JP2015019999A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine including movable performance members disposed on a game board movably by drive of drive sources, and being able to secure a suspension period of the drive sources without restricting an operation period for operating the movable performance members.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 has a movable performance unit 15 operating movable performance members 17 by drive of drive motors 18. When it is determined, in main command analysis processing (S221), that a drive suspension period corresponding to a drive pattern before a variation period lapses (S232: NO), the game machine 1 sets the drive pattern of the variation period regardless of the drive suspension period (S234). When it is determined that the drive suspension period does not lapse (S232: YES), the game machine 1 executes a notice lottery processing (B) or notice lottery processing (C) through determination processing of S234, and selects and sets the drive pattern allowing a lapse of the drive suspension period (S235, S236).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a movable effect member disposed on a game board so as to be operable by driving of a driving source.

  Conventionally, based on the establishment of the determination condition, the gaming machine displays the special determination symbol on the display unit and then stops the display, thereby displaying the result of the determination, and the result of the determination is successful. It is comprised so that a privilege may be provided to a player based on.

  The invention described in Patent Document 1 is known as an invention related to such a gaming machine. The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a movable effect unit including a movable effect member that can be operated in accordance with the progress of the game based on the variation display of the special symbol in the game area that forms the front surface of the game board. The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 improves the fun of the game by operating the movable effect member by performing drive control of the drive source constituting the movable effect unit according to the change display of the special symbol. .

JP 2011-125543 A

  However, when the movable effect member is operated by driving the drive source as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the drive source is continuously operated over a long period of time, it becomes a cause of failure of the drive source. Therefore, it is necessary to secure a pause period for stopping the drive source for a predetermined period or more after the operation period for driving the drive source.

  Also, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in order to make the movement of the movable effect member correspond to the progress of the game based on the variation display of the special symbol, in the variation period from the start of the special symbol variation display to the stop display. The operation of the movable effect member is made to correspond. In other words, it is necessary to configure the operation period and the rest period within one fluctuation period, and the operation period of the drive source (that is, the period during which the movable effect member operates) is necessarily limited. There was a case.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and relates to a gaming machine equipped with a movable effect member disposed on a game board so as to be operable by driving of a drive source, and the operation of the movable effect member. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can secure a suspension period of a drive source without limiting an operation period for causing the operation source.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 according to one aspect of the present invention generates a right / no-go determination right for receiving a determination as to whether or not the determination result is satisfied, and obtains a random number corresponding to the right / no-go determination right. Random number acquisition means, right / no-go judgment means for making a go / no-go judgment using a random number corresponding to the right / no-go judgment right, and after variably displaying a special symbol based on the occurrence of the right / wrong judgment right, A gaming machine comprising: display means for displaying a result of the determination of success / failure; and privilege grant executing means for giving a privilege to the player based on the result of the determination of success / failure by the determination unit. A movable production member arranged to be operable in accordance with the progress of the movement, and a drive source of the movable production member, and the result of the determination of success / failure in a variation period from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display. Movable effect means for performing an effect by the movable effect member corresponding to the, wherein the movable effect means has a plurality of drive patterns different in drive timing and drive time of the drive source in the variation period, When driving the drive source in the fluctuation period, whether or not a pause period has elapsed corresponding to the drive pattern executed before the fluctuation period and for resting the drive source driven according to the drive pattern When the determination unit and the determination unit determine that the suspension period corresponding to the drive pattern before the variation period has elapsed, the drive pattern of the variation period is determined regardless of the suspension period. When it is determined that the pause period corresponding to the drive pattern before the change period has not been selected and set from the plurality of drive patterns, the plurality of drive patterns From dynamic pattern, and having a driving pattern setting means for selecting and setting a driving pattern capable of passage of the rest period.

  The gaming machine includes a random number acquisition unit, a random number storage unit, a success / failure determination unit, a display unit, a privilege grant execution unit, and a movable effect unit. The movable effect means includes a movable effect member disposed so as to be operable according to the progress of the game, a drive source of the movable effect member, a determination means, and a drive pattern setting means. In the variable period from the start of the variable display to the stop display, an effect is produced by the movable effect member corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure. According to the gaming machine, when it is determined that the pause period corresponding to the drive pattern before the change period has elapsed, the drive pattern setting unit determines the drive pattern of the change period regardless of the stop period. Since the plurality of drive patterns are selected and set, a pause period corresponding to the operation period related to the drive pattern before the change period can be ensured. Further, according to the gaming machine, when it is determined that the pause period corresponding to the drive pattern before the change period has not elapsed, the pause period has elapsed from the plurality of drive patterns by the drive pattern setting unit. In this case, a rest period corresponding to the operation period related to the drive pattern before the change period can be secured. In addition, since a rest period based on the operation period in one fluctuation period can be secured by using the subsequent fluctuation period, the gaming machine can relax restrictions on the length of the operation period.

  A gaming machine according to claim 2 according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a random number corresponding to the right / wrong determination right is determined in advance in the order in which the right / fail determination right is generated. Random number storage means capable of storing and holding up to the upper limit number of suspensions, the first random number corresponding to one right / fail judgment right in the random number storage means, and one used for judgment of success / failure after the first random number. Alternatively, when a plurality of second random numbers are stored, the drive pattern setting means determines that the drive pattern pause period set in the variable period related to the first random number has not elapsed by the determination means. When the determination is made, a drive pattern that can pass the rest period of the drive pattern set in the change period related to the first random number is selected and set for the change period related to the second random number. Configured to It is characterized in.

  In the gaming machine, a first random number and one or a plurality of second random numbers are stored in the random number storage unit, and a pausing of the driving pattern set by the determination unit in a variation period related to the first random number is performed. When it is determined that the period has not elapsed, the drive pattern setting means passes a drive pattern pause period set in the change period related to the first random number with respect to the change period related to the second random number. A drive pattern that can be selected is selected and set. Here, when the first random number and one or a plurality of second random numbers are stored in the random number storage means, the gaming machine immediately follows the variation period of the second random number immediately after the variation period of the first random number. To start. That is, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to secure a pause period corresponding to the drive pattern even when a plurality of variable periods are continuous, and relax the restriction on the length of the operation period.

  A gaming machine according to claim 3 according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein random numbers corresponding to the right / no-go determination rights are calculated in the order in which the right / no-go determination right is generated. Random number storage means capable of storing and holding up to a predetermined hold upper limit number, and the random number acquisition means in a state where no random number corresponding to the right / wrong determination right is stored in the random number storage means When starting the fluctuation period related to the random number newly acquired by the above, the drive pattern setting means determines whether or not the pause period of the drive pattern set in the previous fluctuation period has passed a predetermined period, and immediately before When it is determined that the drive pattern pause period set in the fluctuation period of time has not exceeded a predetermined period, at least the drive pattern capable of passing the rest period is selected and set. Characterized in that it is configured.

  When the random number storage means does not store a random number corresponding to the right / no-go determination right in the random number storage means, the gaming machine immediately starts the fluctuation period related to the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means. It is configured to select and set a drive pattern capable of causing at least the remaining rest period to pass when it is determined that the rest period of the drive pattern set in the period has not passed a predetermined period or more. Yes. That is, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to secure a pause period corresponding to the drive pattern even when there are a few periods between the plurality of variable periods, and to limit the length of the operation period Can ease

  According to the present invention, when it is determined that the pause period corresponding to the drive pattern before the fluctuation period has not elapsed, the pause period can be passed from the plurality of drive patterns by the drive pattern setting unit. In order to select and set a proper driving pattern, it is possible to ensure a pause period of the drive source without limiting an operation period for operating the movable effect member.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (1) which shows the structure of the movable production | presentation unit of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing (2) which shows the structure of the movable production | presentation unit of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start winning opening switch detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a probability variation / non-accuracy variation setting process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of the main process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a main command analysis process. It is a flowchart (1) of notice lottery processing (A). It is a flowchart (2) of notice lottery processing (A). It is a flowchart of a notice lottery process (B). It is a flowchart of a notice lottery process (C). It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a drive output process. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting of the drive pattern in case a special figure reservation ball number is two or more. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting of the drive pattern when the number of special figure reservation balls is 0.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine 1 which is a pachinko gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a gaming medium, and has a gaming board 2, an outer frame Wo, a front frame Wf, and a glass frame. The outer frame Wo constitutes the outer frame of the gaming machine 1, and the front frame Wf is attached to the front surface of the outer frame Wo. The glass frame is attached to the front frame Wf by a hinge so as to be opened and closed.

  On the edge of the game board 2, the outer guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape. On the game board 2, a game area R is partitioned by the outer guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4. In the game area R, a plurality of guide nails are provided on the surface of the game board 2 to guide the game ball.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes a launching device 30, an upper ball tray 32, a lower ball tray 33, a speaker 35, a lamp device including a decorative lamp, and a game button switch that can be operated by a player. It is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The launching device 30 is a device for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area R in accordance with a player's launch operation using the operation lever 31. The upper ball receiving tray 32 is a receiving tray for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device 30 and a paid game ball. The lower ball tray 33 is a tray for receiving a game ball when the upper ball tray 32 is full. The speaker 35 emits sound effects and the like according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

  On the center line of the game area R, a symbol display device 10, a first start winning port 20, a big winning port 25, and an out port 27 are arranged in order from the top to the bottom. A second start winning opening 21 and a symbol variation starting gate 23 are arranged at the upper right of the first starting winning opening 20, and a windmill 22 is arranged at the upper left of the first starting winning opening 20. Has been. The first start winning port 20, the second start winning port 21, and the big winning port 25 are a plurality of winnings that allow a game ball flowing down in the game area R formed in the game board 2 to win (enter). It corresponds to a device, and when a game ball wins (wins) at each winning opening and a win (ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are played in response to the detection of one winning ball. Paid out to the person. Note that the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out for detection of one winning ball is set for each winning port (winning device).

  The symbol display device 10 can display symbols and the like, and is composed of a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module). The symbol display device 10 has a special symbol display unit 11 and a normal symbol display unit inside a display frame 10A disposed as an outer frame of the symbol display device. The symbol display device 10 displays the number of special symbol reservation balls and the number of normal symbol reservation balls. The number of special symbol reserved balls means the number of winning game balls for the first start winning port 20 and the second start winning port 21 during the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display unit 11, and whether or not the special symbol is successful is determined. Means hold. The normal symbol holding ball number means the number of times the game ball has passed through the symbol variation start gate 23 during the normal symbol variation display on the symbol display device 10.

  As described above, the display frame 10 </ b> A is disposed so as to surround the periphery of the symbol display device 10, and is attached from the front side of the game board 2. A movable effect unit 15 is disposed on the back side of the display frame 10A, and is used for effects during a special symbol change period. The configuration of the movable effect unit 15 will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

  The special symbol display unit 11 of the symbol display device 10 is a display means capable of variably displaying a special symbol for displaying the result of the determination of success / failure, and includes a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol. Then, after each variable display and the variable display for a predetermined time, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed based on the determination result. The special symbol display unit 11 is configured to be able to display a background image (including characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) in addition to the special symbol, and the background image is caused by a predetermined condition such as the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. Fluctuation display may be possible. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured to store the winning order and start changing in the winning order.

  The special symbols include the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol as described above. Each of the nine special symbols “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. Consists of numeric designs. The special symbol is a normal symbol (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) that becomes a game in a low probability state even after a big hit, and a probability variation symbol (1, 3, 5, 7, 9). In the present embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the special symbol display unit 11 displays a special jackpot combination (for example, “1, 1, 1” (so-called “1”) Eyes) or “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' double eyes), etc., a combination of the same numbers), a special symbol is stopped and displayed, and a bonus game (special game) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player Transition. In this embodiment, the privilege advantageous to the player is set to increase the ease of acquiring the game ball by the player.

  The normal symbol display unit in the symbol display device 10 displays a small hit determination normal symbol such as a symbol or a picture (character) in a variable manner and stops display. There are two types of normal symbols that change and stop displayed on the normal symbol display section: “○” and “×”. When small hits (per normal symbol), stop at the small hit normal symbol “○” Is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit / loss (ordinary symbol loss), the small hit / loss normal symbol “×” is stopped and displayed.

  Further, a first start winning port detection switch is provided in the winning ball passage on the back of the gaming board 2 to detect the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 20. The winning detection of the game ball to the first start winning opening 20 is caused by the acquisition of the random number value and the start of the change display of the special symbol, and further, whether or not it becomes a big hit state that is advantageous to the player. The determination condition for determining whether or not the right / no-good determination means determines is satisfied.

  In addition, even if a game ball wins the first start winning opening 20 while the special symbol display unit 11 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, the variation display of the new special symbol cannot be started immediately. The machine 1 stores the number of wins to the first start winning opening 20 as a special symbol reserved ball number, temporarily holds the special symbol variable display in the special symbol display unit 11, and also stores the special symbol reserved ball number. The stored value is displayed on the symbol display device 10. Then, the gaming machine 1 subtracts the stored value of the special symbol holding ball count by starting the change of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 11 or by displaying the result of the determination of the success / failure by the end of the change. The number of display of the special symbol holding ball number in the device 10 is reduced. Note that the upper limit value of the number of winning times stored in the first start winning port 20 is set to 4 except for the memory during the change.

  When the number of special symbol reserved balls is stored up to the set upper limit number, even if the first start winning port detection switch detects more winnings of game balls, it is not stored as a special symbol reserved ball number. It is said. With respect to the invalid ball, the gaming machine 1 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for winning a prize without performing a change in special symbol and determining whether or not the game is successful.

  The second start winning opening 21 is in the game area R in a big hit state, in a high probability state or in a short time state (variation time is shortened and the opening and closing member is easier to open than usual as in the high probability state). The game ball launched toward the right side is configured to be able to win a prize, and has two opening / closing members. The opening and closing member of the second start winning port 21 is closed by a second start winning port solenoid disposed on the back of the gaming machine 1 in a closed state (normal state) in which the game ball is difficult to win and is substantially V-shaped ( It is controlled so that it can be changed between the open state in which the game ball can be won with a reverse C shape. Further, the second start winning opening 21 is configured such that when the opening / closing member is in the closed state, it cannot be won or difficult to win. The transition to the open state of the second start winning opening 21 was confirmed and stopped with a specific normal symbol (“◯” in this embodiment) indicating a small hit after the normal symbol fluctuated in the normal symbol display section. Sometimes done.

  When the game ball passing through the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2, the symbol variation start gate 23 is displayed in the normal symbol display portion. Start changing the design. In addition, the gaming machine 1 uses the normal symbol variation generated by passing the game ball through the symbol variation start gate 23 during the normal symbol variation display as the number of normal symbol retained balls up to four times. While being memorize | stored, the normal symbol holding ball numerical value in the symbol display apparatus 10 is displayed. Then, the gaming machine 1 reduces the number of normal symbol holding balls by starting the change of the normal symbol, and reduces the number of normal symbol holding balls displayed on the symbol display device 10.

  The special winning opening 25 includes an opening / closing plate 26 that is opened and closed by a special winning opening opening solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 26, and is opened for a predetermined round at the time of a big win game (special game) executed when the determination result is a big hit. A winning ball count switch is provided in the big winning opening 25 to detect a winning ball that has won the big winning opening 25. The first start winning opening detection switch, the second start winning opening detection switch, and the winning ball count switch correspond to winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device.

  The launching device 30 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 31 on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and bullets and fires a game ball by driving the launching motor. The game ball launched by the launching device 30 is guided to the game area R through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. The The game ball guided to the game area R rolls down and rolls down and wins the respective devices and the winning holes, or if the player does not win anywhere, the back side of the game board 2 from the out port 27 Is discharged.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a plurality of control boards and devices are disposed. The main control boards include a main control board 40, a sub control board 50, a display control board 55, an audio control board 60, a payout control board 65, a launch control board 70, and a power supply board. doing. Further, the device includes a ball lending / dispensing device 66, a prize ball dispensing device 67, an external terminal, a no-ball detection switch, a ball storage tank, and a ball guide rod. In addition, each control board is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1 alone or in a state where a plurality of control boards are stored together in a case.

  Next, the configuration of the movable effect unit 15 disposed on the back side of the display frame 10A will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The movable effect unit 15 is a unit that performs an effect corresponding to the game result during the special symbol change period, and as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ring member 16, the movable effect member 17, the drive motor 18, and the like. And an origin sensor 19.

  The ring member 16 is formed in an annular shape surrounding the outer periphery of the special symbol display unit 11 of the symbol display device 10, and is disposed on the upper side of the display frame 10A. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ring member 16 has a plurality of gear teeth on the outer surface. The gear teeth formed on the outer surface of the ring member 16 are configured to mesh with the gear teeth of the gear disposed on the output shaft of the drive motor 18 constituting the movable effect unit 15. Accordingly, the ring member 16 rotates in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise or counterclockwise in FIG. 2) as the drive motor 18 is driven in the forward / reverse direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ring member 16 has eight elongated holes 16 </ b> A arranged in a distributed manner. Each elongated hole 16A is formed in a substantially crank shape extending along the circumferential direction of the ring member 16, and is inserted by a protrusion 17A of a movable effect member 17 described later. One end of each elongated hole 16 </ b> A along the circumferential direction is located on the inner diameter side of the ring member 16, and the other end is located on the outer diameter side of the ring member 16. Accordingly, as the ring member 16 rotates, the protrusions 17A of the movable effect members 17 can move along the long holes 16A.

  The movable effect member 17 is configured by connecting four members so as to be mutually rotatable by joints, and the four movable effect members 17 are attached to the ring member 16. Protrusions 17A are formed at both ends of each movable effect member 17 respectively. Each movable effect member 17 is disposed so as to operate in accordance with the rotation of the ring member 16 by inserting the protrusions 17 </ b> A at both ends into the elongated holes 16 </ b> A of the ring member 16.

  Each drive motor 18 is constituted by a stepping motor that operates in synchronization with pulse power, and corresponds to a drive source in the present invention. The drive motor 18 is configured to be rotatable in the forward direction and the reverse direction, and its output shaft is in mesh with the gear teeth of the ring member 16. Therefore, according to the movable effect unit 15, the rotational drive amount of the ring member 16 can be controlled by controlling the drive of the drive motor 18. The origin sensor 19 is a sensor for detecting an origin serving as a reference for operation control in the movable effect unit 15, and detects a predetermined position on the outer surface of the ring member 16.

  Next, the operation of the movable effect unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, since the output shaft of each drive motor 18 meshes with the gear teeth of the ring member 16, driving the drive motor 18 causes the ring member 16 to move in a predetermined direction (for example, in FIG. Rotate clockwise.

  For example, when the ring member 16 rotates in a predetermined direction from the state where each movable effect member 17 is disposed along the ring member 16 (see FIG. 2), the protrusion 17A of each movable effect member 17 is With the rotation, the inside of each elongated hole 16A is moved from the other end side to the one end side. Thereby, the both ends of each movable effect member 17 move from the outer diameter side of the ring member 16 toward the inner diameter side. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, the four movable effect members 17 attached to the ring member 16 move so as to protrude toward the inside of the ring member 16.

  Similarly, by controlling the drive motors 18, the ring members 16 are moved in the reverse direction (for example, in FIG. 2) from the state where each movable effect member 17 protrudes inside the ring member 16 (see FIG. 3). When rotated clockwise), the protrusion 17A of each movable effect member 17 moves from one end side to the other end side in each elongated hole 16A as the ring member 16 rotates. Thereby, both ends of each movable effect member 17 move from the inner diameter side of the ring member 16 toward the outer diameter side. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2, the four movable effect members 17 attached to the ring member 16 each move to a state along the ring member 16.

  Thus, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by performing drive control of each drive motor 18 of the movable effect unit 15, the operation of the movable effect member 17 is performed as shown in FIGS. The used effects can be performed, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  Next, a control system in the gaming machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, the main control board 40 that controls the game system, the sub control board 50, and the special symbol in the symbol display device 10 under the control of the main control board 40. A display control board 55 that performs variable display, a voice control board 60 that performs voice control, a payout control board 65, a launch control board 70, and a lamp control board that controls an issuer such as a lamp or LED are disposed. Has been.

  The main control board 40 corresponds to a game control device having a storage means for controlling the game according to the game information and storing the game information, and includes at least a microcomputer having a CPU 41, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. . The main control board 40 is connected to the sub control board 50 and the payout control board 65, and is connected to the first start winning opening 20, the big winning opening 25, and the like via a relay circuit. The CPU 41 of the main control board 40 executes various control programs which will be described later and performs control related to the game.

  The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as big hits and small hits (per normal symbol for expanding and opening the first start winning opening 20). A random number or the like is also generated, and a control command can be output to each control board.

  The RAM of the main control board 40 is generated by the CPU 41, a storage area for the number of special symbol reservation balls detected by the first start winning port detection switch and the number of normal symbol reservation balls detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, or by the CPU 41. A storage area for various random values, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a flag, and a work area for the CPU 41. The ROM of the main control board 40 stores, for example, numerical values for jackpots and jackpots as well as game control programs (see, for example, FIGS. 5 to 20) and control data. The main control board 40 operates by receiving power supply from the power supply board.

  The sub control board 50 includes a sub CPU 51, a ROM, a RAM, a microcomputer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the main control board 40, a display control board 55, a sound control board 60, and a lamp control board. An input / output circuit is provided. In the sub control board 50, the sub CPU 51 controls the game in accordance with a control signal output from the main control board 40 and a control program described later (for example, see FIGS. 21 to 30). Since the control signal from the main control board 40 includes variation data for the special symbol display unit 11, a control signal for the lamp device, etc., the sub CPU 51 controls the game in accordance with the contents of the control signal. Do. Further, the sub control board 50 is connected to the drive motor 18 of the movable effect unit 15. Accordingly, the sub CPU 51 controls the drive mode of the drive motor 18 in the movable effect unit 15 based on a control signal from the main control board 40 and a control program described later.

  The ROM of the sub-control board 50 stores a control program (see, for example, FIGS. 21 to 30), data constants, production data on the special symbol display unit 11, and the like. The RAM of the sub control board 50 has a storage area for various data and a work area for the sub CPU 51. The lamp control board is connected to a lamp device such as a decorative lamp, and controls the operation of the lamp device by a control signal transmitted to the lamp control board via the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 is operated by receiving power from the power board.

  The display control board 55 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the microcomputer and the sub-control board 50, an output circuit that connects the microcomputer and the symbol display device 10, and the like. Based on a control signal output from the sub-control board 50, display control in the symbol display device 10 is performed. The ROM of the display control board 55 stores a display control program. The display control board 55 reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on a control signal from the sub-control board 50, generates control data in a storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to a VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the special symbol display unit 11.

  The sound control board 60 is connected to the main control board 40 by electrical connection means such as wiring, and controls sound emitted from the speaker 35 based on a control signal output from the main control board 40. That is, the audio control board 60 synthesizes an audio signal based on the control signal output from the sub-control board 50 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 35.

  The payout control board 65 has a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 40, the ball rental payout device 66, and the prize ball payout device 67 by electrical connection means such as wiring. ing. The payout control board 65 receives the control signal output from the main control board 40, and executes control related to the lending of game balls by the lending ball payout device 66 and the payout of prize balls by the prize ball payout device 67. The payout control board 65 is operated by power supplied from a power board. The ROM of the payout control board 65 stores a control program. The RAM of the payout control board 65 indicates the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the prize ball payout device 67 based on the detection of winnings in various winning ports, and the number of payouts for the detection of one winning ball. It is possible to memorize every time. The launch control board 70 controls the launch motor in the launch device 30.

  The power supply board generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and supplies the power to the main control board 40, the sub control board 50, the payout control board 65, and the like. . The main power source is converted into a predetermined voltage (for example, direct current (AC) 24V) at the game store side and supplied.

  Subsequently, in the gaming machine 1, a control process executed on the main control board 40 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As described above, part of the control processing in the gaming machine 1 is realized by executing various control programs (see FIGS. 5 to 20) by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40.

  First, the main process of the main control board 40 in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 41 of the main control board 40 executes a main program including initial settings and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the main process, the CPU 41 first executes an initial setting process (S1). In the initial setting process (S1), the CPU 41 executes stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, and the like. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round, and is not executed after that. However, the details are omitted because it is well known.

  In the subsequent S2, the CPU 41 executes the interrupt prohibition process (S2), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3), and the interrupt permission process (S4), and then performs the interrupt prohibition process (S2) again. return. After the interrupt permission process (S4), the CPU 41 executes an interrupt process (S5) in the process of a loop process that returns the process to the interrupt prohibition process.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S2), even if the interrupt process (S5) is entered every 4 msec, the CPU 41 prohibits the execution of the interrupt process until the interrupt is permitted. In the next normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3), the CPU 41 adds 1 to various random numbers for each normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) to obtain a random number setting upper limit value. When it reaches, it returns to the next minimum value and performs addition again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 40. In the interrupt permission process (S4), the CPU 41 permits the execution of the interrupt process (S5) that enters every 4 msec.

  Next, the processing content of the interrupt processing (S5) executed in the main processing will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 6, in the interrupt process (S5), the CPU 41 performs an output process (S11), an input process (S12), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S13), a start winning port switch detection process (S13). S14), normal operation processing (S15), special operation processing (S16), reserved ball number processing (S17), power-off monitoring processing (S18), and other processing (S19) are executed in order.

  In the output process (S11), the CPU 41 transmits an output command (control signal) set in each process to each control board. In the subsequent input process (S12), the CPU 41 executes signal input when various sensors attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S13), the CPU 41 executes the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) performed in the loop process in the main process.

  In the start winning opening switch detection process (S14), the CPU 41 detects winning in the first starting winning opening 20, winning in the symbol variation starting gate 23, etc., and acquires various random values. Here, the processing contents of the start winning opening switch detection process (S14) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start winning opening switch winning detection process.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the start winning opening switch detection process (S14), the CPU 41 determines whether or not winning has been detected in the first starting winning opening 20 and the second starting winning opening 21 (S21). . When the winning to the first start winning opening 20 and the second starting winning opening 21 is detected (S21: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S22 and to the first starting winning opening 20 and the second starting winning opening 21. If no winning is detected (S21: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S25.

  If transfering to S22, CPU41 will judge whether the number of special symbol reservation balls is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S22: YES), the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14). On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation balls is less than 4 (S22: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation balls (S23), and the jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value and the like Is stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S24). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14).

  Here, various random number values such as the jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, and the like acquired in S24 and the like will be described. The jackpot random number value is a random value for drawing a jackpot of a special symbol, and takes a numerical value range of 0 to 629. The jackpot random number value starts from 0 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each special symbol main random number update process. The jackpot symbol random number value is a random number value used for selection of the jackpot symbol and takes a numerical range of 0-9. Further, when the jackpot symbol random number value shows an odd value, the game in the gaming machine 1 becomes a probable change. The reach random number value is a random number value used for determining whether or not to reach when the result of the determination as to whether or not the answer is not, and takes a numerical value range of 0 to 126. In the case of jackpot, since reach is always performed, this reach random number value is never used. The effect random number counter is used when a variation pattern is selected in the first to sixth variation pattern tables, and includes an effect random number in the numerical range of 0 to 198. This effect random number starts at 0 when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process is performed. When the numerical value reaches 198, it is reset to 0 and repeats addition again. Yes.

  In S25, when the winning to the first starting winning port 20 and the second starting winning port 21 is not detected (S21: NO), the CPU 41 passes the game ball to the symbol variation starting gate 23. Whether or not is detected. When the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected (S25: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S26. On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is not detected (S25: NO), the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14).

  In S <b> 26, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more. When the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (S26: YES), the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14) as it is. On the other hand, if the number is less than 4 (S26: NO), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S27), then acquires a small hit random number value, and controls the acquired small hit random number value as a main control. It memorize | stores in the corresponding area | region in RAM of the board | substrate 40 (S28). After storing the small hit random number value, the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14).

  As described above, in the interrupt process, when the start winning opening switch detection process (S14) is completed, the CPU 41 executes the normal operation process (see FIG. 6). Here, the processing content of the normal operation processing (S15) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when proceeding to the normal operation process (S15), the CPU 41 first confirms whether or not the opening / closing member of the second start winning prize port 21 is open (S31). When the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 21 is being opened (S31: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S39. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 21 is closed (S31: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S32.

  In S32, the CPU 41 confirms whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is zero. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 0 (S32: YES), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol holding balls is not 0 (S32: NO), the CPU 41 loads the small hit random number value stored in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S33), and the current probability is changing (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (S34).

  When it is in the low probability state that is not under certain change (S34: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the low probability state based on the acquired small random number value (S35). When it is a big hit in the low probability state (S35: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member release process (S36), and opens the second start winning port 21 with an opening time of 1 second and an opening frequency of once. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). If it is not a big hit in the low probability state (S35: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  When it is in the probability change state (high probability state) (S34: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the high probability state based on the acquired small random number value (S37). When it is a big hit in the high probability state (S37: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member release process (S38), and opens the second start winning port 21 with an opening time of 2 seconds and an opening frequency of 3 times. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). When it is not a big hit in the high probability state (S37: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  When it is determined in S31 that the second start winning opening 21 is being opened (S31: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the opening processing time of the second starting winning opening 21 has elapsed (finished). (S39). When the opening process time has elapsed (S39: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member closing process (S40), and closes the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 21. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). On the other hand, when the release process time has not elapsed (S39: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  As described above, when the normal operation process (S15) is terminated in the interrupt process, the CPU 41 executes the special operation process (see FIG. 6). Here, the processing content of the special operation processing (S16) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the process proceeds to the special operation process (S16), the CPU 41 determines which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S41, S43, S45). When the special operation status is 1 (S41: YES), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol standby process (S42). When the special operation status is 2 (S43: YES), the CPU 41 executes a changing process (S44). When the special operation status is 3 (S45: YES), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol determination process (S46). When the special operation status is 4 (S45: NO), the CPU 41 executes a special electric accessory process (S47). After executing any of the special symbol standby process (S42), the changing process (S44), the special symbol confirmation process (S46), and the special electric accessory process (S47), the CPU 41 ends the special operation process (S16). Then, the process proceeds to the reserved ball number process (S17) in the interrupt process.

  The processing content of the special symbol standby process (S42) performed when the special operation status is 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special symbol standby process (S42), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 as shown in FIG. 10 (S51). When the number of special symbol reservation balls is not 0 (S51: NO), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol jackpot determination process (S52). When the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 (S51: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S59.

  The processing content of the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52) (corresponding to the success / failure determination means of the present invention) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, when the process shifts to the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52), the CPU 41 first loads the acquired jackpot random number value from the RAM of the main control board 40 (S71), and is currently changing the probability ( It is confirmed whether it is a high probability state) (S72).

  When it is a low probability state that is not in a certain change state (S72: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the low probability state based on the loaded big hit random number value (S73). Specifically, when the loaded jackpot random number value is any of 3, 397 (odd number), the CPU 41 determines that the jackpot is in a low probability state. If the jackpot is in a low probability state (S73: YES), the CPU 41 sets the jackpot flag to ON (S75), and the transmission buffer formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is set to “probability jackpot” or “normal” A winning command indicating any of “big hit” is stored (S76), and then the special symbol big hit determining process (S52) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the low probability state (S73: NO), the CPU 41 sets a command “special symbol out” in the transmission buffer formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S76), and the special symbol jackpot The determination process (S52) ends.

  When the probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S72: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the jackpot is in a high probability state based on the loaded jackpot random number value (S74). Specifically, when the loaded jackpot random number value is any of 3, 397, 33, 53, 59, 113, 173, 227, 281, 337, 449, and 503 (odd number), Judgment is a big hit in the probability state. When the jackpot is a high probability state (S74: YES), the CPU 41 sets the jackpot flag to ON (S75), and the transmission buffer of the main control board 40 is set to either “probability jackpot” or “normal jackpot”. Is stored (S76). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52). On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the high probability state (S74: NO), the CPU 41 sets a command of “special symbol loss” in the transmission buffer formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S78), and the special symbol jackpot The determination process (S52) ends. The lottery probability that the special symbol combination in the special symbol display unit 11 is a big hit is 1/315 at the low probability and 6/315 at the highest probability.

  In the special symbol standby process (S42), when the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52) ends, the CPU 41 executes a special symbol selection process (S53), and determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. . Here, the processing content of the special symbol selection processing (S53) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the process proceeds to the special symbol selection process (S53), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the jackpot flag formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is ON (S81). When the jackpot flag is ON (S81: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S82. When the big hit flag is not ON (S81: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S83.

  In S <b> 82, the CPU 41 stores the jackpot symbol random number value acquired at the time of winning the first start winning opening 20 and the second starting winning opening 21 in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40. At this time, the CPU 41 stores the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol so as to have the same special symbol (slobby) as the jackpot symbol random number value. Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  After shifting to S83, the CPU 41 reads the special symbol data (1) indicating the left special symbol, the special symbol data (2) indicating the middle special symbol, and the special symbol data indicating the right special symbol from the RAM of the main control board 40. (3) is acquired, and the process proceeds to S84.

  In S84, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the three random number values acquired as the special symbol data (1), the special symbol data (2), and the special symbol data (3) match. When the three random number values match (S84: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S85. When the three random number values do not match (S84: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S88.

  In S85, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the reach random number value acquired at the time of winning the first start winning opening 20 and the second start winning opening 21 matches the preset reach random number value. When the reach random number value coincides with the reach establishment random number value (S85: YES), the CPU 41 transmits the random number value according to the special symbol data (1) plus 1 as the medium special symbol and transmits it to the main control board 40. Store in the buffer (S86). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53). At this time, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are the same special symbol, and only the middle special symbol is a different symbol, so a combination of so-called “reaching out” is shown.

  On the other hand, when the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment random number value (S85: NO), the CPU 41 uses the random number value related to the special symbol data (1) plus 1 as the right special symbol 40 as the main control board 40. (S87). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53). In this case, since the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are all forced to be different special symbols, a combination of so-called “reach without reach” is shown.

  In S88, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the special symbol data (1) related to the left special symbol and the special symbol data (3) related to the right special symbol match. If the special symbol data (1) and the special symbol data (3) match (S88: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S89. When the special symbol data (1) and the special symbol data (3) do not match (S88: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S91.

  After shifting to S89, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the reach random number value acquired at the time of winning the first start winning opening 20 and the second start winning opening 21 matches the preset reach random number value. When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment random number value (S89: YES), the CPU 41 stores the special symbol data (1) to (3) acquired in S83 as it is in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40. (S90). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53). In this case, the transmission buffer stores data indicating a so-called “reach out” combination.

  On the other hand, when the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment random number value (S89: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S87, and displays special symbol data indicating a combination of so-called “no reach” as the main control board. 40 is stored in the transmission buffer (S87). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  In S91, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the reach random number value acquired at the time of winning in the first start winning opening 20 and the second start winning opening 21 is coincident with a preset reach random number value. When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment random number value (S91: YES), the CPU 41 sets the special symbol data (3) related to the right special symbol to the same value as the special symbol data (1) related to the left special symbol. Then, the special symbol data (2) related to the medium special symbol is stored in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40 as a value obtained by adding 1 to the special symbol data (1) (S92). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment random number value (S91: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S90, and the special control data indicating the so-called “reach out” combination is stored in the main control board 40. Stored in the send buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  In the special symbol standby process (S42), when the special symbol selection process (S53) is completed, the CPU 41 executes a variation pattern selection process (S54), and sets the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 11. Here, the processing content of the variation pattern selection processing (S54) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the process proceeds to the variation pattern selection process (S54), the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not it is in the normal state (S101). When it is a normal state (S101: YES), CPU41 transfers a process to S102. If it is not the normal state and the probability change is in progress (S101: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S107.

  In S102, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON. When the big hit flag is ON (S102: YES), the CPU 41 changes based on the fluctuation pattern counter value from the table (first fluctuation pattern table) configured by a plurality of fluctuation patterns related to the hit in the normal state. A pattern is selected (S103). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON (S102: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S104.

  In S <b> 104, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the reach random number matches the reach establishment random number value. When the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value match (S104: YES), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern counter from a table (second variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to reach loss in the normal state. Based on the value, a variation pattern is selected (S105). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value do not match (S104: NO), the CPU 41 changes from the table (third change pattern table) configured by a plurality of change patterns related to the loss in the normal state. A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern counter value (S106). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112.

  In S107, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON. When the big hit flag is ON (S107: YES), the CPU 41 determines, based on the variation pattern counter value, the variation pattern from a table (fourth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns relating to the probability variation. Is selected (S108). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON (S107: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S109.

  In S109, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the reach random number matches the reach establishment random number value. When the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value match (S109: YES), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern counter value from a table (fifth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to reach loss during probability variation. Based on the above, a variation pattern is selected (S110). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value do not match (S109: NO), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from a table (sixth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to a loss that is likely to change. Based on the counter value, a variation pattern is selected (S111). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112.

  In S112, the CPU 41 sets a command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40, and subsequently executes other processing (S113). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the variation pattern selection process (S54), and proceeds to the special symbol random number shift process (S55).

  In the special symbol random number shift process (S55), in the data storage area for the number of special symbol reservation balls in the RAM of the main control board 40, the special symbol variation hold data stored in the storage area of the load rank first address is Due to the fact that the seat is loaded and vacant in the previous process, the CPU 41 shifts the address by which the load order is incremented one by one for the special symbol variation pending data stored in the addresses after the second place. Execute.

  Here, the processing content of the special symbol random number shift processing (S55) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process shifts to the special symbol random number shift process (S55), the CPU 41 first executes the special symbol variation display based on the determination result of the success / failure determination, and thereby the special symbol stored in the RAM of the main control board 40. One is subtracted from the number of reserved balls (S121). Thereafter, when proceeding to S122, the CPU 41 shifts the data corresponding to each hold to a hold RAM address obtained by subtracting 1 from each hold. Subsequently, the CPU 41 sets 0 to the RAM address corresponding to the highest order (the load order is the last, in the present embodiment, the fourth) (S123). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol random number shift process (S55), and proceeds to S56.

  After shifting to S56, the CPU 41 executes a special symbol variation start process (S56), and performs processing necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol. Next, the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 2 (S57) and cancels the waiting state (S58). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S42).

  In the special symbol standby process (S42), when it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls is 0 (S51: YES), the CPU 41 is in a standby screen (standby screen) in which the special symbol display unit 11 is not changing the special symbol. It is determined whether or not (S59). When it is in the standby screen (standby screen) (S59: YES), the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S42). On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen) (S59: NO), the CPU 41 executes the standby screen setting process (S60) to change the special symbol display unit 11 to the standby screen (standby screen) and in standby. Set. The standby screen setting process (S60) is a process of outputting a command for setting a standby screen when a game ball does not win the first start winning opening 20 for a predetermined time after the setting process (S60) is performed. It is. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S42).

  Next, the processing contents of the changing process (S44) performed when the special operation status is 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the changing process (S44), the CPU 41 first determines whether or not the change time of the special symbol (the change time of the change mode) has ended (that is, whether or not the value of the operation timer is 0). (S131). When the variation time has ended (S131: YES), the CPU 41 sets a variation stop command (S132), and sets the special operation status to 3 (S133). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S134) and ends the changing processing (S44). On the other hand, when it is during the changing time (S131: NO), the CPU 41 ends the changing process (S44) as it is.

  Next, the processing content of the special symbol confirmation processing (S46) performed when the special operation status is 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special symbol determination process (S46), the CPU 41 first refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 to determine whether or not the big hit flag is ON (that is, whether or not the big hit flag) (S141). When the jackpot flag is ON (S141: YES), the CPU 41 turns off the jackpot flag (S142) and sets the special operation status to 4 (S143). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol determination process (S46). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (S141: NO), the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 1 (S144), and then ends the special symbol determination process (S46).

  The processing contents of the special electric accessory processing (S47) performed when the special operation status is 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special electric accessory processing (S47), the CPU 41 first turns off the probability change flag (S151), and confirms whether or not the special symbol display unit 11 performs the big hit opening (S152). When the jackpot opening is not performed (S152: NO), the CPU 41 performs the jackpot opening (S153), and then shifts the processing to S154. On the other hand, when the jackpot opening has been performed (S152: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S154 as it is.

  In S154, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the special winning opening 25 is currently open. When the special winning opening 25 is closed (S154: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 25 (S155). On the other hand, when the special winning opening 25 is being opened (S154: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the processing to S157.

  When it is during the opening time of the big prize opening 25 (S155: YES), the CPU 41 executes the big prize opening process (S156) and operates the opening / closing plate 26 of the big prize opening 25 to thereby win the big prize opening 25. Is released. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory process (S47). On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 (S155: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory process (S47) as it is.

  When it is determined that the big winning opening 25 is open (S155: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not ten game balls have won the big winning opening 25 (S158), or It is determined whether or not the round end time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed (S158). If it is not 10 winnings and the round end time has not elapsed (S157: NO, S158: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory processing (S47) as it is. On the other hand, when 10 game balls have been won in the big winning opening 25 or when the round end time has elapsed (S157: YES or S158: YES), the CPU 41 executes a big winning opening closing process (S159). Then, a command for instructing closing of the special winning opening 25 is set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the round counter (S160).

  In subsequent S161, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the round counter is zero. When the round counter is 0 (S161: YES), the CPU 41 executes a jackpot end process (S162) and shifts the process to a probability change / non-probability change setting process (S163). On the other hand, when the round counter is not 0 (S161: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory processing (S47) as it is.

  When the process proceeds to the probability variation / non-accuracy variation setting process (S163), the CPU 41 first determines whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol as shown in FIG. 18 (S171). When the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (S171: YES), the CPU 41 sets the probability variation flag to ON (S172), and the process proceeds to S174. When the stop symbol is not the probability variation symbol (S171: NO), the CPU 41 sets the probability variation flag to OFF (S173), and the process proceeds to S174. In S174, the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 1, and then ends the special electric accessory processing (S47).

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the special operation process (S16) is completed, the CPU 41 executes a reserved ball number process (S17). In the reserved ball number processing (S17), as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 41 first loads the current reserved ball number (S181), and sets the reserved ball number in the output buffer (S182). After setting the number of held balls in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40, the CPU 41 ends the held ball number processing (S17) and shifts the processing to the power-off monitoring processing (S18).

  In the power-off monitoring process (S18), as shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not a power-off signal has been input (for example, whether or not the power-off state has continued for 12 ms) (S191). . When the power-off signal is input (S191: YES), the CPU 41 stores data indicating the current gaming state and the like in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S192), and sets the power-off flag to ON (S193). ). Thereafter, the CPU 41 places the gaming machine 1 in a standby state by causing the process to loop infinitely. On the other hand, when the power-off signal is not input (S191: NO), the CPU 41 ends the power-off monitoring process (S18) as it is.

  When the power-off monitoring process (S18) ends, the CPU 41 executes other processes (S19). In other processing (S19), the CPU 41 executes other processing necessary for game control.

  Next, a main processing program of the sub control board 50 executed by the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50 will be described with reference to the drawings. Another part of the control processing in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is realized by executing various control programs (see FIGS. 21 to 30) by the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50.

  First, the main process of the sub control board 50 in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main process on the sub control board 50, the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50 first executes an initialization process (S201). In the initialization process (S201), the sub CPU 51 performs stack setting, constant setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, resetting of various flags and counter values, and the like. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S202.

  In S202, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the power-off signal is ON and the stored contents of the RAM of the sub control board 50 are normal. The power-off signal is transmitted from the power supply board to the sub control board 50 when the power supply is turned on. When the power-off signal is ON and the stored contents of the RAM are normal (S202: YES), the sub CPU 51 initializes the RAM of the sub control board 50 and resets various flags and counter values (S203). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S204. On the other hand, when the stored contents of the RAM are not normal (S202: NO), the sub CPU 51 proceeds to S204 as it is. The processing related to S201 to S203 is executed only in the first round after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  When the processes of S201 to S203 are completed, the sub CPU 51 executes an interrupt prohibition process (S204), a random number seed update process (S205), a command transmission process (S206), and an interrupt permission process (S207), and then interrupts again. The process returns to the prohibition process (S204). In the process of returning the processing to the interrupt prohibition processing (S204) after the interrupt permission processing (S207), the sub CPU 51 performs reception interrupt processing (S208), 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S209), and 2 ms timer under a predetermined condition. Interrupt processing (S210) is executed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S204), the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the reception interrupt process (S208), the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209), and the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) until the interrupt is permitted. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S205.

  In step S205, the sub CPU 51 executes a random number seed update process. In the random number seed update process (S205), the sub CPU 51 updates various counters provided on the sub control board 50 and various random values including a preliminary random number for determining the preliminary announcement content. When the random value reaches the set maximum value, the random value returns to the minimum value and is again subjected to the update process (addition process).

  In S206, the sub CPU 51 executes a command transmission process. In the command transmission process (S206), the sub CPU 51 transmits various commands to the display control board 55, the audio control board 60, and the lamp control circuit. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 performs an interrupt permission process (S207), and then repeats the processes of S204 to S207 in an infinite loop.

  When the strobe signal (STB signal) is received from the main control board 40 when the processing of S204 to S207 is repeated in an infinite loop, the sub CPU 51 takes precedence over the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S70) and the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S71). Then, the reception interrupt process (S208) is executed. The sub CPU 51 executes a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209) each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 50. The sub CPU 51 interrupts the remaining time between 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S210) and executes 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S209). Furthermore, the sub CPU 51 executes a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 50. The sub CPU 51 executes the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) in preference to the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209).

  Next, the processing content of the reception interrupt processing (S208) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, as shown in FIG. 22, when the process proceeds to the reception interrupt process (S208), the sub CPU 51 first determines whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON (S211). When the STB signal is ON (S211: YES), the sub CPU 51 captures a control signal (data, command, etc. relating to variation mode or special symbol determination determination) transmitted from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. Then, it is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 50 (S212). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the reception interrupt process (S208). On the other hand, when the STB signal is not ON (S211: NO), the sub CPU 51 ends the reception interrupt process (S208) as it is.

  Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, when the process proceeds to the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209), the sub CPU 51 receives the main command analysis process (S221), the ramp data each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 50. A lamp process (S222) for performing creation, time management of lamp effects, etc., and other processes (S223) corresponding to other received commands are executed. When the other processing (S233) ends, the sub CPU 51 ends the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S209).

  In the main command analysis process (S221), the sub CPU 51 performs a process of setting the content of the effect using the movable effect unit 15 performed within the variable period in the gaming machine 1. Here, the content of the effect using the movable effect unit 15 performed within the change period will be described.

  As described above, the rendering by the movable rendering unit 15 is performed by controlling the drive motor 18 and operating the movable rendering member 17 in a predetermined manner. And the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs drive control of each drive motor 18 in accordance with the drive pattern set in units of variable periods. The drive pattern according to the present embodiment defines the drive timing of each drive motor 18 during the fluctuation period, the drive period of the drive motor 18, the rotation direction of each drive motor 18 and the number of steps. (1) ”,“ drive pattern (2) ”, and“ drive pattern (3) ”.

  In addition, the fluctuation period of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is assumed to be 20 seconds. That is, the gaming machine 1 performs from the start of special symbol change display in the special symbol display unit 11 to the special symbol stop display based on the game result in 20 seconds.

  The four types of driving patterns of “no driving”, “driving pattern (1)”, “driving pattern (2)”, and “driving pattern (3)” are respectively the driving timing of the driving motor 18, the driving period of the driving motor 18, The rotation direction and the number of steps of the drive motor 18 are different. Hereinafter, each drive pattern will be described.

  The drive pattern of “no drive” is a drive pattern in which the drive motors 18 are not driven for 20 seconds, which is a fluctuation period, without driving each drive motor 18 (see FIGS. 31 and 32). The drive pattern “no drive” is associated with three types of notice effects “notice (A)”, “notice (B)”, and “notice (C)”. “Notice (A)”, “Notice (B)”, and “Notice (C)” are associated with the drive pattern “no drive”, but the video content displayed on the symbol display device 10 and the lamp Different contents of production are shown depending on the lighting mode of the apparatus.

  The drive pattern “drive pattern (1)” drives each drive motor 18 in accordance with a predetermined drive mode for 10 seconds corresponding to the first half of the 20 seconds that are the fluctuation period, and then the second half of the fluctuation period. This is a drive pattern in which the drive of each drive motor 18 is stopped for 10 seconds corresponding to this, and the drive motor 18 is in a resting state. “Drive pattern (1)” is associated with three types of notice effects, “notice (D)”, “notice (E)”, and “notice (F)”. Note that “notice (D)”, “notice (E)”, and “notice (F)” are common in that “drive pattern (1)” is associated, but are displayed on the symbol display device 10. Depending on the video content, the lighting mode of the lamp device, etc., different production contents are shown.

  In the driving pattern “driving pattern (2)”, the driving of each driving motor 18 is stopped for 10 seconds corresponding to the first half of 20 seconds that is the fluctuation period, and then the resting state is set. This is a drive pattern for driving each drive motor 18 according to a predetermined drive mode for a second. The “drive pattern (2)” is associated with three types of notice effects, “notice (G)”, “notice (H)”, and “notice (I)”. Note that “notice (G)”, “notice (H)”, and “notice (I)” are common in that “drive pattern (2)” is associated, but are displayed on the symbol display device 10. Depending on the video content, the lighting mode of the lamp device, etc., different production contents are shown.

  The driving pattern “driving pattern (3)” is a driving pattern in which each driving motor 18 is continuously driven in accordance with a predetermined driving mode for 20 seconds which is a fluctuation period. The “drive pattern (3)” is associated with three types of notice effects, “notice (J)”, “notice (K)”, and “notice (L)”. Note that “notice (J)”, “notice (K)”, and “notice (L)” are common in that “drive pattern (3)” is associated, but are displayed on the symbol display device 10. Depending on the video content, the lighting mode of the lamp device, etc., different production contents are shown.

  Next, processing contents of the main command analysis process (S221) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, in the main command analysis process (S221), the sub CPU 51 performs selection / setting of the drive pattern performed within the variation period and setting of the notice effect performed within the variation period in the gaming machine 1. Do.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the process proceeds to the main command analysis process (S221), the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the received command relates to a special symbol variation pattern (S231). If the received command is a variation pattern (S231: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S232. On the other hand, if it is not a variation pattern (S231: NO), the sub CPU 51 ends the main command analysis processing (S221) as it is.

  In S232, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not it is currently in the drive suspension period. If it is during the drive suspension period (S232: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S234. On the other hand, if it is not during the drive suspension period (S232: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S233 and executes the notice lottery process (A).

  After shifting to S234, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the remaining drive suspension period at the present time is longer than 10 seconds. When the remaining drive suspension period at the current time is 11 seconds or longer (S234: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S236 and executes the notice lottery process (C). On the other hand, when the remaining drive suspension period is 10 seconds or less (S234: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S235 and executes the notice lottery process (B).

  Here, the processing content of the notice lottery processing (A) executed in S233 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. When proceeding to the notice lottery process (A), the sub CPU 51 first acquires the notice random number value updated by the random number seed update process (S205) from the RAM of the sub control board 50 (S241). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 sets one notice content from among the 12 kinds of notice (A) to notice (L) based on the obtained notice random number value.

  Specifically, if the notice random number value is in the range of 0 to 9 (S242: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (A) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the fluctuation period ( S243). If the notice random number value is in the range of 10 to 19 (S244: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (B) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variation period (S245). If the notice random number is within the range of 20 to 29 (S246: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (C) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variation period (S247). If the notice random number value is in the range of 30 to 49 (S248: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (D) corresponding to the “drive pattern (1)” to the notice within the variable period (S249). . If the notice random number value is in the range of 50 to 69 (S250: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (E) corresponding to the “drive pattern (1)” to the notice within the variable period (S251). . If the notice random number value is within the range of 70 to 99 (S252: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (F) corresponding to the “drive pattern (1)” to the notice within the variation period (S253). . If the notice random number value is in the range of 100 to 119 (S254: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (G) corresponding to the “drive pattern (2)” to the notice within the variable period (S255). . If the notice random number value is within the range of 120 to 139 (S256: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (H) corresponding to the “drive pattern (2)” to the notice within the variable period (S257). . If the notice random number value is in the range of 140 to 159 (S258: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (I) corresponding to the “drive pattern (2)” to the notice within the variable period (S259). . If the notice random number value is within the range of 160 to 199 (S260: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (J) corresponding to “drive pattern (3)” as the notice within the variable period (S261). . If the notice random number value is in the range of 200 to 229 (S262: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (K) corresponding to “drive pattern (3)” as the notice within the variable period (S263). . If the notice random number value is within the range of 230 to 259 (S262: NO), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (L) corresponding to the “drive pattern (3)” to the notice within the variation period (S264). . After setting one notice content from notice (A) to notice (L) based on the obtained notice random number, the sub CPU 51 ends the notice lottery process (A) of S233, and the process proceeds to S237. To do.

  Next, the details of the notice lottery process (B) executed in S235 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When proceeding to the notice lottery process (B), the sub CPU 51 first acquires the notice random number value updated by the random number seed update process (S205) from the RAM of the sub control board 50 (S271). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 sets one notice content from among six kinds of notice (A) to notice (C) and notice (G) to notice (I) based on the obtained notice random number value.

  Specifically, if the notice random number value is within the range of 0 to 39 (S272: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (A) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variable period ( S273). If the notice random number value is in the range of 40 to 79 (S274: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (B) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variation period (S275). If the notice random number is in the range of 80 to 119 (S276: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (C) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variable period (S277). If the notice random number value is in the range of 120 to 169 (S278: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (G) corresponding to the “drive pattern (2)” to the notice within the variable period (S279). . If the notice random number value is within the range of 170 to 219 (S280: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (H) corresponding to the “drive pattern (2)” to the notice within the variation period (S281). . If the notice random number value is within the range of 220 to 259 (S280: NO), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (I) corresponding to the “drive pattern (2)” to the notice within the variable period (S282). . After setting one notice content from notice (A) to notice (C) and notice (G) to notice (I) based on the obtained notice random number value, the sub CPU 51 performs notice lottery processing (B ) And the process proceeds to S237.

  Next, the details of the notice lottery process (C) executed in S236 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When proceeding to the notice lottery process (C), the sub CPU 51 first acquires the notice random number value updated by the random number seed update process (S205) from the RAM of the sub control board 50 (S291). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 sets one notice content from the three kinds of notice (A) to notice (C) based on the acquired notice random number value.

  Specifically, if the notice random number value is in the range of 0 to 89 (S292: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (A) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variable period ( S293). If the notice random number value is within the range of 90 to 169 (S294: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (B) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variation period (S295). If the notice random number value is within the range of 170 to 259 (S294: NO), the sub CPU 51 sets the notice (C) corresponding to “no drive” to the notice within the variable period (S296). After setting one notice content from notice (A) to notice (C) based on the obtained notice random number value, the sub CPU 51 ends the notice lottery process (C) of S236 and shifts the process to S237. To do.

  In S237, the sub CPU 51 designates the drive motor 18 to be driven and sets the drive pattern of the drive motor 18 based on the advance notice set in the advance notice lottery process (A) to the advance notice lottery process (C). . Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the main command analysis process (S221).

  Next, the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, when the process proceeds to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210), the sub CPU 51 first executes an input process (S301). In the input process (S301), the sub CPU 51 creates input data such as operation buttons and the origin sensor 19 and inputs them to the RAM of the sub control board 50. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S302.

  In S302, the sub CPU 51 executes lamp data output processing. In the ramp data output process (S302), the sub CPU 51 outputs the ramp data created in the ramp process (S222) of the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the processing to S303.

  After shifting to S303, the sub CPU 51 executes drive output processing. Here, the processing content of the drive output processing (S303) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, when the process proceeds to the drive output process (S303), the sub CPU 51 first determines whether or not to drive the drive motor 18 constituting the movable effect unit 15 based on the set drive pattern. Is determined (S311). If it is determined that the drive motor 18 is to be driven (S311: YES), the sub CPU 51 proceeds to S312. On the other hand, when it is determined that the drive motor 18 is not to be driven (S311: NO), the sub CPU 51 ends the drive output process as it is.

  In step S312, the sub CPU 51 refers to the set drive pattern from the RAM of the sub control board 50, and designates the drive motor 18 (that is, the designated motor) designated by the drive pattern or the designated motor. The driving mode is extracted. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 starts driving the drive motor 18 in the drive mode extracted in S312 from the drive pattern set for the variable period (S313), and shifts the process to S314.

  In S314, the sub CPU 51 sets the operation flag of the drive pattern to ON based on the drive start of the drive motor 18 (S313). The operation flag is set to ON to indicate that the drive motor 18 is being driven. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S315.

  In S315, the sub CPU 51 determines, based on the set drive pattern, whether or not the drive operation period specified in the drive pattern has ended. When the drive operation period has ended (S315: YES), the sub CPU 51 sets the drive pattern operation flag to OFF (S316), and the process proceeds to S317. If the drive operation period has not ended (S315: NO), the sub CPU 51 proceeds to S317 as it is.

  In step S317, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the rotation direction of the drive motor 18 driven according to the drive pattern is the positive direction. When the rotation direction of the drive motor 18 is the positive direction (S317: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S318. On the other hand, when the rotation direction of the drive motor 18 is the reverse direction (S317: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S320.

  In S318, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the step counter is zero. Here, the step counter is a counter for counting the number of steps of the drive motor 18 which is a stepping motor. When the rotation direction of the drive motor 18 is a positive direction, a predetermined negative numerical value extracted from the drive pattern is set as an initial value in the step counter. Therefore, it can be said that S318 is determining whether or not the drive motor 18 has been driven in the positive direction by a predetermined amount. When the step counter is 0 (S318: YES), the sub CPU 51 proceeds to S322 as it is. On the other hand, when the step counter is not 0 but indicates a negative value (S318: NO), the sub CPU 51 adds 1 to the step counter indicating the negative value (S319), and then the process proceeds to S322. To do.

  On the other hand, in S320, where the rotation direction of the drive motor 18 is the reverse direction (S317: NO), the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the step counter is zero. When the rotation direction of the drive motor 18 is the reverse direction, a predetermined positive numerical value extracted from the drive pattern is set as an initial value in the step counter. That is, in S320, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the drive motor 18 has been driven a predetermined amount in the reverse direction. When the step counter is 0 (S320: YES), the sub CPU 51 proceeds to S322 as it is. On the other hand, when the step counter shows a positive value instead of 0 (S320: NO), the sub CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the step counter (S321), and then shifts the processing to S322.

  When the process proceeds to S322, the sub CPU 51 extracts a drive suspension period from the set drive pattern when the set drive pattern is “drive pattern (2)” or “drive pattern (3)”. Set. That is, in S322, the sub CPU 51 sets the drive pause period in order to pause the drive motor 18 in the subsequent period when the drive pattern of the drive motor 18 is prescribed until the end of the variable period. Set. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the drive output process (S303) and ends the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210).

By configuring as described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is movable in the previous fluctuation period even when the number of special symbol reservation balls is two or more and a plurality of fluctuation periods are continuous. After the drive motor 18 of the effect unit 15 is driven, a drive suspension period can be ensured. This point will be described with reference to FIG.
In the following description, the number of special symbol reserved balls is 2 or more, and the previous fluctuation period is referred to as a “first fluctuation period” among a plurality of continuous fluctuation periods, immediately after the first fluctuation period. A continuous fluctuation period is referred to as a “second fluctuation period”.

  First, as a notice effect for the first variation period, when any of notice (D), notice (E), notice (F) corresponding to “drive pattern (1)” is performed, FIG. Will be described with reference to FIG. When the second variation period is started with the end of the first variation period, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the drive suspension period is in S232 of the main command analysis process (S221).

  As described above, the “driving pattern (1)” set in the first variation period includes the drive suspension period for halting the driven drive motor 18 within the first variation period. At the stage of shifting to the two fluctuation periods, the drive suspension period for driving the drive motor 18 in the first fluctuation period is finished. Therefore, in this case, a drive suspension period is ensured for driving of the drive motor 18 in the first fluctuation period. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 determines that it is not during the drive suspension period (S232: NO), and shifts the processing to the advance notice lottery process (A) of S233.

  In the notice lottery process (A), the sub CPU 51 gives notices (A), notices (B), notices (C) corresponding to “no drive”, and “drive pattern (1) as notice effects for the second drive period. "(D), notice (E), notice (F)", notice (G), notice (H), notice (I) corresponding to "drive pattern (2)" and "drive pattern ( 3) ”is selected and set to one notice effect by lottery from 12 types of notice (J), notice (K), and notice (L) (see FIGS. 25 and 26).

  As shown in FIG. 31A, any one of the notice (D), notice (E), and notice (F) corresponding to “driving pattern (1)” was performed as the notice effect for the first variation period. Even in this case, the gaming machine 1 can realize a variety of notice effects for the second variation period while ensuring a drive suspension period for driving the drive motor 18 in the first variation period.

  Next, as a notice effect for the first variation period, when any of notice (G), notice (H), notice (I) corresponding to “drive pattern (2)” is performed, FIG. ) Will be described. When the second variation period is started with the end of the first variation period, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the drive suspension period is in S232 of the main command analysis process (S221).

  As described above, in “driving pattern (2)” set in the first fluctuation period, 10 seconds corresponding to the latter half of the fluctuation period is set as the driving operation period. Accordingly, the drive suspension period for stopping the drive motor 18 driven during the first variation period is set immediately after the end of the first variation period. That is, in this case, at the time of the determination process of S232, the sub CPU 51 always determines that the drive suspension period is in effect (S232: YES), and proceeds to S234.

  In the “driving pattern (2)”, the driving operation period is set to 10 seconds, and in order to cope with this, a driving suspension period of 10 seconds is required. Accordingly, in S234, the sub CPU 51 determines that the remaining drive suspension period is 10 seconds or less (S234: NO) at the time of shifting to the second variation period, and performs the notice lottery process (B) in S235. To migrate.

  In the notice lottery process (B), the sub CPU 51 gives notices (A), notices (B), notices (C) corresponding to “no drive”, and “drive pattern (2) as notice effects for the second drive period. Is selected and set to one notice effect by lottery from among the six kinds of notice (G), notice (H), and notice (I) (see FIG. 27).

  As described above, in the drive patterns related to “no drive” and “drive pattern (2)”, at least the first 10 seconds in the fluctuation period is set as the drive pause period. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 31B, any one of the notice (G), notice (H), notice (I) corresponding to “drive pattern (2)” is performed as the notice effect for the first variation period. Even if the game machine 1 is broken, the gaming machine 1 selects and sets the notice content of the second variable period by the notice lottery process (B), so that the drive suspension period for driving the drive motor 18 in the first variable period is set. It can be secured.

  Subsequently, as a notice effect for the first variation period, any one of notice (J), notice (K), and notice (L) corresponding to “drive pattern (3)” is performed as shown in FIG. ) Will be described. When the second variation period is started with the end of the first variation period, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the drive suspension period is in S232 of the main command analysis process (S221).

  As described above, in the “driving pattern (3)” set in the first variation period, the variation operation period of 20 seconds is set as the drive operation period. Accordingly, as in the case of FIG. 31B, at the time of the determination process of S232, the sub CPU 51 always determines that the drive suspension period is in effect (S232: YES), and shifts the process to S234.

  In the “driving pattern (3)”, the driving operation period is set to 20 seconds corresponding to the entire variation period, and a 20-second driving suspension period is required to cope with this. Therefore, in S234, the sub CPU 51 determines that the remaining drive suspension period is 11 seconds or more at the time of shifting to the second variation period (S234: YES), and performs the notice lottery process (C) in S236. To migrate.

  In the notice lottery process (C), the sub CPU 51 draws a lottery from three types of notice (A), notice (B), notice (C) corresponding to “no drive” as the notice effect for the second drive period. Thus, one notice effect is selected and set (see FIG. 28).

  As described above, the drive suspension period is set for 20 seconds corresponding to the fluctuation period only for the drive pattern related to “no drive”. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), any one of the notice (J), notice (K), and notice (L) corresponding to “drive pattern (3)” is performed as the notice effect for the first variation period. Even if the game machine 1 is broken, the gaming machine 1 selects and sets the notice content of the second variable period by the notice lottery process (C), thereby setting the drive suspension period for driving the drive motor 18 in the first variable period. It can be secured.

  Note that as a notice effect for the first variable period, when any of the notice (A), notice (B), and notice (C) corresponding to “no drive” is performed, the drive motor in the first variable period is displayed. 18 is not driven, the content of the notice effect in the second variable period is set by the notice lottery process (A) as in the case of FIG.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment starts a variable period based on winning in the first start winning opening 20 or the like with a special symbol holding ball number of 0 when a certain variable period ends. Even in this case, it is possible to ensure a driving suspension period. This point will be described with reference to FIG.
In the following description, the fluctuation period that has ended before winning the first starting prize opening 20 or the like is referred to as the “previous fluctuation period”, and starts with the winning at the first starting prize opening 20 or the like. The fluctuation period to be performed is called “next fluctuation period”.

  First, a case where there is a winning of the first start winning opening 20 or the like in a state where the rest of the driving suspension period related to the previous fluctuation period is 0 seconds will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the drive suspension period related to the previous change period means a drive stop period required based on the drive pattern set in the previous change period.

  As described above, since the remaining drive suspension period related to the previous fluctuation period is 0 seconds, when the subsequent fluctuation period starts with the winning of the first start winning opening 20 or the like, The driving suspension period for driving the driving motor 18 in FIG. That is, in this case, a drive pause period is secured for driving the drive motor 18 in the previous fluctuation period. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 determines that it is not during the drive suspension period (S232: NO), and shifts the processing to the advance notice lottery process (A) of S233. In the notice lottery process (A), the sub CPU 51 selects and sets one notice effect by lottery from among the 12 kinds of notice (A) to notice (L) as notice effects for the subsequent drive period (see FIG. 25, see FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (A), even when the first start winning opening 20 or the like has been won in the state where the remaining driving suspension period related to the previous fluctuation period is 0 seconds, the gaming machine 1 While ensuring the drive suspension period for driving the drive motor 18 in the previous fluctuation period, it is possible to realize a variety of notice effects for the subsequent fluctuation period.

  Next, a case where there is a winning of the first start winning opening 20 or the like in a state where the remaining driving suspension period related to the previous fluctuation period is within 10 seconds will be described with reference to FIG. As an example related to this case, the first start winning opening 20 is set in the state where the “driving pattern (2)” is set for the previous fluctuation period and before 10 seconds have elapsed from the end of the previous fluctuation period. 10 seconds have passed since the end of the previous fluctuation period in the state where “Winning pattern (3)” is set for the previous fluctuation period, or 20 seconds have passed. A case where there is a winning such as the first start winning opening 20 or the like before can be mentioned.

  In this case, since the first start winning port 20 and the like have been won in the state where the remaining drive suspension period related to the previous fluctuation period is within 10 seconds, in S234 of the main command analysis process (S221), The sub CPU 51 determines that the remaining drive suspension period is within 10 seconds (S234: NO), and shifts the process to the advance notice lottery process (B) of S235. In the notice lottery process (B), the sub CPU 51 corresponds to notice (A) to notice (C) corresponding to “no drive” and “drive pattern (2)” as the notice effect for the subsequent drive period. One of the six types of notice (G) to notice (I) is selected and set to one notice effect by lottery (see FIG. 27).

  As described above, in the drive patterns related to “no drive” and “drive pattern (2)”, at least the first 10 seconds in the fluctuation period is set as the drive pause period. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the gaming machine 1 selects and sets the notice content of the subsequent variable period by the notice lottery process (B), so that the drive motor 18 is driven in the previous variable period. A drive suspension period can be secured. Also, in this case, the drive suspension period for the previous fluctuation period is set to a new one after the drive suspension period for the previous fluctuation period has passed, so a sufficient drive suspension period is ensured. Can do.

  Next, a case where there is a winning such as the first start winning opening 20 in a state where the remaining driving suspension period related to the previous fluctuation period is 11 seconds or more will be described with reference to FIG. As an example in this case, in the state where the “driving pattern (3)” is set for the previous fluctuation period, the first start prize opening 20 is passed before 10 seconds have elapsed from the end of the previous fluctuation period. If there is a prize such as

  In this case, since the first start winning opening 20 and the like have been won in the state where the remaining drive suspension period related to the previous fluctuation period is 11 seconds or more, in S234 of the main command analysis process (S221), The sub CPU 51 determines that the remaining drive suspension period is 11 seconds or longer (S234: YES), and shifts the processing to the advance notice lottery process (C) of S236. In the notice lottery process (C), the sub CPU 51 selects one of the three types of notice (A) to notice (C) corresponding to “no drive” as a notice effect for the subsequent drive period by lottery. Is selected and set to the notice effect (see FIG. 28).

  As described above, in the drive pattern related to “no drive”, 20 seconds corresponding to the fluctuation period is set as the drive suspension period. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the gaming machine 1 selects and sets the notice content of the later variable period by the notice lottery process (C), so that the drive motor 18 is driven during the previous variable period. A drive suspension period can be secured. Also, in this case, the drive suspension period for the previous fluctuation period is set to a new one after the drive suspension period for the previous fluctuation period has passed, so a sufficient drive suspension period is ensured. Can do.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in S232 of the main command analysis process (S221), it is determined that the drive suspension period corresponding to the drive pattern before the change period has elapsed. In the case (S232: NO), the notice lottery process (A) is executed to select and set the drive pattern for the variable period from the plurality of drive patterns regardless of the drive pause period (FIG. 31 ( A) and FIG. 32 (A)). Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can secure a driving suspension period corresponding to the driving operation period related to the driving pattern before the fluctuation period.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine 1, when it is determined in S232 of the main command analysis process (S221) that the drive suspension period corresponding to the drive pattern before the change period has not elapsed (S232: YES), By executing the determination process of S234, a drive pattern capable of allowing the pause period to pass is selected and set from the plurality of drive patterns (S235, S236). Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, by executing the notice lottery process (B) in S235 and the notice lottery process (C) in S236, the driving operation period related to the drive pattern before the change period also in this case. It is possible to ensure a driving suspension period corresponding to the above. Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, a driving suspension period based on the driving operation period in one fluctuation period can be secured by using the subsequent fluctuation period. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, Restrictions on the length of the drive operation period can be relaxed.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the gaming machine 1 executes the main command analysis process (S221) even when the number of special symbol reservation balls is 2 or more and a plurality of variable periods continue. In the first fluctuation period, after the drive motor 18 of the movable effect unit 15 is driven, a drive suspension period can be ensured reliably.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 32, the gaming machine 1 detects a winning at the first start winning opening 20 or the like when the special symbol holding ball number is zero at the end of a certain fluctuation period. Thus, even when the variable period based on the winning is started, it is possible to secure a drive suspension period with respect to the previous variable period. That is, according to the gaming machine 1, even if there are a few periods between the plurality of fluctuation periods, it is possible to secure a driving suspension period corresponding to the driving pattern set in the previous fluctuation period. Can relax the restriction on the length of the drive operation period.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the description has been given using one pattern in which the variation period is 20 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, the length of the variation period can be set as appropriate, and a plurality of patterns having different lengths of the variation period can be employed.

  In the above-described embodiment, there are four types of driving patterns set for the fluctuation period: “no driving”, “driving pattern (1)”, “driving pattern (2)”, and “driving pattern (3)”. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention can secure a drive suspension period by adopting more types of drive patterns.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, as the movable effect unit 15, an example having the ring member 16, the movable effect member 17, the drive motor 18, and the origin sensor 19 is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. As the “movable effect means” in the present invention, various modes can be adopted as long as it has a drive source and a movable effect member and the movable effect member is operated by driving the drive source.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the drive pause period corresponding to the drive pattern set in a certain fluctuation period is secured using the fluctuation period immediately after that. However, it is not limited to this configuration. In other words, the present invention can be configured to secure a drive suspension period corresponding to a drive pattern set in a certain fluctuation period using a plurality of successive fluctuation periods.

  For example, a drive pattern corresponding to a drive pattern set in a certain change period is set to a drive stop period corresponding to the immediately following change period (for example, “ "No drive") is set, and a drive pattern in which a drive pause period is defined in at least the first half of the subsequent variation period (for example, "no drive" or "drive pattern (2)" in the present embodiment). ) Can be secured by using a plurality of continuous fluctuation periods thereafter.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Symbol display apparatus 11 Special symbol display part 15 Movable effect unit 16 Ring member 17 Movable effect member 18 Drive motor 40 Main control board 41 CPU
50 Sub control board 51 Sub CPU
67 Prize Ball Dispensing Device R Game Area

Claims (3)

Due to the establishment of the determination condition, a random number acquisition means for generating a right / fail determination right for receiving a determination of correct / incorrect and acquiring a random number corresponding to the right / fail determination right;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to use a random number corresponding to the right or wrong determination right;
Based on the occurrence of the right / no-go determination right, the display means for displaying the result of the determination of the success / failure by displaying the special symbol variably and then displaying the stoppage;
A bonus grant execution means for granting a bonus to a player based on the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means,
The movable effect member arranged to be operable in accordance with the progress of the game, and a drive source for the movable effect member, and the determination of the success / failure in the variation period from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display. Movable production means for producing an effect by the movable production member corresponding to the result,
The movable production means is
A plurality of driving patterns having different driving timings and driving times of the driving source in the fluctuation period;
When driving the drive source in the fluctuation period, whether or not a pause period corresponding to the drive pattern executed before the fluctuation period and resting the drive source driven according to the drive pattern has elapsed A judging means for judging whether or not
When it is determined by the determination means that a pause period corresponding to the drive pattern before the change period has elapsed, the drive pattern for the change period is selected from the plurality of drive patterns regardless of the stop period. And when it is determined that the pause period corresponding to the drive pattern before the fluctuation period has not elapsed, a drive pattern that allows the pause period to pass is selected from the plurality of drive patterns. And a drive pattern setting means for setting the game machine. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
Random number storage means capable of storing and holding a random number corresponding to the right and wrong determination right up to a predetermined holding upper limit number in the order in which the right and wrong determination right is generated,
When the random number storage unit stores a first random number corresponding to one right / no-go determination right and one or a plurality of second random numbers used for the determination after the first random number,
The drive pattern setting means includes
When it is determined by the determining means that the drive pattern pause period set in the variable period related to the first random number has not elapsed, the first random number is set to the variable period related to the second random number. A gaming machine configured to select and set a driving pattern capable of allowing a suspension period of a driving pattern set in such a variable period to elapse. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
Random number storage means capable of storing and holding a random number corresponding to the right and wrong determination right up to a predetermined holding upper limit number in the order in which the right and wrong determination right is generated,
When the random number storage means starts a variable period related to the random number newly acquired by the random number acquisition means in a state where the random number corresponding to the right / wrong determination right is not stored,
The drive pattern setting means includes
Determine whether the drive pattern pause period set in the immediately preceding fluctuation period has exceeded a predetermined period,
When it is determined that the drive pattern pause period set in the immediately preceding fluctuation period has not exceeded a predetermined period, at least a drive pattern capable of passing the remaining pause period is selected and set. A gaming machine characterized by being configured.

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