JP2015077263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a savor of a game in which special patterns of a plurality of special pattern display devices can be simultaneously variably displayed.SOLUTION: A game machine in which a first special pattern and a second special pattern can be simultaneously variably displayed, determines in a time shortening game state a long time variation (60 sec.-180 sec.) as variable display of the first special pattern when a game is determined to be failed at the momentum that a game ball has passed a first start area 8, and determines a shortening variation (1 sec.-10 sec.) as variable display of the second special pattern at the momentum that a game ball has passed a second start area 14, 15. When a specific shortening variation (5 sec., 10 sec.) as variable display of the second special pattern is determined while the long time variation of the failure as variable display of the first special pattern is performed, a short time ready-to-win performance is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a display device that displays special symbols.

  Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines are configured such that when a player rotates an operation handle, game balls are continuously fired toward a game area formed on the game board. In the gaming area, there are a start opening, a winning opening, a big winning opening, etc.When a game ball wins at the starting opening, a big winning lottery is performed and the special symbol display device starts to display the variation of the special symbol. When the jackpot lottery is won, the special symbol display device is configured to stop display with a specific special symbol (jackpot symbol) and control the jackpot game. In such a jackpot game, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened so that the winning of the game ball is facilitated, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become.

  When the game area includes a plurality of start openings and a plurality of special symbol display devices corresponding to the start openings, the special symbols of the plurality of special symbol display apparatuses can be displayed in a variable manner at the same time. A gaming machine is known (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-072477 A

  However, even if the special symbols of a plurality of special symbol display devices can be variably displayed at the same time, simply by variably displaying each special symbol display device independently, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. However, there was a limit, and there was still room for improvement.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the interest of a game in a gaming machine that allows a special symbol of a plurality of special symbol display devices to be displayed in a variable manner at the same time. .

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the first starting area provided in the game board. First lottery means for performing the first lottery and second lottery means for performing the second lottery to determine whether or not to execute the special game when the game ball enters the second starting area provided in the game board A first special symbol display means for displaying a change and stop display of the first special symbol for notifying the lottery result by the first lottery means, and a second for notifying the lottery result by the second lottery means. Second special symbol display means for performing a special symbol variation display and stop display, and a first variation time determination for determining a first variation time for the first special symbol display unit to perform a variation display of the first special symbol. Means and the second special symbol display means The second variation time determining means for determining the second variation time for performing the variation display of the second special symbol, and the first variation determined by the first variation time determining means when the first lottery is performed. First special symbol display control means capable of causing the first special symbol display means to perform a variable display of the first special symbol until the time, and thereafter to stop display of the first special symbol; When two lotteries are performed, the second special symbol display means displays the fluctuation of the second special symbol until the second fluctuation time determined by the second fluctuation time determining means, and then the second special symbol is displayed. A special symbol display control means capable of performing stop display and a special game for determining one special game from a plurality of types of the special games triggered by the first lottery or the second lottery A game determining means; and It is determined that the special game is to be executed by one lottery, and it is determined that the first special symbol display means performs a stop display of a specific first special symbol or the special game is to be executed by the second lottery, When the special symbol display means displays the stop of the specific second special symbol, the special game is executed by the special game executing means for executing the special game determined by the special game determining means, and the special game executing means is executed. An auxiliary game state control means for executing an auxiliary game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start area from a non-auxiliary game state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second start area, and the auxiliary game state When the auxiliary gaming state is being executed by the control means, an effect executing means for executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode,
The special game deciding means has a higher decision probability with a higher decision probability than the opportunity that the second lottery has been performed, of the plurality of special games. A specific special game advantageous to the player is determined, and the second special symbol display control means is configured to cause the first special symbol display control means to perform the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, the second special symbol can be changed and displayed, and the first change time determining means is configured to display the first change time when the auxiliary game state control means is executing the auxiliary game state. If it is determined by lottery that the special game is not to be executed, it is possible to determine a first variation time for losing for a predetermined time, and the second variation time determination unit is configured such that the auxiliary game state control unit determines the auxiliary game state. When running, the predetermined time A short time determining means for determining a shorter second variation time for shortening, wherein the short time determining means is determined to execute the special game by the second lottery, or when a predetermined condition is satisfied The second shortening time for specific shortening is determined from a plurality of second varying times for shortening, and the effect executing means is configured such that the first special symbol display control means has the first variation time until the first varying time for loss. When the second special symbol display control means performs the variable display of the second special symbol up to the specific shortening second variation time when the special symbol variation display is performed, the second special symbol display control means 2. A specific effect that suggests that the special game is executed with respect to the variable display of the special symbol is executed.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first variation time determining means determines that the special game is executed by the first lottery when the auxiliary gaming state control means is executing the auxiliary gaming state. Then, it is possible to determine the first variation time for winning for the predetermined time, and the effect execution means is the variation of the first special symbol until the first special symbol display control means is the first special symbol display control means. When the display is being performed, the second special symbol display control means starts the variation display of the second special symbol up to the specific second variation time for shortening, and the stop display of the first special symbol is performed. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed after being performed, the specific effect is not executed for the variable display of the second special symbol.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine that enables the special symbols of a plurality of special symbol display devices to be variably displayed at the same time, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a distribution apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in a non-time-saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in a time-short game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special figure special electricity control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special figure special electricity control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board, and a 2nd fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the time control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a design effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the design effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a time chart when the long fluctuation | variation of loss is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of a time chart when the big hit long fluctuation is performed.

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

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

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 has an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (normally) A cross key 36 that can be pressed in four directions is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. Further, the frame illumination device 34b is configured to provide lighting effects by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 5).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. The game ball has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one.

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

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 5) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the launch rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c. To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are various winning ports (general winning port 12, normal symbol gate 13, first large winning port 16, second large winning port 17, common starting port 18) and the first image. A display device 31, a second image display device 37, and a decorative member 7 are provided so as to surround the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37.

  On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  A plurality of general winning ports 12 are provided in the game area 6, and these general winning ports 12 are provided with a general winning port detection switch 12a. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, a common starting port 18 into which a game ball can enter is provided in a lower central area of the game area 6.

  Inside the common start opening 18, the game balls that have entered the common start opening 18 are distributed to the first start area 8 or the normal second start area 14, and the game balls are distributed to the first start area 8 or the normal start area 8. A distribution device 19 for entering the second start area 14 is provided. The distribution device 19 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Further, a specific second starting area 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided below the sorting device 19.

  This specific second starting area 15 has a starting movable piece 15b, and a closed mode in which the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically and an open mode in which the starting movable piece 15b is tilted forward. It is movable and controlled. At this time, when the specific second starting area 15 is controlled in the above-described opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the specific second starting area 15. That is, when the specific second starting area 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering the game ball, and when it is in the open mode, the opportunity for entering the game ball is increased compared to the closed mode.

Here, on the back side of the game board 2, the first start area detection switch 8 a that enters the common start opening 18 and detects that the game ball has entered the first start area 8, and the common start opening 18 are connected. There is provided a second start area detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal second start area 14 after entering the ball, or that a game ball has entered the specific second start area 15. (See FIG. 5).
That is, when a game ball enters the normal second start area 14 and when a game ball enters a specific second start area 15, the same function is achieved, and the game balls enter different paths. It can be said that it has two second starting areas.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the normal second start area 14 or when the game ball enters the specific second start area 15, the “second start areas 14, 15 are appropriately selected. It will be referred to as “a game ball entering”.

  When the first start area detection switch 8a or the second start area detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a “big hit lottery” described later is acquired.

  When the first start area detection switch 8a or the second start area detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, in addition to the special symbol determination random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. Jackpot symbol random number values, reach determination random number values, and special symbol variation random value values for determining the variation time of special symbols.

  Further, when the first start area detection switch 8a or the second start area detection switch 15a detects the entry of the game ball, the predetermined winning opening detection switch 12a also has a predetermined predetermined value, similar to the case where the general prize opening detection switch 12a detects the winning of the game ball. Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and moves to one of the second big prize opening 17 by moving one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 10 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, the lowermost area of the game area 6 is entered into any of the general winning opening 12, the specific second starting area 15, the first large winning opening 16, the second large winning opening 17, and the common starting opening 18. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been balled.

  In the center of the game area 6, a first image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  A second image display device 37 having a size smaller than that of the first image display device 31 is provided below the first image display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, an example of the second image display device 37 having a size (4.3 inches) smaller than the size (19 inches) of the first image display device 31 is shown as an example. The image display device may be the same size, and the second image display device 37 may be larger than the first image display device 31.

  The first image display device 31 displays three first effect symbols 31a for informing the lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first start area 8, and the second On the image display device 37, three second effect symbols 37a for notifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by the game balls entering the second start areas 14 and 15 are displayed.

And as a lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first start area 8, the first image display device 31 has a combination of specific first effect symbols 31a (for example, 777, etc.) are displayed in a stopped state, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the game balls entering the second start areas 14 and 15, A combination of the second effect symbols 37a (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed, and a big hit is notified.
In the present embodiment, the first effect symbol 31a and the second effect symbol 37a are collectively referred to as “effect symbol” as appropriate.

When the game ball enters the first start area 8, the first effect symbol 31a is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a change display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, which will be described later. Stop display according to the stop display. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start area 14 and 15 with respect to the second effect symbol 37a, the second effect symbol 37a is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 21, which will be described later. Stop display in accordance with the stop display of the second special symbol.
That is, the timing of the change display and stop display of the first effect symbol 31a and the first special symbol, and the timing of the change display and stop display of the second effect symbol 37a and the second special symbol correspond to each other. Yes (same time).

  In addition, the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 display an image while the game is not being performed, or display an image according to the progress of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect symbol 31a that is displayed when the game ball enters the first start area 8 and the game ball that enters the second start areas 14 and 15 are displayed. The second effect symbol 37a to be displayed is configured to be displayed on a different image display device, but may be configured to be displayed on the same image display device.

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 has a game ball in front of the display area (screen) of the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37. A wall portion standing from the game board 2 is provided on the outer periphery thereof so as not to pass.

  In addition, a decorative member 33a that has a mask shape and can be driven is provided on the top of the decorative member 7. The decorative member 33a is provided with a panel lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.).

  The decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement causes the decorative member 33a to move to the front surface of the first image display device 31. Can move.

  The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 displays the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start area 8 as the first lottery. It is notified by a special symbol, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs or the like. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not immediately notified, but is displayed in a variable manner (flashing) for a predetermined time and then stopped (lit).

  In addition, the second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball has entered the second starting areas 14 and 15 by the second special symbol, Its function and configuration are the same as those of the first special symbol display device 20.

Each of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 can simultaneously display the special symbols in a variable manner.
In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as “special symbol” as appropriate.

  The “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is This is a process for determining whether the random value corresponds to “big hit”.

In the present embodiment, the term “big hit” means that the right to execute the big hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, 15. Say that you have won. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.
This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start area 14 or 15 during a special symbol change display or a special game which will be described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win the jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, a special symbol determination random number value or the like acquired when the game ball enters the first start area 8 is stored as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start area 14 or 15. The special symbol determination random number or the like acquired from time to time is stored as the second hold. For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs turn on. When there are three first holds, three LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. In addition, on the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the number of hold of the second hold is displayed in the same manner as described above.

  The normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. It is.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the random symbol value for determining the acquired normal symbol corresponds to “winning”. This refers to the process of determining whether or not a numerical value. Regarding the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking, When a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. When the normal symbol lottery is won, a specific normal symbol (for example, “◯”) of the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the specific second starting area 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time. The

  Similarly to the special symbol, when the normal symbol lottery cannot be performed immediately, the right of the normal symbol lottery is held under certain conditions. The upper limit reserved number of the normal symbol is also set to four, and the reserved number is set in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 in the normal symbol hold indicator. 25.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a power plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch are provided on the power board 140.

(Description of sorting device)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the distribution device 19 for distributing the game balls 200 that have entered the common start port 18 to the first start area 8 or the normal second start area 14 will be described.

  The distribution device 19 includes a distribution unit 19a that is pivotally supported and includes three protruding pieces, and a stopper 19b that restricts the rotation of the distribution unit 19a beyond a certain direction.

  FIG. 4A shows a state in which the uppermost protruding piece of the allocating portion 19a is tilted to the right, and the allocating portion 19a is restricted from rotating further to the right by the right stopper 19b. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the game ball 200 enters the common start port 18 when the distribution device 19 is in the state shown in FIG. 4 (a), the game ball 200 is distributed according to the weight of the game ball 200. The part 19a rotates to the left, and the game ball 200 flows down toward the first starting area 8.

  And as shown in FIG.4 (c), the distribution part 19a rotated to the left side is controlled and hold | maintained by the left side stopper 19b so that the distribution part 19a may not rotate to the left side any more. Become.

  After that, when the distribution device 19 is in the state shown in FIG. 4C, when the game ball 200 enters the common start port 18, the distribution unit 19 a rotates to the right due to the weight of the game ball 200. Thus, the distribution device 19 distributes the game balls 200 to the second start area 15.

  Thus, the allocating device 19 rotates the allocating portion 19a like a seesaw, and alternately turns the game balls 200 that have entered the common starting port 18 into the first starting area 8 or the normal second starting area. 14 will be assigned.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start area detection switch 8a, etc., and drives the first special symbol display device 20, the first grand prize opening / closing solenoid 16c, etc. To control the game.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication with 130 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

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

  In the main control input port, a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having passed through the normal symbol gate 13 are detected. A gate detection switch 13a that performs a first start area detection switch 8a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start area 8, and a second start area that detects that a game ball has entered the second start areas 14 and 15. Detecting switch 15a, second large winning hole detecting switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 16, and second large ball detecting detecting that a game ball has entered the second large winning hole 17. A winning opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start area opening / closing solenoid 15c that opens and closes a start movable piece 15b of a specific second start area 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c for operating 16b, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 for displaying special symbols, and the second special symbol. Display device 21, normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved symbols for special symbols, and the number of reserved balls for normal symbols The normal symbol hold display 25 and the game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

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

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends Time setting data table (see FIG. 8), special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening / closing door, special winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 10), special symbol The main ROM 110b stores a fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining the fluctuation pattern, a hit determination table (see FIG. 13) that is referred to in the normal symbol lottery, and the like.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, a first special signal special electricity processing data storage area, a second special figure special electric treatment data storage area, a special symbol time interruption flag storage area, a general figure normal electric treatment data storage area, a normal symbol hold number (G ) Storage area, normal symbol hold storage area, stop common symbol data storage area, first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, first special symbol random number storage area, 2nd special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times open (K) storage area, number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area, start opening number counter, gaming state storage area (high probability (Game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter, short-time count (J) counter, special variation pattern counter, game state buffer, stop normal data storage area, production Transmission data storage area, first stop special data storage area, second stop special data storage area, first special symbol time counter, second special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, start open timer counter, start close timer Various timer counters such as counters, start interval timer counters, prize ball counters, and the like are provided.
Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby, and provides an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37. An image control unit 150 that performs display control of the image, a drive control unit 160 that performs drive control of a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the panel drive device 33, and a lamp control unit that performs lighting control of LEDs and the like in the panel illumination device 34a. 170.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180.

As described above, the communication between the effect control board 120 and the main control board 110 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to receive data from the main control board 110 but not to transmit data to the main control board 110.
Further, the communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions, and the effect control board 120 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 are instructed to execute various effects (data Send).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command to display the first image display device 31 and the second image display. Effect data for causing the device 37, the sound output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect (an effect pattern designation command to be described later) Etc.). Then, the determined presentation data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  The sub ROM 120b stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of types of storage areas according to the type of data.
Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37, and the first image display is based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). The display control of the image in the apparatus 31 and the 2nd image display apparatus 37 is performed.

  At this time, the image control unit 150 and the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 have a general purpose bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it when displaying the image data. A substrate 39 is provided.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 that display image data. For example, when a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is connected as the first image display device 31, a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is displayed as the first image. Absorbs the difference in resolution from when the device 31 is connected.

  The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and a drawing control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor) 159 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP 159”). Yes.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the effect data (effect pattern designation command or the like) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and transmits this display list to the VDP 159. By doing so, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 is issued.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

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

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of an effect using an image corresponding to the effect data An animation pattern for displaying, animation scene information, and the like are stored.

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

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read in units of image data by the VDP 159, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159, and divides the pulse signal to synchronize with the system clock for the VDP 159 to control, the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37. A synchronization signal or the like is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to each of the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37, and the like. Yes.

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

  The VDP 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws image data stored in the CGROM 151 in a “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Further, the VDP 159 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 for display.

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the board drive device 33 based on various production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. And the decorative member 33a provided in the game board 2 will drive by drive-controlling this drive device 33 for boards.

  The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a based on various types of production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Do. Then, by controlling lighting of the board lighting device 34a, the board lighting device 34a provided in the game board 2 is turned on / off.

  The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on LEDs and the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. .

  Furthermore, when the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that performs payout control of the game ball, and a launch control unit 132 that performs the launch control of the game ball.

  The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The payout control board 130 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer that includes a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

  Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to obtain a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 131a.

  In the firing control unit 132, the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b are connected to the input side, and the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b are connected to the output side. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a, and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4 a to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

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

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

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

  The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

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

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, 15, For example, it refers to a gaming state set as low as 1/99. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set high, for example, 1 / 19.8. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is called “probability jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “ It is a gaming state that is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and that the opening time of the specific second start-up area 15 when winning is easily set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display after 2 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the specific second starting area 15 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol is stopped.

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

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the specific second starting area 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is set as follows. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set such that only one of the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the specific second start area 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. .

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 6 (a) is a jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of game balls into the first start area 8, and FIG. 6 (b) shows game balls in the second start areas 14 and 15. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by entry. In the tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the winning probability is the same, although the winning probability is small.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 6 (b), and determines whether the jackpot is based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random value. It is judged whether it is “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 6A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be jackpots when in the low probability gaming state. . On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, ten special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6A, the random number value for special symbol determination is “50” regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. ”And“ 100 ”are determined to be“ small hit ”when the two random numbers for special symbol determination are used. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 197, the probability that it is determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/99, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. The probability is 5 times higher and is 1 / 19.8. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/99 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.
FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table that is referred to for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when lost, and FIG. 7B is for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when winning the jackpot. FIG. 7C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a small hit.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the symbol determination table for the loss, the type of the special symbol display device and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.
It should be noted that a random symbol value for losing symbols may be provided so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined in association with a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random numbers for losing symbols may be associated with each other.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the symbol determination table in the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (type of start area into which a game ball has entered), the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, The jackpot symbol random number acquired when a game ball enters the ball 15 is associated with a special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  As shown in FIG. 7C, the symbol determination table for the small hit also includes the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the start area into which the game ball has entered) and the first start area 8 or the second start areas 14 and 15. Are associated with a random number value for a small hit symbol acquired when a game ball enters the ball and a special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for the jackpot symbol, and the like.

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

Here, as will be described later, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 9) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.
For this reason, in the special symbol in FIG. 7B, the explanation corresponding to the type of jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 8 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the big hit game end setting data table, the special symbol stop special figure data, the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game The number of times (X) is associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), and the probability game The state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 in the present embodiment is configured to determine a high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 20 times after the end of all jackpot games. .

Further, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is based on the information stored in the game state buffer (the game state at the time of the jackpot winning) even if the stop special figure data of the same special symbol. It is possible to set the short-time game flag and to change the short-time number (J).
For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are stored in the gaming state buffer with respect to the short-time gaming flag and the short-time game number (J). If the game state information (00H) shown is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the short-time number (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information (02H, 03H or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the time-short game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the time-short count (J) is set to 50 times. Set to.
Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 9 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode determining table. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small hit game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode determination table, the big winning port opening mode determination table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game I can say that. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special electric-equipment actuating mode determination table is associated with special symbol stop special-graph data and a special winning opening opening mode determining table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, and determines the special winning opening opening mode determination table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening open mode decision table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode determination table determined in FIG. 9, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is determined by the big winning opening opening mode determination table. Opening and closing conditions are determined. FIG. 10 (a) is a jackpot opening mode determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game. From the TBL per long, the TBL per first development, the TBL per second development, and the TBL per short It is configured. FIG. 10B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

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

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 10 (b), the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16) and the one small hit game. Maximum number of times of opening (K), a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in a single winning game, a start interval time from the start of the small winning game until the first winning opening is opened, The opening time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated. ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes a game per long based on the TBL per long, executes a game per first developed based on the TBL per first developed, and executes a game per second developed based on the TBL per second developed. The short hit game is executed based on the short hit TBL, and the small hit game is executed based on the small hit TBL.

  According to the long hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (a), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 seconds per round. You can run a long game to open. However, if a prescribed number (8) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of the game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the long hit game ends.

  Further, according to the TBL per first development shown in FIG. 10A, the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is operated and the second big prize opening 17 is moved a plurality of times (K = 3) for one round. ) Is performed (the second grand prize opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second), and the game can be executed per first development. However, when the specified number (8) of game balls wins the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), one round of the game is finished. When the four-round game is finished, the game per first development is finished.

  Further, the TBL per second development shown in FIG. 10A is set in the same manner as the TBL per second development, but the maximum round game number (R) is larger than the TBL per second development. It differs in that it is set. Therefore, the game per second development is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the game per first development.

  According to the short hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (a), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved for two rounds (twice). A short hit game that allows a maximum of 0.052 seconds to be released can be executed. However, when a prescribed number (8) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the short hit game ends.

  According to the small hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (b), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. Can be released. However, if a prescribed number (8) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 by two times of opening for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game is ended.

  The short hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (a) and the small hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (b) are the maximum round game number (R), the maximum open number (K), the close interval time, and the maximum in each open number. Although there is a difference in data at the closing time of the winning opening, the same first big winning opening 16 performs the same opening / closing operation (the first big winning opening 16 is open for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds). Repeated twice), the player cannot determine whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game can be given.

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

Also, the opening time (0.052 seconds) for the short win game and the small hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) for which one game ball is fired as described above. Even if the open / close door 16b is activated, it is difficult to win the first big prize opening 16.
For this reason, it is difficult for the short hit game and the small hit game to acquire a game ball, and it can be said to be an “unfavorable release mode”. On the other hand, the release time of the game per long (29 seconds) and the release time of the second and third big hit games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired. It is easy to acquire a ball, and it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, there are four types of “big hit games” and one type of “small hit games”: games per long game, games per first development, games per second development, and games per short game. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  And since it is possible to execute a big hit game and a small hit game with different opening actions of the big prize opening and the big prize opening, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games.

Here, referring to the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot shown in FIG. 7 (b) and the big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the game ball has entered the second start areas 14 and 15, It is configured so that the short hit is not determined, and when the game ball has entered the second start area 14, 15, the trigger is that the game ball has entered the first start area 8. However, a game per long game, a game per first development, and a game per second development are easily determined.
For this reason, the chance of winning a game ball is increased when the game ball enters the second start area 14, 15, and the game ball enters the first start area 8. The player wants to win a big hit when the game ball has entered the second starting areas 14 and 15 rather than a big hit when the player has done this.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
11 and 12 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Here, FIG. 11A is a diagram showing the variation pattern determination table 1 for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 in the non-time-saving gaming state, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table 2 which determines the fluctuation pattern of the 2nd special symbol of the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 in a non-time-short game state. FIG. 12A shows a variation pattern determination table 3 for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 dedicated to the first rotation used immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state in the short-time gaming state. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing the variation pattern determination table 4 for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 after the second rotation in the short-time gaming state. FIG. 12C is a diagram showing the variation pattern determination table 5 for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 in the short-time gaming state.

  In the special symbol variation pattern determination tables 1 and 2 shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the jackpot lottery result, the special symbol (stop special symbol data), and the reach determination disturbance A numerical value, the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of a special symbol, a random number for special symbol variation, a variation pattern of the special symbol, and a variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

  In addition, the special symbol variation pattern determination table 3 shown in FIG. 12A includes a lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a special symbol variation random value, and a special symbol variation pattern. And the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

  Also, the special symbol variation pattern determination tables 4 and 5 in the short-time gaming state shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C include the jackpot lottery result, the special symbol (stop special symbol data), and reach determination A random number value, a special figure variation random value, a special symbol variation pattern, and a special symbol variation time are associated with each other.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  The main CPU 110a determines one of the variation pattern determination tables from the variation patterns determination tables 1 to 5 of the special symbols shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, based on the gaming state, the number of variations of the first special symbol, and the like. . Then, referring to the determined variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the random number for special diagram variation, and the like.

  As will be described in detail later, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is determined, the variation of the first special symbol shown in FIG. If the variation pattern determination table 1 for determining the pattern is determined and the first rotation immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern determination table 3 for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol shown in FIG. If it is determined and it is the second rotation from the start of the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern determination table 4 for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol shown in FIG.

  Further, when determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21, if the non-time-saving gaming state, the variation determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol shown in FIG. If the pattern determination table 2 is determined and the time-short gaming state is set, the variation pattern determination table 5 for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 12C is determined.

  When determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, the main CPU 110 a generates a special symbol variation pattern designation command based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, and transmits information on the variation pattern of the special symbol to the effect control board 120. .

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the game ball entering the first starting area 8 is shown, and the MODE data is When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the game ball entering the second start area 14, 15 is indicated.

  In addition, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol (first effect symbol 31a or second effect symbol 37a) are determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. The In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the contents of effects such as effect symbols are described for reference.

  Here, as the contents of production, “normal fluctuation”, “shortening fluctuation”, and “long fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols fluctuate at high speed and stop. The fluctuation times of “variation”, “shortening fluctuation”, and “long fluctuation” are different.

  In addition, “reach” means a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot, such that a part of the combination of performance symbols informing the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other production symbols fluctuate. To do. For example, when the combination of the three-digit production symbol “777” is set as the combination of the production symbols for notifying the jackpot, the two production symbols are temporarily stopped at “7”, and the remaining production symbols change. The aspect which is performing. “Temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect symbol is shown to the player as if the effect symbol has stopped because the effect symbol is swaying or deforming small.

  In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with low expectation level for jackpot in which two effect symbols temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”. “SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which a production symbol that has not been temporarily stopped undergoes special fluctuations or a special character is displayed. “Abbreviated reach” is a reach with a short variation time.

  In addition, “chance production” and “shortening chance production” are modes in which all of the production symbols are temporarily stopped by a combination of predetermined symbols (such as “3, 5, 7”), and a predetermined character performs the production. Good, “chance production” and “shortening chance production” have different variation times.

  As described above, the features of the special symbol variation pattern determination tables 1 to 5 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 include the following.

  First, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table 3 of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 12A, the variation time of the first special symbol of the first rotation immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state is the second rotation in the short-time gaming state. Compared to the subsequent variation time of the first special symbol (see FIG. 12B) and the variation time of the second special symbol (see FIG. 12C), the time is significantly longer (for example, 60 seconds, 120 seconds). , 180 seconds) is determined.

  Thereby, immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state, the variation of the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is continued without stopping the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20. The display can be performed multiple times. That is, immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state, the game ball has entered the second start area 14 and 15 during one big hit lottery triggered by the game ball having entered the first start area 8. It is possible to execute a lottery lottery multiple times.

Here, when the game balls entered the second start areas 14 and 15, the short hit is not determined and the game balls entered the second start areas 14 and 15. However, it is configured such that a game per long game, a game per first development, and a game per second development are more easily determined than when a game ball enters the first start area 8 (FIG. 7, (See FIG. 9).
Then, during the display of the variation of the first special symbol of the first rotation immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state, a lottery lottery is executed with the game balls entering the second starting areas 14 and 15 as a trigger. When a big hit is made, a game per long, a game per first development, and a game per second development that can be obtained from the game are executed.
For this reason, the first special symbol “Long Fluctuation” has a function as a new role of “chance time” that makes it possible to obtain all the balls if there is no big hit and it is possible to obtain all the balls if it is a big hit. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table 3 of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 12A, a “long variation” of a plurality of different times is provided. The “long fluctuation” (180 seconds) for a long time is more easily determined.

  Thereby, even with the length of time of the “long fluctuation”, it is possible to give a sense of expectation of jackpot and further improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15b of the specific second start area 15.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 13B is a stop symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. FIG. FIG. 13C is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 13D is for determining an opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting release mode determination table.

(Normal symbol lottery determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13A, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a random number for normal symbol determination, and a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 13A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13A, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short gaming state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, the random number value for the normal symbol stop, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data). It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13B, and displays a stop display based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the normal symbol. Determine the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

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

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13C, the fluctuation time determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random number value for the normal symbol time, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 13C, and based on the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, the normal symbol Determine the variation time.

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

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short-time gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting release mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 13 (d), the start opening mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), maximum opening number (S) of the starting movable piece 15b, opening time of the starting movable piece 15b, and starting. The closing time of the movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start / open mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (d), and determines the maximum number of open times (S), the open time, the close time, and the interval time of the start movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. To do.

  In the present embodiment, in the start / open mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (d), the start / open mode based on the stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start / open mode based on the stop normal map data = 0. Therefore, the start / open mode based on the stop common map data = 03 is an advantageous release mode than the start / open mode based on the stop normal map data = 02.

Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 13 (b), stop stop symbol data = 03, which is the most advantageous release mode when selected in the short-time gaming state, is selected. Will be.
As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even in the non-time-saving gaming state, there is a case where the normal symbol lottery is won (see FIG. 13A), the normal symbol lottery is won, and the stop normal figure data = 02 (normal If the symbol 2) is determined, the specific second starting area 15 is controlled in the release mode until the release time (3 seconds) in which the game ball can enter, so that even in the non-short game state, A game ball can enter the second start area 15.

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

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

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs activation processing such as access permission setting to the main RAM 110c, serial communication port initialization, hard random number activation, watchdog timer initialization, and emission signal setting.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a generates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned on with the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned off. If they match, it is determined to be normal, and the process proceeds to step S14. If they do not match, it is determined to be an error, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the use area of the main RAM 110c in order to clear the state when the power is shut off.

  In step S14, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 ms) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a generates a power-on command based on the gaming state and the like, and transmits the generated power-on command to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130.

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random value for normal symbol stop. Do.

  In step S40, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the power cutoff flag is ON. If it is determined that the power shutdown flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S41 to prepare for power interruption, and if it is determined that the power shutdown flag is not ON, the process returns to step S20.

  Here, when the power supply board 140 detects a power failure (voltage drop), the power supply board 140 outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110. Then, the main CPU 110a that has input the power interruption detection signal sets the power interruption flag to ON. Thus, the “power cutoff flag” is turned ON when the power supply board 140 detects a power failure (voltage drop).

  Then, unless the power is cut off, in normal games, the processes of Step S20 and Step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

In step S41, the main CPU 110a performs backup storage processing for storing various data in the nonvolatile main RAM 110c in preparation for shutting down the power.
Thereby, when the power source of the gaming machine 1 is shut off, various data can be retained even when the power source is shut off.

  In step S42, the main CPU 110a creates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is shut off.

  In step S43, the main CPU 110a prohibits access to the main RAM 110c and protects the contents of the main RAM 110c. Then, an infinite loop is performed to prepare for power down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general prize opening detection switch 12a, a first big prize opening detection switch 16a, a second big prize opening detection switch 17a, a first start area detection switch 8a, a second start area detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a, when a game ball enters the first starting area 8, is a lottery lottery, special symbol display control in the first special symbol display device 20, the first big prize opening 16 or the second A first special figure special electric control process for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 17 and the game state is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a, when a game ball has entered the second start area 14, 15, receives a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control in the second special symbol display device 21, the first big prize opening 16 or A second special figure special electric control process for controlling the opening and closing of the second grand prize winning port 17 and the gaming state is performed. In the second special figure special electric control process, the same process as the first special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 18 to be described later is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a uses the normal symbol gate 13 to perform the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display control, and the opening / closing control of the starting movable piece 15b in response to the game ball passing through the normal symbol gate 13. I do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c, generates a payout number designation command corresponding to the payout number, and transmits the generated payout number designation command to the payout control board 130.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start area opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of memories Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, start area opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S700.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol display device data created in S700 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. And normal symbol display device data are output. In step S800, the main CPU 110a also performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. The type of command transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start area detection switch input process.
In this first start area detection switch input process, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a has been input, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start area 8, Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

(First start area detection switch input process of main control board)
The first start area detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a is not input, the current first time is detected. The start area detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating the payout number corresponding to the first start area 8 to the prize ball counter.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for special figure fluctuation, and searches for an empty storage part in order from the first storage part in the first special symbol random value storage area. The reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value are stored in a free storage unit.

  As described above, in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area, the random symbol value for special symbol determination, the random number value for big hit symbol, the random number value for small hit symbol, the random number value for reach determination, and the special symbol fluctuation random number The numerical value will be stored.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process.
In this pre-determination process, refer to the pre-determination table of jackpot lottery not shown, the type of special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the random number value for jackpot symbol, the random number for reach determination, and the special figure variation Based on the random number value for use, start winning information for indicating the determination information of the start area in advance is determined.

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

  As a result, the start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as the start winning designation command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the start winning designation command analyzes the start winning designation command, It is possible to execute a predetermined effect in advance before the display of the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball in the 1 start area 8 is started.

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

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

(First special figure special electric control process of main control board)
The first special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S301, the value of the first special figure special processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the first special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. The process moves to 1 special symbol memory determination process (step S310), and if the first special symbol special processing data = 1, the process moves to the first special symbol variation process (step S320), and the first special symbol special electrical processing data = If it is 2, the process moves to the first special symbol stop process (step S330). If the first special figure special process data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game process (step S340), and the first special figure special process data. If = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350), and if the first special figure special electric processing data = 5, the small hit game process (step S360) Transfer.
As will be described later, this “first special figure special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the first special figure special electric treatment data, so that subroutines necessary for the game are appropriately processed. Will go.

  In the first special symbol memory determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, and a first special symbol display device 20. The variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the special symbol in is performed. The first special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the first special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time in the first special symbol display device 20 has elapsed, and the special symbol variation time has elapsed. In that case, a process of shifting to the first special symbol stop process of step S330 is performed. The details of the first special symbol variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, and the time saving. The number of times (J), short-time game flag, high probability game number (X), and high probability game flag are set. The details of the first special symbol stop process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

(Second special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The second special figure special electric power control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the value of the second special figure special processing data is loaded in step S401, the branch address is referenced from the second special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S402, and if the second special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the second special figure special electric treatment data = 0. 2 If the second special symbol special electric processing data = 1, the process moves to the second special symbol fluctuation processing (step S420), and the second special symbol special electric processing data = If it is 2, the process moves to the second special symbol stop process (step S430), and if the second special figure special process data = 3, the process moves to the big hit game process (step S340), and the second special figure special process data If = 4, the process moves to the jackpot game end process (step S350), and if the second special figure special processing data = 5, the process hits the small hit game process (step S360) Transfer.
This “second special figure special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the second special figure special electric treatment data, similarly to the first special figure special electric treatment data.

In the second special symbol memory determination process in step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21, and a second special symbol display device 21. The variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the special symbol in is performed.
In the second special symbol memory determination process, the same process as the first special symbol memory determination process (see FIG. 20) is performed. More specifically, when compared with the first special symbol memory determination processing and the second special symbol memory determination processing, the first special symbol special electricity processing data, the second special symbol special electricity processing data, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol memory determination processing. 2 special symbol display device 21, first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area and second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random number value storage area and second special symbol random number value storage area, A 1 stop special symbol data storage area, a second stop special symbol data storage area, a first special symbol time counter, and a second special symbol time counter are interchanged.

In the second special symbol variation process of step S420, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time in the second special symbol display device 21 has elapsed, and the special symbol variation time has elapsed. In that case, a process of shifting to the second special symbol stop process of step S430 is performed.
The second special symbol variation process is performed in the same manner as the first special symbol variation process (see FIG. 23). More specifically, when compared with the first special symbol memory determination processing and the second special symbol memory determination processing, the first special symbol special electricity processing data, the second special symbol special electricity processing data, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol memory determination processing. 2 special symbol display device 21, first special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, first stop special symbol data storage area, second stop special symbol data storage area, first special symbol time counter, The second special symbol time counter, the first special symbol time interruption flag, and the second special symbol time interruption flag are interchanged.

In the second special symbol stop process in step S430, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 21, and the time is shortened. The number of times (J), short-time game flag, high probability game number (X), and high probability game flag are set.
In the second special symbol stop process, the same process as the first special symbol stop process (see FIG. 24) is performed. More specifically, when compared with the first special symbol memory determination processing and the second special symbol memory determination processing, the first special symbol special electricity processing data, the second special symbol special electricity processing data, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol memory determination processing. 2 special symbol display device 21, first stop special symbol data storage area and second stop special symbol data storage area, first special symbol time counter and second special symbol time counter, first special symbol time interruption flag and second special symbol The symbol time interruption flag is replaced.

  If the second special figure special processing data = 3, the jackpot gaming process shown in step S340 is performed, and if the second special chart special electric processing data = 4, the big hit gaming end process shown in step S350 is performed. If the figure special electric processing data = 5, the small hit game process shown in step S360 is performed. It is processed using the same process (module) as the special figure special electric control process (see FIG. 18).

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

In step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a big hit game process, a big hit game end process, or a small hit game process is performed when a game ball enters the second start area 14 or 15. To do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second special figure special electricity processing data = 3 to 5.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot game process, the jackpot game end process, and the jackpot game process are being performed when the game ball has entered the second start areas 14 and 15, If the symbol memory determination process is finished and it is determined that the jackpot game process, the jackpot game end process, and the jackpot game process triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15 are not performed, the step The processing is moved to S310-2.

  As a result, the first special symbol memory determination process is executed when the jackpot game process, the jackpot game end process, and the jackpot game process triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15 are performed. Will not be.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is being variably displayed.
If the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is being variably displayed (first special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the main CPU 110a ends the first special symbol memory determination process and displays the first special symbol display. If the special symbol of the device 20 is not being variably displayed (first special symbol time counter = 0), the process proceeds to step S310-3.

In step S310-3, when the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-4, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the current first special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the first special symbol random value storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol random value storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage region (the 0th storage unit) of the first special symbol random number storage region. At this time, since the data stored in the first storage unit is overwritten on the determination storage area (the 0th storage section) and shifted, the data already written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage section) One special symbol random number value storage area will be erased. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol storage designation command based on the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area subtracted in step S310-4, and determines the determined special symbol storage designation command. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a reads the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the first special symbol random number value storage area in step S310-5. The first jackpot determination process is executed based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a first variation pattern determining process for determining a variation pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. In the first variation pattern determination process, one of the variation pattern determination tables 1, 3, and 4 of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is determined. Then, referring to the determined variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the random number for special diagram variation, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312 in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 as the special symbol variation time of the first special symbol display device 20 as the first special symbol time counter. Set to. The first special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 to perform variation display of special symbols (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S700, and the created data is output in step S800. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the first special symbol special processing data = 1, makes preparations for shifting to the first special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the first special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

(First big hit judgment process of main control board)
The first jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage region (0th storage unit) of the first special symbol random number storage region is a “big hit” random value. Determine.

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 6A, the special symbol determination disorder written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage section) of the first special symbol random value storage area It is determined whether or not the numerical value is “big hit”. As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S311-2 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S311-5 if it is not determined to be a big win.

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

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B, the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). The stop special figure data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the first stop special figure data storage area.

  The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the first special symbol stop process of FIG. 24 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 25 and FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening in the small hit game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit) of the first special symbol random number storage area is a “small hit” random value. Determine whether. It is determined whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8.

  Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 6A, the random number value for special symbol determination written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the first special symbol random number storage area It is determined whether or not is “small hit”.

  In step S <b> 311-6, the main CPU 110 a determines the type of the special symbol by determining the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the first special symbol random number value storage area. Then, a first small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special symbol data in the first stop special symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7C, based on the random number value for small hits symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the first special symbol random value storage area. Then, stop special figure data indicating the type of special symbol is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the first stop special figure data storage area.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-6, and transmits the determined effect symbol designating command to the effect transmission data storage area. And the current first jackpot determination process is terminated.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7A to determine a special symbol for losing, and stores the determined stop special data for losing in the first stop special symbol data storage area. Set to.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special map data determined in step S311-8, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. After setting, the current first jackpot determination process ends.

(First variation pattern determination process of main control board)
The first variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 110a refers to the special variation pattern counter in the main RAM 110c and determines whether or not the special variation pattern counter = 1.

Here, the “special variation pattern counter” is data for identifying whether it is the first rotation of the first special symbol immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state, and, as will be described later, immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state ( 1 is set in step S350-13 in FIG. 26, and 1 is subtracted when the first special symbol is stopped (see step S330-8 in FIG. 24).
That is, the special variation pattern counter = 1 is held from immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state until the first special symbol of the first rotation is stopped.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S312-1 that the special variation pattern counter = 1, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S312-5, and if it determines that the special variation pattern counter = 1, step S312-2. Move processing to.

In step S312-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving gaming state is set. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that it is in the short-time gaming state, it moves the process to step S312-4, and if it determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state, it moves the process to step S312-3.

  In step S <b> 312-3, the main CPU 110 a determines the variation pattern determination table 1 for the first special symbol shown in FIG.

  In step S312-4, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern determination table 4 for the first special symbol shown in FIG.

  In step S312-5, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern determination table 3 for the first special symbol shown in FIG.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the determined variation pattern determination table to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the random number for special diagram variation, and the like. decide.

(Second variation pattern determination process of main control board)
Next, the processing contents of the first variation pattern determination process in the first special symbol memory determination process (step S310) and the second variation pattern determination process in the second special symbol memory determination process (step S310) are different. Accordingly, the second variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S412-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a time-saving gaming state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that it is in the short-time gaming state, it moves the process to step S412-3, and if it determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state, it moves the process to step S412-2.

  In step S412-2, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern determination table 2 for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  In step S412, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern determination table 5 for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is long as in the variation pattern determination table 3 of the first special symbol shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table for determining the variation is not determined.

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

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a big hit game process, a big hit game end process, or a small hit game process is performed when a game ball enters the second start area 14 or 15. To do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second special figure special electricity processing data = 3 to 5.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot game process, the jackpot game end process, and the jackpot game process triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15, the process proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the jackpot game process, the jackpot game end process, and the jackpot game process triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15 are not performed, the process proceeds to step S320-4. Move processing.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol for losing is scheduled to be stopped in the first special symbol display device 20. Specifically, it is determined with reference to the first stop special data storage area whether stop special data for losing is stored.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol for losing is scheduled to be stopped in the first special symbol display device 20, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S320-4, and the special symbol for losing is displayed in the first special symbol display device 20. If it is determined that it is not scheduled to stop (that is, the special symbol corresponding to the big hit or the small hit is scheduled to stop), the process proceeds to step S320-3.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a displays a first special symbol time interruption flag for interrupting the measurement of the special symbol variation time and stop time of the first special symbol display device 20, and the special symbol time interruption flag of the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area (see FIG. 28).

  Thereby, the big hit game process, the big hit game end process, and the small hit game process triggered by the game ball entering the second start areas 14 and 15 during the special symbol change display of the first special symbol display device 20. Is performed, the time measurement of the variation time of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is interrupted unless the loss is scheduled to stop.

In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 set in step S315 has passed (whether the first special symbol time counter = 0). .
When the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 has elapsed, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S320-5, and the variation time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not, the first special symbol variation process is terminated, and the current special symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S320-5 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. The special symbol data stored in the first special symbol data storage area for stopping the special symbol set in -8 on the first special symbol display device 20 is set in a predetermined first display processing area. To do. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, and the determination result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  In step S320-6, the main CPU 110a sets a first symbol confirmation command indicating stoppage of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-7, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the first special symbol time counter displays the symbol stop time (as the special symbol stop time of the first special symbol display device 20). 0.5 seconds = 125 counters). The first special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-8, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the first special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move to the first special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the first special symbol fluctuation processing of this time. .

(First special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The first special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a big hit game process, a big hit game end process, or a small hit game process is performed when a game ball has entered the second start areas 14 and 15. To do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second special figure special electricity processing data = 3 to 5.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot game process, the jackpot game end process, and the jackpot game process triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the jackpot game process, the jackpot game end process, and the jackpot game process triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15 are not performed, the process proceeds to step S330-4. Move processing.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol for losing is scheduled to be stopped in the first special symbol display device 20. Specifically, it is determined with reference to the first stop special data storage area whether stop special data for losing is stored.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol for losing is scheduled to be stopped in the first special symbol display device 20, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-4, and the special symbol for losing is displayed in the first special symbol display device 20. If it is determined that it is not scheduled to stop (that is, the special symbol corresponding to the big hit or the small hit is scheduled to stop), the process proceeds to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a displays a first special symbol time interruption flag for interrupting the time measurement of the special symbol variation time and the stop time of the first special symbol display device 20, and the special symbol time interruption flag of the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area (see FIG. 28).

  As a result, during the special symbol stop display of the first special symbol display device 20, the big hit game process, the big hit game end process, and the small hit game process triggered by the game balls entering the second start areas 14 and 15 Is performed, the measurement of the special symbol stop time in the first special symbol display device 20 is interrupted unless the loss is scheduled to stop.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stop time set in step S320-7 has passed (whether the special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If it is determined that the stop time has not elapsed, the current first special symbol stop process is terminated. To do.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area. If the short-time game flag storage area is set, the main CPU 110a ) 1 is subtracted from the number of time reductions (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time reduction number (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction With the hourly game flag stored in the game flag storage area set, the process proceeds to step S330-6. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and if the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area to determine whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. To do. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-7 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds directly to step S330-7.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs an update process in which 1 is subtracted from the special variation pattern counter in the main RAM 110c for updating. If the special variation pattern counter = 0 already, the subtraction is not performed and the process proceeds to the next step S330-9.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the first stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 07?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-15.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the first special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the big hit game processing shown in FIG.

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

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determining table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the big winning opening opening manner determination tables of “TBL per long”, “TBL per first development”, “TBL per second development”, and “TBL per short” is determined.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (game per long game, game per first development) based on the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-17 or step S330-12. , Second development game, short game, and small game), and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-17 or step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the current first special symbol stop process ends.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the first stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 20, 21, 30, 31). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-16. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-18.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the first special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process, and moves the process to step S330-13.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determining table shown in FIG. 9, the small hitting opening mode is determined based on the stop special chart data as shown in FIG. The big winning opening opening determination table ("small hit TBL") for the small hit shown is determined.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the first special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the first special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. Exit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big prize opening closing process, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized to close the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 10A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the big prize opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets an end interval time corresponding to the type of jackpot based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S330-12 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed.
When determining that the end interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-19, and when determining that the end interval time has not elapsed, the main CPU 110a ends the current jackpot game process.

In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a refers to the first special figure special electricity processing data and determines whether or not the first special figure special electric treatment data = 3. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit game process triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special figure special electric processing data = 3, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-20, and determines that the first special figure special electric processing data = 3 is not satisfied (that is, the second start area). 14 and 15) (when it is determined that the second special figure special electric processing data = 3 indicating the big hit game processing triggered by the entry of a game ball at 14 and 15), the processing proceeds to step S340-21.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the first special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the big hit game ending process shown in FIG.

  Also in step S340-21, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the second special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the big hit game ending process shown in FIG.

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

In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special data set in the first stop special data storage area or the second stop special data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.
Here, when the first special figure special processing data = 4, the stop special figure data set in the first special special figure data storage area is loaded, and when the second special figure special electric treatment data = 4, 2 The stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is loaded.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop special chart data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the storage state remaining number of times (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, 20 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the storage area is processed. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Alternatively, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game state The remaining number of fluctuations (J) is set to a predetermined number in the storage area. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game in the game state buffer When the information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, 20 times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state.

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

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the first special figure special electricity processing data and determines whether or not the first special figure special electric treatment data = 4. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit game ending process triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special figure special electric processing data = 4, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S350-8, and determines that the first special figure special electric treatment data = 4 is not satisfied (that is, the second start area). 14 and 15) (when it is determined that the second special figure special processing data = 4 indicating the big hit game ending process triggered by the entry of a game ball at 14 and 15), the process proceeds to step S350-10. .

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the first special symbol special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the first special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 110a clears the second special symbol time interruption flag for interrupting the measurement of the special symbol variation time and stop time of the second special symbol display device 21, and displays the second special symbol display. The measurement of the variation time and the stop time of the special symbol of the device 21 is resumed.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the second special symbol special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the second special symbol memory determination processing shown in step S410.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 110a clears the first special symbol time interruption flag, and restarts the measurement of the special symbol variation time and the stop time of the first special symbol display device 20.

In step S350-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the short-time game flag has been set, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S350-13, and if it determines that the short-time game flag has not been set, the main CPU 110a ends the current jackpot game end processing.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 110a sets 1 to the special variation pattern counter of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot game ending process.

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

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

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

In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. Further, in order to open the first big prize opening 16, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the release mode determination table (FIG. 10 (b) shown in FIG. 10B). )), The opening time of the first big prize opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

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

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big prize winning opening 16 is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is closed, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is not closed, the process goes to step S360-7. Move.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the first big winning opening 16, and when the closing time has elapsed, the first big winning opening In order to release 16, the process proceeds to step S 360-3.

  In step S <b> 360-7, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first big winning opening 16 is satisfied.

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

In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the big prize opening closing process, in order to close the first big prize opening 16, the energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is stopped, and the opening mode determination table determined in the above step S330-17. Referring to (see FIG. 10B), the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

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

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

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

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10B) determined in step S330-17, and determines the end interval time according to the type of small hits as a special game timer. Set to counter.

In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed.
When determining that the end interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S360-14, and when determining that the end interval time has not elapsed, the main CPU 110a ends the current small hit game process.

In step S360-14, the main CPU 110a refers to the first special figure special electricity processing data and determines whether or not the first special figure special electric treatment data = 5. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit game process triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special figure special electric processing data = 5, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S360-15, and determines that the first special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is not satisfied (that is, the second start area). 14 and 15, when it is determined that the second special figure special electric processing data = 5 indicating that the small hit game processing is triggered by the entry of the game ball at 14 and 15), the processing proceeds to step S 360-17. .

  In step S360-15, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the first special symbol special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the first special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S360-16, the main CPU 110a clears the second special symbol time interruption flag and restarts the time measurement of the special symbol variation time and the stop time of the second special symbol display device 21.

  In step S360-17, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the second special symbol special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the second special symbol memory determination processing shown in step S410.

  In step S360-18, the main CPU 110a clears the first special symbol time interruption flag and restarts the time measurement of the special symbol variation time and the stop time of the first special symbol display device 20.

(Time control processing of main control board)
The time control process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol time interruption flag is set.
When determining that the first special symbol time interruption flag is set, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S230-3. When determining that the first special symbol time interruption flag is not set, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2. Move processing.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the first special symbol time counter and updating it.

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol time interruption flag is set.
When determining that the second special symbol time interruption flag is set, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S230-5, and when determining that the first special symbol time interruption flag is not set, step S230-4. Move processing to.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the second special symbol time counter and updating it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating various timer counters excluding the first special symbol time counter and the second special symbol time counter.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 29, the ordinary power control process will be described.

  First, in step S501, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S502. The process is moved to (Step S510), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S520). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31.

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

  In step S510-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S510-9. If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S510-2.

  In step S510-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-3, if the main CPU 110a determines in step S510-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 110a stores the number in the ordinary symbol retained number (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S510-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is written to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area and is already determined. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally erased from the symbol reserved storage area.

In step S510-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short game state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” among the random numbers “0” to “15” is a win, If there are 15 random numbers for “0” to “14” among the random numbers “0” to “15”, it is determined that 15 normal symbol determination random numbers are successful, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S510-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process with reference to the result of the hit determination process in step S510-5.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13B, based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number value for stopping the normal symbol. The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S510-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c). Based on the above, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

  In step S510-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S510-7. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S510-9, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S510-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-10, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol display device 22 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area in step S510-6. Thereby, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S510-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, step S510 is performed. The process is shifted to -12, and when the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-12, the main CPU 110a sets ordinary-use ordinary power processing data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control processing.

  In step S510-13, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode determination process for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b in the specific second starting area 15.

  This open time setting process refers to the start / open mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (d), and based on the stop normal data, the maximum open count (S) of the startable movable piece 15b, the open time, the close time, and the interval. Determine the time.

  In step S510-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 to the starting opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S510-15, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. As a result, the starting movable piece 15b is activated and the specific second starting region 15 is opened.

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

In step S520-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won in the specific second starting area 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process.
If it is determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S520-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, step The processing is moved to S520-2.

In step S520-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the specific second start area 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start release timer counter = 0.
When it is determined that the opening time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and when it is not determined that the opening time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed. Then, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S520-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the specific second starting area 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether energization start data is set in the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c.
If it is determined that the specific second start area 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S520-6. If it is determined that the specific second start area 15 is not closed, step S520-4 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S520-4, the main CPU 110a stops energization of the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c. As a result, the specific second starting area 15 returns to the closed state, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

  In step S520-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 in the starting closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S520-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the specific second start area 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.
When it is determined that the closing time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S520-7, and when it is not determined that the closing time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed. Then, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S520-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c is the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S510-13. .
If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S520-14. If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

In step S520-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined in step S520-10 whether or not an interval started flag to be described later is set.
If it is determined that the interval time has started, the process proceeds to step S520-11. If it is determined that the interval time has not started, the process proceeds to step S520-9.

  In step S520-9, the main CPU 110a performs an opening number updating process of adding 1 to the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S520-10, the main CPU 110a sets the interval time of the startable movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 to the start interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c and indicates that the interval time has started. The interval started flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

In step S520-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S520-12, and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S520-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and clears the interval started flag.

  In step S520-13, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process. Thereby, the starting movable piece 15b is actuated again, and the specific second starting region 15 is opened again.

  In step S520-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode initialization process for initializing various data stored in the start / open count counter, the start / release timer counter, the start / close timer counter, and the like of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S520-15, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary figure normal power process data = 0 and prepares for the transition to the normal symbol variation process of FIG. 30, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process.

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

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

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, the first special symbol display device 20 corresponds to the determined special symbol when the special symbol variation display is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9. The effect designating command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in the above step S230-11 or step S310-6, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after the increase or decrease. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S410 increases or decreases, the second special symbol store corresponding to the post-change hold count The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “symbol confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E3H”, and “01H” of “DATA” is the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20. A symbol stop display is shown, and “02H” of “DATA” is configured to indicate a special symbol stop display of the second special symbol display device 21.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, in the case of the first special symbol display device 20, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in step S320-6, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S410, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

The “start winning designation command” is information for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery. “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” according to the special symbol display device, and various winning information is displayed. In addition, DATA information is set.
The start winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball enters the first starting area 8 or the second starting area 14, 15 and corresponding to the determined start winning information. The Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, 15 in step S230-10 or S240, the start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to the various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the big winning opening opening designation corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is designated. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the prize winning opening release command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-13, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set according to the ordinary symbol type. Is set.
As for the ordinary symbol designation command, when various ordinary symbols are determined and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the determined ordinary symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S510-6, a general symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S <b> 800, the common figure designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information is set in accordance with the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.
When the normal symbol variation display command of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the determined normal symbol variation time. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S510-7, a normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is entered in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. After that, the normal variation designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. . Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S314, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in the above step S330-7. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Control contents of the effect control board 120 based on various commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 as described above, or input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a received from the frame control board 180, etc. explain.

  First, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(Design effect pattern determination table)
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a symbol effect pattern determination table in the normal mode for determining a symbol variation effect pattern that defines the variation mode of the effect symbols 31a and 37a.

  In the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33, a variation pattern designation command, an effect replacement flag, a selection rate (first random value), and a symbol effect pattern are associated. In addition, the rightmost column of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 shows the effect contents of each symbol variation effect pattern as a reference.

  Here, the “symbol variation effect pattern” is an effect device (image display device 31, sound output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34 a, frame illumination device 34 b) performed during the variation of the special symbol. ) Is information that defines a specific performance mode.

In addition, the “effect replacement flag”, as will be described later, is a long variation (variation patterns 24 to 27) corresponding to a jackpot as a variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Sometimes, a specific shortened variation (variation patterns 42 to 45) is started as the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 21, and after the long variation of the first special symbol is finished, the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. This is information indicating that a specific shortening variation is finished.
That is, it is information indicating that the specific shortening variation of the second special symbol straddles the long variation of the jackpot of the first special symbol, and when the effect replacement flag is ON (set), The specific shortening variation means that the long variation of the jackpot of the first special symbol is straddled, and when the production replacement flag is OFF (cleared), the specific shortening variation of the second special symbol is This means that the long variation per jackpot of one special symbol is not straddled (see FIGS. 39 and 40).

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33, and determines the symbol effect pattern based on the change pattern designation command, the effect replacement flag, and the selection rate.

(Main process of production control unit 120m)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the effect control unit 120m.

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

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 120m)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1400.

In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 120m.
In particular, in the present embodiment, a process of subtracting 1 from a counter set in a first variation time counter and a second variation time counter, which will be described later, is updated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds). Yes.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input. The effect input control process for transmitting effect button input data or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis process of effect control unit 120m)
The command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the command analysis process 1 in the effect control unit 120m. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing command analysis processing 2 in the effect control unit 120m. Note that the command analysis processing 2 in FIG. 37 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing 1 in FIG.

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1410, and if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1411, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and performs a reserved memory update process for setting the analyzed reserved memory number in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning information designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is the start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1421, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1421. The process moves to S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a displays a first hold display mode (first hold image) indicating the number of hold of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 on the first image display device 31, based on the content of the start winning designation command. Alternatively, the second image display device 37 performs a hold display mode determination process for determining a second hold display mode (second hold image) indicating the number of hold of the second special symbol hold display 24.

In the hold display mode determination process, if the received start prize designation command is a start prize designation command corresponding to the first special symbol display device 20, the first hold display mode is determined, and the received start prize designation command is the first prize designation command. If it is the start winning designation command corresponding to the 2 special symbol display device 21, the second hold display mode is determined.
Then, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the determined hold display mode to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, the data corresponding to the determined hold display mode is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .

In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1431, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, The process moves to S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs the first effect symbol 31a to be stopped and displayed on the first image display device 31 or the second effect to be stopped and displayed on the second image display device 37 based on the content of the received effect designating command. An effect symbol determination process for determining the symbol 37a is performed.

In the effect symbol determination process, if the received effect symbol designation command is an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the first special symbol display device 20, the first effect symbol 31a to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the received effect symbol designation command is received. Is the effect designating command corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21, the second effect design 37a to be stopped and displayed is determined.
Then, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the determined second effect symbol 37a to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, the data corresponding to the determined second effect symbol 37a is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1441, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1441. The process moves to S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs symbol effect pattern determination processing for determining the symbol effect pattern of the first effect symbol 31a in the first image display device 31 or the second effect symbol 37a in the second image display device 37. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1451, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1460. Move processing.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a sets stop designation data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop and display the first effect symbol 31a or the second effect symbol 37a. I do.

  In step S1452, the sub CPU 120a performs a flag initialization process for initializing various flags (a jackpot schedule flag or an effect replacement flag) after the end of the special symbol variation display.

  If this flag initialization process is a symbol confirmation command corresponding to the first special symbol display device 20, a jackpot schedule flag described later is initialized (cleared), and a symbol confirmation command corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21 If it is, the effect replacement flag is initialized (cleared). Accordingly, when the jackpot schedule flag is set, even if the symbol confirmation command corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21 is received, the jackpot schedule flag is not initialized.

In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1461. If the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1470. Move processing to.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a performs a game state setting process in which data indicating the game state based on the received game state designation command is set in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1471. If the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1480. Move.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  In the hit start effect pattern determination process, a hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 and the frame control board 180, the data of the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1481, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, moves the process to step S1490.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image control board 150 image controller 150 and the lamp controller 170 frame control board 180, the determined jackpot effect pattern data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1491, and if it is not an ending designation command, ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern, and ends the current command analysis process.

  In the hit end effect pattern determination process, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined hit end effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 and the frame control board 180, the determined hit end effect pattern data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Design effect pattern determination process)
The symbol effect pattern determination process for determining a symbol effect pattern is demonstrated using FIG. Specifically, it is a figure which shows the subroutine of step S1441 in a command analysis process.

In step S1441-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern corresponding to the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20.
In this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the variation pattern corresponds to the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20, the process proceeds to step S1441-2, and the first special symbol display device 20 If it is determined that the variation pattern does not correspond to the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S1441-6.

In step S1441-2, the sub CPU 120a sets the value of the first variation time (t1) of the first special symbol corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command to the first variation time counter of the sub RAM 120c. Perform the setting process.
The value set in the first variation time counter is updated by subtracting one by one every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) in the timer update process in step S1500 described above.

In step S1441-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to a large variation variation pattern (variation patterns 24 to 26).
In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the change pattern corresponds to the jackpot long fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to step S1441-4, and does not correspond to the jackpot long fluctuation pattern. If so, the process moves to step S1441-5.

  In step S1441-4, the sub CPU 120a sets, in the flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, a “big hit scheduled flag” indicating that the big bonus is a result of the first special symbol long fluctuation in the first special symbol display device 20. .

  In step S1441-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a first symbol effect pattern determination process for determining a symbol effect pattern corresponding to the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20.

In the first symbol effect pattern determination process, one first random number value is acquired from the first random value updated in step S1100, and the received variation pattern is referred to with reference to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The symbol effect pattern is determined based on the designation command and the selection rate (first random value).
Then, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the determined symbol effect pattern to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, the data corresponding to the determined symbol effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .

In step S1441-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the value of the second variation time (t2) of the second special symbol corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command in the second variation time counter of the sub RAM 120c. Perform the setting process.
Similarly to the first variation time counter, the value set in the second variation time counter is also updated by decrementing by one every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) in the timer update process in step S1500 described above. It will be done.

In step S1441-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to a variation pattern (variation patterns 42 to 45) of a specific shortening variation for performing shortening reach.
In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the change pattern corresponds to the specific shortening fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to step S1441-8, and the sub CPU 120a does not correspond to the specific shortening fluctuation pattern. If so, the process moves to step S1441-12.

  In step S1441-8, the sub CPU 120a determines the remaining time of the first variation time (t1) already stored in the first variation time counter from the second variation time (t2) determined in step S1441-6. An end time calculation process is performed to calculate the end time (ts) of the second special symbol by subtracting (tn).

In step S1441-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the end time (ts) of the second special symbol calculated in step S1441-8 is greater than zero.
In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the end time (ts) of the second special symbol is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S1441-10, and the end time (ts) of the second special symbol is 0. If it is determined that it is not larger, the process proceeds to step S1441-12.

  Here, “the end time (ts) of the second special symbol is greater than 0” means that the specific shortening variation of the second special symbol straddles the long variation of the first special symbol.

In step S1441-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the big hit schedule flag is set in the flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the jackpot scheduled flag is set, it moves the process to step S1441-11, and if it determines that the jackpot scheduled flag is not set, the step S1441- The processing is moved to 12.

  In step S1441-11, the sub CPU 120a displays an “effect replacement flag” that means that the specific shortening variation of the second special symbol straddles the big variation of the first special symbol jackpot, and the flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Set to.

  In step S1441-12, the sub CPU 120a performs a second symbol effect pattern determination process for determining a symbol effect pattern corresponding to the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21.

In the second symbol effect pattern determination process, one first random number value is acquired from the first random number value updated in step S1100, and the received variation pattern is referred to with reference to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The symbol effect pattern is determined based on the designation command, the presence / absence of the effect replacement flag, and the selection rate (first random number value).
Then, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the determined symbol effect pattern to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, the data corresponding to the determined symbol effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .

  As described above, the sub CPU 120a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

  The image control unit 150 receives data from the effect control board 120, and performs display control of images in the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 based on the received data.

Similarly, the drive control unit 160 controls driving of the board drive device 33 by receiving data from the effect control board 120, and the lamp control unit 170 receives data from the effect control board 120, The lighting device 34a for the panel is controlled to be turned on.
In addition, the frame control board 180 receives data from the effect control board 120, thereby controlling the sound output of the sound output device 32 and controlling the lighting of the frame lighting device 34b. Drive control is performed.

(Time chart when long fluctuation is performed)
Next, using FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, when the long variation is performed as the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is displayed. The contents of the effect when a specific shortening variation is performed as the variation display will be described.

  FIG. 39 shows a specific shortening as the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 when the long special variation is performed as the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart when a fluctuation | variation is performed. FIG. 40 shows a specific shortening as a variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 when a big hit long variation is performed as the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart when a fluctuation | variation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (a), it is assumed that after the jackpot game is over, the time-short game state is entered (the time-short game flag is turned on).

  As shown in FIG. 39 (a), when the first special symbol display device 20 starts the variable display of the first special symbol after the short-time gaming state starts, the variation pattern determination shown in FIG. With reference to the table 3, the fluctuation patterns 21 to 28 of the long fluctuation are determined. In FIG. 39A, it is assumed that variation patterns 21 to 23 of the long-term variation of the loss are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (c), in the short time gaming state, when the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 21 is started, the variation pattern determination table 5 shown in FIG. 12 (c) is referred to. Thus, variation patterns 41 to 46 of shortening variation are determined.

And since the variation time of the specific short variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is significantly shorter than the variation time of the long variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, During the long fluctuation of the first special symbol, the shortening fluctuation of the second special symbol can be executed a plurality of times. In addition, during a long fluctuation of the first special symbol, in addition to being able to win a big hit only by the stop display of the second special symbol display device 21 triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start area 14, 15 When a big hit is triggered by the game balls entering the second start areas 14 and 15, a short win that is difficult to obtain a ball is not executed, a long win game in which a ball can be obtained, a game per first development, Only games per second development will be executed.
For this reason, during the long fluctuation of the first special symbol, it is strongly desired that a big hit is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting areas 14 and 15, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (d), in the short-time gaming state, the second effect on the second image display device 37 is not only a shortened variation but also a variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 21. A specific shortening variation that causes the symbol 37a to perform shortening reach is executed (see FIG. 33).

  Thereby, even if it is the shortening variation of the 2nd special symbol in the 2nd special symbol display device 21, it can aim at improvement of the interest of a game by performing shortening reach.

  As shown in FIGS. 39 (o) and (f), the second special symbol display device when the long variation corresponding to the loss is performed as the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Even if the specific shortened variation of the second special symbol is started as the variation display of the second special symbol in 21 and the specific shortened variation of the second special symbol is terminated after the end of the long variation of the first special symbol, the second image The display device 37 performs a shortened reach of the second effect symbol 37a (see step S1441-12 shown in FIG. 38).

  As shown in FIG. 39 (ki), after the first special symbol variation display of the first rotation immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state is finished, the first special symbol variation display is shown in FIG. 12 (b). The variation pattern determination table 4 is referred to, and the variation patterns 31 to 37 of the shortening variation are determined in the same manner as the second special symbol.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (K), when the total number of variable display (stop display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the short time gaming state becomes the short time number (50 times), the short time gaming state It will end (time-short game flag is turned off).

The time chart shown in FIG. 40 is different from the time chart shown in FIG. 39 in that the jackpot long fluctuation is performed as the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.
Here, FIGS. 40A to 40D have the same contents as those in FIGS. 39A to 39D, and thus description thereof is omitted. However, in FIG. 40 (a), unlike in FIG. 39 (a), it is assumed that the variation patterns 24-27 of the jackpot long variation are determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and (b), the second special symbol display device when the long variation corresponding to the jackpot is performed as the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. When the specific shortening variation is started as the variation display of the second special symbol in 21 and the specific shortening variation of the second special symbol ends after the end of the long variation of the first special symbol, the effect replacement flag is set. When turned on (see step S1441-1 shown in FIG. 38), the second image display device 37 performs the shortening variation of the second effect symbol 37a without performing the shortening reach of the second effect symbol 37a (see FIG. 38). (Refer to step S1441-12 shown in FIG. 38).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (i), when the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20, the jackpot game is executed and the short-time gaming state is ended. (Time-short game flag is turned off).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (s), when the variation display of the second special symbol started before the execution of the jackpot game and the variation display corresponds to the loss, the jackpot game is being executed. In addition, the special symbol corresponding to the loss can be stopped (steps S320-1 to S320-3 shown in FIG. 23, steps S330-1 to S330-3 shown in FIG. 24).

  However, even if a new game ball enters the first start area 8 and the second start areas 14 and 15 during the execution of the jackpot game, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are special. The symbol does not start to change display, and the right of the lottery lottery is held as a holding memory.

  In FIG. 40 (s), when the variation display of the second special symbol started before the execution of the jackpot game and the variation display corresponds to the jackpot, the variation time of the second special symbol It will be interrupted and the second special symbol variation time will resume after the jackpot game ends (see FIG. 28, etc.).

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, in the short-time gaming state, the second special symbol shortening variation in the second special symbol display device 21 even during the long variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by performing shortened reach.

  According to the present embodiment, the distribution device 19 is configured to distribute the game balls that have entered the common start port 18 to the first start region 8 or the normal second start region 14. 19 may be configured so that all the game balls that have entered the common start port 18 enter the first start area 8. That is, the common start port 18 may be configured as the first start region 8.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 8 1st start area 8a 1st start area detection switch 14 Normal 2nd start area
15 Specific second starting area
15a Second start area detection switch
18 Common starting port
19 Sorting device
20 first special symbol display device 21 second special symbol display device 31 first image display device 37 second image display device 35 effect button 35a effect button detection switch 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
180 Frame control board

Claims (2)

A first lottery means for performing a first lottery as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player by entering a first starting area provided in the game board;
A second lottery means for performing a second lottery on whether or not to execute the special game when a game ball enters the second starting area provided in the game board;
First special symbol display means for performing change display and stop display of the first special symbol for notifying the lottery result by the first lottery means;
Second special symbol display means for performing change display and stop display of the second special symbol for informing the lottery result by the second lottery means;
First variation time determining means for determining a first variation time for the first special symbol display means to perform variable display of the first special symbol;
Second variation time determining means for determining a second variation time for the second special symbol display means to perform variable display of the second special symbol;
When the first lottery is performed, the first special symbol display means displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol until the first fluctuation time determined by the first fluctuation time determination means, and then the first special symbol is displayed. First special symbol display control means capable of causing special symbols to be stopped and displayed;
When the second lottery is performed, the second special symbol display unit performs the variable display of the second special symbol until the second variation time determined by the second variation time determination unit, and then the second special symbol is displayed. A second special symbol display control means capable of performing a special symbol stop display;
Special game determination means for determining one special game from a plurality of types of the special games triggered by the first lottery or the second lottery,
It is determined that the special game is executed by the first lottery, and it is determined that the first special symbol display means performs a stop display of a specific first special symbol, or the special game is executed by the second lottery, Special game execution means for executing the special game determined by the special game determination means when the second special symbol display means performs the stop display of the specific second special symbol;
After the special game is executed by the special game executing means, an auxiliary game state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start area is executed from a non-auxiliary game state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the second start area. Auxiliary gaming state control means to perform,
When the auxiliary game state is being executed by the auxiliary game state control means, an effect execution means for executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode;
With
The special game deciding means has a higher decision probability with a higher decision probability than the opportunity that the second lottery has been performed, of the plurality of special games. To determine the specific special game that is advantageous to the player,
The second special symbol display control means causes the first special symbol display control means to perform the variable display of the second special symbol even when the first special symbol display control means is performing the variable display of the first special symbol. Is possible,
When it is determined that the special game is not executed by the first lottery while the auxiliary game state control unit is executing the auxiliary game state, the first variation time determining unit is A first variation time can be determined;
The second variation time determining means includes a short time determining means for determining a shortening second variation time shorter than the predetermined time when the auxiliary gaming state control means is executing the auxiliary gaming state. ,
When it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the second lottery, or when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the short time determination means determines a specific second short variation time from a plurality of second short variation times. Decide
When the first special symbol display control means allows the first special symbol display control means to perform the variable display of the first special symbol until the first fluctuation time for the loss, In the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is performed until the second variation time for shortening, a specific effect that suggests that the special game is executed with respect to the variation display of the second special symbol is executed A gaming machine characterized by that. The first variation time determining means, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the first lottery when the auxiliary game state control means is executing the auxiliary game state, A first variation time can be determined;
When the first special symbol display control means allows the first special symbol display control means to perform the variable display of the first special symbol until the first variation time for winning, the second special symbol display control means performs the specifying In the case where the second special symbol is displayed up to the second special time for shortening and the second special symbol is stopped after the first special symbol is stopped, the second special symbol is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is not executed with respect to a variable display of symbols.