JP2014204924A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enhances a player's sense of participation and exhibits an expected performance effect without reducing the player's desire to play the game.SOLUTION: After performance symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed, a player is notified of a lottery result of big winning combination lottery with a combination display form at the time of being finally stopped and displayed. The display patterns of the performance symbols include a specific display pattern to be a ready-to-win form in which the performance symbols 210a, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed so as to be the same symbols. There are provided a plurality of kinds of ready-to-win forms, and an expectation value is set for each kind. There is provided a special performance in which each performance symbol is switchedly displayed every time an operation signal of the player is inputted after being a ready-to-win form. In the special performance, the switchedly-displaying of the performance symbol is controlled so as to avoid a ready-to-win form in which the expectation value is higher than that of a ready-to-win form before the start of the special performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a lottery result is notified to a player by a combination display mode of effect symbols stopped and displayed on an image display unit.

  Conventionally, a big game lottery has been performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting gate, and if a big win is won by this big game lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a big game that opens the big prize port is known Yes. In such a gaming machine, various effect images are displayed on the image display unit, and a variation effect in which an effect symbol is displayed superimposed on the effect image is executed. Then, the player is notified of the lottery result of the big character lottery by the combination display mode of the effect symbols finally stopped and displayed on the image display unit.

  In a general gaming machine, one symbol composition group is configured by a plurality of effect symbols that can be distinguished from each other, and, for example, three symbol composition groups are variably displayed on the image display unit during one variation effect. Then, when the jackpot is won, the same effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the image display unit for each symbol composition group. In this case, during the variation display of the symbol composition group, two symbol composition groups are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol while the variation display of one symbol composition group is continued. The player is given a sense of expectation that he may win a jackpot.

  In recent years, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, an effect operation unit that accepts a player's operation is provided, and when the player operates the effect operation unit, the effect symbols displayed on the image display unit are switched. A gaming machine has been proposed. In this way, by switching the production pattern by operation of the production operation unit, the consciousness of participating in the game and the consciousness of winning the big win by the player's own hand are given, and the interest of the game is improved It has been.

JP 2010-214204 A

  As described above, when an effect in which the effect symbol is switched and displayed by the player's operation is adopted, the player is misunderstood depending on the display mode of the effect symbol to be switched and the player has an excessive sense of expectation. The player may give the game, and the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  For example, in recent years, gaming machines in which a plurality of reach-type patterns, which are combinations of effect symbols that are displayed in a temporarily stopped state, are provided, and the winning expectations for jackpots are different for each of the reach-type patterns, are widely used. In such a gaming machine, when the effect that the display pattern combination display mode is sequentially switched by the player's operation is adopted, the effect symbol is displayed in a reach mode with a high expectation degree of winning a big hit during the switching display. There is a fear.

  In this way, when the production symbol is displayed in a combination that achieves a reach mode with a high degree of expectation of winning the jackpot, the player excessively holds a sense of expectation that the jackpot will be won by the variation production. . In such a situation, when it is finally notified that the lottery result of the big role lottery is lost, the player may feel uncomfortable and as a result, the game motivation may be reduced.

  In addition, if such a situation occurs frequently, the jackpot winning expectation set for each reach pattern and the winning expectation actually felt by the player for each reach pattern will deviate, The intended production effect cannot be achieved.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the player's consciousness of participating in the game without lowering the player's willingness to play the game, and that can exhibit the desired effect.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board in which a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down is formed, a starting area in which gaming balls flowing down the gaming area can enter, and the starting area Including at least a lottery lottery result for enabling execution of a big game in which a big prize opening provided in the game area is opened and a lottery result for not performing a big game. A lottery means for deriving any lottery result from a plurality of lottery results by lottery, and when the lottery result is derived by the lottery means, based on the lottery result, a plurality of performance symbols that can be distinguished from each other are obtained. A symbol display pattern determining means for determining a display pattern of an effect symbol that causes each symbol component group to finally stop and display one of the effect symbols after the plurality of symbol composition groups to which it belongs is displayed in a variable manner; In accordance with the determination of the symbol display pattern determining means, the image display unit displays a plurality of the symbol composition groups in a variably manner, and after a predetermined period of time, finally displays any of the effect symbols for each symbol composition group. In addition, the effect symbol display control means for notifying the lottery result by the combination display mode of the effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed, and the jackpot lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and the effect symbol display control means When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display unit in a combination display mode for notifying that the jackpot lottery result has been derived, the big game executing means for executing the big game and the player's operation And an effect operation unit for receiving the display, and the symbol composition group starts to display variable display on the effect symbol display pattern. Until the effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the effect symbols belonging to other symbol composition groups excluding at least one symbol composition group are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined specific manner. A specific display pattern is included in which all the symbols in the design group are finally stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the temporary stop display of the symbol, and the result of the lottery lottery is derived from the specific display pattern. In this case, the symbol display pattern determining means determines the display pattern when the effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the preset combination display mode, and the symbol when the jackpot lottery result is derived. The effect pattern is finally stopped in a preset jackpot combination display mode that is determined by the display pattern determination unit and is different from the lost combination display mode. A plurality of specific modes at the time of temporary stop display of the effect symbol in the specific display pattern are provided, and the specific types of the multiple types are at least the lost It is included in both the hour specific display pattern and the big hit time specific display pattern, and the plurality of types of specific modes include the determination ratio of the lost time specific display pattern and the big hit time specific display pattern, respectively. When the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each of these specific modes, at least a part of the expected value indicating the high possibility that the effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination display mode It is set differently in a specific mode, and the effect design is temporarily stopped in the specific mode in the specific display pattern If the operation signal indicating that the effect operation unit has been operated is input during the operation effective period, the image is set. The lost time specific display pattern and the big hit time specific display pattern in which a special effect in which the effect symbol stopped and displayed on the display unit is switched are further included, and the effect symbol display control means is executing the special effect When the operation signal is input, the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed on the image display unit are switched and displayed, and when the big hit time specific display pattern is determined by the symbol display pattern determining means, the special effect is displayed. In the above, the effect symbols are finally displayed in a jackpot combination display mode so that they can be stopped and displayed. If the specific display pattern at the time of losing is determined by the display, the special design is switched and displayed so that the final design is not stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination display mode, and before the special production is started. The effect design is switched and displayed so as not to be stopped and displayed in a specific mode having a higher expected value than the specific mode when the temporary display is temporarily stopped.

  In addition, during the execution of the special effect, the effect symbol display control means stops and displays the plurality of symbol composition groups one by one in any effect symbol by the input of the operation signal. When the effect symbol is selected from among the effect symbols other than the effect symbol constituting the specific aspect having the higher expected value than the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific aspect before the start of the special effect. Good.

  According to the present invention, the player's willingness to play is not reduced, and the player's consciousness of participating in the game can be improved, and the desired effect can be exhibited.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the saving process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect determination process at the time of acquisition in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening release pre-processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory prize winning opening control process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning prize closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize end completion weight process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a reachless pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure explaining the first half variation production determination table, (b) is a figure explaining the second half variation production determination table. It is a figure explaining the reliability of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure explaining a symbol composition group, (b) is a figure explaining a reach aspect determination table, (c) is a figure explaining the relationship between a reach aspect and an expected value. It is a figure explaining an example of special production. It is a figure explaining a stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the sub CPU initialization process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the sub timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the change mode command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the time schedule management process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the operation signal input process in a sub control board.

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

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, The middle frame 104 includes a front frame 106 that is attached to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism.

  As with the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel with a predetermined distance from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided below the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a launch operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game ball thus fired is raised between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108 and guided to the game area 116.

  The game area 116 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 116 a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the second game area 116 b is the game area 116 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched by the launch mechanism with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity enter the first game area 116a and launch with a launch intensity greater than the predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning port 118, a first starting port 120, and a second starting port 122 through which a game ball can enter, and the general winning port 118, the first starting port 120, the first starting port 120, and the like. 2. When a game ball enters the start port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, a first start region is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start region is provided in the second start port 122. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the game ball enters the first start region or the second start region, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery for determining one special symbol is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits such as whether or not a big game that is advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of gaming state the subsequent gaming state will be. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 changes depending on the state of the movable piece 122b. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in a closed state, only a game ball flowing down from directly above the second start port 122 can enter. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of a normal symbol which will be described later is performed. Controlled to open state. As described above, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 122, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 122. Here, it is assumed that a game ball enters the second start port 122 at a certain frequency even when the second start port 122 is in a closed state, but for example, the distribution device 150 is not provided. When the second start port 122 is in the closed state, the game ball may not be able to enter the second start port 122.

  Furthermore, the game area 116 is provided with a large winning opening 128 through which a game ball can enter. The big winning opening 128 is provided with an open / close door 128b that can be opened and closed. Normally, the open / close door 128b closes the big winning opening 128 so that a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 128. It has become. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big game is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, and a game ball can be inserted into the big winning opening 128. Then, when a game ball enters the big prize opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 116, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, or the big winning opening 128 are played from the gaming area 116. A discharge port 130 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 108.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a distribution device 150 that distributes game balls alternately to the first start port 120 and the second start port 122 is provided vertically above the first start port 120 and the second start port 122. It has been. The distribution device 150 opens an introduction path 152 that allows a game ball flowing down the game area 116 to enter vertically upward. The width of the introduction path 152 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball so that the game ball guided to the introduction path 152 always falls toward the swing member 154.

  The swing member 154 is formed of an inverted T-shaped member that includes a bottom plate 156a and a distribution plate 156b that stands up at a right angle from the longitudinal center of the bottom plate 156a. It is configured symmetrically. The swing member 154 is swingably attached to the game board 108 at a swing support point 156c where the bottom plate 156a and the distribution plate 156b intersect.

  Further, weights (not shown) are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate 156a. Usually, as shown in the drawing, one end (the left end in the figure) of the bottom plate 156a is stationary with the stopper 158a being in contact, or Oscillating clockwise from the state shown in the figure, the other end (right end in the figure) of the bottom plate 156a comes to rest in a state where it contacts the stopper 158b. In such a stationary state, the first space 156d of the swing member 154 formed in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing relative to the distribution plate 156b, or the clockwise direction in the drawing from the distribution plate 156b. One of the second spaces 156e of the swing member 154 formed faces the introduction path 152.

  According to the sorting apparatus 150 having the above-described configuration, when a game ball enters the introduction path 152 in a state where the second space 156e faces the introduction path 152 and is stationary as illustrated, the second space 156e. When the game ball falls, the swing member 154 swings in the clockwise direction by the weight of the game ball. Thereby, the game ball that has entered the distribution device 150 from the introduction path 152 falls in the distribution device 150 toward the second start port 122, and the swing member 154 swings in the clockwise direction. The other end (right end in the figure) of the bottom plate 156a comes to a standstill while being in contact with the stopper 158b.

  When the next game ball enters the introduction path 152 with the first space 156d facing the introduction path 152 and standing still, the game ball falls into the first space 156d and the game ball The swing member 154 swings counterclockwise by its own weight. Thereby, the game ball that has entered the distribution device 150 from the introduction path 152 falls in the distribution device 150 toward the first start port 120, and the swing member 154 is again stationary in the state shown in the drawing. Will be. Thus, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 150 are alternately distributed to the first start port 120 and the second start port 122 by the swing member 154.

  When the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is in the open state, the flow flows down not only the game balls distributed vertically above the second start port 122 by the swing member 154 but also outside the sorting device 150. The game ball to be played is also led to the second start port 122. However, the arrangement of the first start port 120 and the second start port 122 is only an example, and the specific panel configuration is not particularly limited, and the sorting device 150 is not an essential configuration.

  The game board 108 is controlled by an effect display device 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device, an effect agent device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors as an effect device for making an effect during the progress of the game. There are provided an effect lighting device 204 composed of a lamp, an audio output device 206 composed of a speaker, and an effect operation device 208 (effect operation unit) for accepting the player's operation.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image. The effect display unit 200a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. In the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed as shown in the drawing, and the effect of lottery lottery is notified to the player by the stop display mode of these effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. Will be executed.

  The stage effect device 202 is disposed in front of the stage display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, but during staged variation display of the stage symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front surface of the display unit 200a and gives a player a big hit expectation.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided in the effect actor device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed according to the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  The audio output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 or a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and various audios are directed toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

  The effect operation device 208 is configured by a button that receives a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position below the transmission plate 110. The effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. When the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are generated according to the operation. Is executed.

  Note that reference numeral 132 in the figure denotes an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 132 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 134. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a by sliding the ball removal knob 134a in the horizontal direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball hole to the lower side of the lower plate 134.

  Further, the game board 108 has a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. A display 164, a second special symbol hold display 166, a normal symbol display 168, a normal symbol hold display 170, and a right-handed notification display 172 are provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

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

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  The main control board 300 has a general winning port detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 118, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 120. The detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 122, the gate detection switch 124s that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and the big winning port 128 A big prize opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

  Further, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122, and a large winning port solenoid 128c that operates the opening and closing door 128b that opens and closes the large winning port 128. The main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122 and the special winning opening 128.

  Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol indicator 168. The symbol hold display 170 and the right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started by a special game that is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and when the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for proceeding with special games and ordinary games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 300 is connected to a payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is passed through the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  The payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316 s so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 318 s for detecting a full tank state of the lower dish 134 is connected to the dispensing control board 310. This dish full tank detection switch 318 s is provided in a path for guiding game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower dish 134, and each time a game ball passes through the path, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is designed to be entered.

  When a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 toward the payout control board 310 from the plate full tank detection switch 318s. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  In addition, a launch control board 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control board 320 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 320 are a touch sensor 112s that is provided on the operation handle 112 and detects that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112 s and the operation volume 112 a, the launch control board 320 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 112 c provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as playing or waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 340 or the electrical decoration control board 350. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

  The image control board 340 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 340 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 200a is controlled.

  The illumination control board 350 performs sound output control for outputting sound from the sound output device 206 based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 330. In addition, the electrical decoration control board 350 moves the stage effect device 202 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 204 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed.

  Note that a power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power supply via the power supply board. The power supply board is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and the low probability game state is used as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. Alternatively, the game progresses in any gaming state in which any gaming state in the high probability gaming state and any gaming state in the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state are combined.

  Although the details of each gaming state will be described later, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right to execute a major game in which the big prize opening 128 is opened is set low, and the high probability gaming state This is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a big game is set high.

  The non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 122. The short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 122. Note that the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to fire a game ball in the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “larger lottery”) is performed. In this big game lottery, when a big win is won, the big winning hole 128 is opened and a big ball game that allows a game ball to enter the big winning hole 128 is executed. The gaming state is set to one of the above gaming states. In the following, a lottery lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers (big hit decision random number, hit symbol random number, reach group decision random number, reach reach) related to the big role lottery Mode decision random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the special figure storage area of the main RAM 300c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the special figure holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special one hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the special figure storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, the special 2 hold is stored. Are stored in order from the first storage unit of the special figure storage area. For example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first to eighth storage units in the special figure storage area, the first storage unit 1 Remember the hold. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 in a state where special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is designated as the first hold. 4 Store in the storage unit. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special storage 1 and the special storage 2 are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as described above. The special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the special figure storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 and four special 1 reservations are already stored in the special figure storage area, the game ball to the first start port 120 is stored. No special 1 hold will be memorized by entering the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start opening 122 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the special figure storage area, the game balls to the second start opening 122 are stored. The special 2 hold is not memorized newly by entering the ball.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one big hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big game lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery lottery is held.

  In the low-probability game state, when starting the big lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 4A, the low probability big hit decision random number determination table is referred. According to the low probability jackpot determined random number determination table, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big role lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. According to the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001-1640, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.96. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state. Note that the jackpot determination random number (10001 to 10164) that becomes “big hit” in the low probability gaming state becomes “big hit” even in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one winning design random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “big hit” is derived by the above-mentioned big game lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, if “big hit” is won by special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the special random number judgment table for special 1 is selected, and “big win” is won by special 2 hold. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the special 2 random number random number determination table is selected. Below, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the special symbol random number determination table for special 1 shown in FIG. 5 (a) and the special random number determination table for special 2 shown in FIG. 5 (b), depending on the value of the acquired random symbol random number, As described above, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Here, in the special 1 per symbol random number determination table and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table, the same big hit symbol is determined with different probabilities. However, different jackpot symbols may be determined in both tables, or the special symbol type (jackpot symbol) may be determined with reference to the one winning symbol random number determination table regardless of the holding type. .

  In addition, when the lottery result is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big drawing lottery result is “big win”, and is not referred to when the big drawing lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a preset table is selected according to the hold type, the hold number, the game state, and the like. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the big drawing lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the big drawing lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, if the lottery result is “losing”, the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table when determining the variation effect pattern.

  For example, in the case where the normal game state is set and the result of the “losing” major lottery is derived based on the special 1 hold, the total number of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold when performing the big role lottery ( Hereinafter, if the number is simply 0-2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. Similarly, when the “Lossing” big lottery result is derived based on special 1 hold when the game state is set to the normal gaming state, if the number of hold when performing the big draw is 3 to 4 As shown in FIG. 6 (b), if the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of holdings is 5 to 7, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 as shown in FIG. 6 (c). Is selected. In FIG. 6, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  Here, the reach group determination random number determination table that is referred to when the “losing” protagonist lottery result is derived based on special 1 hold in the normal gaming state has been described. In addition, a large number of reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

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

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is a lost mode reach mode determination random number determination table that is selected when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, and a jackpot that is selected when the lottery lottery result is “big hit” The time reach mode decision random number judgment table is roughly divided. The lose time reach mode determination random number determination table is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the big hit time reach mode determination random number determination table is provided for each hold type. Each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each gaming state and symbol type. Here, FIG. 7 (a) shows an example of the group x lose time reach mode determination random number determination table referred to in the predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the special 1 jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table. FIG. 7B shows an example of the special 2 jackpot hour reach mode determination random number determination table.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. If the result of the lottery lottery is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 7A, the lost reach mode random number corresponding to the group type determined by the group type lottery is shown. The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected lose time reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number. When the result of the big game lottery is “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the big hit time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type is shown. Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot hour reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  In each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a change pattern random number determination table, which will be described later, together with the change mode number, and at the same time the change mode number is determined, the change pattern A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 7, a table x described in the column of the fluctuation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Accordingly, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. In the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following description, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but “H” in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined based on the lost reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number shown in FIG. 7 according to the determined group type and gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the lottery lottery result is “big hit”, the big hit time reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 7 according to the determined big hit symbol (special symbol type), the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, etc. And the reach mode determination random number, the change mode number and change pattern random number determination table is determined.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but many other variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated.

  As described above, when the big character lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the result of the big character lottery, the determined symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holds, the hold type, and the like. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

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

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, the first half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The special electric accessory actuated ram set table stores various data for controlling the major actor game. During the major actor game, the special electric accessory actuated ram set table is referred to, The solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. Actually, a plurality of special electric accessory actuating ram set tables are provided for each jackpot symbol type, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big bonus game according to the determined jackpot symbol type. Here, for convenience of explanation, control data for all jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A to E are determined, the big game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory actuated ram set table as shown in FIG. The big game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the grand prize winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric accessory actuated ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric accessory maximum actuating number (round game executed during one major game) The number of times of opening / closing switching of the special electric accessory (number of times of opening of the large winning opening 128 during one round), solenoid energization time (energization time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening of the large winning opening 128, ie, 1 Number of times of winning the winning prize opening 128), the prescribed number (the maximum number of winnings possible to the winning prize opening 128 in one round game), the closing time of the winning prize opening (the closing time of the winning prize opening 128 between round games) In other words, interval time), ending time (from the end of the last round game until normal special game (variable display of special symbols described later) is resumed) Waiting time), as control data for major role game, for each type of bonus game symbol, it is stored in advance as shown.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the big game. As shown in FIG. 11, when the special symbols A to E are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the big game, and the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) is Set to 70 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the big lottery result is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed. Therefore, when the high probability game state is set after the end of the special game, if the lottery result of the loss is derived 70 times without deriving the jackpot lottery result in the high probability game state, the low probability game The gaming state will be changed to the state.

  In addition, after completion of the big game, the time-saving gaming state or the non-time-saving gaming state is set. When the special symbol A is determined, the gaming state is set as follows according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. In other words, if you win the jackpot when set in the non-short game state, if you win the jackpot when set in the non-time game state after the end of the big game, Is set to the short-time game state after the end of the big game. At this time, the continuation count of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time count”) is set to 70 times. This means that the short-time gaming state is continued until the big lottery result is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned number of short times indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the short time gaming state of 1, and if the big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the number of short times is performed again. It will be.

  In addition, when the special symbols B to E are determined, the time-short game state is always set regardless of the game state at the time of the big win, and the time-short number of times at this time is set to 70 times. In this case, the game state after the end of the major role game, the number of high-precision times, and the number of hourly times are determined according to the type of special symbol and the game state at the time of winning the big win, but based on the type of special symbol The gaming state after the end of the big game may be determined.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the usual-pending storage area includes four storage units that save the winning random numbers. Accordingly, when a game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state in which the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the usual reserved storage area, the hit random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls. There is nothing. Hereinafter, the winning random number stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 is referred to as the usual figure holding.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-short game state, as shown in FIG. According to the per-determined random number determination table for the non-short-time gaming state, when the hit determined random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and when the hit determined random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the normal symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. According to the per-determined random number determination table for the short game state at this time, when the winning determined random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and when the winning determined random number is 99, A lost symbol is determined as the symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation Time is determined to be 1 second. When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the regular symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is lit, the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is opened and closed as shown in FIG. 13B. The energization is controlled with reference to the table. Actually, the opening / closing control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c according to the gaming state when the ordinary symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the winning symbol is determined, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the open / close control pattern table as shown in FIG. 13 (b). According to this open / close control pattern table, the time before the opening of the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the maximum number of switching times of the normal electric accessory (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , Solenoid energization time (the energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c every time the second start port 122 is opened, that is, one open time of the second start port 122), the specified number (the total of the second start port 122) The maximum possible number of winnings at the second start port 122 during opening), the ordinary power closing time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the rest time), the normal power effective state time (second starting) The waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the waiting time for the end of ordinary power transmission (the waiting time until the normal symbol variation display to be described later is resumed after elapse of the ordinary power transmission valid time) 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are associated with the opening / closing control conditions for opening and closing the second start port 122 as the game progress conditions. It becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second starting port 122 than in the gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the lottery is drawn one after another, and the second start port 122 is frequently opened, so that the player can use the game ball. It becomes possible to perform a lottery lottery while reducing.

  The opening / closing condition of the second start port 122 defines three elements: the normal symbol winning probability, the normal symbol variation display time, and the second start port 122 opening time. And in this embodiment, by setting the time-saving gaming state more advantageously than the non-time saving gaming state in two of these three elements, the time-saving gaming state is more advantageous than the non-time saving gaming state. The game ball is set to be easy to enter the second start port 122. However, among the above three elements, one or three elements may be set more advantageously in the short-time gaming state than in the non-short-time gaming state. In any case, the short-time gaming state is advantageous for at least one element compared to the non-short-time gaming state, so that the time-short gaming state is comprehensively more advantageous than the non-time-short gaming state. What is necessary is just to make a game ball enter into 122 easily. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, It is sufficient that the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the second condition that tends to be in the open state.

  Next, main processing of the main control board 300 as the game progresses in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization process (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power-off detection circuit, and a power-off notice signal is output from the power-off detection circuit when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9. If it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process in the main RAM 300c to clear data to be cleared when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum stored when the power is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process of clearing data to be cleared of the main RAM 300c when the power is restored (when the data before power is turned off without maintaining the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a subcommand (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power has been recovered from the power failure.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a payout command (power return designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power supply has been recovered from the power-off.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating a special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating a special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command indicating a special 2 hold number (X2), A power-on subcommand set process for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special 1-holding and special 2-holding winning orders is executed.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interruption.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number is rounded from the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number to the initial value updating random number -1 for the winning symbol random number by the update process of the winning symbol random number described later, It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a variation effect random number.

  Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) and the timer interrupt process will be described.

(Evacuation processing when main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit. When the power-supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power-off saving process.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-7. .

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the save process when the power is turned off.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes output port clear processing for stopping output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined power-off detection signal detection count to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power-off occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100).

  Note that when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while the steps S300-17 to S300-25 are looped.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, and the second special symbol hold. A dynamic port output process for controlling lighting of the display unit 166, the normal symbol display unit 168, the normal symbol hold display unit 170, and the right-handed notification display unit 172 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various input port information and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are subtracted every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number as in step S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for winning design random numbers.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in this embodiment, the jackpot determined random number and the hit determined random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generator updates the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number according to a certain rule, and automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence completes a cycle and sets the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes switch management processing for determining whether or not a signal is input from the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. Details of this switch management processing will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal game management process for controlling the progress of the above-described normal game. The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the big winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the corresponding winning ball control counter and the like. Winning prize switch processing is executed.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes payout control management processing for creating and transmitting payout commands based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol indicator 160, a second special symbol indicator 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. Then, LED display setting processing is performed for setting common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 to the common output buffer.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special prize opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image composition process for storing in the output port buffer.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Hereinafter, the switch management process in step S500, the special game management process in step S600, and the normal game management process in step S700 among the timer interrupt processes described above will be described in detail.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s has been turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S510. If it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes a gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. The details of the gate passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first start port detection switch-on is detected, that is, whether a game ball has entered the first start port 120 and a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S520. If it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-5. Move.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes a first start port passing process based on the game ball entering the first start port 120. The details of the first start port passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start port detection switch-on is detected, that is, whether a game ball has entered the second start port 122 and a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S530. If it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7. Move.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes a second start port passing process based on the game ball entering the second start port 122. The details of the second start port passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special winning opening detection switch is ON, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 128 and a detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch on is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. If it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated. To do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a big game is currently being played, and determines whether or not the game ball is properly entered into the grand prize winning opening 128. Here, if it is determined that the game is not in the big game, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and if it is determined that the game is in the big game and the game ball is properly entered into the big prize opening 128. Adds 1 to the winning prize winning ball counter, and ends the switch management process (step S500).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or greater. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum value. The process moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target to save the acquired hit-determined random number, among the four storage units in the usual map storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a general map hold designation command indicating the number of general map holds stored in the normal map storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passing process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets “00H” as the special symbol identification value. The special symbol identification value is used to identify whether the reservation type is special 1 reservation or special 2 reservation. The special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 reservation, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 suspension.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first start port passage process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start port passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start port passage process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets “01H” as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. As will be described in detail later, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of the normal game execution process, that is, the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of the normal game execution process.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is “04H”. It should be noted that “04H” in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning prize opening control process is being performed. In the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be in the open state. Will be in a state that can be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not “04H”, the second start port passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is “04H”, step S530-9. Move processing to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second start port passing process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the target special symbol reservation number of balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is “00H”, the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is “01H”, the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reservation balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, when it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number among the eight storage units of the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a receives the jackpot determined random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determined random number updated in step S100-43, the reach mode determined random number, and the variation pattern A random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs special symbol reservation ball winning order setting processing for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 holding and special 2 holding stored in the special figure storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the effect determination process at the time of acquisition based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. This acquisition effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, a special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter. The special figure 2 hold designation command is set. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of special 1 hold and special 2 hold stored in step S535-15 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the ordinary game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether it is less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening release control state (ordinary game management phase <04H) described later. As a result, if it is determined that it is less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-27, and if it is determined that it is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there has been an abnormal winning, and if it determines that there has been an abnormal winning, the main CPU 300a executes a starting port abnormal winning error process for performing a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) ) Ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the presentation effect determination process (step S536) in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that identifies whether the game state is the low probability game state or the high probability game state. Note that a counter value (j) = 0 of the probability state identification counter indicates a low probability gaming state, and a counter value (j) = 1 indicates a high probability gaming state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is “0”, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4A) is selected, and if the counter value (j) is “1”. Then, a high probability big hit determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4B) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol temporary determination process is performed to temporarily determine whether the jackpot or the loss.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary big role lottery in step S536-3 (result derived by the temporary determination process per special symbol) is a big win, the winning symbol stored in the target storage unit in the above step S535-13 The random number and the hold type are loaded, the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (the type of jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the lottery of the temporary role of the above step S536-3 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for the lose corresponding to the holding type (the type of the lost symbol) is saved. When the special symbol determination data is saved in this way, an acquisition symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the special symbol per-temporary determination process in step S536-3 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S536-9, and if it is determined that the jackpot is not a big hit (lost), the process proceeds to step S536-11.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C), and moves the process to step S536-19.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the hold type. Note that a plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of holds, but here, a table used when the number of holds is 0 is selected. Then, a reach group (group type) is provisionally determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the group type derived in step S536-11 is determined according to the number of holds. More specifically, a plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of holdings. In each reach group determination random number determination table, the value of the reach group determination random number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The numbers are assigned so that the same group type is determined by any table. Therefore, here, if the value of the reach group determination random number is less than the predetermined value, it is determined that the group type changes with the number of holds, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the group type is the hold number. Judge that it does not change. If it is determined that the group type changes with the number of holds, the process proceeds to step S536-15, and if it is determined that the group type does not change with the number of holds, the process proceeds to step S536-17.

(Step S536-15)
For the hold newly stored in the target storage unit, the main CPU 300a pre-reads an indefinite value command indicating that the group type, that is, the variation effect pattern changes, according to the number of hold when the hold is read. The designated command is set in the transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to step S536-27.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the lost reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7A) corresponding to the group type derived in step S536-11, and moves the process to step S536-19.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a determines the change mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-9 or step S536-17 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Is temporarily determined. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table is provisionally determined together with the variation mode number.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a prefetch designation variation mode command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation mode number temporarily determined in step S536-19 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a provisionally determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-19 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a sets a prefetch designation variation pattern command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number temporarily determined in step S536-23 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter is maximum (1). If it is determined to be maximum, the main CPU 300a ends the acquisition effect determination process and determines that it is not maximum. If so, the process moves to step S536-29.

(Step S536-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value (j), and repeats the processing from step S536-3. As a result, when the newly stored hold is read when in the low probability gaming state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined when being read out in the low probability gaming state The variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined in the above are derived when the suspension is stored.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each special game control module. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is “00H”, a module for executing the “special symbol variation waiting process” is called, and when the special game management phase is “01H”, When the module for executing “special symbol variation processing” is called and the special game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing “special symbol stop symbol display processing” is called and special When the game management phase is “03H”, the module for executing the “pre-opening process for big prize opening” is called, and when the special game management phase is “04H”, “opening the big prize opening" When the module for executing the “control process” is called and the special game management phase is “05H”, the module for executing the “big winning opening closing effective process” is executed. Le is called, when the special game management phase is "06H", the modules for performing the "big winning opening ends wait process" is called.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer for managing the control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is “00H”.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a confirms the sum of the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 reserved number (X1) and the special 2 reserved number (X2).

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the total value confirmed in step S610-1 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the total value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the total value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol fluctuation waiting process.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a performs block transfer of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the special figure storage area to the storage unit having a small ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit are transferred to the first storage unit to the seventh storage unit. The main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit are block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol reservation ball number counter corresponding to the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by “1”, and the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is subtracted. Is set in the transmission buffer, indicating that “1” has been subtracted. Further, here, the winning order of special 1 hold and special 2 hold stored in the special figure storage area is updated and stored.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot decision random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, a special symbol probability state flag identifying whether the game state is a high probability game state or a low probability game state, and the corresponding jackpot decision random number A determination table is selected to perform a lottery lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the big lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. The special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. Also, if the result of the lottery lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for the loss corresponding to the holding type (the type of the lost symbol) is saved. When the special symbol determination data is saved in this way, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the variation time 1 and the variation time 2 with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big game lottery in step S610-9 is a big win, and if it is a big win, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table, the gaming state and the high probability count set after the end of the big game are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability count cut preliminary counter.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in order to start the special symbol variation display. Each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 is associated with a counter value, and a segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is displayed. Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the special symbol variation display is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol indicator 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol indicator 162 separately. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, and sets a special symbol hold designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, a special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter. The special figure 2 hold designation command is set. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. Thus, every time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is consumed, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each hold are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H” and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big game lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S611-3, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms the sum of the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 reserved number (X1) and the special 2 reserved number (X2).

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the total value confirmed in step S611-5, and the hold type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the lost reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-7.

(Step S611-11)
Based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7, the main CPU 300a changes the variable mode. Determine the number. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the variation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S611-13 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is “01H”.

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In the special symbol variation base counter, the counter value is set so as to make one round at a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is “0”, a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is “1” or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, when the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5, and when the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process for subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, when the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-15, and when the timer value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is terminated.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol changing process. Thereby, each segment which comprises 7 segments will be lighted sequentially every predetermined time.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol stop designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol change stop time, which is a time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, to the special game timer, and ends the special symbol change process.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is “02H”.

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the big game lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big role lottery is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-15, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-off management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. If the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-accuracy count cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, when the counter value becomes “0” as a result of updating the high-accuracy number cut counter, a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot.

  Also, here, a normal symbol short-time state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state or a short-time gaming state is loaded, and whether the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state or a short-time gaming state Check if it is in a state. If the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the counter value of the short-time count cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. When the counter value becomes “0” as a result of updating the hour / hour count cut counter, the normal symbol hour / short state flag corresponding to the non-time / short game state is set. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the game state shifts to the non-short-time gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state determination game state confirmation designation command indicating a game state when the special symbol is fixed in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a frequency command for transmitting the high-accuracy count and the time-saving count updated in step S630-7 to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H” and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management process based on the first hold is completed, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable symbol display based on the next hold is performed. Will be.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs special electric accessory maximum operation number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter. . The special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and by adding “1” to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter at the start of each round game, The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the big game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big game to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H” and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big game is started.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process for the special winning opening on the main control board 300. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed when the special game management phase is “03H”.

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-19 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a large winning opening opening designation command for transmitting the opening start of the large winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening / closing switching process. The big prize opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “04H” and ends the pre-opening process for the special winning opening.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of opening / closing of the big prize opening 128 during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching frequency counter, solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the prize winning solenoid 128c, and Timer data that is the energization time or energization stop time of the big prize opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the big prize opening solenoid 128c or energizes the big prize opening solenoid for stopping energization of the big prize opening solenoid 128c. Execute control processing. By executing this special winning opening solenoid energization control process, in step S400-25 and step S400-27, energization start or energization control of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is the maximum opening time for one time of the big prize opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the energization start state of the big prize opening solenoid 128c is in effect, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the big prize opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is set, the process proceeds to step S641-11. If it is determined that the energization start state is not set, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is “04H”.

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, step S650 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
If it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the winning prize winning ball counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the maximum winning possible number in one round is given to the winning prize opening 128. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the prescribed number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening closing process necessary for stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c and closing the special winning opening 128. As a result, the special winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning timer closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “05H”.

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening closing command indicating that the special winning opening 128 has been closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special game management phase is “05H”.

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, the step The processing is moved to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, that is, whether a preset number of round games have ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. In step S660-5, the process proceeds to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process. As a result, the next round game is started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in a special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “06H”.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning end exit weight process is executed when the special game management phase is “06H”.

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning exit end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the big game. Here, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the highly probable number cut reserve counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded, and the state data is saved. Also, here, depending on the type of special symbol (big win symbol), predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol short state flag and the short time cut counter.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state set after the end of the big game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a frequency command corresponding to the high-accuracy count and the short-time count saved in step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special winning opening end weight process. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variation display of the special symbol is resumed.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is repeatedly executed in stages, but the main control board 300 performs such a normal game. Each process related to is managed in the normal game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is “00H”, a module for executing the “normal symbol variation waiting process” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “01H”, When the module for executing the “normal symbol changing process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing the “normal symbol stop symbol display process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”. When the game management phase is “03H”, a module for executing “ordinary electric accessory prize opening pre-processing” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “04H”, “normal When the module for executing “Electrical character prize winning opening control process” is called and the normal game management phase is “05H”, “Normal electric bonus prize opening closed” Modularized calls for performing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the normal game management process (step S700) in the main control board 300.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 and starts processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a normal game timer that manages the control time of the normal game.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is “00H”.

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter and determines whether the counter value is “0”, that is, whether the normal symbol holding is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is “0”, the normal symbol variation waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a performs block transfer of the universal map hold (random number determined per hit) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal map storage area to the storage unit having a small ordinal number. Specifically, the general map hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the normal hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is decremented by “1”, and a universal symbol holding reduction designation command is transmitted to indicate that “1” is subtracted from the normal symbol holding ball number. Set to buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the winning determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, performs the normal drawing, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the general symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display unit 168 is configured by one LED lamp, and when the hit is made, the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned on, and when lost, the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned off. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol indicator 168 is finally turned on. For example, when the winning symbol is won, “0” is set as the normal symbol stop symbol number. In the case of loss, “1” is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current gaming state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the winning determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol variation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
In the normal symbol display 168, the main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in order to start the variation display of the normal symbol. For example, when “0” is set as the counter value in the normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to be lit. When the counter value is set to “1”, the normal symbol display is displayed. The device 168 is controlled to be turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the normal symbol variation display.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a general map hold designation command indicating the number of general map holds stored in the general map hold storage area in the transmission buffer.

(Step S710-19)
The main CPU 300a transmits a normal symbol designation command based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, based on the symbol type determined by the normal symbol hit determination process (winning symbol or lost symbol). Set to.

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “01H” and ends the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation processing is executed when the normal game management phase is “01H”.

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S720-9. If the timer value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer for measuring the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not “0”, The normal symbol changing process is terminated.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, if the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned off, the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned on is updated. If it is, the counter value indicating extinguishing is updated, and the normal symbol changing process is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display unit 168 repeatedly turns on and off (blinks) every predetermined time over the normal symbol variation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is finally controlled to be turned on or off, and the result of the normal drawing lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal symbol variation stop time, which is a time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a general symbol stop designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the normal symbol stop display has started.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “02H”, and ends the normal symbol changing process.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is “02H”.

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the normal symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the usual drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the usual drawing lottery is a win. As a result, if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a win (is lost), the process proceeds to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H” and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the normal game management process based on one general figure hold ends, and when the general figure hold is stored, the process for starting the variable symbol display based on the next hold is performed. It becomes.

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the open / close control pattern table, and saves the time before the general power release as the timer value in the normal game timer.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “03H” and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening / closing control of the second start port 122 is started.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the process for opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening on the main control board 300. This process for pre-opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “03H”.

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the process for pre-opening the normal electric game item winning opening is finished, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric accessory prize opening opening / closing switching process. The ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “04H”, and ends the process for opening the normal electric accessory prize opening.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the opening / closing count of the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 during one opening / closing control). Determine whether. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching frequency counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control) for energization control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed. Stop control data), and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or energization stop time (normal power closure effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c or stops ordinary energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in step S400-25 and step S400-27, energization start or energization control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the normal game timer is one maximum opening time of the second start port 122.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it determines with it being an energization start state, a process is moved to step S741-11, and when it determines with it being not an energization start state, the said normal electric accessory prize opening / closing switching process is complete | finished.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “04H”.

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S750-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”, step S750 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S750-3 that the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching counter is not the upper limit value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is performing one open / close control. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number that can be won are entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric accessory closing process necessary to stop energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and close the second start port 122. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 122 will be in a closed state.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal power valid state time in the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “05H” and ends the normal electric accessory prize opening opening control process.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the normal electric accessory prize opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory prize opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is “05H”.

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the normal electric component winning prize closing closing process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the ordinary power end wait time in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “06H” and ends the normal electric accessory winning prize closing effective process.

  FIG. 43 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “06H”.

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the normal electric component winning award end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the ordinary game management phase to “00H”, and ends the ordinary electric accessory winning prize end wait process. As a result, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, the normal symbol variation display is resumed.

  As described above, a special game and a normal game proceed by executing various processes in the main control board 300. During the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 is performed. Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 performs control for executing various effects. Below, the fluctuating effect which alert | reports the lottery result of a big figure lottery is demonstrated.

(Example of production)
FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the non-reach pattern. As described above, when the big game lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variation effect for notifying the result of the big game lottery is executed during the special symbol variation display, that is, over the variation time of the special symbol. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed (scrolled) so as to be superimposed on the background image. Then, the result of the big role lottery is notified to the player by the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c finally stopped on the effect display unit 200a. Note that during the changing effect, the sound is output from the sound output device 206 along with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to be turned on, and the effect agent device 202 is movable. Be controlled.

  The variation effects of this embodiment are roughly classified into a reachless pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the reachless pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 44A, it is assumed that the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the lottery lottery result has been lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 44B, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), first, the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the effect symbol 210c is stopped and displayed in a pattern (aspect) different from the effect symbol 210a. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 at the same timing. The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the result of the big lottery is notified to the player by the combination of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (mode), and then the special game is executed. On the other hand, if the lottery lottery result is a loss, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. In the variation production of the reach variation pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 45A, after the variation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, As shown in b), the effect design 210a is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the effect symbol 210c is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect design 210c is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same design (mode) as the effect design 210a.

  In this manner, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), so-called “reach mode”, in the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. The variable display is continued with the shapes of 210a, 210b, and 210c different from those before the specific mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and finally the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed. As a result, the player will be notified of the lottery result.

  In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted, in this embodiment, multiple production modes for classifying the aspect of a fluctuation production are provided. In the sub control board 330, one of the plurality of effect modes is set according to the gaming state set in the main control board 300, and the corresponding effect mode is set. The mode of variation effect to be determined is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 200a, display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are provided for each effect mode. Then, when determining the mode of variation effect, while referring to the effect mode that has been set, from the background image corresponding to the effect mode being set and the display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, Either display pattern is determined. Therefore, different images are displayed on the effect display unit 200a according to the game state set on the main control board 300, and the player can play the current game based on the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It becomes possible to grasp the state, for example, whether it is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

(Example of production determination table)
Next, a description will be given of a method for determining the aspect of the fluctuation effect. FIG. 46A is a diagram for explaining the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 46B is a diagram for explaining the second half variation effect determination table. In this embodiment, the aspect of the first half variation effect is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half variation effect aspect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Specifically, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, the variation effect mode (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a) until a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed is the variation mode number. The image pattern of the moving image (reach development effect) is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Therefore, for example, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 45, the variation effect modes (image patterns) shown in FIGS. 45 (a) to 45 (d) are based on the variation mode number (variation mode command). The variation effect mode (moving image) shown in FIG. 45 (e) is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  The variation effect of the non-reach pattern is executed when a variation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed and a predetermined variation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. . For example, when a variation mode command corresponding to a variation mode number of “00H” indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed is received, the sub control board 330 always determines “None” as the first half variation effect mode. The In addition, based on the variation pattern command received at the same time, the variation effect mode from the start to the end is determined. Therefore, the variation effect mode (image pattern) shown in FIG. 44 is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 46A, the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330 has the first half variation effect determination in which the first variation variation mode is associated with each of the variable mode commands (variation mode numbers) that can be received. The table is stored. This first-half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode. When the sub control board 330 receives the variation mode command, it obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. The first half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the change mode command (change mode number), the mode of the first half change effect is determined.

  In FIG. 46 (a), the number written in each selection area in which the variation mode number and the first half variation effect mode are associated is the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection. The area selection ratio is shown. For example, when a variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 00H is received, “None” is always determined as the variation effect mode in the first half, and a variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 01H is received. In this case, the variation effect of “Reach A” is always determined as the variation effect mode of the first half, and when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the variation effect mode of the first half is determined. As a result, the variation effect of “reach B” is always determined.

  Here, "None" in the first half variation effect mode indicates that the first half variation effect is not executed, and when this "None" is determined, it is determined based on a later-described variation pattern command. Only the second half variation effect will be executed. In FIG. 46 (a), “reach A” and “reach B” in the first half of the variation effect mode are the reach patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c among the variation effects of the reach variation pattern. The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 200a until is shown. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the variation display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Therefore, in the effect display unit 200a, when the change effect of the reachless pattern is executed, the change mode command corresponding to the change mode number = 00H is always received. In other words, whenever the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the reachless pattern is always executed on the effect display unit 200a. On the other hand, in the effect display unit 200a, when the change effect of the reach change pattern is executed, the change mode command corresponding to the change mode number other than the change mode number = 00H is always received. Become. In other words, when a variation mode command other than the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, a variation effect of the reach variation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46B, the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330 has a second half variation in which a variation variation mode of the second half is associated with each variation pattern command (variation pattern number) that can be received. An effect determination table is stored. This second half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode. When the sub control board 330 receives a variation pattern command, it acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. The latter half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the change pattern command (change pattern number), the mode of the latter half change effect is determined.

  In FIG. 46 (b), the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number and the variation effect mode in the latter half are associated with each other are assigned to the selection area as in FIG. 46 (a). The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown. For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 00H is received, a variation effect of “losing 4 seconds” is always executed as a variation effect mode in the latter half, and variation pattern number = 01H is supported. When a variation pattern command is received, a variation effect of “losing 8 seconds” is always executed as a variation rendering mode in the latter half, and when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 02H is received, As a mode of variation production in the latter half, a variation production of “losing 12 seconds” is always executed.

  It should be noted that the variation effect modes of “Lose 4 seconds”, “Lose 8 seconds”, and “Lose 12 seconds” are not reached after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c start changing display. In 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds, respectively, the display is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying the loss. Therefore, when the variation pattern numbers of “00H”, “01H”, and “02H” are determined on the main control board 300, be sure that “none” is determined as the first half variation effect mode. It is designed so that a variation mode number (variation mode command) of “00H” is determined.

  Further, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern number = 04H is determined, one of “pattern 1” and “pattern 2” is determined as a variation effect mode in the latter half. “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2” indicate the types of moving images shown in FIG. 45 (e), and although the images displayed on the effect display unit 200a are different, the configuration time is variable pattern number = 04H. It coincides with the time of the variable display associated with.

  As described above, in the sub-control board 330, the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table are selected according to the set effect mode, and the effect display unit 200a is selected based on the selected table. The aspect of the variation effect to be displayed is determined. Hereinafter, an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern among the variation effects determined as described above will be described.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the reliability of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), in the main control board 300, when the lost pattern is determined, that is, when the lost lottery result is derived in the big lottery, It is assumed that variation pattern numbers of A4H and AFH are included. In addition, it is assumed that the variation pattern numbers B1H to B4H and BFH are included in the variation pattern numbers determined when the jackpot symbol is determined, that is, when the jackpot lottery result is derived in the big role lottery. When the fluctuation pattern number is determined in the main control board 300, a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the sub control board 330 refers to the latter half variation effect determination table (FIG. 46 (b)) and starts with the variation effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The execution pattern of the second half variation production is determined.

  Here, when the variation pattern number = A1H is determined on the main control board 300, the sub-control board 330 reproduces a video in which the teammate character battles against the enemy character and is finally defeated “match 1 ( Losing) ”variation variation pattern is determined. Similarly, when the variation pattern numbers = A2H to A4H are determined on the main control board 300, the sub-control board 330 reproduces a video in which the ally character battles against the enemy character and is finally defeated. Fluctuation effect patterns of “2 (losing)”, “match 3 (losing)”, and “match 4 (losing)” are respectively determined. In addition, the “match 1 to 4” of the variation effect pattern is different from the appearance character and the content of the battle, that is, the images displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern number = B1H is determined on the main control board 300, the sub-control board 330 reproduces a video in which the teammate character battles with the enemy character and finally wins “match 1 (winning) ) "Variation effect pattern is determined. Similarly, when the variation pattern numbers = B2H to B4H are determined on the main control board 300, the sub-control board 330 reproduces a video in which the teammate character battles against the enemy character and ultimately wins. Variation effect patterns of “2 (win)”, “match 3 (win)”, and “match 4 (win)” are determined.

  Here, the same image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the predetermined time elapses after the moving image is played, for the “match 1 (losing)” and “match 1 (win)” of the variation effect patterns. Suppose that the only difference is whether the ally character wins or loses. In addition, as for “match 2 to 4 (losing)” and “match 2 to 4 (winning)”, as in “match 1”, whether or not the teammate character will eventually win or lose. Only the points are different. Therefore, when the variation effect of “match 1 to 4” is executed, the player cannot identify whether or not the teammate character wins in the middle of the variation effect, and expects the teammate character to win. However, we will watch the changing production until the end.

  And if the appearance probability of each variation effect pattern of “match 1 to 4”, that is, the determination probability of each variation pattern number is designed as shown in FIG. 47A, the reliability of the jackpot for each variation effect pattern Is set. For example, “match 1 (losing)” appears with a probability of 20/1000 when the lose lottery result is derived, and “match 1 (win)” is 50/1000 when the jackpot lottery result is derived. It is designed to appear with a probability of. Similarly, “match 2 to 4 (losing)” appears with a probability of 15/1000, 10/1000, and 5/1000, respectively, when the lost lottery result is derived, and “match 2 to 4 (win)” Are designed to appear at probabilities of 200/1000, 300/1000, and 400/1000, respectively, when the jackpot lottery result is derived.

  Here, the variation rendering pattern of “Battle 1 (including both losing and winning)” was derived from the lost lottery result compared to the variation rendering pattern of “Battle 4 (including both losing and winning)”. The appearance probability is high, and the appearance probability when the jackpot lottery result is derived is set low. In other words, the variation production pattern of “match 4 (including both losing and winning)” is derived from the lost lottery result compared to the variation production pattern of “match 1 (including both losing and winning)”. The appearance probability is low, and the appearance probability when the jackpot lottery result is derived is set high. Therefore, when the variation effect relating to “Battle 4” is executed, the winning of the jackpot will be notified with higher probability than when the variation effect relating to “Battle 1” is executed. That is, the reliability can be paraphrased as a probability that, when a predetermined variation effect is executed, the winning of the jackpot is finally notified by the variation effect. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 47B, the reliability of “match 1 to 4” is the lowest in “match 1”, and increases in the order of “match 2”, “match 3”, and “match 4”. .

  47A, when the variation pattern number = AFH is determined in the main control board 300, “special effect (failure)” is determined in the sub control board 330, and the main control board 300 is determined. When the variation pattern number = BFH is determined in step, “special effect (success)” is determined in the sub-control board 330. This “special effect” will be described in detail later.

  Then, during the variation effect executed as described above, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are superimposed on the variation effect image on the effect display unit 200a and are finally stopped and displayed. , 210c, the player is notified of the lottery result of the big role lottery.

  Fig.48 (a) is a figure explaining a symbol structure group. As shown in FIG. 48 (a), during the variation effect, a plurality of symbol composition groups 211 (indicated by symbol composition groups 211a, 211b, 211c in the figure) are superimposed on the variation effect image on the effect display unit 200a. Is displayed fluctuating. More specifically, the symbol composition group 211a is composed of a plurality of (9 in this embodiment) effect symbols 210a on which numbers “1” to “9” are marked. The symbol composition group 211b and the symbol composition group 211c are the same as the symbol composition group 211a, and the effect symbols 210b and 210c constituting the symbol composition groups 211b and 211c are the same as the effect symbol 210a constituting the symbol composition group 211a. It has become a design.

  Then, when the lottery result of the big character lottery is derived, after the symbol configuration groups 211a, 211b, and 211c are variably displayed on the sub-control board 330, each of the symbol configuration groups 211a, 211b, and 211c is one of the effect symbols. 210a, 210b and 210c are finally determined to be effect design display patterns for stop display. When the effect symbol display pattern is determined in this way, the variable display of the symbol composition groups 211a, 211b, and 211c is started on the effect display unit 200a, and the symbol composition groups 211a, 211b, and 211c are started after a predetermined time has elapsed. One of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c is finally stopped and displayed, and the lottery result of the big lottery is notified by the combination display mode of these effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c which are finally stopped and displayed. It becomes.

  Such effect symbol display pattern is determined on the sub control board 330 based on the received variation mode command or variation pattern command. At this time, when the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command associated with the execution of the reach variation pattern, in other words, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed, the effect symbol display pattern As a result, the specific display pattern is determined.

  As described above, the specific display pattern is a temporary stop display of the effect symbols 210a and 210c in a reach manner during the variation display of the symbol composition group 211 in accordance with the variation effect image of the reach variation pattern. More specifically, the specific display pattern includes at least one symbol composition group (book) from the time when the symbol composition group 211 starts the variable display to the time when the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed. In the embodiment, the design symbols 210a and 210c belonging to other symbol configuration groups (in this embodiment, the symbol configuration groups 211a and 211c) except for the symbol configuration group 211b) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner, and these effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the temporary stop display, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c of all the symbol composition groups 211 are finally stopped and displayed.

  As described above, because the variation variation of the reach variation pattern is executed both when winning the big win and when losing, the design pattern display pattern of the specific display pattern is also prepared for both when winning the big winner and when losing Has been. In other words, the specific display pattern includes a specific display pattern at the time of losing and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c finally stopped in a preset combination display manner, and an effect symbol in a preset jackpot combination display manner. The jackpot specific display pattern in which 210a, 210b, and 210c are finally stopped and displayed is included. The loss specific display pattern is determined when the lottery lottery result is derived, and the big hit time specific display pattern is determined when the big hit lottery result is derived.

  In the jackpot specific display pattern, the jackpot combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c that are finally stopped is a display in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are all the same symbol combinations. It is an aspect. On the other hand, in the specific display pattern at the time of loss, the lost combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c that are finally stopped and displayed is a display mode that is different from the jackpot combination display mode, and the effect symbol 210a. , 210b, 210c is a display mode in which at least one symbol has a different combination from other symbols.

  Further, a plurality of patterns for the big hit specific display pattern and the lost specific display pattern are provided. In determining the effect symbol display pattern, the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a is determined, but the symbol composition group 211 is variably displayed in the specific display pattern. In addition, in addition to this, the reach mode, that is, the display mode when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed is also determined.

  FIG. 48B is a diagram for explaining the reach mode determination table. When the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received, the variation effect pattern is determined as described above. When the variation effect pattern determined at this time is a reach variation pattern, the effect display unit 200a temporarily The display mode of effect symbols 210a and 210c to be stopped and displayed, that is, the reach mode is determined. In the present embodiment, nine types of reach modes are provided in which the production symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol among “1” to “9”. In FIG. 48 (b), for example, “1_1” in the reach mode indicates a reach mode in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c with the number “1” are temporarily displayed, and “9_9” "" Indicates a reach mode in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c with the numeral "9" are temporarily displayed. Further, in FIG. 48B, the numbers written in the areas corresponding to both the variation pattern number and the reach mode indicate the selection ratio of each reach mode.

  According to this reach mode determination table, the selection ratio of each reach mode is set for each variation pattern number. For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number of A1H to A4H is received, for example, an effect design The reach mode in which 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed with “1” is determined with a probability of 15/250, the reach mode with which “4” is displayed with a temporary stop is determined with a probability of 50/250, and “9” The reach mode for temporary stop display is determined with a probability of 20/250. As is clear from FIG. 48 (b), in this embodiment, when the jackpot lottery result is derived (when the variation pattern numbers of B1H to B4H and BFH are determined) and the lottery lottery result is derived. In both cases (when the variation pattern numbers of A1H to A4H and AFH are determined), the selection ratio is set so that all reach modes can be determined. In other words, in the specific display pattern, a plurality of types of reach modes are provided when the production symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the plurality of types of reach modes include the lost time specific display pattern and the big hit time specific display pattern. Are included in both.

  However, in the reach mode in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as “7”, the selection ratio at the time of losing is extremely low at 1/250, and the selection ratio at the time of winning the big hit is very high at 70/250. On the other hand, the reach mode in which the production symbols 210a, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed with “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” has a high selection ratio at the time of losing, and the selection at the time of winning the big hit The ratio is low.

  By setting the determination ratio of each of the specific display pattern for lost time and the specific display pattern for big hit, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in a plurality of types of reach modes when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped. , 210b and 210c are set to be different in at least some of the reach modes, which indicate the possibility of the final display in the jackpot combination display mode.

  FIG. 48C illustrates the relationship between the reach mode and the expected value. As shown in this figure, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the reach mode that is temporarily stopped and displayed when the production symbols 210a and 210c are “7” is the highest, and the reach mode that is temporarily stopped and displayed when “5” is “3”. ”Is a temporary stop display,“ 1 ”is a temporary stop display,“ 9 ”is a temporary stop display reach, and the expected value decreases in the order of“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ The expected value of the reach mode that is temporarily stopped and displayed at “6” and “8” is set to be the lowest. Thus, on the premise that the expected value is different for each reach mode, the present embodiment includes a variation effect pattern in which a special effect is executed as a second-half variation effect.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining an example of the special effect. It is assumed that a predetermined variation mode number is determined and a variation pattern number of AFH or BFH is determined on main control board 300. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the change display of the symbol composition group 211 (effect designs 210a, 210b, 210c) starts, and as shown in FIGS. 49 (b) and 49 (c), the effect design 210a. , 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed. The reach mode at this time is determined by the lottery result of the big role lottery, more specifically, the variation mode number.

  Thereafter, when the second half of the variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), “Press the button to align the symbols” is displayed on the effect display unit 200 a, and the pressing operation of the effect operation device 208 is prompted. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (e), after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are erased from the effect display unit 200a, an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect operating device 208 is effective is set.

  When an operation signal indicating that the effect operating device 208 has been pressed is input from the effect operating device detection switch 208s to the sub control board 330 during this operation effective period, as shown in FIG. The effect design 210a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, when the operation signal is further input, the effect symbol 210c is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 49 (g), and when the operation signal is further input, the effect symbol 210b as shown in FIG. 49 (h). Is stopped. At this time, if the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination display mode, then the operation of the effect operation device 208 becomes invalid, and the effect symbol 210a is displayed on the effect display unit 200a for a predetermined time. , 210b and 210c remain displayed in the jackpot combination display mode.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49 (h), when the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in the lost combination display mode, the effect operation device 208 is used until a preset operation effective period elapses. Is maintained in an effective state. Further, when the next operation signal is input, as shown in FIG. 49 (i), the effect symbols 210b and 210c are erased from the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a are switched and displayed. Until the operation effective period elapses, the switching display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is repeated as shown in FIGS. As described above, during execution of the special effect, the symbol composition group 211 is stopped and displayed on one of the effect symbols 210 one by one by the input of the operation signal.

  Such special effects are executed both when the jackpot lottery result is derived and when the lose lottery result is derived. That is, the special effect can be executed in both the case where the big hit time specific display pattern is determined as the effect symbol display pattern and the case where the loss specific display pattern is determined. Therefore, it can be said that the specific display pattern includes the loss specific display pattern and the big hit specific display pattern in which the special effects in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c to be stopped are switched are executed.

  As described above, during the execution of the special effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a are switched and displayed by the input of the operation signal. When the specific display pattern is determined, in the special effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are finally switched and displayed so that they can be stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination display mode. On the other hand, when the specific display pattern at the time of losing is determined, in the special effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are switched and displayed so that they are not finally stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination display mode.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the stop symbol determination table. As described above, when the special effect is executed and the operation valid period is set, each time the operation signal is input, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed one by one (switching display). ) At this time, which of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c for the symbol configuration groups 211a, 211b, and 211c is to be stopped (displayed) is determined with reference to the stop symbol determination table.

  Specifically, an effect symbol 210a (hereinafter referred to as “first stop symbol”) that is stopped and displayed as the first of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is determined as the first stop symbol shown in FIG. Determined with reference to the table. According to the first stop symbol determination table, the effect symbol 210a which is temporarily stopped and displayed before the start of the special effect indicates which one of the numbers "1" to "9" is to be stopped and displayed. 210c, that is, for each reach mode. In FIG. 50 (a), the numbers "1" to "9" shown as the first stop symbols indicate the numbers written in the production symbols 210a, and each reach mode and each first stop symbol. The numbers corresponding to both of the numbers indicate the selection ratio of each first stop symbol.

  For example, in FIG. 50A, before the start of the special effect, if the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as “7” to reach a reach state, “7” is set as the first stop symbol. It is shown that the effect symbol 210a marked with the number is determined with a probability of 10/250, and the effect symbols 210a marked with other numerals are respectively determined with a probability of 30/250. Further, for example, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as “9” before the special effect starts, the reach is “2”, “4”, “ The effect symbols 210a with numbers “6”, “8”, and “9” are determined with a probability of 50/250, respectively, and the effect symbols 210a with other numbers are not determined as the first stop symbols. It is shown that.

  Therefore, according to the first stop symbol determination table, for example, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as "7" and reach mode is reached, all effect symbols 210a belonging to the symbol composition group 211a are displayed. Is selectable. In addition, for example, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as “5”, and reach mode is reached, among the effect symbols 210a belonging to the symbol composition group 211a, the effect “7” is written. The symbol 210a is not selected, and the effect symbol 210a on which a number other than “7” is marked can be selected. Similarly, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as “3” and reach mode is reached, the numbers “7” and “5” of the effect symbols 210a belonging to the symbol composition group 211a are recorded. The produced effect design 210a is not selected, and the production design 210a on which other numbers are written can be selected.

  As described above, expected values are set in the production symbols 210a and 210c that are temporarily stopped and displayed, that is, the reach mode (see FIG. 48C). As apparent from FIG. 50 (a), in the first stop symbol determination table, the expected value is higher than the effect symbol 210a that is temporarily stopped and displayed when the reach mode is reached before the start of the special effect. The first stop symbol is selected from among the effect symbols 210a other than the effect symbol 210a constituting the high reach mode.

  For example, it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a and 210c on which the number “5” is written are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner before the special effect. In this case, during the special effect, the first stop symbol (the effect symbol 210a) on which the number “7” is written is not stopped and displayed. Therefore, during the special effect, the effect symbols 210a and 210c on which the number “7” is written are stopped and displayed as if the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as “7”. There is no risk of giving the player an impression. In this way, during the special effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are sequentially switched and displayed, and the effect symbol 210a has the same combination as the reach mode that has a higher expected value than the reach mode before the start of the special effect. 210c is not stopped and displayed. Thereby, as a result of giving an excessive sense of expectation to the player, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that the player will be uncomfortable and the game willingness will be reduced. In addition, the expected effect set for each reach mode and the expected value actually felt by the player for each reach mode do not deviate, and the desired effect can be exhibited.

  When the first stop symbol (effect symbol 210a) is determined with reference to the first stop symbol determination table, the determined first stop symbol (effect symbol 210a) is stopped on the effect display unit 200a. Displayed (switching display). In this state, when an operation signal is input next, with reference to the second stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 50 (b), an effect symbol 210c (hereinafter referred to as “change display”) displayed on the effect display unit 200a. “Second stop symbol”) is determined. According to the second stop symbol determination table, the selection ratio of the second stop symbol is set for each first stop symbol stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. For example, when the effect design 210a with the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the effect design 210c with the number “7” is selected with a probability of 50/250, and other numbers are selected. The described effect symbols 210c are selected with a probability of 25/250, respectively. According to the second stop symbol determination table, as shown in the figure, there is no particular limitation on the effect symbol 210c selected as the second stop symbol.

  Then, when the second stop symbol is determined with reference to the second stop symbol determination table, the determined second stop symbol (effect symbol 210c) is stopped and displayed (switching display) on the effect display unit 200a. Is done. In this state, when an operation signal is input next, an effect symbol 210b (hereinafter referred to as “third stop symbol”) to be stopped (switched display) on the effect display unit 200a is determined. At this time, the third stop symbol determination table for determining the third stop symbol is a third stop symbol determination table at the time of loss referred to at the time of a loss, and a third stop symbol determination table at the time of a big hit referred to at the time of a big win Is provided. Part of this lost third stop symbol determination table is shown in FIG. 50 (c), and part of the big hit third stop symbol determination table is shown in FIG. 50 (d).

  As shown in FIGS. 50 (c) and 50 (d), according to the third stop symbol determination table, the third stop symbol is displayed for each of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol that are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The selection ratio is set. For example, according to the third stop symbol determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. 50 (c), the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are both the effect symbols 210a and 210c on which the number “7” is written. In such a case, as the third stop symbol, the effect symbol 210b on which the number “7” is written is not selected, and the effect symbol 210b on which another number is indicated is selected in the ratio shown in the figure. The In addition, when the first stop symbol is the effect symbol 210a on which the number “7” is written and the second stop symbol is the effect symbol 210c on which a number other than “7” is written, As the 3 stop symbols, all effect symbols 210b are selected at the ratios shown.

  On the other hand, according to the jackpot third stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 50 (d), the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol both have the effect symbol 210a in which the number “7” is written, If it is 210c, all effect symbols 210b are selected as the third stop symbols at the illustrated ratio. At this time, the ratio at which the effect symbol 210b on which the number “7” is written is selected as the third stop symbol is set high. Here, the case where the first stop symbol is the effect symbol 210a on which the number “7” is written has been described, but the same applies to the other effect symbols 210a. That is, when the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed (switched display) with the same effect symbols 210a and 210c, if the lost lottery result is derived, these first and second stop symbols and The same effect symbol 210b is not stopped (switched display). On the other hand, if the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed (switched display) with the same effect symbols 210a and 210c, if the big win lottery result is derived, these first and second stop symbols The same effect symbol 210b can be stopped and displayed (switching display). Further, when the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are different, the third stop symbol is determined without any particular limitation.

  In addition, here, while the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are switched and displayed, the first stop symbols to be selected are limited so as not to reach a reach mode with an expected value higher than the reach mode before the start of the special effect. It was decided. That is, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), by setting the selection ratio of the first stop symbol indicated by the bold line to “0”, the reach mode has a higher expected value than the reach mode before the start of the special effect. Never become. However, when the first stop symbol is selected, there is no restriction, and the selected second stop symbol is limited so that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are switched and displayed before the special effect starts. It may be made not to reach a reach mode having an expected value higher than the reach mode. In this case, when determining the second stop symbol, after confirming the type of reach mode before the start of the special effect and the first stop symbol, one of the second stop symbols is determined. A table may be configured.

  Below, the process in the sub control board 330 for performing said production | presentation is demonstrated easily.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330a reads a CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1000-3 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining the sub-timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is performed unless otherwise noted.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 330c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 330, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 300, command reception interrupt processing is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the variation effect and performs a time schedule management process for executing a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table with reference to a time table set for each variation effect. . Details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the effect operation device 208 has been operated. When the effect operation device 208 is operated, the sub CPU 330a executes an operation signal input process for executing the effect according to the input of the operation signal. . Details of the operation signal input process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 330c to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining the variable mode command reception process executed when a variable mode command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variable mode command is set in step S611-13 in FIG. 26 in the main control board 300, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39. The

(Step S1210-1)
When the variable mode command is received, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variable mode command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the first-stage variation effect determination table in FIG. 46A and the acquired effect random number and step S1210. Based on the analysis result at -1, the mode of the first half variation effect is determined.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets a variation effect execution command for executing the variation effect determined in step S1210-3 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350, and the image control board 340 performs control for displaying the variation effect image corresponding to the received variation effect execution command. The In addition, on the illumination control board 350, based on the received variation effect execution command, audio output control corresponding to the variation effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 are performed. It becomes.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets time table data corresponding to the first half variation effect determined in step S1210-3, and ends the variation mode command reception process.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation pattern command is set in step S611-17 in FIG. 26 on the main control board 300, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39. The

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the latter-stage variation effect determination table in FIG. 46B and the acquired effect random number and step S1220. Based on the analysis result at -1, the mode of the variation production in the latter half is determined. Here, a background image, a moving image, or the like displayed mainly on the effect display unit 200a is determined.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command (A1H to A4H, AFH, B1H to B4H, BFH) of the reach variation pattern from the analysis result of step S1220-1. As a result, if it is determined that the change pattern command is a reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to step S1220-7. If it is determined that the reach variation pattern is not a variation pattern command, the process proceeds to step S1220-15. .

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249, and refers to the reach mode determination table shown in FIG. 48B based on the obtained effect random number and the received variation pattern command. Determine reach aspects.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a stores the reach mode determined in step S1220-7 in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the received variation pattern command is AFH or BFH based on the analysis result in step S1220-1, that is, whether the latter half variation effect determined in step S1220-3 is a special effect. . As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the special effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-13, and when it is determined that the execution of the special effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-15.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a sets operation valid period data as time table data so as to set an operation valid period for validating the operation of the presentation operating device 208 for a predetermined time after the start of the special effect. Based on the operation effective period data set here, in the time schedule management process described later, the operation effective period is set with the start of the special effect.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a performs an effect symbol display pattern determination process for determining an effect symbol display pattern. Here, based on the analysis results in steps S1210-1 and S1220-1, and the reach mode stored in step S1220-9, the combination display mode that is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a The variation display mode of the symbol composition group 211 until then is determined.

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a executes the variation effect determined in step S1220-3 and sets a variation effect execution command for variably displaying the symbol composition group 211 in the mode determined in step S1220-15 in the transmission buffer. To do. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350, and the image control board 340 performs control for displaying the variation effect image corresponding to the received variation effect execution command. The In addition, on the illumination control board 350, based on the received variation effect execution command, audio output control corresponding to the variation effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 are performed. It becomes.

(Step S1220-19)
The sub CPU 330a uses the time table data corresponding to the second half variation effect mode determined in step S1220-3 and the time for variably displaying the symbol composition group 211 in the mode determined in step S1220-15. Set table data.

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a resets the variation time counting timer in order to measure the execution time of the variation effect, and ends the variation pattern command reception process. The variable time counter reset here is incremented every time the timer interrupt process is performed in the time schedule management process of step S1300, thereby measuring the execution time of the variable effect.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining the time schedule management process (step S1300).

(Step S1300-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a adds the counter value of the variable time counting timer to update the execution time of the variable effect.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the start timing of the operation valid period from the data set in the time table corresponding to the current variation time updated in step S1300-1. As a result, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S1300-5, and when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S1300-7.

(Step S1300-5)
The sub CPU 330a turns on an operation valid flag indicating that the operation is valid. Thereby, the operation of the rendering operation device 208 is treated as effective thereafter.

(Step S1300-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the end timing of the operation valid period from the data set in the time table corresponding to the execution time of the current variation effect updated in step S1300-1. As a result, when it is determined that it is the end timing of the operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S1300-9, and when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S1300-15.

(Step S1300-9)
In the special effect, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the displayed flag indicating that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are already displayed in the jackpot combination display mode is on. As a result, when it is determined that the displayed flag is turned on, the time schedule management process is terminated, and when it is determined that the displayed flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1300-11.

(Step S1300-11)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the operation valid flag.

(Step S1300-13)
The sub CPU 330a performs a forced display process for forcibly stopping and displaying the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c when the operation effective period has elapsed. Specifically, if the lost lottery result has been derived by the big game lottery, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in the lost combination display mode determined in step S1220-15. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result has been derived by the lottery lottery, but the production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are not displayed in the jackpot combination display mode within the operation effective period, it is determined in the above step S1220-15. The effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination display mode.

(Step S1300-15)
In addition, the sub CPU 330a controls various effects according to the data set in the time table, and ends the time schedule management process.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining the operation signal input process (step S1400).

(Step S1400-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a determines whether an operation signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s. As a result, when it is determined that the operation signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1400-3, and when it is determined that the operation signal is not input, the operation signal input process is ended.

(Step S1400-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation valid flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the operation valid flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1400-5, and if it is determined that the operation valid flag is not on, the operation signal input process is terminated.

(Step S1400-5)
During the special effect, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the first stop flag indicating that the first stop symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, whether or not the first stop symbol is stopped and displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the first stopped flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1400-13, and if it is determined that the first stopped flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1400-7. Move.

(Step S1400-7)
The sub CPU 330a obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249, and based on the obtained effect random number and the reach form stored in step S1220-9, the first stop symbol determination table (FIG. 50). With reference to (a)), the first stop symbol is determined, and the determined first stop symbol is stopped and displayed (switched display) on the effect display unit 200a. At this time, when the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol are stopped and displayed, a process of switching and displaying the first stop symbol is performed while erasing them.

(Step S1400-9)
The sub CPU 330a stores the first stop symbol determined and displayed in step S1400-7 in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1400-11)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the first stop flag indicating that the first stop symbol is stopped and displayed during the special effect, and ends the operation signal input process.

(Step S1400-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the second stop symbol indicating that the second stop symbol is stopped is turned on during the special effect, that is, whether the second stop symbol is stopped. As a result, if it is determined that the second stopped flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1400-21, and if it is determined that the second stopped flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1400-15. Move.

(Step S1400-15)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and based on the acquired effect random number and the first stop symbol stored in step S1400-9, the second stop symbol determination table ( Referring to FIG. 50 (b)), the second stop symbol is determined, and the determined second stop symbol is stopped and displayed (switched display) on the effect display unit 200a.

(Step S1400-17)
The sub CPU 330a stores the second stop symbol determined and displayed in step S1400-15 in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1400-19)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the second stop flag indicating that the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed during the special effect, and ends the operation signal input process.

(Step S1400-21)
The sub CPU 330a selects the third stop symbol determination table at the time of a loss and the third stop symbol determination table at the time of a big hit according to the lottery result of the big role lottery (see FIGS. 50C and 50D). And with reference to the selected 3rd stop design determination table, while obtaining 1 production | presentation random number from the range of 0-249, the obtained production | generation random number, the 1st stop design memorize | stored in said step S1400-9, said step Based on the second stop symbol stored in S1400-17, the third stop symbol is determined, and the determined third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (switched display) on the effect display unit 200a.

(Step S1400-23)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the first stopped flag and the second stopped flag.

(Step S1400-25)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is the jackpot combination display mode. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot combination display mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S1400-27. If it is determined that the jackpot combination display mode is not selected, the operation signal input process is terminated.

(Step S1400-27)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the operation valid flag. Thereby, when it becomes a jackpot combination display mode, operation of the production operation device 208 will be invalidated thereafter.

(Step S1400-29)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the displayed flag indicating that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed in the jackpot combination display mode, and ends the operation signal input process.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 300 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 330 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  In the above embodiment, a combination of two gaming states having different jackpot winning probabilities and two gaming states having different eases of entering a game ball into the second start port 122, a plurality of gaming states are combined. Although the game progresses in the gaming state, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this. Therefore, the ease of entering the game ball into the second start port 122 is always constant, and only two gaming states with different jackpot winning probabilities may be provided, or the jackpot winning probability is always constant, You may provide only two game states in which the ease of entering a game ball into the second start port 122 is different. Furthermore, it is good also as a game progressing only in one game state.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the big hit lottery result (special symbol A) in which the big game which consists of two round games is performed, and the big hit lottery result in which the big game which consists of 15 round games is executed. (Special symbols B to E) and a lottery lottery result (losing symbol) that does not execute any major game will be provided. However, for example, there may be only one kind of big game, or in addition to the above, another lottery result may be provided. In any case, one of a plurality of lottery results including at least a lottery lottery result that allows the execution of the big game in which the grand prize winning opening 128 is opened and a lose lottery result that does not execute the big game. The lottery result may be derived by lottery.

  Moreover, the aspect of the change effect in the said embodiment, the display pattern of a symbol composition group and an effect symbol are only examples. If at least a plurality of symbol composition groups are variably displayed on the effect display unit 200a and each symbol composition group is composed of a plurality of effect symbols that can be distinguished from each other, the number of symbol composition groups and the effect symbols, display The embodiment is not particularly limited.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as the specific display pattern, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reach symbols 210a, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol. Although the display pattern to be displayed has been described, the specific content of the specific display pattern is not limited to this, and can be appropriately designed. In any case, the specific display pattern is displayed on the other symbol composition groups excluding at least one symbol composition group from when the symbol composition group starts the variable display until the final effect design is stopped. A wide range of display patterns is included in which the effect symbols to which the effect symbols belong are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific manner set in advance, and the effect symbols of all the symbol composition groups are finally stopped and displayed after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols. It is a waste.

  In the above embodiment, in the special effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are switched and displayed one by one in a preset order each time an operation signal is input. However, the specific method of effect display switching during the special effect is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effect symbols may be switched and displayed each time an operation signal is input. Even in this case, the display is switched so that it is not stopped and displayed in a reach mode (specific mode) with a higher expected value than the reach mode (specific mode) when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped before the start of the special effect. do it.

  In the above embodiment, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are read out in the winning order, that is, in the stored order. For example, when both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are stored, Either one may be read preferentially. In this case as well, the acquired order for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold is stored so as to be identifiable, and a hold information command indicating the storage order and the read order may be transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the game ball entered into the 1st starting port 120 and the 2nd starting port 122 by the distribution device 150 alternately, the distribution device 150 is not essential.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the start condition is established that the holding is stored in a state where the big game is not executed and the variation display of the special symbol is not performed, but the start condition is It can be designed as appropriate. For example, a special symbol change display based on special 1 hold and a special symbol change display based on special 2 hold may be executed simultaneously in parallel. In addition, the start condition is satisfied when the hold is stored in a state where the special symbol variation display due to the hold of the same type is not performed.

  Moreover, although the case where two start ports, the first start port 120 and the second start port 122, are described in the above embodiment, the number of start ports may be one, or three or more. It should be noted that even when the second start port 122 is in the closed state, game balls enter the second start port 122 at a certain frequency. However, when the second start port 122 is in the closed state, it may not be possible to enter the game ball into the second start port 122. In any case, there is at least a start state that makes the entry of the game ball into the start area impossible or difficult, and a start port that changes from the closed state to an open state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the start area One should just be provided.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S610-9 and S610-11 in FIG. 25 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU330a which performs the process of FIG.54 S1220-5-step S1220-15 is equivalent to the symbol display pattern determination means of this invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of step S1220-17, step S1220-19 of FIG. 54 and step S1300-15 of FIG. 55 corresponds to the effect symbol display control means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU300a which performs the process shown to FIG.28 step S630-15-FIG. 33 is equivalent to the big game execution means of this invention.

100 ... gaming machine 108 ... gaming board 116 ... gaming area 120 ... first starting port (starting area)
122 ... 2nd starting port (starting area)
128 ... Grand prize opening 200 ... Production display device 200a ... Production display unit (image display unit)
208 ... Production operation device (production operation unit)
208s ... production operation device detection switches 210a, 210b, 210c ... production symbols 211, 211a, 211b, 211c ... symbol composition group 300 ... main control board 300a ... main CPU
300b ... Main ROM
300c ... main RAM
330 ... Sub control board 330a ... Sub CPU
330b Sub ROM
330c: Sub RAM

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A starting area into which a game ball flowing down the gaming area can enter; and
On the condition that the game ball enters the start area, the big win lottery result that allows the execution of the big game where the big prize opening provided in the game area is opened, and the lose lottery that does not execute the big game Lottery means for deriving any lottery result by lottery from a plurality of lottery results including at least the result;
When the lottery result is derived by the lottery means, based on the lottery result, after a plurality of symbol composition groups to which a plurality of identifiable design symbols belong are variably displayed, each symbol composition group is one of A symbol display pattern determining means for determining a display pattern of the effect symbol to finally stop display the effect symbol;
According to the determination of the symbol display pattern determining means, the image display unit displays a plurality of the symbol composition groups in a variably manner, and finally stops any one of the effect symbols for each symbol composition group after a predetermined time has elapsed. The effect symbol display control means for notifying the lottery result by the combination display mode of the effect symbols finally stopped and displayed,
The lottery means derives the jackpot lottery result, and the effect symbol display control means stops and displays the effect symbol on the image display unit in a combined display mode for notifying that the jackpot lottery result has been derived. In the case, the big game execution means for executing the big game,
A production operation unit for receiving player operations;
With
In the display pattern of the effect design,
From the time when the symbol composition group starts to display the variation, the effect symbol belonging to other symbol composition groups excluding at least one symbol composition group is preset before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Including a specific display pattern in which the effect symbols of all symbol composition groups are finally stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the temporary stop display of the effect symbols.
The specific display pattern is:
When the lottery lottery result is derived, the symbol display pattern determining means determines the lost symbol specific display pattern in which the effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed in a preset combination combination display mode, and the jackpot lottery result Is determined by the symbol display pattern determining means, and the jackpot specific display pattern in which the effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed in a preset jackpot combination display mode different from the lost combination display mode. ,
A plurality of types of the specific modes at the time of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol in the specific display pattern are provided, and the specific types of the plurality of types include at least the lost-time specific display pattern and the jackpot specific display pattern Included in both
By setting the determination ratio of each of the specific display pattern at the time of loss and the specific display pattern at the time of the big hit, the effect design is displayed in the plurality of types of specific modes when the production design is temporarily stopped and displayed in each of these specific modes. Are set to be different in at least some of the specific aspects, and the expected value indicating the possibility of being stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination display form.
The specific display pattern includes
After the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific mode, it is set to an operation effective period during which the operation of the effect operation unit is enabled, and indicates that the effect operation unit is operated during the operation effective period. When the operation signal is input, the lost display specific display pattern and the jackpot specific display pattern are further included, in which a special effect in which an effect design that is stopped and displayed on the image display unit is switched is included,
The effect symbol display control means includes:
While performing the special effect, by switching the display of the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on the image display unit by the input of the operation signal,
When the jackpot specific display pattern is determined by the symbol display pattern determining means, in the special effect, the effect symbol is finally switched and displayed so that it can be stopped in a jackpot combination display mode.
When the specific display pattern at the time of the loss is determined by the symbol display pattern determining means, in the special effect, the effect symbol is switched and displayed so that it is not finally stopped in the jackpot combination display mode,
And the game machine characterized by switching and displaying so that it may not be stopped and displayed by the specific aspect with an expected value higher than the specific aspect when the said effect design is displayed temporarily stop before the start of the said special effect. The effect symbol display control means includes:
During the execution of the special effect, by the input of the operation signal, the plurality of symbol composition groups one by one, stopped and displayed in any effect symbol,
The effect symbol to be stopped and displayed first is the effect symbol other than the effect symbol constituting the specific aspect having the higher expected value than the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific aspect before the start of the special effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is selected from the following.

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