputs a sensor detection signal to the effect control board 120, and detects that the space between the light emitting body 36A and the light receiving body 36a is shielded. The sensor detection signal is not output to the effect control board 120.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130.

  The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area during the calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

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

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

  The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof.

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

  The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 feeding solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 63 one by one toward the launching member 4c directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot determination table. FIGS. 5 (a-1) and 5 (a-2) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used in the “hit lottery”. .

(Big hit judgment table)
As illustrated in FIG. 5A-1 and FIG. 5A-2, the jackpot determination table is based on the probability game state and the acquired special symbol determination random number value. Is determined.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, eight special symbol determination disturbances “7” to “14”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, 25 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “31” are determined to be jackpots. 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 399, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low-probability gaming state is 1/50, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high-probability gaming state. The probability is 1/16.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determining random number value of “0” is a win when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, 65536 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

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

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol when a big hit is made in a limiter inoperative state, which will be described later, and FIG. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol in the event of a loss in the limiter non-operating state and the limiter operating state.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table, when the game ball enters the special symbol display device (the type of the start port from which the game ball has won) and the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined on the basis of the jackpot symbol random number obtained in the above.

  For example, in the first special symbol display device, the random number value for the jackpot symbol is referred to when the jackpot is large, and if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is “55”, the stop symbol data is “04” (special symbol 4 (first symbol Determine 3)) per probability variation.

  In case of loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random number value.

(Big jackpot end setting table)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot end setting table for setting the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. 7A is a jackpot end setting table when the limiter is not operated, and FIG. 7B is a jackpot end setting table when the limiter is operated.

  According to the jackpot end time setting table shown in FIG. 7, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) and the game state at the time of jackpot winning stored in the game state buffer, the setting of the high probability game flag, the number of high probability games ( X), a short time flag, and a short time game number (J) are set.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot end time setting table, as described above, in addition to the type of special symbol and the gaming state, during the jackpot game, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific winning opening 17A. A flag, a high probability game count (X), a short time flag, and a short game count (J) are set.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening condition of the special winning opening 16. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the number of round games played in the jackpot game and the opening mode of the big winning opening 16 are determined by the special electric accessory operating mode determination table.

(Open mode determination table)
FIGS. 9A to 9D are opening mode determination tables showing details of the opening mode table of the special winning opening 16 determined in FIG. 8, and FIG. 9A shows the first opening mode determination. 9B is a second release mode determination table, FIG. 9C is a third release mode determination table, and FIG. 9D is a fourth release mode determination table. In each of these opening mode determination tables, a round game number (R), an opening number (K) of the big winning opening 16 in one round, an opening time, and a closing time are stored in association with each other.

  When the first release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9A is determined, the special winning opening 16 is opened once during each round. At this time, the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 16 is set to 29.500 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  When the second release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9B is determined, the special winning opening 16 is opened six times during each round. At this time, the first opening time is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The second to fifth opening times are set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The sixth opening time is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  That is, when the second release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9B is determined, in the first release time (9.240 seconds) in each round, the time (0. Since it is longer than 6 seconds, it is easy for the game ball to win the big winning opening 16.

  On the other hand, the second to sixth opening times (0.052 seconds) are shorter than the time (0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, as described above, so It is difficult to win a prize.

When the second release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9C is determined, the special winning opening 16 is opened six times during each round.

  In the first round game, the first opening time is set to 9.240 seconds and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The second to fifth opening times are set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The sixth opening time is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  On the other hand, in the second round game, the first to fifth opening time is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The sixth opening time is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  That is, when the third release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9C is determined, during the first to fifth release times (0.052 seconds) in the second round game, as described above, the game ball Is shorter than the time (0.6 seconds) at which one is fired, it is difficult for the game ball to win the big prize opening 16. On the other hand, the 6th opening time (9.240 seconds) is longer than the time (0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, so that the game ball wins the big winning opening 16. Is easy.

  When the fourth release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9D is determined, the special winning opening 16 is opened six times during each round. At this time, the first to fifth opening times are set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The sixth opening time is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  That is, when the fourth release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9 (d) is determined, as described above, the game ball is 1 for the first to fifth release times (0.052 seconds) in each round. Since it is shorter than the time (0.6 seconds) at which each piece is fired, it is difficult for the game ball to win the big prize opening 16.

  On the other hand, the 6th opening time (9.240 seconds) is longer than the time (0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, so that the game ball wins the big winning opening 16. Is easy.

(Operation mode determination table)
FIG. 9E is an operation mode determination table (first mobile device operation mode determination table) for determining the operation mode of the first movable device 18. According to the operation mode determination table, the first movable device 18 operates once during each round game in the jackpot game.

  The first movable piece 18b of the first movable device 18 normally closes the SP route 51 and opens the lottery route 52, i.e., SPs for game balls that have entered the grand prize winning opening 16 when SP is not activated. While being cut off from the route 51, it is held horizontally so as to be guided to the lottery route 52. When the first movable device 18 operates from this state, the first movable piece 18b rotates (rotates counterclockwise in front view in FIG. 3) and is held vertically, the SP route 51 is released, and the lottery route 52 is opened. Is closed. Thus, the operation time of the first movable device 18, that is, the opening time of the SP route 51 is set to 15.75 seconds. Since the first movable device 18 operates from the start of each round game, the SP route 51 is opened for the first 15.75 seconds in each round game, and the lottery route 52 is opened thereafter. Become.

  Therefore, when it is determined from the first release mode determination table to the third release mode determination table, the game ball is easily guided to the SP route 51. On the other hand, when determined in the fourth release mode determination table, the game ball is difficult to be guided to the SP route 51 and easily guided to the lottery route 52.

  FIG. 9F is an operation mode determination table (second mobile device operation mode determination table) for determining the operation mode of the second movable device 19. According to the operation mode determination table, the second movable device 19 operates once during each round game in the jackpot game. The operation time of the second movable piece 19b is set to 31.5000 seconds each time. That is, the second movable device 19 continues to operate (rotate) from the start to the end of each round game.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining the first variation pattern of the special symbol, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining the second variation pattern of the special symbol. These are figures which show the fluctuation pattern determination table which determines the 3rd fluctuation pattern of a special symbol, and FIG. 13 is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table which determines the 4th fluctuation pattern of a special symbol.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 13, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of the start opening where the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the presence / absence of the gaming state, the number of special symbol hold, the reach determination random value, and the special diagram variation random value.

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

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random number value when the jackpot. 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).

  In the present embodiment, in these special symbol variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, different variation patterns are determined depending on whether the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, a different variation pattern determination table is determined depending on whether or not the short-time gaming state is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to the low-probability short gaming state, a different variation pattern determination table is determined depending on whether or not the set game has been fully set.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is set to the low probability short gaming state and the set game has not been fully digested, the gaming state is low on condition that the gaming ball enters the first start port 14. Whether the game state is set to the low probability short game state, or whether the game state is set to the low probability short game state on condition that the game ball enters the second starting port 15 Yes.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states related to jackpot determination, and “non-short-time gaming state” and “ "Short-time gaming state".

The state relating to the jackpot winning probability (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the ease of winning at the second starting port 15 (non-short time gaming state, time saving game state) are independent. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine Y 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 1 / A gaming state set to 50.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1/16. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.

  Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

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

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

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

  Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. It should be noted that a short time flag, which will be described later, is set in the short time gaming state, and the short time flag is off in the non-short time gaming state.

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

  In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 2AR, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated in the “short-time game state” to increase the firing strength. A game ball is fired to play a game.

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

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, as the “big hit”, there are one type of “long win” for opening the big winning opening 16 with a long opening time, and three types of “short hit” with a total opening time shorter than the long hit (one per short, 2 per short, 3 per short). In this embodiment, “long win” means that the round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed twice in total.

  The opening time of the grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set in advance. When a specified number (9) of game balls enter the big prize opening 16 during each round game, one round game is played. End.

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

  Further, since the big prize opening 16 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 2AR, in the case of “big hit”, the operation handle 3 is largely rotated to play the game with strong launch strength. It is configured to play a game by firing a ball.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine Y 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 symbol value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, and the initial random value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random value updating process for updating the special symbol determining initial random value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, and the normal symbol determining initial random value.

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

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

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

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not one or more data is set in the normal symbol reserved number storage area, and if one or more data is not set in the normal symbol reserved number storage area, this time End the ordinary power control process.

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

  Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Perform the process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described 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 special winning opening detection switch 16a. If there is no detection signal input from the big prize opening detection switch, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 16a, the prize ball counter for the big prize opening is updated by adding predetermined data, and the game balls won in the big prize opening 16 are counted. After updating by adding 1 to the number-of-games storage area for the number of winning prizes, the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. 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. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  Next, if the data set in the normal symbol hold count storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol hold count storage area, obtain a normal symbol determination random value, and obtain the acquired normal symbol determination The random number value for use is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the normal symbol storage area.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a specific prize opening detection switch input process. In this specific winning opening detection switch input processing, the specific winning opening detection flag is set to ON on condition that the signal of the specific winning opening detection switch 17a is input. The specific winning opening detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
Next, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S234, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first special symbol reservation number storage area and stores it.

  In step S235, the main CPU 110a obtains predetermined determination information (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value and effect random number value (variation pattern random value and reach determination random number value)), and performs special processing. Store in the symbol storage area. The special symbol storage area has first to eighth storage units. The random numbers for special symbol determination are sequentially searched from the first storage unit for available storage units, and stored in order from the smallest number in the available storage units.

  In step S236, the main CPU 110a performs a first pre-determination in which each random value acquired in step S235 is determined based on a table corresponding to the current gaming state. In the first prior determination, a jackpot determination process and a variation pattern determination process described later are performed.

  In step S237, the main CPU 110a generates a first start port winning designation command indicating the result of the first preliminary determination performed in step S236 and the first start port 14, and sets it in the transmission data storage area for production. To do. Note that the first start port winning designation command generated in step S237 is subjected to the variation pattern determination process in the first pre-determination in step S236, so that it is distinguished from the variation pattern designation command to the first start port 14. Is generated by replacing MODE of the variation pattern designation command based on the winning of “E1H”.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
Next, FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a second start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  In step S241, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a has been input. In this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S242.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a does not input a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a, the second start port detection switch input process ends.

  In step S242, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

  In step S243, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the holding number (U2) (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol holding number) set in the second special symbol holding number storage area is less than four. In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S244 if the number of reservations set in the second special symbol reservation number storage area is less than four.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the second special figure reservation number (U2) is not less than 4, the main CPU 110a ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  In step S244, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the second special symbol reservation number storage area and stores it.

  In step S245, the main CPU 110a obtains predetermined determination information (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value and effect random number value (variation pattern random value and reach determination random value)), and performs special processing. Store in the symbol storage area. The special symbol storage area has first to eighth storage units. The random numbers for special symbol determination are sequentially searched from the first storage unit for available storage units, and stored in order from the smallest number in the available storage units.

  In step S246, the main CPU 110a performs a second pre-determination in which each random value acquired in step S245 is determined based on a table corresponding to the current gaming state. In the second prior determination, a jackpot determination process and a variation pattern determination process described later are performed.

  In step S247, the main CPU 110a generates a second start opening prize designation command indicating the result of the second preliminary determination performed in step S246 and winning to the second start opening 15, and sets it in the transmission data storage area for effects. To do. Note that the second start opening winning designation command generated in step S248 is subjected to the variation pattern determination process in the second pre-determination in step S246, so that it is distinguished from the variation pattern designation command to the second start opening 15. Is generated by replacing MODE of the variation pattern designation command based on the winning of “E2H”.

(Specified prize opening detection switch input process on the main control board)
Next, the specific winning opening detection switch input process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a specific winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  In this specific winning opening detection switch input process, as described above, the main CPU 110a turns on the specific winning opening prize flag on condition that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 has passed through the specific winning opening 17A. Is set.

  In step S261, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific winning opening detection switch 17a. In this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the specific winning opening detection switch 17a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S262.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a does not input the detection signal from the specific winning opening detection switch 17a, the specific winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S262, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S261 that the detection signal from the specific winning opening detection switch 17a has been input, the main winning prize winning flag is turned ON.

  In step S263, the main CPU 110a sets a specific winning opening prize designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 20, the special figure special power control process 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 the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350).

  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. . Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  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 memory determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step The processing is moved to 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol hold number (U1) or the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  In this process, if the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S319-1, When it is determined that the storage number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) storage area is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a selects the first special symbol reserved number storage area corresponding to the start port that has generated the determination information (predetermined random number value) stored in the first storage unit of the special symbol storage area or “1” is subtracted from the value stored in the second special symbol holding number storage area and stored.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a stores a predetermined random number value (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol) stored in the special symbol storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number storage area subtracted in step S310-3. Random number value, reach determination random number value, fluctuation pattern random value).

  Specifically, a predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  Here, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) provided separately from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the special symbol storage area. Let At this time, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage unit (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage unit (0th storage unit) is special. It will be erased from the symbol storage area. Thereby, the predetermined random number value used in the previous game is deleted.

  Thus, in this embodiment, random numbers are processed in the order stored in the special symbol storage area. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination relating to the incoming balls is executed in the order of the incoming game balls in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. However, for example, even if it is processed with priority over the random number value stored in the first special symbol storage area, it is processed with priority over the random value stored in the second special symbol storage area. You may make it go.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a, based on the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random value) written in the determination symbol storage unit (0th storage unit) in the special symbol storage area in step S310-4. The jackpot determination process is executed. The jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a starts the variable display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. That is, the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area.

  Thereby, when the information written in the processing area is related to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 20 is blinked, and when the information is related to the second hold, the second special symbol display device 21 is blinked. It becomes.

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

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared. Note that the demonstration determination flag = “00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed or that a special game is being displayed.

  On the other hand, when neither the special symbol variation display nor the special game is displayed, the demonstration determination flag “01H” is stored. When the demonstration determination flag = “01H” is stored, a demonstration designation command is set in step S319-3, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 120 that neither special symbol variation display nor special game is being played. .

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

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag when neither the first hold nor the second hold is reserved in step S310-2.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process when 01H is set in the demo determination flag, and proceeds to step S319-2 when 01H is not set in the demo determination flag. Move.

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

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

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating the jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

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

  In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S311-2 when the high-probability game flag is turned on, and proceeds to step S311-3 when the high-probability game flag is not turned on. Move.

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

  When determining in step S311-3 that the current gaming state is not the high-probability gaming state (low-probability gaming state), the main CPU 110a selects “a jackpot determination table for the low-probability gaming state”.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage unit (0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S310-4 as the step S311-2 or step S311. It is determined based on the “big hit determination table for the high probability gaming state” or the “big hit determination table for the low probability gaming state” selected in −3.

  Specifically, when the determination information shifted in step S310-4 is acquired by entering the first start port 14, the first special symbol display of FIG. Refer to the jackpot determination table for the device. On the other hand, if the determination information shifted in step S310-4 is acquired by entering the second start port 15, the second special symbol display device for FIG. Refer to the jackpot determination table. Then, the special symbol determination random number value is collated with the jackpot determination table to determine “big hit” or “lost”. In the following, the jackpot determination is performed by referring to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device as “first jackpot determination”, and the jackpot determination is performed by referring to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device. This is called “second jackpot determination”.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-13.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the limiter operation flag is OFF. Here, the limiter operation flag is a set game that is set on the condition that when the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, a jackpot is won and a gaming ball enters the specific winning opening 17A in this jackpot game. It indicates the end condition.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the limiter count (T) has reached a predetermined limiter count (Tx).

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter operation flag is OFF, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S311-7. On the other hand, in this process, when it is determined that the limiter operation flag is not OFF, that is, is ON, the process proceeds to S311-8.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a selects a symbol determination table when the limiter is not operated. Here, when the symbol determination table when the limiter is not operated is selected, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the short-time gaming state and set to the high probability gaming state.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a selects a symbol determination table when the limiter is activated. Here, when the limiter actuated symbol determination table is selected, the short-time gaming state is set to “33” times and the low-probability gaming state with respect to the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a turns off the limiter operation flag.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol type (stop symbol) by determining the jackpot symbol random number value (special symbol determination) written in the determination symbol storage unit (0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area. Data) and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed. The special symbol determination for the first special symbol display device 20 is referred to as a first special symbol determination, and the special symbol determination for the second special symbol display device 21 is referred to as a second special symbol determination.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine the type of “big win” in the special symbol stop process, and also to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening 16 in the big hit game process. It is also used for determining the gaming state after the jackpot is finished in the jackpot game ending process.

  In step S311-11, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) and displays the current (the jackpot determination time or the special symbol). The gaming state at the start of display) is confirmed and set in the gaming state buffer of the main RAM 110c.

  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 jackpot determination is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) will be reset, This is because the gaming state storage area cannot be referenced when determining the gaming state at the end of the jackpot.

  As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing the determination information indicating the game state at the time of the jackpot determination separately from the game state storage area, the determination information in the game state buffer can be referred to after the jackpot ends. Thus, based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S311-13, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-14, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

(Change pattern determination process)
Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination process in the main control board 110. In this process, a different variation pattern determination table is determined based on a predetermined establishment condition.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is OFF. That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability gaming state.

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the high probability game flag is OFF, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S312-2. On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the high-probability game flag is not OFF, that is, is ON, the process proceeds to step S312-7.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is OFF. That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state.

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the time-saving game flag is OFF, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S312-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the time-saving game flag is not OFF, that is, it is ON, the process moves to step S312-4.

  In step S312-3, the main CPU 110a determines a first variation pattern determination table. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a determines the first variation pattern determination table in the low probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, and ends the current variation pattern determination process.

  In step S312-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the limiter operation flag is ON. That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a full set has been digested.

  In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter operation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S312-5. On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter operation flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S312-6.

  In step S312-5, the main CPU 110a determines a second variation pattern determination table. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a determines the second variation pattern determination table for the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state after full set digestion, and ends the current variation pattern determination process.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 110a determines a third variation pattern determination table. That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines the third variation pattern determination table when the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state before the full set is consumed. The decision process is terminated.

  In step S312-7, the main CPU 110a determines a fourth variation pattern determination table. That is, in this process, when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 110a determines the fourth variation pattern determination table and ends the current variation pattern determination process.

  As described above, in the variation pattern determination process of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, a different variation pattern determination table is determined depending on whether or not the set game is fully digested. To do.

  Further, in the variation pattern determination process of the present embodiment, when the set game is not fully digested, the game state is set to the low probability short game state on condition that the game ball enters the first start port 14. The reach occurrence rate differs depending on whether the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state on the condition that the gaming ball enters the second starting port 15.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has passed (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 it is determined in step S320-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol display device displays the set special symbol in the routine process (big hit determination process) before this special symbol variation process. To stop display. Thereby, the determination result of jackpot is notified to the player.

  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, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted from “−4” in step S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 25, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

(Special symbol stop processing)
Next, the special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

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

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

  If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process moves to step S330-4.

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

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

  In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-5 when the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, and when the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area. Then, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

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

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is that of a jackpot symbol.

  If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, if the main CPU 110a determines that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a later-described set game flag is ON.

  That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a set game is in progress. In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is not ON, that is, is OFF, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-11.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a updates the limiter count (T). In this process, the main CPU 110a adds “1” times to the limiter count (T).

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a newly sets “1” as the number of limiters (T) on condition that the set game flag is determined to be OFF in step S330-9.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the limiter count (T) updated in step S330-10 has reached a predetermined limiter count (Tx).

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter number (T) has reached the predetermined limiter number (Tx), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-13.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter count (T) has not reached the predetermined limiter count (Tx), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-14.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a turns on the limiter operation flag.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-15.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count storage area, the time-short game flag storage area, and the time-short game count storage area are cleared.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot game in accordance with the stop symbol data, that is, “long per”, “1 per short”, “2 per short”, or “3 per short”. And an opening designation command corresponding to the type is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot game according to the stop symbol data, that is, “long per”, “1 per short”, “2 per short”, or “3 per short”. The opening time corresponding to the type is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
Next, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  In step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. In this process, for example, if “0” is stored in the round game number storage area, the main CPU 110a refers to the round game number storage area and determines whether it is currently open. .

  In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-2 when it is determined that it is currently opening, and moves to S340-8 when it is determined that it is not currently opened.

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a first movable device operation process. In the first movable device operation process, the main CPU 110a sets energization start data for operating the first movable device operation solenoid 18c based on the operation mode determination table of FIG. In the present embodiment, this process is performed only when K = 1, that is, at the start of each round game.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a performs a second movable device operation process. In the second movable device operation process, the main CPU 110a sets energization start data for operating the second movable device operation motor 19c based on the operation mode determination table of FIG. In the present embodiment, this process is performed only when K = 1, that is, at the start of each round game.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the round game number is transmitted to the effect control board 120 to transmit information on the number of round games. In response to (R), a round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In this process, for example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, the main CPU 110a sets the round game number (R) to “1” and K = 1, so that the first round game is played. The round designation command shown is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  On the other hand, in this process, if K = 1, the main CPU 110a ends the jackpot game process without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-8, 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 S340-20. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-14 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  In step S340-11, 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” indicates that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 15) or that the maximum opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0). Is applicable).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. In this special winning opening closing process, in order to close the special winning opening 16, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the open mode determination table determined in step 340-3 is referred to. Based on the current round game number (R) and the release number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 16 is closed.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, it is a condition that the opening number (K) is the maximum number of opening times, or the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 15). Therefore, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-14. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the number of releases stored in the number-of-releases storage area is stored. The value of the number (K) is incremented by “1” and this jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the open number (K) storage area and sets 0 in the big prize winning pitch storage area. That is, the number-of-releases storage area and the number-of-games storage area for the special winning opening are cleared.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-16.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the stored current round game number (R) and stores it in the round game number storage area.

  In step S340-17, when the main CPU 110a determines that the round game number (R) is the maximum in step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number storage area. To do.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines, according to the stop symbol data, which one of “big hit”, “1 per short”, “2 per short”, or “3 per short” is a big hit, In order to transmit an ending command corresponding to the type of jackpot to the effect control board 120, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a determines, according to the stop symbol data, which one of “big hit”, “1 per short”, “2 per short”, or “3 per short” Set the ending time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-21, and the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure special electricity processing data = 3 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, prepares to move to the special game end processing subroutine, and ends the big hit game processing.

(Big jackpot game end processing)
Next, the jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads information related to the gaming state at the time of the big win in the gaming state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a confirms ON / OFF of the limiter operation flag. If the limiter operation flag is not ON, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot end setting table for when the limiter is not operated, and the limiter operation flag is ON. If it is, the jackpot end setting table for the limiter operation is selected. Then, the main CPU 110a refers to the selected jackpot end time setting table, and turns on / off the high probability game flag in the high probability game flag storage area based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the ON / OFF of the specific winning prize flag. Turn it off.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined number of times in the high probability game number storage area in the same manner as in step S350-2.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a confirms whether the limiter operation flag is ON / OFF. If the limiter operation flag is not ON, the main CPU 110a selects the big hit end setting table for when the limiter is not operating, and the limiter operation flag is ON. If it is, the jackpot end setting table for the limiter operation is selected. Then, the main CPU 110a refers to the selected jackpot end time setting table, and turns on / off the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the gaming state at the time of winning the big jackpot and the ON / OFF of the specific winning prize flag. .

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined number of times in the time-saving game number storage area in the same manner as in step S350-4.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state set in steps S350-2 to S350-5, and sets a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the game ball has won the specific winning opening 17A during the jackpot game and the specific winning opening winning flag is ON.

  In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the specific prize slot winning flag is ON, the process moves to step S350-8. On the other hand, if the main CPU 110a determines that the specific prize slot winning flag is not turned ON, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S350-18.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 110a turns off the specific winning a prize winning flag.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a set game flag indicating that a set game is being performed is ON in the set game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is ON, the process moves to step S350-13. On the other hand, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is not ON, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S350-10.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 110a turns on the set game flag in the set game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 110a sets “20”, which is the set game execution count, in the set game remaining count storage area of the main RAM 110c. The number of times stored in the set game remaining number storage area represents the remaining number of set games.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 110a sets a set game start designation command indicating that the set game is started after the jackpot game in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 110a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of set games stored in the remaining set game number storage area.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the remaining number of set games stored in the set game remaining number storage area is “0”.

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the remaining number of set games is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S350-15. On the other hand, when the main CPU 110a determines that the remaining number of set games is “0”, the process proceeds to step S350-16.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 110a sets a set game continuation designation command indicating that the set game is continued in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-16, the main CPU 110a turns off the set game flag.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 110a sets a set game expiration designation command indicating that the set game has been executed a prescribed number of times, that is, the set game has expired, in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set game flag is ON.

  In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is ON, the process moves to step S350-19. On the other hand, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is not ON, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to step S350-22.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 110a sets “0” in the set remaining game count storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 110a turns off the set game flag. This indicates that the set game has been forcibly terminated.

  In step S350-21, the main CPU 110a sets a set game forced end designation command indicating that the set game is forcibly ended in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-22, the main CPU 110a cannot execute the set game despite executing the jackpot game, but sets a set game failure designation command indicating that the normal game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S350-23, 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.

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S313, and the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area.

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

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The

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

  The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine Y is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine Y is turned on. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

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

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

  This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the determination information is not stored in the special symbol storage area.

  Specifically, when no determination information is stored in any storage unit of the special symbol storage area in step S311, the demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

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

  The “variable pattern designation command for the first special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 and the effect contents of the variation effect described later, and “MODE” is “E6H”. ”And DATA information is set in accordance with various fluctuation patterns.

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

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

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

  The “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 and the effect contents of the variation effect described later, and “MODE” is “E7H”. ”And DATA information is set in accordance with various fluctuation patterns.

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

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

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

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

  The “round designation command” indicates the order of round games, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the order of round games.

  This round designation command corresponds to the order of the round games to be started, and is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when each round game is started.

  Specifically, when the winning opening opening / closing piece 16b is first opened in each round game in step S340, the round designation command corresponding to the round game order (number) is transmitted in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set to

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

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

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

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

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

  “Ending designation command” indicates that the last round game of each jackpot game is completed and that the ending starts, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information according to the type of jackpot Is set.

  As for this ending designation command, when the ending starts, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the ending in step S340 is started, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

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

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether the gaming state is a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state, and whether it is a time-short gaming state or a non-time-short gaming state. “MODE” is set to “EEH”, “DATA” is set to “00H” if the low-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state, and “DATA” is set to “00H” if the low-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state. If it is set to “01H”, “DATA” is set to “02H” if it is a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, and “DATA” is set to “03H” if it is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state Has been.

  This gaming state designation command is produced by the gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state when the special symbol variation display is started, when the special symbol is stopped and when the jackpot game ends. It is transmitted to the control board 120.

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

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

  The “first start opening winning designation command” indicates that the game ball has won the first start opening 14 and the first pre-determination result, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the first in S236 DATA information is set in accordance with various fluctuation patterns determined in the prior determination.

  The first start opening winning designation command corresponds to the determined special symbol variation pattern, wins the first start opening 14 and is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the determination information is stored in the special symbol storage area. Is done.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S236, the first start opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set.

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

  The “second start opening winning designation command” indicates that a game ball has won the second start opening 15 and the second pre-determination result, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the second in S246 DATA information is set in accordance with various fluctuation patterns determined in the prior determination.

  This second start opening prize designation command corresponds to the determined special symbol variation pattern, wins the second start opening 15, and is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the determination information is stored in the special symbol storage area. Is done.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S246, the second start opening prize designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set.

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

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

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

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

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

(Chart of opening of the big prize opening)
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an opening mode of the big winning opening 16 and an operating mode of the first movable device 18 when the jackpot game is executed will be described.

  FIG. 29A shows an opening mode of the big winning opening 16 in the jackpot game (long winning game) in the case of winning per long win, that is, an opening mode of the big winning game 16 based on the first opening mode determination table. Indicates. FIG. 29B shows an opening mode of the big winning opening 16 in the jackpot game (1 game per short) when winning 1 per short, that is, the big winning slot 16 of the big winning game based on the second opening mode determination table. An open mode is shown. FIG. 29 (c) shows an opening mode of the big winning opening 16 in the jackpot game (two games per short) when winning 2 per short, that is, the big winning port 16 of the big winning game based on the third opening mode determination table. An open mode is shown. FIG. 29 (d) shows the opening mode of the big winning opening 16 in the jackpot game (three short games) when winning 3 per short, that is, the big winning port 16 of the big winning game based on the first opening mode determination table. An open mode is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the long win game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 16 in each round game is set to 1, the opening time is set to 29.500 seconds, and the closing time is 2.000. Is set to seconds. The number of operations of the first movable device 18 in each round game is set to one. That is, the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route 51 is set to 15.75 seconds in the first half, and the time during which the game ball can be guided to the lottery route 52 is set to 15.75 seconds in the second half. Therefore, in the long hit game, it is possible to guide the game ball to the SP route 51 almost certainly and to set the high probability game state after the big hit game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (b), the number of times the special winning opening 16 is opened for each round game in one game per short is set to six. The first opening time of the big prize opening 16 is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The opening time from 2 to 5 times is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The sixth opening time is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds. In addition, the number of times of operation of the first movable device 18 in each round game is set to 1, the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route 51 is set to 15.75 seconds in the first half, and the game ball is set to the lottery route 52 The guideable time is set to 15.75 seconds in the latter half. Thus, in one game per short, although not as long as a long game, the game ball is easily guided to the SP route 51 and is likely to be set to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game is over.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the number of times the special winning opening 16 is opened in each round game in 2 games per short is set to 6 times. The first opening time of the grand prize winning opening 16 in the first round game is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. Also, the opening time from 2 to 5 times in the first round game is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The sixth opening time is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds. In addition, the number of actuations of the first movable device 18 in the first round game is set to 1, the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route 51 is set to 15.75 seconds in the first half, and the game ball is set to the lottery route 52. Is set to 15.75 seconds in the second half. In this way, in the first round game with two games per short, the game balls are easily guided to the SP route 51 as much as one game per short.

  Also, the opening time from 1 to 5 times in the second round game is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.00 seconds. The opening time of 6 times in the second round game is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds. In addition, the number of operations of the first movable device 18 in the second round game is set to one, the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route 51 is set to 15.75 seconds in the first half, and the game ball is set to the lottery route 52. Is set to 15.75 seconds in the second half. Thus, in the second round game with two games per short, it is difficult to guide the game ball to the SP route 51.

  As described above, the total number of the two short hit games is not as much as one short hit game, but the game ball is easily guided to the SP route 51, and is easily set to the high probability game state after the end of the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (d), in 3 games per short game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 16 (K) in each round game is set to 6 times. In each round game, the opening time from 1 to 5 times of the big prize opening 16 is set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.00 seconds. The sixth opening time in each round game is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds. In addition, the number of times of operation of the first movable device 18 in each round game is set to one, the time for which the game ball can be guided to the SP route 51 is set to 15.75 seconds in the first half, and the lottery route 52 can be guided. The time is set to 15.75 seconds in the second half. In this way, in three games per short, it is difficult to guide the game ball to the SP route 51 and it is easy to guide the game ball to the lottery route 52.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game ball can easily enter the SP route 51 in the order of a game per long, one game per short, and two games per short. On the other hand, in 3 games per short, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the SP route 51 and to enter the lottery route 52 easily.

(Game state transition configuration diagram)
Next, the game of this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 30 is a game state transition configuration diagram.

  As illustrated in FIG. 30, when the game state is a low-probability game state and a non-short-time game state and a big win is won, in this jackpot game, if a game ball passes through the specific winning opening 17A, The gaming state after ending is set to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, in this jackpot game, if the game ball does not pass through the specific winning opening 17A, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot game, a long game, a short game, a short game, or a short game is executed. That is, with respect to the opening mode of the big winning opening 16 in the jackpot game, control is made into an opening mode in which the game ball that has entered the big winning port 16 can easily enter the SP route 51 and an opening mode in which it is easy to enter the lottery route 52. Has been.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is difficult for the player to grasp whether the game ball is guided to the SP route 51 or the lottery route 52 only by the open mode.

  In the present embodiment, whether the game ball guided to the lottery route 52 is guided by the second movable device 19 to the specific winning port 17A or not to the specific winning port 17A is distributed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to grasp the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game only with the open mode, and the fun of the game is improved, so it is possible to suppress the reduction in the operation rate.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the suspension is digested in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. And, when the game state is a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, if a jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is over, there is a possibility that a maximum of four holds based on the first start port 14 are reserved There is.

  In addition, the case where the jackpot is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second start port 15 is executed, rather than the case where the jackpot is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start port 14. The probability that the game ball is guided to the SP route 51 is high.

  More specifically, when a big hit is executed on condition that a game ball enters the first start port 14, "per long", "1 per short", "2 per short" or "3 per short" is determined. Is done. Here, when “long win” is determined, as described above, the probability that the game ball is guided to the specific winning opening 17A is low.

  On the other hand, when a big hit is executed on condition that a game ball enters the second starting port 15, “long win” is determined, and therefore the game ball is almost certainly guided to the specific winning port 17A.

  As a result, as described above, when the jackpot is won in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time game, and the game ball passes through the specific winning opening 17A in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a high-probability game. Although the state and the short-time gaming state are set, the subsequent gaming state differs depending on the jackpot determination result based on the reserved hold.

  That is, after the end of the jackpot game, if all of the jackpot determination results based on the pending hold are lost, or if the game ball passes through the specific winning opening 17A, the high probability game The state and the short-time gaming state are maintained.

  On the other hand, after the jackpot game is over, if the jackpot determination result based on the reserved hold is a jackpot and the game ball does not pass through the specific winning port 17A, the gaming state is a low probability gaming state and The short time gaming state is set, and the short time number is set to 33 times.

  Therefore, the game state is set to the low-probability game state and the short-time game state, and the short-time number is set to 33 times, until only 4 reservations are consumed, despite the transition to the high probability game state. There is a possibility that.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation mode of the first movable device 18 is made constant. However, when a big win is won when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, in the jackpot game, there is almost no game ball at the specific winning opening 17A. The operation mode of the first movable device 18 may be determined so as to be surely guided.

  Specifically, when a jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, in this jackpot game, the first movable device 18 sets the release time of the SP route 51 to 29.5 seconds during each round. The opening time of the lottery route 52 may be set to 2.0 seconds.

  As a result, when a big win is won when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the open mode of the big winning opening 16 is any one of “long win”, “1 per short”, “2 per short” and “3 per short” Even so, the game ball is almost certainly guided to the specific winning opening 17A.

  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 S1010, 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 S1020, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a updates random numbers (such as a firing prevention effect execution determination random value, an effect symbol determination random value, an effect pattern determination random value, etc.) that are used for effects relating to games and stored in the sub RAM 120c. Perform the process. Thereafter, the process of step S1020 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, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1101, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1300, 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.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect button effect control process that is a process related to an effect based on the operation of the effect button 35A. A specific description of the effect button effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs a firing prevention effect control process related to a firing prevention effect that is an effect for preventing the launch of a game ball. A specific description of the firing prevention effect control process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step 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.

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 120a checks the reception buffer and determines whether the command is stored, that is, whether the command is received. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a has not received a command, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process. If a command has been received, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1303, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the demonstration effect data indicating the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the demonstration effect control command indicating the determined demonstration effect pattern is stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. set.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening prize designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1305 and step S1306, and if not, starts the process to step S1307. .

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 120a stores the start opening prize designation command stored in the reception buffer in the effect information storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c. The effect information storage area includes the change storage unit and the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit. In this process, the start opening winning designation command is sequentially stored in the first to eighth storage sections from the storage unit with the smallest number that does not store the starting opening winning designation command.

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 120a performs a firing prevention effect execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the firing prevention effect based on the start opening winning designation command stored in the reception buffer. A specific description of the firing prevention effect execution determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is the effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1308 and step S1309, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S1310.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31, based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  Specifically, by analyzing the production symbol designation command, the production symbol data constituting the combination of the production symbols is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the decided production symbol data is stored in the production symbol storage area. In addition to setting the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 120a performs a shift process on the data stored in the effect information storage area. In the data shift process, each data stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, data stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the third storage unit. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the variation storage unit, and the data stored in the variation storage unit is deleted.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1311 if the command stored in the reception buffer is a fluctuation pattern designation command, and moves the process to step S1312 if the command is not the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect effect pattern corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1313 and step S1314, and if it is not a symbol determination command, shifts the process to step S1315.

  In step S1313, the sub CPU 120a displays in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1308 and stop instruction data for stopping the effect symbol in order to stop display the effect symbol. The effect design stop process to set is performed.

  In step S1314, the sub CPU 120a performs a first effect mode setting process for newly setting the effect mode based on the elapse of the predetermined period of the predetermined effect mode. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) of effects related to games (mainly fluctuating effects), and is associated with the game state and the type of period.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1316, and if not a gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1317.

  In step S1316, 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. As data indicating the gaming state, for example, the normal gaming state is “00H”, the low probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is “01H”, and the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is “02H”.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1318, and if not the opening designation command, moves the process to step S1319.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot game effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot game effect pattern that is an effect pattern of the jackpot game effect that is an effect in the opening and round game of the jackpot game. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1320, and if not a round designation command, moves the process to step S1321.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern (round effect pattern) of a round effect performed in round game units.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1322, and if not the ending command, moves the process to step S1323.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 120a determines an ending effect pattern determining process (ending effect pattern) for an ending effect that is performed from the end of the last round game in the jackpot game to the end of the jackpot game. I do. Specifically, the ending effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the ending effect data indicating the determined ending effect pattern is set in the ending effect pattern storage area, and the ending effect control command indicating the determined ending effect pattern is set. In order to transmit to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, it is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1323, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a specific winning award winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a specific winning award winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1324, and if not, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1325.

  In step S1324, the sub CPU 120a performs a specific winning award winning effect pattern determination process for determining a specific winning award winning effect pattern that is an effect pattern of a specific winning award winning effect that is an effect based on winning at the specific winning award 17A. The sub CPU 120a sets the specific winning award winning effect data indicating the determined specific winning award winning effect pattern in the specific winning award winning effect pattern storage area and the specified winning award winning effect control indicating the determined specific winning award winning effect pattern. In order to transmit the command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, the command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game start designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game start designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1326, and if it is not a set game start designation command, moves the process to step S1327.

  In step S1326, the sub CPU 120a performs a second effect mode setting process for setting a predetermined effect mode based on the start of the set game. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1327, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game failure designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game failure designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1328, and if it is not a set game failure designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1329.

  In step S1328, the sub CPU 120a sets a predetermined effect mode based on the fact that the set game could not be executed even though the jackpot game could be executed (failure of transition to the set game). The third effect mode setting process is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1329, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game continuation designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game continuation designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1330, and if not a set game continuation designation command, moves the process to step S1331.

  In step S1330, the sub CPU 120a subtracts “1” from the remaining set game count (S) stored in the remaining set game count storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1331, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game expiration designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game expiration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1332, and if it is not a set game expiration designation command, moves the process to step S1333.

  In step S1332, the sub CPU 120a performs a fourth effect mode setting process for setting a predetermined effect mode based on the fact that the unit game constituting the set game is executed a prescribed number of times (20 times). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1333, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game forced termination designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a set game forced termination designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1334, and if it is not a set game forced termination designation command, ends the command analysis process. .

  In step S1334, the sub CPU 120a forcibly set game because it was not possible to win the specific winning opening 17A in the jackpot game before the unit games constituting the set game reached the specified number (20 times). A fifth effect mode setting process for setting a predetermined effect mode based on the end is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Execution control board launch prevention execution execution determination process)
The firing prevention effect execution determination process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1306-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode A. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1306-2 when it is the effect mode A, and ends the firing prevention effect execution determination process when it is not the effect mode A.

  In step S1306-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the firing prevention effect execution flag is currently turned on in the firing prevention effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c and the firing prevention effect is being executed. In this process, if the firing prevention effect is being executed, the sub CPU 120a ends the firing prevention effect execution determination process. If the firing prevention effect is not being executed, the sub CPU 120a performs the process in step S1306-3. Move. In addition, ON of the firing prevention effect execution flag indicates that the firing prevention effect is being executed.

  In step S1306-3, the sub CPU 120a currently checks the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and in the start opening prize designation command (preceding special figure hold) stored before the start opening prize designation command. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an item indicating a big win. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1306-4 when there is no start opening winning designation command indicating a big win, and when there is a starting opening winning designation command indicating a big win, the sub CPU 120a prevents the launch. The effect execution determination process ends.

  In step S1306-4, the sub CPU 120a checks the number of start opening prize designation commands (preceding special figure hold) stored before the start opening prize designation command in the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1306-5, the sub CPU 120a selects a firing prevention effect execution determination table for determining whether or not to execute the firing prevention effect based on the number of preceding special figure reservations confirmed in step S1306-4. . This is because, as shown in FIG. 45, the firing prevention effect execution determination table is divided by the number of preceding special figure hold. In each firing prevention effect execution determination table divided by the number of preceding special figure hold, a random number value for execution prevention effect execution determination and whether or not the execution of the firing prevention effect is associated and stored.

  In step S1306-6, the sub CPU 120a acquires the firing prevention effect random value and stores it in the effect random number storage area of the storage unit in which the start opening prize designation command is stored.

  In step S1306-7, the sub CPU 120a collates the effect random number acquired in step S1306-6 with the firing prevention effect execution determination table selected in step S1306-5, and determines whether to execute the firing prevention effect. Execute launch prevention effect execution.

  In step S <b> 1306-8, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the result of the firing prevention effect execution determination is “execute the firing prevention effect”. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1306-9 when “executes the fire prevention effect”, and executes “fire prevention effect” when it does not execute the fire prevention effect. The determination process ends.

  In step S1306-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the firing prevention effect data in the firing prevention effect data storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The firing prevention effect data is identification information indicating the production content (type) of the firing prevention effect. As shown in FIG. 45, the type of the fire prevention effect is associated with the number of preceding special figure hold, and is determined and determined to execute the fire prevention effect.

  In step S1306-10, the sub CPU 120a sets a firing prevention notice effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The firing prevention notice effect control command is identification information indicating the contents of the effect of the firing prevention notice effect described later. The launch prevention notice effect is a guidance notice effect that tells the player that the launch prevention effect can be executed before the launch prevention effect. When the firing prevention notice effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in the data output process of step S1800, the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 are based on the firing prevention notice effect control command. Execute the fire prevention notice effect. Details of the firing prevention notice effect will be described later.

  In step S1306-11, the sub CPU 120a sets the firing prevention notice effect time in the firing prevention effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the present embodiment, the firing prevention notice effect time is preset and is set to 5 seconds. Note that the firing prevention effect timer counter is subtracted from “−4” in step S1200.

  In step S1306-12, the sub CPU 120a turns on the firing prevention notice effect flag in the firing prevention notice effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The ON of the fire prevention notice effect flag indicates that the fire prevention notice effect is being executed.

(Change control pattern determination processing of effect control board)
The variation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1311-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, confirms the current effect mode, and changes associated with the current effect mode. An effect pattern determination table is selected. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation effect pattern (the effect content of the variation effect) is classified according to the effect mode. In the present embodiment, five effect modes of effect mode A, effect mode B, effect mode C, effect mode D1 and effect mode D2 are set (see FIG. 47).

  In step S1311-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms the variation pattern designation command and selects the variation effect pattern determination table associated with the variation pattern designation command. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is also classified by the variation pattern designation command (see FIG. 46).

  In step S <b> 1311-3, the sub CPU 120 a obtains an effect pattern determination random value.

  In step S1311, the variation effect pattern determination is performed in which the variation effect pattern determination random number value acquired in step S1311-3 is collated with the variation effect pattern determination table determined in step S1311-2 to determine the variation effect pattern.

  In step S1311-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S1311-4 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1311-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S1311-4 in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  The variation effect pattern is identification information representing a variation effect mode (specific effect contents), and an effect display device 31, an audio output device 32, an effect drive device 33, an effect illumination device 34, and an effect button. A variation effect mode performed by the device 35, the photo sensor 36, and the like is associated.

  Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content of the image displayed on the effect display device 31 (variation effect image mode). For example, the image control board 150 associates with the variation effect pattern. The effect display device 31 is caused to display the effect image associated with the change effect pattern by receiving the changed effect control command.

  In addition, in the variation display pattern of the variation display on the display display device 31, the configuration of the variable display such as the display pattern of the display effect, the presence / absence of the reach display, the type / change mode of the background image of the display pattern made up of scenes and characters Is set.

  Then, for example, when receiving a variation effect control command, the image control board 150 causes the effect display device 31 to perform a variation display of the effect symbol based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command (perform the effect symbol variation display). .

  In addition, when receiving the change effect control command, the image control board 150 causes the effect display device 31 to display a moving image or a still image composed of a background image and a character image based on the change effect pattern corresponding to the command.

  In step S1311-7, the sub CPU 120a checks the variation effect pattern and determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination related to the variation effect is a jackpot.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not “big hit”, it moves the process to step S1311-1. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is a “big hit”, it moves the process to step S1311-8.

  In step S1311-8, the sub CPU 120a checks the current gaming state and determines whether or not the jackpot winning probability is a high probability gaming state.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not in the high-probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1311-1. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 120a is in the high probability gaming state, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1311-9.

  In step S1311-9, the sub CPU 120a turns on the high probability win flag in the high probability win flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The fact that the high-probability winning flag is ON indicates that the jackpot winning is made in the high-probability gaming state.

  In step S1311-10, the sub CPU 120a confirms the current gaming state and determines whether or not the winning ease to the second start port 15 is the short-time gaming state.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not in the time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1311-1. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 120a is in the short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1311-1.

  In step S1311-1, the sub CPU 120a turns on the short-time win flag in the short-time win flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. At this time, the fact that the short-time winning flag is ON indicates that the jackpot winning is made in the short-time gaming state.

  In step S1311-12, the sub CPU 120a executes the effect button effect based on the operation of the effect button 35A in the variable effect to be executed from now on, based on the variable effect data stored in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 120c. It is determined whether or not. As shown in FIG. 46, the presence / absence of the effect button effect is associated with the change effect data (change effect pattern).

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect button effect is to be executed, it moves the process to step S1311-1, and if it determines that the effect button effect is not to be executed, the variation effect pattern determination process. Exit.

  In step S1311-1, the sub CPU 120a sets “1” in the effect button effect execution count storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1311-114, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect button operation standby time in the effect button effect timer counter based on the effect button effect control table for controlling the effect button effect.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, the effect button effect control table is provided for each variable effect data (variable effect pattern), and is stored in the sub ROM 120b. In each effect button effect control table, the number of executions of effect button effects in the variation effect, a period during which the operation of the effect button 35A for each effect button effect is internally effective (effect button operation effective period), and the first effect A period until the button operation effective period occurs or a period from the effect button operation effective period to the generation of the current effect button operation effective period (effect button operation standby period) is set. Here, the effect button operation standby period and the effect button operation effective period are associated with the order (K) of the effect button effects in the variation effect.

  Therefore, the sub CPU 120a collates the effect button effect control table with the change effect data stored in the effect button effective period change effect data storage area and the effect button effect execution count stored in the effect button effect execution count storage area. Then, the effect button operation standby time is determined and set in the effect button effect timer counter. The effect button effect timer counter is subtracted by “−4” in step S1200.

  In step S1311-1-15, the sub CPU 120a turns on the effect button operation standby flag in the effect button operation standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The ON of the effect button operation standby flag indicates that it is currently in the effect button operation standby period.

(First effect mode change process of effect control board)
The first effect mode setting process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1314-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether the effect mode B or the effect mode D is currently described. judge. The production mode D is composed of the production mode D1 and the production mode D2.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode flag of effect mode A is composed of “0AH”, the effect mode flag of effect mode B is composed of “0BH”, and the effect mode flag of effect mode C is “0CH”. The effect mode flag of the effect mode D1 is configured with “0DH”, and the effect mode flag of the effect mode D2 is configured with “0EH”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not the effect mode B or the effect mode D (the effect mode D1 or the effect mode D2), the first effect mode setting process ends. On the other hand, if sub CPU120a determines with it being effect mode B or effect mode D (effect mode D1 or effect mode D2), processing will be moved to Step S1314-2.

  In step S1314-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect data, confirms the variation effect pattern related to the variation effect, and determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination related to the variation effect is a jackpot. .

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is a “hit”, the first effect mode setting process ends. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not “big hit”, it moves the process to step S1314-3.

  In step S1314-3, the sub CPU 120a subtracts “1” from the remaining number (M) of the effect mode stored in the effect mode remaining number storage area of the sub RAM 120c and updates it. The remaining number of performance modes is the number of remaining executable executions of the variable performance in the specific performance mode, specifically, the production mode B and the production mode D. This is because the period of the specific effect mode is defined by the number of executions of the variable effect. The reason why the number of executions is possible is that if the win is won during the production mode, the production mode can be changed at the opportunity.

  In step S1314-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the remaining number (M) of the effect mode stored in the effect mode remaining number storage area is “0”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the remaining number of effects mode is not “0”, the first effect mode changing process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the remaining number of effects mode is “0”, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1314-5.

  In step S1314-5, the sub CPU 120a determines the type of effect mode to be newly set (changed). Specifically, the sub CPU 120a collates the current effect mode with the effect mode determination table (see FIG. 48B) stored in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect mode to be newly set. In the effect mode determination table, the current effect mode and the effect mode to be newly set are stored in association with each other.

  In step S1314-6, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect mode flag indicating the effect mode determined in step S1314-5 in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

(Don't win game effect pattern determination process of effect control board)
The jackpot game effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1318-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect mode flag, confirms the current effect mode, and selects a jackpot game effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 48) based on the confirmed effect mode. This is because the jackpot game effect pattern determination table for determining the jackpot game effect pattern (contents of the jackpot game effect) is classified according to the effect mode.

  In step S1318-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms ON / OFF of the firing prevention effect continuation flag, and selects a jackpot game effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 48) based on the confirmed ON / OFF of the firing prevention effect continuation flag. . This is because a part of the jackpot game effect pattern determination table classified by the effect mode (a jackpot game effect pattern determination table in effect mode A) is further divided by ON / OFF of the firing prevention effect continuation flag. .

  In step S1318-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms the opening designation command.

  Each jackpot game effect pattern determination table is associated with an opening designation command, a jackpot game effect pattern, a jackpot game effect data indicating a jackpot game effect pattern, and a jackpot game effect control command indicating a jackpot game effect pattern. Stored.

  In step S1318-4, the opening designation command confirmed in step S1318-3 is collated with the jackpot game effect pattern determination table selected in step S1318-2, and the jackpot game effect pattern determination for determining the jackpot game effect pattern is performed.

  In step S1318-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot game effect control command corresponding to the jackpot game effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. When the jackpot game effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in the data output process of step S1800, the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 are based on the jackpot game effect control command. Execute game effects.

  In step S1318-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot game effect data corresponding to the jackpot game effect pattern in the jackpot game effect data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1318-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the firing prevention effect execution flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the firing prevention effect has been executed until the jackpot game is executed.

  In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1318-8 when the firing prevention effect execution flag is turned on, and when the firing prevention effect execution flag is not turned on, the jackpot game effect pattern. The decision process is terminated.

(Second effect mode setting process of effect control board)
The second effect mode setting process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1326-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the high-probability winning flag storage area and the short-time winning flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and confirms the gaming state at the time of the big win.

  In step S1326-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of the big win is the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state), that is, both the high probability time winning flag and the short time winning flag. It is determined whether or not is turned off.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the gaming state at the time of the big win is the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1326-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the gaming state at the time of the big win is not the normal gaming state, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1326-6.

  In step S1326-3, the sub CPU 120a counts the number of first start port winning designation commands stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and receives the first start port win command. It is determined whether or not the number of designated commands is greater than “0”, that is, the first special figure hold count (U1) is greater than “0”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of first start port winning designation commands is greater than “0”, the process proceeds to step S1325-4. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of first start opening winning designation commands is not greater than “0”, that is, the first special figure hold number (U1) = “0”, the process proceeds to step S1326-6. Move.

  In step S1326-4, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect mode flag (0BH) indicating the effect mode B in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the production mode B is set.

  In step S 1326-5, the sub CPU 120 a sets the number of first start opening winning designation commands in the effect mode remaining count storage area of the sub RAM 120 c. As a result, the number of executions of the variable effect in the effect mode B is set.

  In step S1326-6, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect mode flag (0CH) indicating the effect mode C in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the production mode C is set.

  In step S1326-7, the sub CPU 120a sets “20” in the set game remaining number storage area of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the prescribed number of unit games constituting the set game is set.

(Third effect mode setting process of effect control board)
The third effect mode setting process performed by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1328-1, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect mode flag (0AH) indicating the effect mode A in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the production mode A is set.

(Fourth effect mode setting process of effect control board)
The fourth effect mode setting process performed by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1332-1, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect mode flag (0DH) indicating the effect mode D1 in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the production mode D1 is set.

  In step S1332-2, the sub CPU 120a sets “33” in the effect mode remaining count storage area of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the number of executions of the changing effect in the effect mode D1 is set.

(Fifth effect mode setting process of effect control board)
The fifth effect mode setting process performed by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1334-1, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect mode flag (0EH) indicating the effect mode D2 in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the production mode D2 is set.

  In step S1334-2, the sub CPU 120a sets “33” in the effect mode remaining count storage area of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the number of executions of the changing effect in the effect mode D2 is set.

(Production button production control processing of production control board)
The effect button effect control process by the effect control board 120 is demonstrated using FIG.

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button operation standby flag is ON. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1402 when the effect button operation standby flag is ON, and moves the process to step S1406 when the effect button operation standby flag is not ON.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button operation standby time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the remaining time of the effect button operation standby period is “0”. In this process, if the “production button operation standby time has elapsed”, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1403. If the “production button operation standby time has not elapsed”, the sub CPU 120a performs the production button effect control. The process ends.

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 120a turns off the effect button operation standby flag. Thus, the effect button operation standby period ends.

  In step S1404, the sub CPU 120a turns on the effect button operation enable flag in the effect button operation enable flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the production button operation effective period in which the operation of the production button 35A is internally effective starts.

  In step S1405, the sub CPU 120a collates the effect button effect control table with the change effect data stored in the change effect data storage area and the effect button effect execution count stored in the effect button effect execution count storage area. The effect button operation effective time related to the effect button effect is determined and set in the effect button effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1406, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button operation valid flag is ON and it is currently in the effect button operation valid period. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1407 when the effect button operation valid flag is ON, and ends the effect button effect control process when the effect button operation valid flag is not ON. .

  In step S1407, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is an effect button detection signal, that is, whether or not the effect button 35A is operated. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1408 if “the effect button 35A is operated”, and moves to step S1409 if it is not “the effect button 35A is operated”. Move processing.

  In step S1408, the sub CPU 120a collates the effect button effect control table with the change effect data stored in the change effect data storage area and the effect button effect execution count stored in the effect button effect execution count storage area. An effect button effect control command indicating the effect contents of the effect button effect is determined and set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1409, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button operation effective time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period is “0”. In this process, if the “production button operation effective time has elapsed”, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S14010, and if it is not “the production button operation effective time has elapsed”, the production button effect control is performed. The process ends.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a turns off the effect button operation valid flag.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a checks the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area in the effect button effect control table, confirms the number of executions of the effect button effect in the variation effect, and performs the effect button effect execution. Compared with the number of executions of the effect button effect stored in the number storage area, it is determined whether or not all the effect button effects in the variation effect have been executed. In this process, if the number of executions of the effect button effect is a preset number (predetermined number), the sub CPU 120a ends the effect button effect control process, and the number of times of execution of the effect button effect is set in advance. If not, the process proceeds to step S1412.

  In step S1412, the sub CPU 120a adds “1” to the number of remaining effect button effects stored in the effect button effect remaining number storage area of the sub RAM 120c. This is because the next effect button effect is executed in the variation effect.

  In step S1413, the sub CPU 120a collates the effect button effect control table with the change effect data stored in the change effect data storage area and the effect button effect execution count stored in the effect button effect execution count storage area. The effect button operation standby time related to the effect button effect is determined and set in the effect button effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1414, the sub CPU 120a turns on the effect button effect standby flag in the effect button effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

(Production control board launch prevention effect control process)
The firing prevention effect control process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a firing prevention effect start process in step S1510 as a firing prevention effect control process, and performs a firing prevention effect continuation determination process in step S1520. The firing prevention effect start process and the firing prevention effect continuation determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45.

(Processing for starting prevention of production control board production)
The firing prevention effect start process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1510-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the firing prevention notice effect flag is ON. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1510-2 if the firing prevention notice effect flag is ON, and if the firing prevention notice effect flag is not ON, the sub CPU 120a performs the process to step S1510-6. Move.

  In step S1510-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the firing prevention notice effect has elapsed, that is, whether or not the firing prevention notice effect has ended. In this process, the sub-CPU 120a moves the process to step S1510-3 if “the firing prevention notice effect time has elapsed”, and if not “the firing prevention notice effect time has elapsed”, The effect control process ends.

  In step S1510-3, the sub CPU 120a turns off the firing prevention notice effect flag.

  In step S1510-4, the sub CPU 120a turns on the firing prevention effect standby flag in the firing prevention effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, a standby period for establishing a predetermined condition for executing the firing prevention effect is started. In the present embodiment, the operation of the effect button 35A and the operation to the photo sensor 36 are set as the predetermined conditions.

  In step S1510-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the firing prevention effect standby operation time (5 seconds in the present embodiment) in the firing prevention effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1510-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the firing prevention effect standby flag is ON, and is currently in the firing prevention effect standby period. In this process, if the firing prevention effect standby flag is ON, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1510-7. If the firing prevention effect standby flag is not ON, the sub CPU 120a performs the firing prevention effect control process. finish.

  In step S1510-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the firing prevention effect standby time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the remaining time of the firing prevention effect standby period is “0”. In this process, the sub-CPU 120a moves the process to step S1510-8 if the “fire prevention prevention standby time has elapsed”, and if not “fire prevention prevention standby time has elapsed”. The effect control process ends.

  In step S1510-8, the sub CPU 120a turns off the firing prevention effect standby flag.

  In step S1510-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button 35A is currently operated and the effect button detection signal is turned on. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1510-10 when the effect button detection signal is ON, and moves the process to step S1510-14 when the effect button detection signal is not ON.

  In step S1510-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the sensor detection signal is turned off, for example, when a hand is currently placed between the light emitter 36A and the light receiver 36a. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1510-11 when the sensor detection signal is OFF, and moves the process to step S1510-14 when the sensor detection signal is not OFF.

  In step S1510-11, the sub CPU 120a refers to the fire prevention effect execution flag that is turned on, and confirms the type of fire prevention effect to be executed (fire prevention effect 1 to fire prevention effect 4). The firing prevention effect will be described later.

  In step S1510-12, the sub CPU 120a sets a firing prevention effect control command corresponding to the type of the firing prevention effect confirmed in step S1510-11 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1510-13, the sub CPU 120a turns on the firing prevention effect continuation flag in the firing prevention effect continuation flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1510-14, the sub CPU 120a clears the firing prevention effect data.

(Determination control continuation determination process for production control board)
The firing prevention effect continuation process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1520-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the firing prevention effect continuation flag is ON. In this process, if the firing prevention effect continuation flag is ON, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1520-2. If the firing prevention effect continuation flag is not ON, the sub CPU 120a performs the firing prevention effect continuation process. finish.

  In step S1520-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button 35A is currently operated and the effect button detection signal is turned on. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1520-3 when the effect button detection signal is ON, and moves the process to step S1520-4 when the effect button detection signal is not ON.

  In step S1520-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the sensor detection signal is currently turned off with a hand held between the light emitter 36A and the light receiver 36a. In this process, if the sensor detection signal is OFF, the sub CPU 120a ends the firing prevention effect continuation determination process. If the sensor detection signal is not OFF, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1520-4.

  In step S1520-4, the sub CPU 120a turns off the firing prevention effect execution flag.

  In step S1520-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a firing prevention effect end command indicating the end of the firing prevention effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. When the firing prevention effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 150 in the data output process of step S1800, the image control board 150 ends the firing prevention effect.

  Next, the game state and effect mode flow in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 49, in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state), the rendering mode is set to rendering mode A (normal rendering mode). In this gaming state, when the jackpot game is won and the jackpot game is executed, and the game ball cannot be won in the specific winning port 17A in the jackpot game, the normal gaming state is set after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when a game ball wins the specific winning opening 17A in the jackpot game, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is set to a high probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, and a set game is started. The set game will be described later.

  If there is a first special figure hold when the set game is started, the first special symbol determination is preferentially performed. This is because in this embodiment, the suspension is digested in the order of winning in the start ports 14 and 15. The period during which the first special symbol determination is performed immediately after the set game is started, in other words, the period during which the first special figure hold generated in the normal game state (including the previous jackpot game) is consumed. The rush challenge period. In the specific game entry challenge period, the production mode B is set.

  When all of the first special figure reservation related to the specific game entry challenge period is consumed, the specific game period starts. Therefore, it can be said that the specific game period is a period after the specific game entry challenge period in the set game. In other words, the specific game period is a period during which the second special symbol determination and the second special symbol display are executed in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. In this specific game period, the production mode C is set. When the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning in the normal game state ends, if the first special figure hold number (U1) is “0”, the specified game is directly passed without passing through the specified game entry challenge period. Enter the period.

  On the other hand, in the specific game rush challenge period, when the jackpot is won, and in the jackpot game, it is not possible to win the game ball in the specific winning hole 17A, the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Is set. This low-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state continues until a predetermined time period elapses. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display is set to be executed 33 times during the predetermined period. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state generated based on the big win in the specific game entry challenge period are defined as the specific game revival challenge period. In the specific game revival challenge period, the production mode D1 (revival challenge mode) is set.

  If the special symbol display is executed 33 times without executing the jackpot game during the specific game revival challenge period, when the last special symbol display is finished, the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state and the production mode is set to Production mode A is set. In addition, when the jackpot game is executed during the specific game resurgence challenge period but cannot be won in the specific winning slot 17A, the game state is set to the normal game state when the jackpot game ends. The production mode is set to production mode A.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot game is executed during the specific game resurgence challenge period and can be awarded to the specific winning port 17A, the set game is executed again. During the specific game revival challenge period, a game ball is fired toward the second starting port 15, the second special symbol determination is mainly performed, and the first special figure reservation number (U1) may be “0” Since it is highly probable, there is a high possibility of entering the specific game period without going through the specific game entry challenge period.

  Here, the set game will be described. The first start port 14 and the second start port 15 are arranged so that game balls can be divided (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, when the limiter operation flag is OFF, in the second jackpot symbol determination performed by winning the second starting port 15, winning is made per second probability variable length that makes it easy to win the specific winning port 17A with a probability of 100%. (See FIG. 6A). Therefore, once the player enters the specific game period, the player mainly plays a game in which a game ball is fired to win the second starting port 15 and the second special symbol determination is executed. As a result, in the specific game period, the second special symbol determination and the long winning game are repeatedly performed in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. In this way, when the special symbol determination and the execution of the game per first long game are positioned as one unit game in the high probability game state and the short-time game state including the specific game period entry challenge period, this unit game is repeated continuously. And executing it as a set game.

  There is a high possibility that a unit game will continue to be executed semi-permanently if there is no limit. Therefore, a limit is set on the number of continuous executions of a unit game. In this embodiment, the maximum number of consecutive executions (regulation times) of the unit game is set to “20”. Therefore, when the unit game is executed 20 times continuously, the set game is finished, and the low probability game state and the short time game state are set. This low-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state continues until a predetermined period elapses. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display is set to be executed 33 times during the predetermined period. A low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state that occur based on the expiration of the set game is set as a set game loop challenge period. In the set game loop challenge period, the production mode D2 (loop challenge mode) is set. In the present embodiment, there is no distinction in appearance between the effect mode D1 and the effect mode D2, and the change effect by the effect mode D1 and the change effect by the effect mode D2 are the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform different varying effects in the effect mode D1 and the effect mode D2.

  When the special symbol display is executed 33 times without executing the jackpot game during the set game loop challenge period, the normal gaming state is set and the effect mode A is set. In addition, even if the jackpot game is executed during the set game loop challenge period, but it is not possible to win the specific winning slot 17A, the normal gaming state is shifted after the jackpot game, and the production mode A is set. The

  On the other hand, when the jackpot game is executed during the set game loop challenge period and the specific winning opening 17A can be won, the set game is executed again. During the set game loop challenge period, a game ball is fired toward the second starting port 15, the second special symbol determination is mainly performed, and the first special figure hold number (U1) may be “0” Since it is highly probable, there is a high possibility of entering the specific game period without going through the specific game entry challenge period.

  Next, the firing prevention effect will be described. As shown in the firing prevention effect execution determination of FIG. 36, when the start opening winning designation command indicating that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit in the effect mode A, that is, the normal gaming state, is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the firing prevention effect. If it is determined that the firing prevention effect is to be executed, a firing prevention notice effect is first executed.

  The firing prevention notice effect is an effect that guides (suggests or informs) execution of the firing prevention effect before the firing prevention effect becomes executable. This is because, as will be described later, the firing prevention effect is not executed unless a predetermined execution condition is achieved (a predetermined action of the player is executed) in a standby period for the firing prevention effect that occurs after the firing prevention notice effect. That is, the firing prevention notice effect functions as a warning for the player to reliably execute the firing prevention effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50A, the content of a predetermined operation that is a condition for executing the firing prevention effect is displayed on the effect display device 31 as the launch notice effect. Here, the message “If you hold the effect button and hold your hand over the front“ V mark ”, the KMZ Premier Show Time will start” is displayed.

  While the firing prevention notice effect is completed, a firing prevention effect standby period for performing a predetermined operation constituting the execution condition of the firing prevention effect occurs. In the firing prevention effect standby period, the remaining time of the firing prevention effect period is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the remaining time of the firing prevention effect standby period is counted down as “remaining 5 · 4 · 3 until the start”. In the present embodiment, the firing prevention effect standby period is set to 5 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, as a predetermined operation for executing the firing prevention effect, the effect button 35A is operated, and the “V” mark (the gaming machine Y of the gaming machine Y) of the effect drive device 33 near the surface of the glass plate 62 is operated. It is set to hold your hand over the center in the horizontal direction. When the predetermined operation is executed, the firing prevention effect standby period ends, and a premium (rare and rarely executed) effect is executed as the firing prevention effect.

  In the present embodiment, the hit song of the super idol KMZ is demonstrated by the effect display device 31 and the audio output device 32 as a premium effect. As a premium effect by the effect display device 31, a live video (reproduced moving image) of a predetermined song by KZM flows in the highest layer. In addition, while the premium effect is being executed in the effect display device 31, the normal variation effect is normally executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the image related to the premium effect is displayed. On the other hand, as a premium effect by the audio output device 32, a predetermined song is output at a volume higher than normal. Here, the normal variation effect is executed with the minimum volume (mute).

  In addition, the jackpot game effect when the jackpot is won in the effect mode A is determined based on ON / OFF of the firing prevention effect continuation flag. Here, when the firing prevention effect continuation flag is ON, that is, when the firing prevention effect is executed until the jackpot game effect is executed, the special jackpot game effect is executed in the jackpot game effect. Is done. The special jackpot game production here may be more interesting than the premium production, such as KMM unreleased songs, premium production making video, private video, interviews, etc. it can.

  As described above, if the result of the prior determination is a big win, that is, if there is a special figure hold indicating a big win, a premium effect is executed. In order to execute the premium effect, it is necessary to simultaneously operate the effect button 35A and hold the hand over the “V” mark of the effect drive device 33. That is, the player needs to release his hand from the operation handle 3 in order to appreciate the premium effect. Thus, by forcing the player to release his / her hand from the operation handle 3, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage and the game motivation from decreasing.

  The reason for this will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, jackpot determination (special symbol display) based on entering the first start port 14 is preferentially executed. Further, the jackpot determination based on the ball entering the second starting port 15 is easy to win a jackpot advantageous to the player. Therefore, even if the jackpot determination based on the entrance to the first starting port 14 can be won, if the first special figure hold occurs before the jackpot game ends, the first starting port after the jackpot game A jackpot determination based on entering 14 must be performed. In this case, after the jackpot game, there is a possibility that the jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is won and the player's willingness to play is reduced.

  Therefore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 and the result of the first pre-judgment is a big hit, the player can immediately operate the effect button 35A and “V” because the premium effect is executed. By holding the hand over the mark, releasing the hand from the operation handle 3 and preventing the launch of the game ball, it is possible to prevent further occurrence of the first special figure hold. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage and the game motivation from decreasing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the elapse of the fire prevention effect standby period, the fire prevention effect is continuously executed on condition that the predetermined operation related to the fire prevention effect is continued. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from being launched. Furthermore, if the predetermined action related to the fire prevention effect is continuously executed until the jackpot game is executed, the jackpot game effect also becomes a special effect, which improves the player's motivation for the predetermined action and more reliably. The game ball can be prevented from firing.

  However, in the present embodiment, the firing prevention effect is executed only when there is a special figure hold indicating a big win. That is, when the fire prevention effect is executed, the big win is confirmed. Therefore, a player who has a certain knowledge of the gaming machine such as a skilled user or a heavy user is more likely to understand the jackpot winning and immediately stop the launch of the game ball when the launch prevention effect is executed. . Therefore, when the firing prevention effect indicates a big win, it is possible to eliminate the execution condition (predetermined operation) of the firing prevention effect.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of premium effects as firing prevention effects, which are determined on the basis of the number of preceding special figure reservations at the time of entering a ball related to the firing prevention effect. And the execution time of a premium effect is so long that there are many preceding special figure reservation numbers (refer FIG. 45). As a result, even though the time during which the premium effect can be executed is short, the premium effect with a long time is executed, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the effect due to ending with many parts that have not been executed remaining. it can.

  In the present embodiment, one big prize opening 16 is formed in the game area 2A, a special prize opening 17A and a non-specific prize opening 17B are provided in the big prize opening 16, and a specific prize is given with a predetermined probability by the distribution mechanism. The structure is distributed to the mouth 17A. However, it is also possible to have a structure in which a plurality of big prize openings are formed in the game area 2A, and only the special prize opening 17A is provided in one big prize opening.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when winning a specific winning opening 17A in a jackpot game, a high probability state is set after the jackpot game. However, gameability is not limited to this, and it is also possible to determine whether or not to set a high probability state after the jackpot game based on the type of special symbol.

  Also, in this embodiment, a premium effect is executed as a fire prevention effect, but it does not require a predetermined action, and it is guided by a display or / and voice, such as “Please stop firing because it will win a big win soon” It is also possible to make a fire prevention effect by directly informing the jackpot winning prize.

  The mode of the predetermined operation is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, the photosensors 36 can be arranged at two places on the left side and the right side of the glass plate 62, and the vicinity of the glass plate 62 can be held with both hands.

  Further, the content of the firing prevention effect is not limited to the present embodiment. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the content of the firing prevention effect is determined based on the number of the preceding special figure hold at the time of entering the launching prevention effect, but until the variation display of the special symbol related to the jackpot ends Can be calculated based on the result of the prior determination, and the content of the firing prevention effect and the effect time can be determined based on the time.

  In the present embodiment, there is one type of firing prevention notice effect, but a plurality of types can be provided. Moreover, although the time of the fire prevention notice effect is set to 5 seconds, it is not limited to this. It is also possible to set the time of the firing prevention notice effect and the firing prevention notice effect based on the number of preceding special figure hold, the current effect mode, and the like.

  In addition, it is easy to win the specific winning opening 17A by combining the opening mode of the big winning opening 16 and the operating mode of the first movable device 18 such as a game per long, 1 game per short, 2 games per short or 3 games per short. Since multiple types of jackpot games are provided, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Furthermore, although it is almost certain that the winning combination 17A will be won by the combination of the opening mode of the large winning opening 16 such as one game per short or two games per short and the operation mode of the first movable device 18, Since a plurality of types of easy jackpot games are provided, and there are differences in the degree, monotonization of the game can be further prevented.

  In addition to these, since it is possible to execute three short games that are difficult to win in the specific winning opening 17A, it is possible to give an appropriate tension to the player and improve the interest of the game. The types of jackpots are not limited to these, and more jackpots can be provided. Further, the configuration of the big hit game including the number of round games, the opening / closing time of the special winning opening 16, the operation modes of the first movable device 18 and the second movable device 19, and the like is not limited to this embodiment. Furthermore, the internal structure of the special winning opening 16 is not limited to this embodiment.

  In addition, although the jackpot is won in the normal period, the game shifts to the normal period if the special winning opening 17A is not won during the jackpot game, but the transition destination in this case may be the specific game entry challenge period.

Y gaming machine 2 gaming board 3 operation handle 3b firing volume 4a firing solenoid 6 gaming area 6L first gaming area 6R second gaming area 13 normal symbol gate 13a gate detection switch 14 first start opening 14a first start opening detection Switch 15 Second start port 15a Second start port detection switch 15b Start port opening / closing piece 16 Large winning port 16a Large winning port detecting switch 16b Large winning port opening / closing piece 31 Production display device 32 Audio output device 33 Production drive device 34 Production Illumination device 35 Production button device 36 Photo sensor 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
160 Launch Control Board

Claims (4)

Game ball launching means capable of launching a game ball into a game area where the game ball can flow down;
Launch operation means capable of performing operations related to launch of game balls by the game ball launch means;
A first start port provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second start port provided in the game area, the game ball being changeable between a first mode in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the first start port and a second mode in which the game ball is easier to enter than the first mode;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring predetermined determination information when the game ball enters the first start port or the second start port;
Storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
When a predetermined determination condition is established, based on the determination information stored in the storage unit, a profit grant determination unit that performs a profit grant determination to determine whether or not to grant a predetermined profit to the player;
A symbol display means for displaying a symbol;
When the profit grant determination is performed by the profit grant determination means, a symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the profit grant determination after the symbol display means is variably displayed.
When the symbol indicating the determination result of giving the predetermined profit is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means, special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
A game state control means capable of proceeding with a game in a normal state in which the second start port is unlikely to be in the second mode or a specific state in which the second mode is likely to be in the second mode;
Prior determination means for performing prior determination for determining whether or not to give the predetermined profit to the player based on determination information stored in the storage means before the determination condition is satisfied;
Effect execution means for executing a game effect according to the game;
Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the game effect based on the result of the profit grant determination by the profit grant determination means,
The profit grant determination means is a predetermined advantage that is more advantageous to the player in the profit grant determination based on the ball entering the second start port than the profit grant determination based on the game ball entering the first start port. It ’s easy to determine that
The gaming state control means can advance the game in the specific state after the special game when the result of the profit granting determination by the profit grant determining means is the grant of the predetermined profit.
If the result of the prior determination based on the determination information acquired by entering the first start opening in the normal state is the provision of the predetermined profit, the effect control means may A gaming machine comprising: a fire prevention effect control means for executing a fire prevention effect for preventing fire. The game area has a large winning opening that can be changed between a closed mode in which game balls cannot enter and an open mode in which game balls can enter,
The special game control means sets the special winning opening as the open state as the special game,
The gaming state control means includes
When the profit grant determination means grants the predetermined profit, the game can proceed in a low probability state determined with a predetermined probability or a high probability state determined with a higher probability than the predetermined probability,
When the special game is being executed by the special game control means, if the game ball that has entered the special winning opening passes a predetermined area, the game proceeds in the high probability state after the special game is completed. High probability state control means to
When the special game is being executed by the special game control means, if the game ball that has entered the special winning opening does not pass through the predetermined area, the game is played in the low probability state after the special game ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a low probability state control means for proceeding through the game. The special game control means may be configured such that a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening does not easily pass through the predetermined area, or a game ball that has entered the big prize opening easily passes through the predetermined area. The second special game can be executed,
The special game control means includes
When the predetermined profit is given by the profit granting determination based on the entrance to the second starting port, compared to the case where it is determined that the predetermined profit is given by the profit granting judgment based on the entrance to the first starting opening. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second special game is executed with a higher probability when it is determined.   In the profit grant determination means, the storage means stores both determination information acquired by entering the first start opening and determination information acquired by entering the second start opening. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein priority is given to profit granting based on the determination information acquired by entering the first start opening. 5.