JP2016036635A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing excitement of games.SOLUTION: When a date is changed, a PIROKO zone lottery table with respect to a PIROKO zone presentation is changed and set. Upon an entrance of a game ball into a first start port 14, on the basis of the PIROKO zone lottery table thus set, a lottery of a PIROKO zone execution is performed. An image display device 31 displays a graph, by the newly set PIROKO zone lottery table and a PIROKO zone lottery table before that, for a recognition of an expectation level toward a big win.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball is configured such that when a player rotates an operation handle, the game ball is continuously fired toward a game area formed on the game board. In the game area, a start opening, a big winning opening, etc. are provided. When a game ball enters the start opening, a random value is acquired, and a big hit lottery is performed based on the acquired random value. When the jackpot lottery is performed, the game symbol variation display is started on the symbol display device, and the game symbol based on the lottery lottery result is stopped and displayed after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. At this time, when the jackpot lottery is won, a specific game symbol (jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device, and a special game (jackpot game) is controlled. In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball entered into the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It is like that.

  In general, even if the symbol change is started in the symbol display device, the special symbol is not easily stopped, so that the interest of the game tends to decline. For this reason, in order to improve the interest of the game, a gaming machine is known that has a plurality of effect modes that vary the mode of effects displayed on the display device (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-78883 A

  However, there is a limit to changing the aspect of the production, and there has been a further improvement in order to improve the fun of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the interest of the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has special game determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The special game control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the special game on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled, and the determination result by the special game determination means Then, when the effect device (image display device 31) for executing the predetermined effect and the predetermined change condition (date change, etc.) are established, the special game is controlled for the specific effect (effect of the PIROKO zone). Expectation degree setting means (liquid crystal control CPU 150a and liquid crystal control ROM 150c) for changing and setting the expectation degree, and when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, Based on the degree of expectation set by the expectation degree setting means, the specific effect execution determination means (liquid crystal control CPU 150a) for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect, and the specific effect execution determination means determines the specific If it is determined that the effect is to be executed, the specific effect executing means (liquid crystal control CPU 150a) for causing the effect device to execute the specific effect, and the expectation level changed by the expectation level setting means and previous ones. An expectation history information display unit (image display device 31) for displaying expectation history information for recognizing the expectation is provided.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the expectation history information display means displays the expectation history information when the specific effect execution determination means determines that the specific effect is to be executed. Features.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the expectation degree setting means is an expectation scenario in which the execution probability of the specific effect is associated with predetermined information (date information, serial number of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, etc.). Expected degree scenario storage means (liquid crystal control ROM 150c) for storing (PIROKO zone expected value scenario table) and the expected degree stored in the expected degree scenario storage means when the predetermined change condition (date change or the like) is satisfied. An execution probability determining means (liquid crystal control CPU 150a) for determining an execution probability (PIROKO zone lottery table) of the specific effect based on the predetermined information with reference to a scenario;
The specific effect execution determination means determines whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the execution probability determined by the execution probability determination means.

  According to the present invention, 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 game machine of the back side. It is a figure which shows an example of the whole block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the 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 basic variation information determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the interruption lottery table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the interruption variation information determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the interruption start time determination table of interruption fluctuation information, and the basic fluctuation time of 1st basic fluctuation information. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit determination table of a normal symbol lottery, the stop symbol determination table of a normal symbol, the change time determination table of a normal symbol, and a starting port open mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st starting port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of effect content. It is a figure which shows an example of the background image in the image display apparatus of each effect state. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol effect display data determination table 1 at the time of a normal mode and an enthusiasm zone. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol effect display data determination table 2 at the time of a developer pushing zone and a PIROKO zone. It is a figure which shows an example of the indication effect display data determination table at the time of a normal mode and an enthusiasm zone. It is a figure which shows an example of a PIROKO zone expected value scenario table. It is a figure which shows an example of the PIROKO zone lottery table A. It is a figure which shows an example of the PIROKO zone lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the PIROKO zone lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a graph creation data table and a speech creation data table. It is a figure which shows an example of a reliability display data 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 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the main process in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the input data analysis process 1 in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the input data analysis process 2 in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the prefetch zone lottery process in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the prefetch zone control process in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the drawing control process in a drawing control part. It is a figure which shows the display control process in a drawing control part. It is a figure which shows an example of some effects of the PIROKO zone in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st warning effect in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd warning effect in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the production | presentation based on the fluctuation pattern which has interruption fluctuation information.

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

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
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. 4).
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. 2).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching the game ball 200 toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 200. 40 has a downward slope so that the game ball 200 flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving the game ball 200 is provided at the downwardly inclined end portion of the receiving tray 40, and the game ball 200 received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame The game balls 200 are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface of 50.

  Then, the game ball 200 delivered to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the firing rail 42 which is inclined downward by the launching rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball 200 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 41 has a downward slope of the launch rail 42. 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. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the launch intensity of the game ball 200 is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a 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 200 is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball 200 fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball 200 reaches the game area 6 and then freely moves within the game area 6. Fall. At this time, the game ball 200 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 starting port 14, second starting port 15, first grand winning port 16, second large winning port. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31.

  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.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 12 through which game balls can enter (enter), 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 first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start region in which a game ball can enter (enter) are provided in a region below the center of the game region 6.

  The second starting port 15 has a starting movable piece 15b, and is in 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. Movable controlled. At this time, when the second starting port 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 second starting port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when it is in the closed mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased compared to the open mode.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. Then, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a “big hit lottery” described later is acquired.

  In addition, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, in addition to the special symbol determination random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. Random value for jackpot symbol, random number for reach determination, random number for basic variation, random number for interrupt lottery, random number for interrupt variation, and randomness for interrupt timing Numerical values are also obtained.

  Further, even when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, the same as when the general winning port detection switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.

  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 is set. (For example, 14 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.

  A specific area (not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown) through which game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 17 can pass are provided inside the second big prize opening 17. Furthermore, a sorting device (not shown) that distributes the game balls to a specific area or a non-specific area is provided.

  Further, the second grand prize winning port 17 is connected to the second big winning port 17 without distinguishing between the specific area detection switch 18a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area and the specific area and the non-specific area. And a second big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting the entry of the game balls.

  When the second grand prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, the number of game balls that enter the second big prize opening 17 is counted, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 14 balls) is counted. Game balls).

  Further, in the small hit game described later, when the specific area detection switch 18a detects the passage of the game ball, the big hit game is executed.

  The sorting device is moved by the specific area sorting solenoid 18b, and the first movable mode allows the game ball to pass through the specific area, and the second movable mode allows the game ball to pass through the specific area. It becomes impossible and the game ball passes through the non-specific area.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown, the sorting device is configured as a movable bridge that can move with one side of the specific region as a fulcrum, and if the game ball can pass over the movable bridge, the game ball passes through the specific region. If the game ball cannot pass over the movable bridge, the game ball passes through the non-specific area.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

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

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot lottery result to be described later are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A jackpot is announced.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol variation display described later, and a special later described after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Stop display according to the symbol stop display That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Further, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 38 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It has been.

  In addition, a panel lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) is provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and the top of the decorative member 7 imitates a “signboard” of the title of the gaming machine. 1 decorative member 33 a is provided, and a second decorative member 33 b simulating a “sword” is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement moves to the front surface of the image display device 31. can do. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel drive device 33, and can fall to the left with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum and move to the front surface of the image display device 31.

  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 port 14 as a special. It notifies as a 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).

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed as a special symbol when a game ball enters the second starting port 15 as a special symbol, and its function is This is the same as the first special symbol display device 20.

  Moreover, the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 and / or the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 can be comprised also by 7 segment LED. For example, “7” may be stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” may be stopped and displayed when the player is lost.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, “big hit” means that the random number value for special symbol determination acquired in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Is determined to be a random value corresponding to “big hit”, and the right to execute the big hit game is acquired.

  In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4, 8, or 15 times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game, and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the first big prize opening 16 during this time. One round game ends. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first big winning opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the game. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  Further, in this embodiment, “small hit” means that the special symbol determination randomness acquired in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 It means that it is determined that the numerical value is a random value corresponding to “small hit”, and the right to execute the small hit game is acquired.

  In the “small hit game”, the second grand prize winning opening 17 opens a predetermined number of seconds a predetermined number of times (twice). Then, in the small hit game, when the game ball passes through a specific area inside the second big winning opening 17, the big hit game is executed from the small hit game.

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

  More specifically, a special symbol determination random number value or the like acquired when a game ball enters the first start opening 14 is stored as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 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 second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time.

  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. Further, 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.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and drives the first special symbol display device 20, the first big winning port 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 port detection switch 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and a second start port that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 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 and a specific area detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the specific area are 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 opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b. The first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, the specific area distribution solenoid 18b for operating the distribution device, and a special symbol are displayed. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 to perform, the normal symbol display device 22 to display the normal symbol, the first special symbol hold indicator 23 to display the number of reserved balls of the special symbol and the second special symbol A holding display 24, a normal symbol holding display 25 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, 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. 5) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the special symbol stop symbol, and the special electric role for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door Object action mode determination table (see FIG. 7), special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8), variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern (see FIG. 13), jackpot lottery pre-determination table (FIG. 7) 14), a hit determination table (see FIG. 15), which is referred to in the normal symbol lottery, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.

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

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 110c includes a basic fluctuation information storage area, an interrupt fluctuation information storage area, an interrupt group storage area, a fluctuation pattern storage area, a basic fluctuation time counter, an addition fluctuation time counter, an interrupt start time counter, a symbol fluctuation time. Counter, special figure stop time counter, special figure special electricity processing data storage area, ordinary figure ordinary electricity processing data storage area, normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, normal symbol reservation storage area, stop ordinary figure data storage area, first Special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, number of open times (K) storage area, grand prize Number of entrance balls (C) storage area, round game number (R) counter, start / open count counter, game state storage area (short time game flag storage area), short time number (J) counter Various timer counters such as stop special data storage area, stop general data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, symbol variation time counter, special game timer counter, start open timer counter, start close timer counter, start interval timer counter, etc. Is 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 and standby, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and image control that performs image display control in the image display device 31. A control unit 160 that controls driving of solenoids, motors, and the like in the panel driving device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 that controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

  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, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the board Effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) for causing the 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 is determined. 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 storage areas.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and performs image display control on the image display device 31 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a).

  At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose board 39 having a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it.

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

  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, an RTC (real time clock) 154, and a drawing control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor) 159).

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the data for effects (such as an effect pattern designation command) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and sends this display list to the drawing control unit 159. In response to the transmission, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the image display device 31 is issued.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the drawing control unit 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.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the serial number unique to the product is stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and the liquid crystal control RAM 150b can read the serial number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b as necessary. It is configured.

  Further, the liquid crystal control ROM 150c is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and performs a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an effect animation using an image corresponding to the effect information. An animation pattern to be displayed, animation scene information, and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is specific detailed data for executing an effect produced by changing a predetermined image as an animation in a predetermined period (between a plurality of frames). Display information (predetermined image for a specific frame) Anime scene information). 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. The CGROM 151 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including 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 drawing control unit 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 drawing control unit 159, and divides the pulse signal, thereby synchronizing the system clock for the drawing control unit 159 to control and the image display device 31. A 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 (not shown) for temporarily storing a display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a normal frame buffer 153a for drawing and displaying an image, and the like.

  The normal frame buffer 153a is composed of a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area, and is composed of a so-called double buffer.

  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. In the case of the “drawing frame buffer”, the image is drawn in the first frame buffer area, while the second frame buffer area becomes the “display frame buffer”, and the image stored (drawn) in the second frame buffer area is displayed. It is displayed on the image display device 31.

  The drawing control unit 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the normal frame buffer 153 a of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. . Further, the drawing control unit 159 reads the image data from the “display frame buffer” of the normal frame buffer 153a, generates a video signal (such as an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) based on the read image data, and displays the image. The image is output to the device 31 and displayed.

  The RTC 154 is a device that measures time and date. The RTC 154 counts the current time and date by the dedicated power supply (battery) of the RTC 154 when power is not supplied to the gaming machine, and is supplied to the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine. The current time and date are measured by the power source. For this reason, the power supply (battery) for exclusive use of RTC154 can be prolonged.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a can input time information indicating the current time and date information indicating the current date from the RTC 154, and execute various processes based on the current time and date.

  In the present embodiment, the RTC 154 is provided to measure the time. However, the RTC 154 is not provided, and the liquid crystal control RAM 150b is a nonvolatile backup RAM, and the time counter stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b is You may comprise so that time may be timed by counting up for every predetermined time (for example, every 1 second).

  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. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided on the game board 2 are driven.

  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 controls the effects of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35.

  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 the present embodiment, there are a “non-short game state” and a “time-short game state” as states relating to the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15 b of the second start port 15.

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

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

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

In addition, in the embodiment, in addition to winning in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot game is configured to be executed when the game ball passes through a specific area inside the second big winning opening 17. . As will be described later, when a game ball enters the second start port 15, it is configured such that a small hit is easily determined with a higher probability than when a game ball enters the first start port 14. ing.
For this reason, it can be said that the “short-time gaming state” is a state in which it is easier to shift to the jackpot game than the “non-short-time gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the game state is configured to include only the “non-short-time game state” and the “short-time game state”, but the low-probability game state in which the jackpot winning probability is set low in the jackpot lottery. In the jackpot lottery, a high probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set high may be configured.

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entrance of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), in the jackpot determination table, a special symbol determination random number value is associated with a lottery result of a jackpot lottery (a jackpot, a small hit, a loss).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, and determines whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” based on the acquired special symbol determination random number value. Judgment is made.

  For example, according to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 5A, one special symbol determination random number “7” is determined to be a jackpot, while one special symbol determination “8” is determined. The random value for use is determined to be a small hit. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, one special symbol determination random number “7” is determined to be a jackpot, while “8” to “ It is determined that 191 special symbol determination random numbers “198” are small hits.

  As described above, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 15 shown in FIG. 5B is directed to the first starting port 14 shown in FIG. 5A. The probability of being determined to be a small hit is higher than the jackpot determination table of the big hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game balls.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to a lottery lottery result. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol in case of a loss, and FIG. 6 (b) is a special symbol stop symbol in case of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine a symbol for stoppage of a special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the symbol determination table in the loss, the special symbol display device type 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol determination table in the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won), a first start port 14 or a second start port 15. A jackpot symbol random number value acquired when a game ball enters and a special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the symbol determination table for the small hit also has a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won) and a game in the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The random number value for a small hit symbol acquired when the ball enters the ball is associated with a special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 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, since the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 7) is determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data), the type of special symbol is the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot game ends. It can be said that it determines the type of game.
For this reason, in the special symbol in FIG. 6B, the explanation corresponding to the type of jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. Here, FIG. 7A is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table that is referred to when the special symbol is stopped, and FIG. 7B is a game ball in a specific area during the execution of the small hit game. It is a special electric accessory operation mode determination table that is referred to when passing. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small win game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening release mode table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  In the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, special symbol stop special drawing data and a special winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the big winning or the small winning is determined by the big winning lottery, when the special symbol stops, the main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. Based on the special figure data, the special winning opening opening mode table is determined. In addition, when the small hit game is executed, the main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7B when the game ball passes through the specific area, and displays the special symbol. Based on the stop special map data, the special winning opening opening manner table is determined.

  In FIG. 7, the contents corresponding to the big winning opening opening manner table are supplementarily described in the column of the big winning opening opening manner table.

(Large winning opening open mode decision table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode determination table determined in FIG. 7, 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 table. Opening and closing conditions are determined.

  Specifically, FIG. 8 (a) is a jackpot big opening opening determination table group for jackpots referred to in the jackpot game, from the first jackpot table, the second jackpot table, and the third jackpot table. It is configured. FIG. 8 (b) shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big prize opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 8 (a), the first big prize opening 16, the maximum number of round games (R) in one big hit game, and the maximum to the big prize opening in one round are shown. The specified number indicating the number of winnings, the start interval time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of times (K) of the big winning opening in each round game, and one time of each round game The opening time of the grand prize opening for opening, the closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, and the time from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game The closing interval time of the winning opening is associated with the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game.

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 8B, the second big winning opening 17, the maximum number of opening (K) in one small winning game, 1 The specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in the small win game, the start interval time from the start of the small winning game to the opening of the first big winning opening, and the opening of the big winning opening at each opening number The time, the closing time of the big prize 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 with each other.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The small hit game is executed based on the hit table.

  According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 8A, from 1R to 4R, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened and closed in a first opening mode in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds. The first jackpot game can be executed.

  In the first big hit game, when a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 before the maximum opening time of one round elapses, one round of the game ends. It will be. The same applies to the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game.

  Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 8 (a), the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is opened in the first opening mode in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds from 1R to 8R. The second big hit game can be executed by opening and closing.

  Further, according to the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 8 (a), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is opened in the first opening mode in which the first big prize opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds from 1R to 15R. The second big hit game can be executed by opening and closing.

  According to the small hit table shown in FIG. 8B, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is opened in a specific manner in which the second big prize opening 17 is repeatedly opened twice for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2 seconds. A small hit game that opens and closes can be executed. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second big winning opening 17 by two times of opening for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game is ended.

  Here, in the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened, the big hit game is executed from the small hit game by passing the game ball to a specific area inside the second big winning opening 17. It is configured.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided three types of “big hit games” from the first big hit game to the third big hit game and one type of “small hit game”. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

(Special symbol basic variation information determination table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a special symbol basic variation information determination table for determining basic variation information that is part or all of the configuration of a special symbol variation pattern, which will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the basic variation information determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of jackpot lottery, a random number for reach determination, and the number of reserved balls for a special symbol (U1 or U2). , The basic variation random value, the basic variation information, and the basic variation time (t1) of the special symbol corresponding to the basic variation information are associated with each other. In the present embodiment, 97 random number ranges of “0 to 96” are set as the reach determination random number value, and 100 random number ranges of “0 to 99” are set as the basic variation random value. Is set.

  Here, the basic variation information of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 14 is referred to as “first basic variation information”, and the second starting port 15 The basic variation information of the special symbol of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 triggered by the winning of the game ball is referred to as “second basic variation information”, and “first basic variation information” and “second” The “basic fluctuation information” will be collectively referred to as “basic fluctuation information”.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) based on the basic variation information. In the rightmost column of the basic variation information determination table shown in FIG. 9, the contents of effects such as effect symbols 38 corresponding to the basic variation information are described for reference.

  As the production contents, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, and normal fluctuation and shortening fluctuation Is different in that the shortening variation ends in a shorter variation time than the normal variation.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the performance symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other performance symbols 38 vary. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop at “7” and the remaining effects An aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect design 38 is shown to be stopped by the player as the effect design 38 swings small or the effect design 38 deforms small.

  “Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

  “SP reach” means super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the production symbol 38 that is not temporarily stopped changes specially or a special character is displayed.

  “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.

  “Opening effect” means an effect that suggests that the second big prize opening 17 is opened by winning a small hit.

(Special design interrupt lottery table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an interrupt lottery table with a special symbol for performing an lottery for lottery of whether or not to execute interrupt variation information, which will be described later, when the first basic variation information is determined.

  Here, “interrupt lottery” means (1) whether or not interrupt variation information is executed, and (2) determination of an interrupt group indicating an execution start period of interrupt variation information when interrupt variation information is executed. Are drawn together.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special symbol interrupt lottery table, for the first basic variation information, the random number for interrupt lottery and the determination result of the interrupt lottery (whether interrupt variation information is executed and the interrupt group) Are associated with each other. In the present embodiment, 13 random number ranges of “0 to 12” are set as the random numbers for interrupt lottery.

  The “interrupt group” includes two groups, an interrupt group (A) that executes interrupt fluctuation information during normal reach and an interrupt group (B) that executes interrupt fluctuation information during SP reach. Has been.

  In this embodiment, the “interrupt group” is configured to include two interrupt groups, an interrupt group (A) during normal reach and an interrupt group (B) during SP reach. Three or more interrupt groups such as an interrupt group (C) that executes interrupt variation information may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the interrupt lottery is performed only for the first basic variation information. However, the interrupt lottery may be performed for the second basic variation information.

(Special symbol interrupt fluctuation information determination table)
FIG. 11 is a part of the configuration of a special symbol variation pattern, which will be described later. Determination of interrupt variation information of a special symbol for determining the type of interrupt variation information that interrupts the first basic variation information and executes the variation information It is a figure which shows a table.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the interrupt variation information determination table includes the first basic variation information, the interrupt group, the interrupt variation random value, and the additional variation time (t2) of the special symbol for the interrupt variation information. Are associated. In the present embodiment, 101 random number ranges of “0 to 100” are set as the random number for interrupt variation.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the rightmost column of the interrupt variation information determination table, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the interrupt variation information are described as a reference.

  Here, as the performance contents, “performance reach” indicates the specific contents of the SPSP reach (first SPSP reach), and while the plurality of girl characters perform performances such as dances and songs, the production design 38 Means special changes. “Story Reach” indicates the specific contents of the SPSP reach (second SPSP reach), and means that the production design 38 changes specially while introducing a specific girl character. ing.

(Interrupt change information interrupt start time determination table)
FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an interrupt start time determination table for interrupt change information for determining an interrupt start time (Wt) for starting execution of interrupt change information.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in the interrupt start time determination table, the permission start time (ws) and the interrupt interval (wi) in each interrupt group are associated with the first basic variation information. Yes.

Then, the interrupt start time (Wt) of the interrupt variation information is obtained by obtaining the interrupt time random number (Rw) of “1-7” (not shown), and then the permission start time (in the already determined interrupt group ( It is calculated by adding a multiplication value obtained by multiplying the interruption interval (wi) and the interruption time random value to ws).
That is, the interrupt start time (Wt) = permission start time (ws) + interrupt interval (wi) × interrupt time random value (Rw).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the case of the first basic fluctuation information 4, when the interrupt group (A) in the normal reach is determined, the random value for interrupt timing (Rw ) = 7, the interrupt start time (Wt) of 14.2 seconds is determined as interrupt start time (Wt) = 10000 ms + 600 ms × 7 = 14200 ms.
In the case of the first basic variation information 4, when the interrupt group (B) in the SP reach is determined, if the interrupt time random value (Rw) = 7, the interrupt start time ( Wt) = 16000 ms + 1200 ms × 7 = 24400 ms, and the interruption start time (Wt) of 24.4 seconds is determined.

  Thus, for each interrupt group, the range of permission start time (ws) + interrupt interval (wi) × interrupt time random value is an interrupt period (wk) for each interrupt group. The interruption period (wk) is illustrated in FIG.

  According to the present embodiment, an arbitrary interrupt period (wk) can be set by associating the permission start time (ws) and the interrupt interval (wi) with each interrupt group.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 13, basic variation information, interrupt groups, interrupt variation information, and variation patterns are associated with the variation pattern determination table.

  Note that the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is referred to as a “first variation pattern”, and the game ball is present at the second start port 15. The variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 triggered by winning the prize is referred to as a “second variation pattern”, and the “first variation pattern” and the “second variation pattern” are summarized. This will be referred to as a “variation pattern”.

  It can be said that the “variation pattern of special symbol” includes information on basic variation information, interrupt groups, and interrupt variation information. And, as shown in FIG. 9, since “basic variation information” has at least the determination result of the jackpot lottery, “the variation pattern of the special symbol” also has at least the determination result of the jackpot lottery. It can be said that.

  When the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern of the special symbol with reference to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 13, a special pattern variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is generated. 120 will be transmitted.

  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, “E6H” of MODE data indicates a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20, and “E7H” of MODE data indicates the second special symbol display. The change pattern designation | designated command corresponding to the 2nd change pattern of the special symbol of the apparatus 21 is shown.

  Then, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are described for reference.

  In this embodiment, the basic fluctuation information, the interrupt group, and the interrupt fluctuation information are combined into one fluctuation pattern, but the basic fluctuation information is “normal fluctuation pattern” and the interrupt fluctuation information is “interrupt fluctuation”. It is configured separately from the “pattern”, and is configured to transmit the “normal variation pattern designation command”, the “interrupt variation pattern designation command”, and the “interrupt group designation command” indicating the contents of the interrupt group to the effect control board 120. Also good.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the variation pattern that will be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, a basic variation random value, and an interrupt lottery random value. The random number for interrupt variation is associated with the start winning information (first start winning information or second start winning information).

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the tables shown in FIGS. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 14 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the tables shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 13 are different in that they are used at the start of the variation of the special symbol. It is different whether or not “ball number” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 14, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Refer to start winning information 1-0-0).

  The starting winning information of the first special symbol display device 20 triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 14 is referred to as “first starting winning information”, and the gaming ball has won the second starting port 15 The starting winning information of the second special symbol display device 21 as an opportunity is referred to as “second starting winning information”, and the “first starting winning information” and the “second starting winning information” are collectively referred to as “start winning prize”. This will be referred to as “information”.

  Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the start opening. The basic fluctuation information can be determined in advance by the random number for fluctuation, the interrupt lottery presence / absence and interrupt group can be determined in advance by the random number for interrupt lottery, and the interrupt can be determined by the random number for interrupt fluctuation. The “variation information” can be determined in advance.

  The main CPU 110a determines “start winning information” with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. Then, based on the determined start prize information, a start prize information designation command for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  This start winning information 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, “E8H” of MODE data indicates a start winning information designation command corresponding to first start winning information triggered by a game ball winning at the first starting port 14, and “E9H” of MODE data. Indicates a start winning information designation command corresponding to the second starting winning information triggered by the game ball winning at the second starting port 15.

  In the present embodiment, the start winning information designation command for one start winning information is configured to be transmitted to the effect control board 120. However, whether or not the interrupt variation information is executed or the type of the interrupt variation information is indicated. The “prefetch interrupt designation command” may be added to the start winning information designation command and transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Further, the start winning information of the present embodiment is the basic start winning information corresponding to the basic variation information analyzed in advance from the special symbol determination random number, the reach determination random value, and the basic variation random value. "Group start winning information" corresponding to interrupt groups analyzed in advance from random numbers for random lottery, etc., "Interrupt starting winning information" corresponding to interrupt fluctuation information previously analyzed from random numbers for interrupt variation, etc. It is also possible to configure separately so that a dedicated command for basic start prize information, a dedicated command for group start prize information, and a dedicated command for interrupt start prize information are transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (basic variation information in the basic variation information determination table shown in FIG. 9) and the start winning information in the prior determination table shown in FIG. Or, the jackpot symbol random number value for determining the jackpot symbol is not configured to be associated, but the jackpot symbol is associated with the variation pattern, and the jackpot symbol random value is configured to correspond to the start winning information Also good.
More specifically, in the basic variation information determination table shown in FIG. 9, a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of a jackpot lottery, a “jackpot symbol”, a reach determination random value, The number of reserved balls of the special symbol (U1 or U2), the basic variation random value, and the basic variation information are configured in association with each other. In the prior determination table shown in FIG. ), Special symbol determination random number value, “big hit symbol random number value”, reach determination random number value, basic variation random value, interrupt lottery random value, interrupt variation random value, and start prize Information (first start prize information or second start prize information) may be associated with each other.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a table relating to the normal design and the starting movable piece 15 b of the second starting port 15. Specifically, FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 15B determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows the stop symbol determination table to do. FIG. 15 (c) is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 15 (d) is for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting port open | release mode determination table.

(Normal symbol lottery determination table)
As shown in FIG. 15A, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a normal symbol determination random number value, and a normal symbol lottery result are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 15A, 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 winning determination table shown in FIG. 15 (a), it is determined that one specific normal symbol random number for determining “0” is a winning when in the non-time-saving gaming state. 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”. Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is from 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 game state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data). It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15B, 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. 15 (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. 15 (c), the fluctuation time determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random 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. 15C, 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. 15 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short gaming state. It is configured.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, in the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 15D, the starting port opening mode based on the stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 15 (b), stop stoppage figure 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.

  Next, processing executed by the main CPU 110a in the main control board 110 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 an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a determines the reach determination random number value, the basic variation random value, the interrupt lottery random value, the interrupt variation random value, and the interrupt for determining the special symbol variation mode (variation time). A first group random number value updating process for updating the random number for inclusion time is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the interrupt start time counter stored in step S312-8, which will be described later, is subtracted, and when the interrupt start time counter changes from 1 to 0, execution of interrupt variation information is executed. In order to transmit an interrupt start command indicating that the start has been started to the effect control board 120, the interrupt start command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the small bonus symbol random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol stop random number value, the regular symbol random number value, The second group random number value update process is performed.

  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 the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the gate detection switch 13a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and the second large winning opening. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 17a and the specific area detection switch 18a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening / closing solenoid data, specific area distribution solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal Data creation processing of symbol display device data and storage number designation command is performed.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, the port for outputting the external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, first large winning port opening / closing solenoid data, second large winning port opening / closing solenoid data, specific area distribution solenoid data generated in step S600. Perform output processing.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a causes the special symbol display device created in step S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing for outputting data and normal symbol display device data is performed.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.

  However, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the data storage areas are different. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the first special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

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

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

  In step S260, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the specific area detection switch 18a during the small hit game, the main CPU 110a performs a specific area detection switch input process for executing the big hit game from the small hit game. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the random number value for reach determination, the random number value for basic variation, the random number value for interrupt lottery, the random number value for interrupt variation, and the random number value for interrupt timing, Search for available storage units in order from the first storage unit in the special symbol random number storage area, and reach the random number for reach determination, random number for basic variation, and randomness for interrupt lottery acquired in the free storage unit A numerical value, a random value for interrupt variation, and a random value for interrupt timing are stored.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, the basic variation random number value, the interrupt lottery random value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. The random number value for interrupt variation and the random value for interrupt timing are stored.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. In this pre-determination process, the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to, and the special symbol display device type, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, the basics Based on the random number value for variation, the random number value for interrupt lottery, and the random number value for interrupt variation, start winning information for indicating the determination information of the start port in advance is determined.

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

  Thereby, the start prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a start prize information designation command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the start prize information designation command analyzes the start prize information designation command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance from the start of the change display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening this time.

  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 port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In the second start port 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. 13, and starting winning information 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.

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

First, in step S260-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the specific area detection switch 18a has been input.
When the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 18a is input, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S260-2. When the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 18a is not input, the main CPU 110a The detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S260-2, the main CPU 110a refers to special figure special electricity processing data, which will be described later, and determines whether or not a small hit game is in progress (special figure special electric treatment data = 5).
If the main CPU 110a determines that the game is a small hit game, it moves the process to step S260-3. If it determines that the game is not a small hit game, the main CPU 110a ends the current specific area detection switch input process.

  In step S260-3, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data in order to execute the jackpot game from the jackpot game.

  In step S260-4, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7B, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot opening for jackpot shown in FIG. 8A is opened. One of the “first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, and “third jackpot table” is determined from the mode determination table group.

  In step S260-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the round game number (R) counter of the main RAM 110c in order to execute the big hit game from the so-called second round.

  In step S260-6, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first jackpot game to third jackpot game) based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S260-4, and the special CPU An opening designation command corresponding to the type of game is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 21, the special figure special electric power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special processing data is loaded, the branch destination address is referenced from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric processing data = 0, the special symbol memory determination processing ( The process proceeds to step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the processing is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S340). If the special drawing special electric processing data = 4, the processing is transferred to the big hit game end processing (step S350). If the figure special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game processing (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. This special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

  In the special symbol stop process of step S330, the main CPU 110a performs processing corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and sets the number of time reduction (J) and the short time game flag. Process. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

  In the jackpot game end process of step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a game state of either the time-saving game state or the non-time-saving game state. 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. This small hit game processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

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

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

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

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

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

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) is reserved for the special symbol. It is overwritten and erased from the storage area. As a result, the random number value for special symbol determination, the random number value for jackpot symbol, the random number value for reach determination, the random number value for basic variation, the random number value for interrupt lottery, the random number value for interrupt variation used in the previous game, The random number for inclusion time is deleted.

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

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

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

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. In this variation pattern determination processing, basic variation information type determination, interrupt lottery, interrupt variation information type determination, interrupt start time (Wt) determination, variation pattern determination, special symbol symbol variation time (tz) ). 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 determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 25, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a is the random symbol value for which the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 is a "big hit" random number value. It is determined whether or not.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in the above step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol determination is made with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the random 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 symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( The stop special symbol data) is determined, and the jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special symbol data in the stop special symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). The stop special figure data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 26, as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 27 and the small bonus game process of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the winning 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 hit from the information set in the gaming state storage area (short time gaming flag storage area), and game state information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit Set in the status buffer.
Specifically, 00H is set if the short-time game flag is not set, and 01H is set if the short-time game flag is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area), the game state buffer is set with the game state at the time of winning the big win. When the game status at the time of jackpot winning is newly determined based on the gaming status at the time of winning the jackpot after the jackpot ends, refer to the gaming status storage area. Because you can't. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the jackpot, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set the gaming state after the jackpot (such as the short-time gaming state and the number of short-time games).

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

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in the above step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol determination is made with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the random number value is “small hit”.

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

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6C, stop special symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop special symbol data is Set in the stop special map data storage area.

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

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop special data for loss in the stop special symbol data storage area. To do.

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

(Process for determining fluctuation pattern of main control board)
The 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 performs basic fluctuation information determination processing for determining basic fluctuation information with reference to the basic fluctuation information determination table shown in FIG.

  In this basic variation information determination process, with reference to the basic variation information determination table shown in FIG. 9, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol, and the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) The basic variation information is determined based on the reach determination random number value and the basic variation random value stored in. Then, the determined basic fluctuation information is stored in the basic fluctuation information storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the basic fluctuation information determination table shown in FIG. 9, and determines the basic fluctuation time (t1) based on the determined basic fluctuation information. The determined basic change time (t1) is stored in the basic change time counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S312-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the determined basic fluctuation information is first basic fluctuation information.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the information is the first basic fluctuation information, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S312-4, and when determining that the main CPU 110a is not the first basic fluctuation information, moves the process to step S312-11.

  In step S312-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the interrupt lottery table shown in FIG. 10, and the basic variation information stored in the basic variation information storage area and the interrupt stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). Based on the random number for lottery, an interrupt lottery process for interrupt lottery is performed. When the interrupt group is determined, data for identifying the determined interrupt group is stored in the interrupt group storage area of the main RAM 110c. If no interrupt group has been determined (no interrupt), blank data is stored in the interrupt group storage area of the main RAM 110c.

In step S312-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the interrupt group storage area of the main RAM 110c and determines whether an interrupt group has been determined.
When determining that the interrupt group has been determined, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S312-6, and when determining that the interrupt group has not been determined, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S312-11.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 110a performs an interrupt variation information determination process for determining interrupt variation information with reference to the interrupt variation information determination table shown in FIG.

  In this interrupt variation information determination process, the basic variation information stored in the basic variation information storage area, the interrupt group stored in the interrupt group storage area, with reference to the interrupt variation information determination table shown in FIG. The interrupt variation information is determined based on the interrupt variation random value stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). Then, the determined interruption fluctuation information is stored in the interruption fluctuation information storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S312-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the interrupt variation information determination table shown in FIG. 11, and determines the additional variation time (t2) based on the determined interrupt variation information. Then, the determined addition fluctuation time (t2) is stored in the addition fluctuation time counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S312-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the interrupt start time determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and performs an interrupt start time (Wt) calculation process of the interrupt variation information.

  In this interrupt start time (Wt) calculation process, the interrupt start time determination table shown in FIG. 12A is referred to, the basic change information stored in the basic change information storage area, and the interrupt group storage area. Based on the stored interrupt group, the permission start time (ws) and the interrupt interval (wi) are determined. Multiplying the determined permission start time (ws) by the determined interrupt interval (wi) and the interrupt time random number (Rw) stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) The interrupt start time (Wt) is calculated by adding the values. Thereafter, the calculated interrupt start time (Wt) is stored in the interrupt start time counter of the main RAM 110c. The time stored in the interrupt start time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in the next step S110.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 110a performs a first calculation process of the symbol variation time for calculating the symbol variation time (tz).

  In the first calculation process of the symbol variation time, the interrupt start time (Wt) stored in the interrupt start timing counter and the addition variation time (t2) stored in the addition variation time counter are added, and the symbol variation time is calculated. The variation time (tz) is calculated. The calculated symbol variation time (tz) is stored in the symbol variation time counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S312-10, the main CPU 110a determines an interrupt timing designation command based on the interrupt timing random number (Rw) stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage section), and determines the determined interrupt. The time designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the interrupt time designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
For example, if the interrupt time random value (Rw) = 1, an interrupt time specifying command that can identify the interrupt time random value (Rw) = 1 is determined, and the interrupt time random value (Rw) If = 7, an interrupt timing designation command that can identify the interrupt timing random value (Rw) = 7 is determined.

  In Step S312-11, the main CPU 110a performs a second calculation process of the symbol variation time for calculating the symbol variation time (tz).

  In the second calculation process of the symbol variation time, the basic variation time (t1) stored in the basic variation time counter of the main RAM 110c is stored in the symbol variation time counter of the main RAM 110c. The time stored in the symbol variation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in the next step S110 after the next time.

  In step S312-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, and the basic fluctuation information stored in the basic fluctuation information storage area of the main RAM 110c and the interrupt stored in the interrupt fluctuation information storage area. A variation pattern is determined based on the variation information and the interrupt group stored in the interrupt group storage area. Then, the determined variation pattern is stored in the variation pattern storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 110a sets the determined variation pattern designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control board 120.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol variation time stored in step S312-13 has passed (whether the symbol variation time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S315, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. Stop special symbol data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to stop display the special symbol set in -8 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (whether the special figure stop time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated. To do.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, ) 1 is subtracted from the time count (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time count (J) is “0” or not. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The processing is shifted to step S330-4 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4 as it is.

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 04?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 20, 21, 30, 31). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

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

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

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, with reference to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7A, based on the stop special chart data, FIG. The big winning opening opening determination mode table ("small hit table") for small hits shown in b) is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

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

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

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

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, with reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot opening for jackpot shown in FIG. One of the “first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, and “third jackpot table” is determined from the mode determination table group.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first jackpot game to third jackpot game) based on the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. , A small hit game) is determined, and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

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

(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 number (R) counter, the current game is being opened, so it is determined whether the current game is being opened by referring to the round game number (R) counter. 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) counter and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game number (R) counter.

  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 opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8A) determined in the above 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.

  The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 8A) 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 special winning 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) counter 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) counter 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 stored current round game number (R) and stores it in the round game number (R) counter, and ends the current jackpot game process. To do.

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time according to the type of jackpot based on the special winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8A) determined in step S330-12 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

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

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a refers to the stop special data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and performs a short time game flag setting process for setting a short time game flag in the short time game flag storage area based on the stop special data. .

  In this embodiment, when the stop special figure data is “01”, “03”, “20”, “30”, the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area, and the stop special figure data is “ In the case of “02”, “04”, “21”, “31”, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, when the special stop data is “20”, “21”, “30”, “31”, it means that the jackpot stop when the game shifts from the jackpot game to the jackpot game It means special map data.

For this reason, in this embodiment, when a big hit is triggered by the fact that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 from the random number distribution shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, When the jackpot game is entered, the time shifts to the short-time gaming state with a probability of 50%, and when the big hit is triggered by the game ball entering the second starting port 15, the time is shortened with a probability of 72% after the jackpot game ends. It is comprised so that it may transfer to a gaming state.
That is, the player who wins the game ball at the second start port 15 shifts to the short-time game state rather than the jackpot triggered by the game ball entered at the first start port 14. Probability is high.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the stop special figure data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and sets the time reduction number (J) to the time reduction number (J) counter based on the stop special figure data. I do.

In the present embodiment, when the stop special figure data is “01”, “03”, “20”, “30”, 100 is set in the time reduction number (J) counter, and the stop special figure data is “02”. ”,“ 04 ”,“ 21 ”,“ 31 ”, 0 is set in the time reduction (J) counter.
As a result, when the stop special figure data is “01”, “03”, “20”, “30”, the short-time gaming state is maintained until the special symbol changes to 100 times. Become.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a small hit game process in the main control board 110.

  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. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a first adds and stores “1” to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. In addition, 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. 8B) determined in step S330-8. )), 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 a 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 a specified number (7), or that the opening time per time in the number of times of opening (K) has elapsed (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. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a stops energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c in order to close the first big prize opening 16, and is determined in step S330-8. With reference to the released release mode determination table (see FIG. 8B), 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, one small hit means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) reaches a specified number (for example, 7), 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. 8B) determined in step S330-8 and determines the end interval time according to the type of small hits as a special game timer. Set to the counter.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a The special electric game process data is set to 0, preparation is made to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 22, and if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 30, the ordinary power control process will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the fourth storage unit from the first 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 S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.

  Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 15A, 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-time gaming state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” is the winning, and in the short-time gaming state, If there are, 15 normal symbol determination random values from “0” to “14” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” are determined to be winning, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

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

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b), and based on the current short time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, and the acquired random number value for normal symbol stop. The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

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

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 15C, and shows the current short-time gaming state, the regular symbol lottery result, and the acquired normal symbol time random number value. Based on the above, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  This opening time setting process refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 15D, and based on the stop normal data, the maximum number of opening times (S) of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time, the closing time, Determine the interval time.

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

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

(Main electric board control processing of the main control board)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory control process in the main control board 110.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of prizes (for example, 10) has been won in the second starting port 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  If it is determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, step The processing is moved to S420-2.

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

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

  If it is determined that the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-4. .

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

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

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.

  If it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c has reached the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S410-13. .

  If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is determined that the maximum number of releases has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined in step S420-10 whether or not an interval started flag, which will be described later, is set.

  If it is determined that the interval time has started, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if it is determined that the interval time has not started, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a performs an opening number update process of adding 1 to the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a sets the interval time of the startable movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 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 S420-11, 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 S420-12. If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and clears the interval started flag.

  In Step S420-13, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process. Thereby, the start movable piece 15b is actuated again, and the second start port 15 is opened again.

  In step S420-14, 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 S420-15, the main CPU 110a prepares to set the ordinary figure ordinary power process data = 0 and shifts to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 31, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process.

(Direction content flow)
Next, the outline of the content of the effect in this embodiment will be described using the flow of the content of the effect shown in FIG. 33, the flow of the effect content shown in FIG. 33 is, as will be described later, the symbol effect display data in the symbol effect display data determination table shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, and the sign effect display in the sign effect display data determination table shown in FIG. Corresponds to data production.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in addition to the “normal mode” which is also the initial state (normal state) as the production state, the game balls are triggered to enter the first start port 14 and the second start port 15. As an effect state (so-called pre-reading zone) that suggests the lottery result of the big hit lottery in advance, there are three types of pre-reading zones including a “developer pushing zone”, “PIROKO zone”, and “enthusiastic zone”.

As these effect states, as shown in FIG. 34, at least the background image in the image display device 31 is changed so that the player can recognize each effect state.
FIG. 34A is an example of a background image in the image display device 31 in the “normal mode”, and FIG. 34B is an example of a background image in the image display device 31 in the “developer pushing zone”. FIG. 34C is an example of the background image in the image display device 31 in the “PIROKO zone”, and FIG. 34D is an example of the background image in the image display device 31 in the “enthusiastic zone”.

In addition, when shifting to the “developer zone”, the “PIROKO zone”, and the “enthusiastic zone”, it is configured to execute a roaring effect corresponding to each zone.
For example, in the case of the “developer recommendation zone”, the first roll-off effect of whether or not three panels are aligned is executed, and the three panels are aligned to move to the “developer recommendation zone”.
If it is “PIROKO zone”, the second roll effect of whether or not the icon of the PIROKO zone in FIG. 55A to be described later is stopped and displayed is executed, the icon of the PIROKO zone is stopped and displayed, and “PIROKO zone” is displayed. Transition to “Zone”.
If it is the “enthusiastic zone”, the third roaring effect of whether or not the predetermined character appears is executed, and when the predetermined character appears, the process shifts to the “enthusiastic zone”.

The “normal mode” and the “enthusiastic zone” have different background images, but their production contents are configured in common, and the “developer pushing zone” and the “PIROKO zone” Although the background image is different, the contents of the production are the same.
However, the production contents corresponding to the “normal mode” and the “enthusiastic zone” and the production contents corresponding to the “developer recommendation zone” and the “PIROKO zone” are configured such that some production contents are different. Has been.

(Normal mode / Enthusiastic zone)
First, the outline of the effect contents of the “normal mode” and the “enthusiastic zone” will be described using the upper part of the effect content flow shown in FIG.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 14 (second start port 15), the image display device 31 performs "shortening variation" or "normal variation" in which a plurality of effect symbols 38 vary at high speed. .

  In many cases, the production ends with “shortening fluctuation” or “normal fluctuation”, but may develop from “normal fluctuation” to “normal reach”.

  In the “normal reach” in the “normal mode” and the “enthusiastic zone”, a “predictive effect” may be performed.

  There are two types of “precursor effects”: “first antecedent effects” and “second antecedent effects”. In the present embodiment, “first antecedent effects” are described in FIG. It is composed of effects that display and the gold clock advances clockwise at 12:00. Further, in the present embodiment, the “second precursor effect” displays a white clock or a zebra clock as shown in FIG. 57, and the white clock or zebra clock returns to 12:00 counterclockwise. It is composed of various productions.

When the clock arrives at 12:00 in the “prediction effect”, the “SPSP reach (performance reach, story reach)” corresponding to the interrupt fluctuation information is interrupted. In addition, in the “prediction effect”, the clock may disappear before reaching 12:00. In such a case, “SPSP reach” is not interrupted.
That is, the indication effect has a function of predicting in advance that “SPSP reach” corresponding to the interrupt variation information is performed.

  Here, as the “SPSP reach” corresponding to the interrupt fluctuation information, the “performance reach” or “story reach” described above is performed.

In addition, the type of “predictive effect” and the type of “SPSP reach” corresponding to the interrupt fluctuation information have a corresponding relationship. When the watch reaches 12:00 in the “first predictive effect”, the “performance reach” "Is interrupted", and when the clock reaches 12:00 in the "second sign effect", "story reach" is interrupted and performed.
For this reason, the type of “SPSP reach” corresponding to the interrupt variation information can be suggested in advance by the type of “predictive effect”.

  In this embodiment, two types of “predictive effects” are used, but three or more types of “predictive effects” may be used, or only one type may be used. Furthermore, the type of “prediction effect” and the type of “SPSP reach” corresponding to the interrupt variation information may not be associated.

  Also, some “normal reach” may develop into “SP reach”.

  As “SP reach” in the “normal mode” and “enthusiastic zone”, there are two types of SP reach, “support reach” and “election reach”. This “cheering reach” is composed of productions that support the girl's character being a big hit, and “election reach” is composed of productions that contest multiple girls' characters becoming NO1 in the election. Has been.

  Also, in “SP Reach” in “Normal Mode” and “Enthusiastic Zone”, as in “Normal Reach”, “Predictive Effect” may be performed. When the clock reaches 12:00, it corresponds to interrupt fluctuation information "SPSP reach (performance reach, story reach)" will be interrupted.

  Furthermore, in the “SP reach”, even if the “predictive effect” is not performed or the clock disappears before reaching 12:00, the “SPSP reach” of the “performance reach” corresponding to the basic fluctuation information is changed. It may develop.

The “SPSP reach” corresponding to the basic fluctuation information is partly different from the “SPSP reach” corresponding to the interrupt fluctuation information, and the “SPSP reach” of the “story reach” is not performed. ing.
That is, “Story Reach” is configured as a dedicated “SPSP reach” corresponding to interrupt variation information, and “Performance Reach” is configured as “SPSP reach” common to basic variation information and interrupt variation information. ing.

(Developer recommended zone / PIROKO zone)
Next, using the lower part of the flow of the production contents shown in FIG. 33, the outline of the production contents of the “developer recommendation zone” and “PIROKO zone” will be described.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 14 (second start port 15), “shortening variation” or “normal variation” is performed in the same manner as in the “normal mode” and “enthusiastic zone”. From “normal fluctuation” to “normal reach”.

  In the “normal reach” in the “developer pushing zone” and the “PIROKO zone”, the “predictive effect” is not performed, but the “normal reach” may be changed to “SP reach”.

  As the “SP reach” in the “developer pushing zone” and the “PIROKO zone”, one type of SP reach of “swimsuit reach” is provided. This “Swimsuit Reach” is configured such that a specific girl, PIROKO, becomes a swimsuit and plays at the beach.

  Furthermore, “SP reach” may develop into “SPSP reach” corresponding to basic fluctuation information.

  As the “SPSP reach” in the “developer pushing zone” and the “PIROKO zone”, one type of SPSP reach of “confession reach” is provided. This “confession reach” is composed of productions such that PIROKO makes a confession of love.

  In the present embodiment, the contents of the production corresponding to the “normal mode” and the “enthusiastic zone” are partially different from the contents of the production corresponding to the “developer pushing zone” and the “PIROKO zone”. However, the production contents corresponding to the “normal mode” and the “enthusiastic zone”, and the production contents corresponding to the “developer pushing zone” and the “PIROKO zone” may be configured in common. .

  Furthermore, it may be configured such that a precursor effect is also performed in the “developer recommendation zone” and the “PIROKO zone”. In such a case, it is desirable to configure the precursor effect in the “developer's recommended zone” and “PIROKO zone” different from the precursor effect in the “normal mode” and “enthusiastic zone”. It may be configured with a warning effect.

  In order to execute the contents of the effect as described above, it is based on various commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a received from the frame control board 180 or the like. The control contents of the effect control board 120 will be described.

  First, details of various tables stored in the liquid crystal control ROM 150c will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Design effect display data decision table)
FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are diagrams showing a symbol effect display data determination table for determining symbol effect display data in which a variation mode or the like of the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the special symbol is determined. FIG. 35 shows the symbol effect display data determination table 1 in the normal mode and the enthusiasm zone that is referred to when the variation pattern designation command is received, and FIG. 36 is referred to when the variation pattern designation command is received. The symbol effect display data determination table 2 at the time of a developer pushing zone and the time of a PIROKO zone is shown.

  In the symbol effect display data determination table shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, variation pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command input from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a), the selection rate (liquid crystal random number value 1), the symbol The effect display data is associated.

  Here, “selection rate” corresponds to the fact that the acquired random number value is within a specific range with respect to the random value consisting of a predetermined random number range. It is described. Further, the liquid crystal random number value is randomly generated by a random number generation unit (random number generation circuit) (not shown) of the image control unit 150, and is configured not to be synchronized with different types of liquid crystal random number values. . In other words, the liquid crystal random value corresponds to a so-called hardware random value. This also applies to the “selection rate” in the tables shown in FIGS. 36 to 43, and description of the types of random number values will be omitted as appropriate.

  The “symbol effect display data” refers to a specific effect in an effect device (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34a, frame illumination device 34b) performed during the variation of the special symbol. 35, 36, the rightmost column of the symbol effect display data determination table is illustrated with reference to the effect contents of each symbol effect display data.

  The contents of the production in the rightmost column correspond to the overall production flow of FIG. 33, and the “interrupt” shown in FIGS. ”And“ SPSP reach ”means an abbreviation.

  Also, the design effect display data determination table 1 in the normal mode and the enthusiasm zone shown in FIG. 35 and the design effect display data determination table 2 in the developer push zone and the PIROKO zone shown in FIG. 36 have the same variation pattern. Even when the designation command is received, different types of symbol effect display data are determined so that different effect contents can be executed.

In addition, in the design effect display data determination table 2 at the time of the developer recommendation zone and the PIROKO zone shown in FIG. 36, the design effect display data is not associated with some of the variation pattern designation commands.
As will be described later, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a is configured to perform the developer recommendation zone or the PIROKO zone only when the start winning information corresponding to the variation pattern not having the interrupt variation information is input. This is because, in the developer inference zone and the PIROKO zone, a variation pattern having interrupt variation information is not received.

(Sign indication display data determination table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a precursor effect display data determination table for determining the precursor effect display data in the normal mode and the enthusiastic zone.

  In the sign effect display data determination table shown in FIG. 37, change pattern data corresponding to the change pattern designation command input from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a), the selection rate (liquid crystal random value 2), and the sign effect display data. Are associated with each other.

  This "prediction effect display data" refers to an effect device (image display device 31, sound output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34a, frame illumination device 34b) performed during the change of a special symbol. This refers to information in which the contents of specific sign effects are determined, and the rightmost column of the sign effect display data determination table shown in FIG. 37 shows the effects of each sign effect display data as a reference.

The “precursor effect display data GN1”, “precursor effect display data GS1”, “precursor effect display data KN1 and 2”, and “precursor effect display data KS1 and 2” shown in FIG. It corresponds to the indication that “the indication effect display data GN1” and “the indication effect display data GS1” of the “first indication effect” disappears before the clock reaches 12:00 in the “first indication effect”. The “prediction effect display data KN1,2” and the “prediction effect display data KS1,2” correspond to the effect that the clock reaches at 12:00 in the “first sign effect display”.
Furthermore, the “predictive effect display data KN1, 2” corresponds to the “first predictive effect display” performed during the normal reach, and the “predictive effect display data KS1, 2” is performed during the SP. It corresponds to "Direction".

In addition, in the “prediction effect display data KN1” and the “prediction effect display data KS1”, the content of the effect in which the position of the short hand rotates clockwise from “6 o'clock” is determined. In addition, the content of the effect in which the position of the short hand rotates clockwise from “9 o'clock” is defined in the “predictive effect display data KS2”, and the content of the effect of the first predictive effect is partially different.
On the other hand, in the first warning effect (the warning effect display data GN1, the warning effect display data GS1) that disappears before the clock reaches 12:00, the effect that the position of the short hand rotates clockwise from “6 o'clock”. However, the content of the effect that the position of the short hand rotates clockwise from “9 o'clock” is not defined.
For this reason, the first sign effect (the sign effect display data KN2 and the sign effect display data KS2) in which the position of the short hand rotates clockwise from “9 o'clock” suggests that the timepiece always reaches 12:00, and interrupts. It can be said that it is an effect informing in advance that “SPSP reach” corresponding to the fluctuation information is performed.

Further, the “precursor effect display data GN2”, “precursor effect display data GS2”, “precursor effect display data MN1 to 3”, and “precursor effect display data MS1 to MS3” are “second predictive effect display” shown in FIG. Among them, the “prediction effect display data GN2” and the “prediction effect display data GS2” correspond to an effect that disappears before the clock reaches 12:00 in the “second sign effect display data GS2”. The “display data MN1 to 3” and the “precursor effect display data MS1 to 3” correspond to the effect that the clock reaches at 12:00 in the “second precursor effect”.
Further, the “predictive effect display data MN1 to MN3” corresponds to the “second predictive effect display data” performed during the normal reach, and the “predictive effect display data MS1 to 3” is performed during the SP. It corresponds to "Direction".

Further, the contents of the effect in which the position of the short hand rotates counterclockwise from “6 o'clock” is defined in “prediction effect display data MN1” and “prediction effect display data MS1”. ”And“ precursor effect display data MS2 ”define the content of the effect in which the position of the short hand rotates counterclockwise from“ 3 o'clock ”, but the second antecedent disappears before the clock reaches 12:00. The content of the effect in which the position of the short hand rotates counterclockwise from “3 o'clock” is not defined in the effect (the sign effect display data GN2, the sign effect display data GS2).
For this reason, the second warning effect (the warning effect display data MN2 and the warning effect display data MS2) in which the position of the short hand rotates counterclockwise from “3 o'clock” suggests that the clock always reaches 12:00, It can be said that it is an effect that notifies in advance that “SPSP reach” corresponding to the interrupt fluctuation information is performed.

Furthermore, a zebra-patterned clock is displayed in the “precursor effect display data MN3” and the “precursor effect display data MS3”, but the second antecedent effect (precursor effect display data) disappears before the clock reaches 12:00. A zebra-patterned clock is not displayed in GN2 and precursor effect display data GS2).
For this reason, the second warning effect (the warning effect display data MN3 and the warning effect display data MS3) on which the zebra pattern clock is displayed suggests that the clock always reaches 12:00, and corresponds to the interrupt variation information. It can also be said to be an effect informing in advance that “SPSP reach” will be performed.

  Also, a second sign effect (a sign effect display data MN2 and a sign effect display data MS2) that rotates counterclockwise from the position of the short hand “3 o'clock” and a second sign effect that displays a zebra pattern clock ( Both the warning effect display data MN3 and the warning effect display data MS3) are effects that suggest that the clock always reaches 12:00, but the position of the short hand rotates counterclockwise from “3 o'clock”. The second predictor effect (precursor effect display data MN3 and the predictor effect display data MS3) in which a zebra-patterned clock is displayed is expected to be a bigger hit than the two predictor effects (the predictor effect display data MN2 and the predictor effect display data MS2). The selection rate (second random number value) is set so that the degree becomes higher.

(PIROKO zone expected value scenario table)
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a PIROKO zone expected value scenario table for determining a PIROKO zone lottery table.

  The PIROKO zone expected value scenario table shown in FIG. 38 includes the end of the serial number unique to the product in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, date information (one digit) input from the RTC 154, and the PIROKO zone lottery tables (A to E). It is associated.

  Here, the “PIROKO zone lottery table” is a table for drawing whether or not to execute the PIROKO zone, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 41.

  In the present embodiment, as the PIROKO zone lottery table, five types of PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E are provided, and each PIROKO zone lottery table has a different probability of executing the PIROKO zone. It is configured.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the serial number from the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and inputs date information from the RTC 154 when a predetermined change condition (date change) is satisfied as will be described later. Then, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the PIROKO zone lottery table based on the end of the serial number and the date information input from the RTC 154.

  For example, if the end of the serial number = 0 and the date information = 1, the PIROKO zone lottery table A is determined.

In the present embodiment, the PIROKO zone expected value scenario table is configured by associating the serial number of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, the date information input from the RTC 154, and the PIROKO zone lottery table, but the serial number of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. Instead of the date information input from the RTC 154, other predetermined information may be used in association with the PIROKO zone lottery table.
Here, as other predetermined information, there are predetermined time information (for example, 13:00, 14:00, etc.), jackpot number information indicating the number of times of jackpot occurrence (for example, first jackpot, second jackpot), etc. Two or more pieces of information such as the serial number, the date information, the time information, and the jackpot number information may be associated with the PIROKO zone lottery table.

(PIROKO zone lottery table)
39 to 41 are diagrams showing a PIROKO zone lottery table for drawing whether or not to execute the PIROKO zone. FIG. 39 shows the PIROKO zone lottery table A, FIG. 40 shows the PIROKO zone lottery table B, and FIG. 41 shows the PIROKO zone lottery table E. , PIROKO zone lottery table D is also provided.

  The PIROKO zone lottery tables shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 correspond to the start winning information data corresponding to the start winning information designation command input from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a) and the first special symbol hold number (U1). The first reserved storage number, the selection rate (liquid crystal random value 3), and the PIROKO zone scenario are associated with each other.

  The “PIROKO zone scenario” is information that defines the contents of execution of one or a plurality of pre-read zones, and the zone display data that is performed at the start of the change of the special symbol after the determination of the PIROKO zone scenario, and the switching condition It is associated with zone display data performed at the time of establishment. In the rightmost column of the PIROKO zone lottery table shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, the scenario content of the PIROKO zone scenario is illustrated for reference. The establishment of the switching condition will be described later in detail.

  “Zone scenario 01” executes “developer-inspired zone (zone display data 01)” from the start of the change of the special symbol after the determination of zone scenario 01. “Zone scenario 02” The “PIROKO zone (zone display data 02)” is executed from the start of the change of the special symbol after the determination.

  “Zone scenario 03” is the “PIROKO zone (zone) when the switching condition is satisfied after executing“ developer-inspired zone (zone display data 01) ”from the start of the change of the special symbol after the determination of zone scenario 03. Display data 02) ". That is, the “zone scenario 03” is developed from the “developer recommended zone” to the “PIROKO zone”.

  In addition, for the five types of PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E, the selection rate (liquid crystal random number value 1) is set so that the degree of expectation of jackpot is different when the “PIROKO zone” is executed, PIRKO zone lottery table A <PIROKO zone lottery table B <PIROKO zone lottery table C <PIROKO zone lottery table D <PIROKO zone lottery table E.

Specifically, in the five types of PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E, when the start winning information data corresponding to the jackpot is input, the “PIROKO zone” may be executed at the same selection rate. However, when the start winning information data corresponding to the loss is input, PIROKO zone lottery table A> PIROKO zone lottery table B> PIROKO zone lottery table C> PIROKO zone lottery table D> PIROKO zone lottery table E It is determined to execute the “PIROKO zone” with a high selection probability.
For example, in the case of the PIROKO zone lottery table A shown in FIG. 39, it is determined that the “PIROKO zone” is executed with a probability of 20% when the start winning information data corresponding to the loss is input, and the PIROKO zone shown in FIG. In the case of the zone lottery table B, it is determined that the “PIROKO zone” is executed with a probability of 16% when the start winning information data corresponding to the loss is input, and in the case of the PIROKO zone lottery table E shown in FIG. When the start winning information data corresponding to the loss is input, it is not determined to execute the “PIROKO zone”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E are configured not to determine the zone scenario when the start winning information data corresponding to the variation pattern having the interrupt variation information is input. However, the zone scenario may be determined also when starting winning information information corresponding to a variation pattern having interrupt variation information is input.

  In this embodiment, the PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E are configured to determine a zone scenario associated with a plurality of zone display data. However, the zone display data is not determined without determining the zone scenario. It may be determined directly. In this case, the PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E associate the start winning information data, the first reserved storage number, the selection rate (liquid crystal random value 3), and the zone display data without having a zone scenario. What is necessary is just to comprise.

  Further, in the PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E, the so-called display display data A for so-called gas that executes only the first roll-up effect corresponding to the “developer recommendation zone” without shifting to the “developer recommendation zone”. Alternatively, the first display effect B or the so-called first display effect B for the so-called “gase” that executes only the second turning effect corresponding to the “PIROKO zone” without moving to the “PIROKO zone” is configured. You may comprise so that the lottery which performs only a 2nd roaring effect may be added.

Furthermore, when the “PIROKO zone” is executed and a big hit is made, the jackpot symbol (special symbols 1 and 3) that will shift to the short-time gaming state so that it always shifts to the short-time gaming state after the jackpot ends. The zone scenario may be determined when the first start winning information data associated with the first start winning information data associated with the loss is input. In other words, the zone scenario may not be determined when the first start winning information data associated with the jackpot symbol (special symbols 2 and 4) to be shifted to the non-short game state is input.
When configured in this way, the jackpot symbol random number value for determining the jackpot symbol is determined as start determination information (start prize information specification command, start flag) so that the jackpot symbol can be identified as the pre-determination table shown in FIG. In the PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E, the first start winning is associated with the first reserved storage number, the selection rate (liquid crystal random number value 3), and the zone display data. As the information data, the first start winning information data associated with the jackpot symbol (special symbols 1, 3) that will shift to the short-time gaming state, and the first starting winning information data associated with the loss What is necessary is just to comprise.

(Graph creation data table)
FIG. 42A is a diagram showing a graph creation data table for creating a graph showing the current and past expectations of the PIROKO zone. The display contents of this graph will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the graph creation data table shown in FIG. 42A, the current and past determined PIROKO zone lottery table, coordinate data, tone display data, and character color display data are associated with each other.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines coordinate data, tone display data, and character color display data for each determined PIROKO zone lottery table, and outputs various determined data to the drawing control unit 159 for drawing control. The unit 159 performs display corresponding to various data.

(Serif creation data table)
FIG. 42B is a diagram showing a serif creation data table for creating serifs for graphs indicating the current and past expectations of the PIROKO zone. The display contents of such lines will also be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the serif creation data table shown in FIG. 42 (b), the difference between the coordinate data of the current PIROKO zone lottery table and the coordinate data of the PIROKO zone lottery table determined immediately before is associated with the serif display data. Yes.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a calculates the difference between the coordinate data of the current PIROKO zone lottery table and the coordinate data of the PIROKO zone lottery table determined immediately before, and determines the serif display data based on the calculated difference. The line display data is output to the drawing control unit 159, and the drawing control unit 159 performs display corresponding to the line display data.

(Reliability display data determination table)
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a reliability display data determination table for suggesting the degree of expectation of jackpot for the current performance (variation) in the PIROKO zone.

FIG. 43A is a reliability display data determination table A that is referred to when the PIROKO zone lottery table A is determined, and FIG. 43B is a case where the PIROKO zone lottery table B is determined. FIG. 43C is a reliability display data determination table E referred to when the PIROKO zone lottery table E is determined. In addition, a reliability display data determination table C and a reliability display data determination table D (not shown) are also provided.
That is, the reliability display data determination tables A to E correspond to the PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E, respectively.

  The reliability display data determination table shown in FIG. 43 includes variation pattern data corresponding to a variation pattern designation command input from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a), a selection rate (liquid crystal random number value 4), and reliability display data. Are associated with each other.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the reliability display data based on the variation pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command input from the effect control unit 120m and the selection rate (liquid crystal random value 4), and the determined reliability display. The data is output to the drawing control unit 159, and the drawing control unit 159 performs display corresponding to the reliability display data. The display content of the notification reliability will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the reliability display data determination table is configured to include a plurality of reliability display data determination tables in association with the PIROKO zone lottery table. A reliability display data determination table may be provided.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the reliability display data determination table and the PIROKO zone lottery table are configured separately, but the reliability display data determination table and the PIROKO zone lottery table are configured to be determined by one table. May be.
In such a configuration, the zone scenario in the PIROKO zone lottery table shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 may be divided according to the reliability. For example, “zone scenario 02” corresponds to five types of reliability display data 01 to 05, and zone scenario 02-01, zone scenario 02-02, zone scenario 02-03, zone scenario 02-04, zone scenario The zone scenario 02 may be divided into five types 02-05, and when the zone scenario 02-01 is determined, the display corresponding to the reliability display data 01 may be performed.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described using a flowchart.

(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. 44 is a diagram showing 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 random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random number values (first random number value to twentieth random number value, etc.) 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 interruption process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating timer interrupt processing in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the effect control unit A 120 m timer interruption process 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 this command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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 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. If necessary, effect operation control processing for causing the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, or the frame control board 180 to output a predetermined effect button signal is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the data determined by the image control unit 150 is input. If the data is input, the sub CPU 120a transmits the data according to the data to the drive control unit 160 and the lamp control. The effect data transfer process for transferring to the unit 170 or the frame control board 180 is performed.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for outputting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.
More specifically, the data set in the first transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c is output to the image control unit 150, the data set in the second transmission buffer is output to the drive control unit 160, and the third transmission is performed. The data set in the buffer is output to the lamp control unit 170, and the data set in the fourth transmission buffer is output to the frame control board 180.

  In step S1900, 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 process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to 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.
Then, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1410. On the other hand, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis processing.

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.
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. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and stores the analyzed reserved memory number in the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c. Process.

  In this reserved memory update process, if the received special symbol memory designation command is the first special symbol memory designation command, the number of reserved memories corresponding to the received first special symbol memory designation command is stored in the first reserved memory number counter. If the received special symbol memory designation command is the second special symbol memory designation command, the number of reserved memories corresponding to the received second special symbol memory designation command is stored in the second reserved memory number counter.

  Then, the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory number counter and the number of reserved memories stored in the second reserved memory number counter are used as the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. 1st reserved memory number data corresponding to the reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number counter and second reserved memory number data corresponding to the reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number counter. Are set in the first to fourth transmission buffers 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.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning information designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1421. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning information designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a determines start prize information data corresponding to the start prize information designation command, and uses the determined start prize information data as the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. Therefore, the start winning information data is set in the first to fourth transmission buffers 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.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this effect symbol determination process, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed, the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot are identified, the stop symbol data of the effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the stop symbol data of the determined effect symbol 38 is determined. Is set in the stop symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 120c. The stop symbol data of the determined effect symbol 38 is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. Set to send buffer.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an interrupt timing designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an interrupt time designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1451. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an interrupt timing designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a determines interrupt random number data corresponding to the interrupt timing designation command, and uses the determined interrupt random value data as the image control unit 150, drive control unit 160, lamp control unit 170, frame control. In order to transmit to the substrate 180, the interrupt random number value data is set in the first to fourth transmission buffers of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1451. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a determines variation pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command, and transmits the determined variation pattern data to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. Therefore, the variation pattern data is set in the first to fourth transmission buffers of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an interrupt start command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an interrupt start command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1461. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an interrupt start command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1470.

  In step S 1461, the sub CPU 120 a determines interrupt start data corresponding to the interrupt start command, and sends the determined interrupt start data to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. In order to transmit, the interrupt start data is set in the first to fourth transmission buffers of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1471. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process of setting stop display data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the first to fourth transmission buffers of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 38.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a performs processing according to various commands stored in the reception buffer, sets necessary data in the first to fourth transmission buffers of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current command analysis processing. To do.

(Main processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a)
Processing executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in the image control unit 150 will be described. First, the main process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing main processing in the liquid crystal control CPU. In this process, when power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs the following main process.

  In step S2010, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the drawing control unit 159 in response to power-on.

  Here, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a instructs the drawing control unit 159 to (1) create a video signal and output it to the drawing control unit 159, or (2) use it. Instruct the high-frequency image data (image data such as the production symbol 38) to be stored in a development storage area (not shown) of the VRAM 153, or (3) the initial value image data (referred to as “power-on”) to the drawing control unit 159. In order to draw a character image or the like, an initial value display list is output.

In step S2011, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the date information indicating the current date from the RTC 154, compares the read date information with the date information already stored in the date / time information storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and compares the date information. It is determined whether the information has been updated (changed).
If it is determined that the date information has been updated, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S2012, and if it determines that the date information has not been updated, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S2016.

  In step S2012, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the date information read from the RTC 154 in the date / time information storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2013, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a shift process on the PIROKO zone lottery table stored in the 0th to 3rd table storage areas of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  Here, the “0th table storage area” is a storage area for storing the today's PIROKO zone lottery table, and the “first table storage area” is a storage area for storing the PIROKO zone lottery table one day ago. Yes, the “second table storage area” is a storage area for storing the PIROKO zone lottery table two days ago, and the “third table storage area” is a storage area for storing the PIROKO zone lottery table three days ago. is there. In the 0th to 3rd table storage areas, any of A to E identification data corresponding to each of the PIROKO zone lottery tables A to E is stored.

  In the shift process of the PIROKO zone lottery table, the identification data stored in the 0th table storage area is shifted to the first table storage area, and the identification data stored in the first table storage area is transferred to the second table storage area. The identification data stored in the second table storage area is shifted to the third table storage area. Note that blank data is stored in the 0th table storage area by shifting the identification data stored in the 0th table storage area to the 1st table storage area.

  In step S2014, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of reading a serial number from the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2015, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a PIROKO zone lottery table determination process for determining the today's PIROKO zone lottery table.

  In this PIROKO zone lottery table determination processing, the PIROKO zone expected value scenario table shown in FIG. 38 is referred to, and the serial number read from the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and the date information stored in the date / time information storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b are used. Based on this, the today's PIROKO zone lottery table is determined. Then, identification data corresponding to the determined PIROKO zone lottery table is stored in the 0th table storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  As a result, the identification data corresponding to the PIROKO zone lottery table is stored in all the storage areas of the 0th to 3rd table storage areas of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the date is changed, the PIROKO zone lottery table is changed.
However, the change condition for changing the PIROKO zone lottery table is not set as a date, but every predetermined time (for example, every hour), one big hit has occurred, and a predetermined number of big hits have occurred (for example, The change condition may be, for example, every 10 jackpots, the occurrence of a specific performance (for example, the loss of a specific reach), or the like.

In step S2016, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not new data is input from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a).
If it is determined that new data has been input, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S2017, and if it determines that new data has not been input, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S2019.

  Here, as input from the effect control unit 120m, as described above with reference to FIG. 46, the first reserved memory number data, the second reserved memory number data, the start winning information data, the stop symbol data, the fluctuation pattern data, There are embedded random value data, interrupt start data, stop display data, and the like.

  In step S2017, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a analyzes the data input from the effect control unit 120m, and performs an input data analysis process for generating various display data defining specific contents of the effect. A specific description of this input data analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S2018, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a transmits the various data generated in step S2017 to the effect control unit 120m.

  When the data generated by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a is input to the effect control unit 120m, an effect corresponding to the data is input to the audio output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, and the frame illumination device 34b. The data is transferred to the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, or the frame control board 180 for execution (step S1700).

  In step S2019, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a prefetch zone control process for controlling the effect of the prefetch zone. The prefetch zone control process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S2020, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation pattern generation process.

In this animation pattern generation process, it is determined whether or not an animation pattern corresponding to the various display data generated in step S2017 has been generated. If there is display data for which no animation pattern has been generated, such display data or the like is displayed. Based on the above, an animation pattern is generated.
For example, if an animation pattern of the design effect display data has not been generated, an animation pattern such as a performance reach is generated based on the design effect display data, or if no animation pattern of the predictive effect display data has been generated, An animation pattern in which a clock rotates is generated based on production display data or the like.

  Here, as described above, the “animation pattern” is detailed data for executing an effect by changing a predetermined image as an animation in a predetermined period (between a plurality of frames). Display information (animation scene information) of a predetermined image.

  “Animation scene information” includes weight frame (display time), target data (image data identification number, etc.), parameters (frame buffer to be drawn, display coordinates of image data, etc.), drawing method (enlargement, reduction) , Relative coordinates based on display coordinates for performing distortion, mask processing, and the like).

In step S2030, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not an animation scene information update condition for the determined animation pattern is satisfied. If the update condition is satisfied, an animation for updating the display information of the animation scene information. Perform control processing.
For example, it is determined whether or not the number of frames associated with the current animation scene information has been counted, and when the number of frames associated with the current animation scene information is counted, it is associated with the next number of frames. Update to the animated scene information.

  In step S2040, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates a display list (image data identification number, display coordinates, etc.) for one frame from the display information of one frame in the updated animation scene information.

  Here, the display list is data for displaying an image corresponding to one frame of the animation pattern. As described above, the display list includes a plurality of “drawing frame buffers” in the normal frame buffer 153a for drawing images. This data is composed of a drawing control command group.

  In displaying an image corresponding to one frame, a plurality of animation patterns are usually determined, and it is necessary to determine from which animation pattern to draw. For this reason, priority (drawing order) is set for the animation pattern.

  When generating the display list for one frame, the animation pattern is analyzed according to the above priority order, and the drawing control command corresponding to the display information of one frame is generated from the animation scene information of the analyzed animation pattern. become.

  For this reason, the display list can be said to be a drawing control command group in which display information of a plurality of animation patterns in one frame is integrated and the execution order of the plurality of drawing control commands is set.

  When the generation of the display list is completed, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the display list to the drawing control unit (VDP) 159.

  In step S2050, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag is “01”.

  Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 48B, the FB switching flag is set to FB if the previous display list has been drawn in a V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Switching flag = 01. That is, in step S2050, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  In step S2060, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and proceeds to step S2020.

  In step S2070, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs drawing execution start processing for instructing the drawing control unit (VDP) 159 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output. Specifically, instruction data for instructing execution of drawing is output to the drawing control unit (VDP) 159.

  Thereafter, the processing from step S2011 to step S2070 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt processing occurs.

(Interrupt processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a)
The interrupt process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, the interrupt processing of the image control unit 150 includes a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal, and a V end as shown in FIG. At least a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a blank interrupt signal and a command reception interrupt process performed by receiving a command are provided.

(Drawing end interrupt processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a)
FIG. 48A shows a drawing end interrupt process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  When drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is finished, the drawing control unit 159 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a (see step S2450 described later). When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a drawing end interrupt signal from the drawing control unit 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

In the drawing end interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S2110).
That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing of one frame is completed in the drawing control unit 159.

(V blank interrupt processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a)
FIG. 48B is a diagram showing the V blank interrupt processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  The drawing control unit 159 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the drawing control unit 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S2210, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs processing to update various counters such as “wait frame” and “frame counter”.

In step S2220, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of one frame has been completed.
If the drawing end flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S2230. If the drawing end flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt process.
That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing of one frame is not completed, the processing after step S2230 is not performed.

  In step S2230, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00. That is, the drawing end flag is turned off.

  In step S2240, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a instructs the drawing control unit 159 to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer” of the normal frame buffer 153a.

  In step S2250, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S2050, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

(Input data analysis processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a)
The input data analysis processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 is a diagram showing the input data analysis process 1, FIG. 50 is a diagram showing the input data analysis process 2, and the input data analysis process 2 in FIG. 50 follows the input data analysis process 1 in FIG. It is done.

In step S2310, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a checks whether the data input from the effect control unit 120m is the first reserved memory number data or the second reserved memory number data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is the first reserved memory number data or the second reserved memory number data, the process proceeds to step S2311. On the other hand, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not the first reserved memory number data or the second reserved memory number data, the process proceeds to step S2320.

  In step S2311, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a analyzes the reserved memory number from the first reserved memory number data or the second reserved memory number data, and uses the analyzed reserved memory number as a first reserved memory number counter or a second counter in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. A hold storage process stored in the hold storage number counter is performed.

In step S2320, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a confirms whether or not the data input from the effect control unit 120m is start winning information data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is start winning information data, the process proceeds to step S2321. On the other hand, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is not the start winning information data, the process proceeds to step S2330.

In step S2321, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a storage process of storing start winning information information.
In this storage process, if the first start winning information data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the first reserved storage number from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first reserved storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. 1 Start winning information information is stored. If it is the second start winning information data, the second start winning prize is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the second reserved storage number from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second reserved storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. Store information data.

  In step S2322, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a hold display data determination process for determining hold display data for performing display indicating the number of hold memories.

In the hold display data determination process, it is determined whether the start start prize information data or the second start prize information data is determined. If the start start prize information data is the first start prize information data, the first hold display data (for example, , A white circle image) is determined, and if it is the second start winning information data, second hold display data (for example, a blue circle image) is determined.
Then, the determined hold display data is stored in a predetermined storage unit of the hold storage area in which the start winning information data is stored in the current process (immediately before step S2321).

  In step S <b> 2323, the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a performs prefetch zone lottery processing for the three types of prefetch zones of “developer recommendation zone”, “PIROKO zone”, and “enthusiastic zone”. In the pre-read zone lottery process, if any pre-read zone is determined, the zone scenario is stored in a predetermined storage unit in the reserved storage area in which the start winning information data is stored in the current process (immediately before step S2321). The zone display data is stored. The prefetch zone lottery process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  That is, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first and second reserved storage areas of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b are configured to be able to store start winning information data, hold display data, zone scenarios and zone display data described later. . In addition, the variable storage unit of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, which will be described later, is configured to be able to store start winning information data, hold display data, zone scenario, and zone display data shifted from the first storage unit of the first hold storage area. Yes.

  Then, in step S2020, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the hold display data stored in the hold storage area (the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit) of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and the first hold storage number counter or the second hold storage. An animation pattern corresponding to the hold display is generated based on the hold storage number stored in the number counter. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs the animation for the pre-read zone based on the zone display data stored in the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) or the variable storage unit of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b in step S2020. A pattern will be generated.

In step S2330, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a checks whether or not the data input from the effect control unit 120m is stop symbol data.
When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the symbol data is stop symbol data, the process proceeds to step S2331. On the other hand, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is not stop symbol data, it moves the process to step S2340.

  In step S2331, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs storage processing for storing the stop symbol data in the stop symbol storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

In step S2340, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a checks whether the data input from the effect control unit 120m is interrupt random number data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is interrupt random number data, the process proceeds to step S2341. On the other hand, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not interrupt random number data, the process proceeds to step S2350.

  In step S2341, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a storage process of analyzing the interrupt random number value from the interrupt random number value data and storing the analyzed interrupt random number value in the interrupt random number storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

In step S2350, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a checks whether or not the data input from the effect control unit 120m is variation pattern data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is variation pattern data, the process proceeds to step S2351. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not variation pattern data, the process proceeds to step S2370.

  In step S2351, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a storage process of storing the fluctuation pattern data in the fluctuation pattern storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

In step S2352, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a hold storage shift process of shifting various data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the hold storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b to the previous storage unit.
Specifically, if it is the first variation pattern data, various data (start winning information data, hold display data, zone scenario, zone display) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first hold storage area Data) is shifted to the previous storage unit, and if it is the second variation pattern data, various data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second reserved storage area are stored in the previous storage unit. Shift to. Note that the various data stored in the first storage unit is overwritten and shifted over the variation storage unit, and the various data already stored in the variation storage unit is deleted.

In step S2353, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a checks whether or not the input variation pattern data is a specific variation pattern having interrupt variation information.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the process proceeds to step S2354. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the variation pattern is not a specific variation pattern, the process proceeds to step S2357.

  In step S2354, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a analyzes the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and the interrupt random number value stored in the interrupt random number value storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. A calculation process for calculating the interrupt start time is performed. As a method for calculating the interrupt start time, analysis and calculation are performed so as to correspond to the interrupt start time in the variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 24) of the main control board 110.

  Specifically, “basic variation information” and “interrupt group” are analyzed from a specific variation pattern having interrupt variation information. The liquid crystal control ROM 150c also stores a table corresponding to the interrupt start time determination table (see FIG. 12A) stored in the main ROM 110b. With reference to this table, the “basic variation information” is stored. Based on the “interrupt group” and “interrupt random number”, the interrupt start time is determined.

  In step S2355, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the interrupt start time in the interrupt start time counter of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2356, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs symbol effect display data determination processing for determining symbol effect display data.

In this symbol effect display data determination process, the pre-reading zone is determined from the presence / absence and type of the zone display data stored in the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and the variable storage unit. Identify.
For example, if zone display data is not stored in any of the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) and the variable storage unit, the normal mode is specified, and the reserved storage area (first storage unit) If the zone display data 01 is stored in any one of the storage unit to the fourth storage unit) and the variation storage unit, the zone is specified as the developer-inspired zone, and the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) ) And the variable storage unit, if the zone display data 02 is stored, it is determined that the zone is the PIROKO zone, and any of the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) and the variable storage unit If the crab zone display data 03 is stored, it is identified as the enthusiasm zone. Note that, as will be described in the “lottery condition” of the prefetch zone lottery process shown in FIG. 51, the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) has only one zone display data to prevent duplication. It is configured not to be memorized.

  Then, if the specified pre-reading zone is “normal mode” or “enthusiastic zone”, the symbol effect display data determination table 1 shown in FIG. 35 is determined, and the specified pre-reading zone is “developer recommended zone” or “PIROKO zone”. "Is determined, the symbol effect display data determination table 2 shown in FIG. 36 is determined. Next, after obtaining the liquid crystal random value 1 from the random number generation unit of the image control unit 150, the variation pattern data input from the effect control unit 120 m and the image control unit 150 are referred to the determined symbol effect display data determination table. The symbol effect display data is determined based on the liquid crystal random number value 1 obtained from the random number generator. Thereafter, the determined symbol effect display data is stored in the symbol effect display data storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  Then, in step S2020, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, based on the symbol effect display data stored in the symbol effect display data storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and the interrupt start time stored in the interrupt start time counter, An animation pattern corresponding to the symbol effect display data is generated.

  In step S2357, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs precursor effect display data determination processing for determining precursor effect display data.

  In this indication effect display data determination process, the liquid crystal random value 2 is acquired from the random number generation unit of the image control unit 150, and then input from the effect control unit 120m with reference to the indication effect display data determination table shown in FIG. Based on the variation pattern data and the liquid crystal random value 2 acquired from the random number generation unit of the image control unit 150, the sign effect display data is determined. Thereafter, the determined sign effect display data is stored in the sign effect display data storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  Then, in step S2020, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, based on the warning effect display data stored in the warning effect display data storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and the interrupt start time stored in the interrupt start time counter, An animation pattern corresponding to the sign effect display data is generated.

In step S2370, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a checks whether the data input from the effect control unit 120m is interrupt start data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is interrupt start data, the process proceeds to step S2371. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not interrupt start data, the process proceeds to step S2380.

  In step S2371, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a analyzes the interrupt variation information from the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and performs setting processing for setting effect display data for the interrupt variation information.

Here, the effect display data for the interrupt variation information is also included in the symbol effect display data determined in step S2356, but the time measurement interval (4 ms) of the main control board 110 and the effect There is an error in the time measurement interval (2 ms) of the control unit 120 m and the time measurement interval (16.6 ms) on the image control unit 150 side, and the time until the interrupt start time is measured from the change start time of the special symbol. Since deviation may occur, the effect display data for the interrupt variation information is forcibly overwritten by inputting the interrupt start data for the interrupt start command of the main control board 110 via the effect control unit 120m. Yes.
As a result, even if the main control board 110, the effect control unit 120m, and the image control unit 150 are shifted from the time when the special symbol starts to change to the time when the interrupt start time is measured, the main control board 110, the effect control unit 120m, and the image control unit 150 It is possible to perform an effect display for the included fluctuation information.

In step S2380, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a checks whether or not the data input from the effect control unit 120m is stop display data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the display data is stop display data, the process proceeds to step S2381. On the other hand, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the display data is not stop display data, it moves the process to step S2390.

  In step S2381, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and displays stop display data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the stop symbol data in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. A storage process for storing in the stop display storage area is performed.

  In step S2390, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a analyzes various data input from the effect control unit 120m, and stores data necessary for the various data in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

(Look-ahead zone lottery process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a)
The prefetch zone lottery process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S2323-1, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not a lottery condition for the prefetch zone is satisfied.
When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the lottery condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2323-2. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery condition is not satisfied, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a ends the current prefetch zone lottery process.

Here, in the present embodiment, “the lottery condition is satisfied” in the pre-read zone means that the predetermined storage unit in the reserved storage area in which the start winning information data is stored in the current process (immediately preceding step S2321), This means that only the start winning information data corresponding to “normal variation”, “shortening variation” and “normal reach” is stored in each storage unit, and no zone display data is stored.
Therefore, in step S2323-1, it is determined with reference to the first and second reserved storage areas of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b whether or not the lottery condition for the prefetch zone is satisfied.

In the present embodiment, only the start winning information data corresponding to “normal fluctuation”, “shortening fluctuation”, and “normal reach” are stored as lottery conditions for the prefetch zone, and no zone display data is stored. However, only the start winning information data corresponding to “normal fluctuation”, “shortening fluctuation” and “normal reach” may be stored, or only zone display data may not be stored. .
Furthermore, the lottery condition for the pre-read zone is that only start winning information data corresponding to “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” is stored, or a start that performs a specific effect (for example, an effect based on interrupt fluctuation information) For example, winning information data may be stored.
Furthermore, the lottery conditions for the pre-reading zone include a specific gaming state (high probability gaming state, etc.), a specific production mode, a special symbol variation number of times, and a specific time. It may be a certain thing.

  In step S2323-2, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the today's PIROKO zone lottery table from the identification data stored in the 0th table storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b in step S2015.

  In step S2323-3, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a acquires the liquid crystal random number value 3 from the random number generation unit of the image control unit 150.

  In step S2323-4, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number counter of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b in step S2310.

In step S2323-5, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the PIROKO zone lottery table (see FIGS. 39 to 41) determined in step S2323-2,
A PIROKO zone lottery process for determining a PIROKO zone scenario is performed based on the start winning information data, the first reserved memory number, and the liquid crystal random number value 3.

In step S2323-6, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not a PIROKO zone scenario has been determined in step S2323-5.
When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the PIROKO zone scenario has been determined, the process proceeds to step S2323-7. On the other hand, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the PIROKO zone scenario has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S2323-9.

  In step S2323-7, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the determined PIROKO zone scenario in a predetermined storage unit in the reserved storage area in which the start winning information data is stored in the current process (immediately previous step S2321).

  In step S2323-8, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs the current process (the previous step S2321) on the zone display data to be performed at the time of starting the change of the special symbol for the determined PIROKO zone scenario. Is stored in a predetermined storage unit of the reserved storage area in which the start winning information data is stored.

  Thereby, the start winning information data, the hold display data, the zone scenario, and the zone display data are stored in the predetermined storage unit in the first hold storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  Note that the zone scenario and zone display data stored in the predetermined storage unit in the first reserved storage area are shifted to the variable storage unit in step S2352, and then stored in the first storage unit in the variable storage unit. When the various data are overwritten, the zone scenario and the zone display data are erased, and the display of the pre-read zone by the “developer pushing zone”, the “PIROKO zone”, and the “enthusiastic zone” is finished.

  In step S2323-9, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a does not determine the PIROKO zone scenario, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an enthusiasm zone lottery process for lottery of whether or not the enthusiasm zone is executed.

In this enthusiasm zone lottery process, a start prize is obtained by referring to an enthusiasm zone lottery table (not shown) in which start winning information information, a selection rate (liquid crystal random value 10), and zone display data of the enthusiasm zone are associated with each other. Based on the information data and the liquid crystal random value 10, the zone display data of the enthusiasm zone is determined at random.
In addition, in the enthusiasm zone lottery table (not shown), blank data that does not execute the enthusiasm zone is associated with the start winning information data and the selection rate (liquid crystal random value 10), and such blank data is determined. The enthusiasm zone will not be executed.

In step S2323-10, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the zone display data of the enthusiasm zone has been determined.
When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the zone display data of the enthusiasm zone has been determined, the process proceeds to step S2323-11. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the zone display data of the enthusiasm zone has not been determined, the current prefetch zone lottery process is terminated.

  In step S2323-11, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the determined zone display data of the enthusiasm zone in a predetermined storage unit of the reserved storage area in which the start winning information data is stored in the current process (immediately previous step S2321). To do.

(Prefetch zone control processing)
With reference to FIG. 52, a prefetch zone control process for controlling the effect of the prefetch zone will be described.

In step S2019-1, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not a specific zone scenario is stored in any of the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) and the variable storage unit of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. judge.
If it is determined that the specific zone scenario is stored, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a proceeds to step S2019-2, and if it is determined that the specific zone scenario is not stored, step S2019-4 Move processing to.

  Here, the “specific zone scenario” is a zone scenario that is associated with zone display data that is performed when the switching condition is satisfied, and performs the transition from the first prefetch zone to the second prefetch zone. A look-ahead zone scenario. In the present embodiment, the “specific zone scenario” refers to “zone scenario 03” in the PIROKO zone lottery table shown in FIGS.

In step S2019-2, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not a specific zone scenario switching condition is satisfied.
When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the specific switching condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2019-3. When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the specific switching condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2019-4. Move processing to.

Here, in the present embodiment, “the switching condition is satisfied” of the zone scenario means that the zone scenario stored in the first storage unit of the reserved storage area is shifted and stored in the variable storage unit (zone This means that the scenario is stored in the fluctuation storage unit.
That is, when a jackpot determination is made for a random value that has triggered the zone scenario (when the change of the so-called prefetch zone starts), the prefetch zone switching condition is satisfied, and the first prefetch zone (developer From the preferential zone) to the second prefetch zone (PIROKO zone).

In this embodiment, the zone scenario switching condition is that the zone scenario is stored in the variable storage unit. However, the zone scenario is stored in a specific storage unit in the reserved storage area. It is also possible that the switching condition is established.
Further, the pre-reading zone switching condition may be that the operation of the effect button 35 and the elapse of the specific time are satisfied as the zone scenario switching condition.
In addition, when the pseudo-variation in which the effect symbol 38 that is normally fluctuating is temporarily stopped and then re-varied again is repeatedly performed during one special symbol variation, a predetermined number of pseudo-variation starts. Alternatively, the zone scenario switching condition may be satisfied.

  In step S2019-3, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the zone display data (see FIGS. 39 to 41) associated with the specific zone scenario switching condition when the specific zone scenario is stored in the reserved storage area. The stored zone display data is replaced (overwritten) and stored in the predetermined storage unit or the fluctuation storage unit.

In step S2019-4, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the zone display data (zone display data 02) of the PIROKO zone in either the reserved storage area (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) or the variable storage unit of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. ) Is stored.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the zone display data of the PIROKO zone is stored, the process proceeds to step S2019-5, and if it is determined that the zone display data of the PIROKO zone is not stored, This prefetch zone control process is terminated.

In step S2019-5, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the specific time immediately before reach has been counted in the PIROKO zone.
If it is determined that the specific time has been measured, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S2019-6, and if it is determined that the specific time has not been timed, the current prefetch zone control process is terminated.

  Here, the “specific time” is a time obtained by subtracting the graph display time for performing the graph display as shown in FIGS. 55C to 55E from the reach execution start time calculated from the symbol effect display data. means. For example, if the start time of reach execution is 20 seconds based on the symbol effect display data and the graph display time is 5 seconds, the specific time (= 20 seconds−5 seconds) is 15 seconds.

  In step S2019-6, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a graph display data generation process for creating a graph indicating the current and past expected degrees of the PIROKO zone.

  In this graph display data generation processing, the PIROKO zone lottery table is specified from the stored identification data of the PIROKO zone lottery table for each of the 0th to 3rd table storage areas of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and FIG. The coordinate data, tone display data, and character color display data are determined with reference to the graph creation data table shown in FIG. Then, the determined coordinate data, tone display data, and character color display data are stored in any of the 0th to 3rd graph display storage areas of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b corresponding to the storage area referred to in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  Here, the “0th graph display storage area” corresponds to the “0th table storage area” and is a storage area for displaying graph data for the today's PIROKO zone lottery table. The “graph display storage area” corresponds to the “first table storage area”, and is a storage area for displaying graph data for the PIROKO zone lottery table one day ago. “Second graph display storage area” Corresponds to the “second table storage area”, is a storage area for displaying graph data for the PIROKON zone lottery table two days ago, and the “third graph display storage area” For storing the graph data for the PIROKO zone lottery table three days ago. It is a pass.

  In step S2019-7, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a serif display data generation process for creating a serif for a graph indicating the current and past expectations of the PIROKO zone.

  In this serif display data generation process, the coordinate data stored in the first graph display storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b is subtracted from the coordinate data stored in the zeroth graph display storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and the previous day and The difference between the coordinate data is calculated. Then, referring to the serif creation data table shown in FIG. 42 (b), serif display data is determined based on the difference between the calculated coordinate data and the previous day, and the determined serif display data is displayed in the serif display of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. Store in the data storage area.

  In step S2019-8, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a reliability display data generation process for creating a reliability display for suggesting a jackpot expectation for the current effect (variation) in the PIROKO zone.

  In this reliability display data generation processing, first, the today's PIROKO zone lottery table is specified from the identification data of the PIROKO zone lottery table stored in the 0th table storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and today's PIROKO zone lottery table. A reliability display data determination table corresponding to is determined (see FIG. 43). Then, after obtaining the liquid crystal random number value 4 from the random number generation unit of the image control unit 150, referring to the determined reliability display data determination table, the variation pattern data input from the effect control unit 120 m and the image control unit 150 The reliability display data is determined based on the liquid crystal random value 4 acquired from the random number generator. Thereafter, the determined reliability display data is stored in the reliability display data storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the coordinate data, tone display data, character color display data, and line display data storage area stored in the 0th to 3rd graph display storage areas of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. Based on the serif display data and the reliability display data stored in the reliability display data storage area, the graph showing the current and past expectations of the PIROKO zone, the serif for the graph, and the current jackpot expectation A corresponding animation pattern will be generated.

(Drawing control processing in the drawing control unit 159)
An image drawing control process in the drawing control unit 159 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S2410, the drawing control unit 159 determines whether there is an instruction to start drawing from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Specifically, it is determined whether or not instruction data for instructing execution of drawing is input from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in step S2070.
If there is an instruction to execute drawing, the drawing control unit 159 proceeds to step S2420. If there is no instruction to execute drawing, the drawing control unit 159 waits until there is an instruction to start drawing.

  In step S2420, the drawing control unit 159 reads the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in step S2040, and analyzes the read display list.

  In step S2430, the drawing control unit 159 reads the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in accordance with the display list drawing control command analyzed in step S2420, and reads the read image data in the “frame buffer for drawing” in the normal frame buffer 153a. The drawing process for drawing is performed.

  Here, “drawing” an image in the “drawing frame buffer” in the normal frame buffer 153 a means that the image data stored in the CGROM 151 is stored as it is, or the image data stored in the CGROM 151 is reduced or enlarged. Or the image data stored in the CGROM 151 is stored by masking or the like.

In step S2440, the drawing control unit 159 determines whether all drawing control commands in the display list for one frame have been completed (the drawing process for one frame has been completed).
When the drawing process for one frame is completed, the drawing control unit 159 proceeds to step S2450, and when the drawing process for one frame is not completed, the drawing control unit 159 returns to step S2430 to draw one frame. The drawing process in step S2430 is performed until the process is completed.

  In step S2450, the drawing control unit 159 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, returns the process to step S2410, and repeats the drawing control process.

(Display control processing in the drawing control unit 159)
An image display control process in the drawing control unit 159 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S2510, the drawing control unit 159 determines whether there is an instruction to create a video signal from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.
If there is an instruction to create a video signal, the drawing control unit 159 proceeds to step S2520. If there is no instruction to create a video signal, the drawing control unit 159 waits until there is an instruction to create a video signal.

  In the present embodiment, the instruction to create the video signal from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a is continued in step S2010 when the power is turned on. That is, while the gaming machine is powered on, some image is displayed on the image display device 31.

  In step S2520, the drawing control unit 159 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the normal frame buffer 153a. To do.

  In step S 2530, the drawing control unit 159 outputs the generated video signal (RGB signal) and a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 to the image display device 31. To do. Thereafter, the process returns to step S2510 to repeat the display control process.

  An example of an effect displayed on the image display device 31 by controlling the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Part of the production of the PIROKO zone)
FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating an example of some effects in the PIROKO zone in the image display device 31. In FIG. 55, although the effect is in the process of changing the effect symbol 38, the display of the effect symbol 38 is omitted for convenience of explanation. The same applies to FIGS. 56 and 57.

  Here, some effects of the PIROKO zone shown in FIG. 55 are “first symbol effect display data P4, P5, P7, P8” in FIG. 36 and “zone display data 02 indicating the PIROKO zone in FIGS. 39 to 41”. 42, “coordinate data, tone display data, character color display data, serif display data” in FIG. 42 and “reliability display data” in FIG. 43.

  As shown in FIG. 55A, when the execution of the PIROKO zone is started, the icon of the PIROKO zone indicating the start of execution of the PIROKO zone is stopped and displayed. Such effect display is performed based on the zone display data 02 stored in step S2323-8 in FIG. 51 or step S2019-3 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (b), after the icon of the PIROKO zone is displayed, it changes to a dedicated background image of the PIROKO zone, and a predetermined character is effect-displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (c), at the specific time immediately before reach in the PIROKO zone, the female character, PIROKO, expects the jackpot of the PIROKO zone to be “I will analyze the reliability of this zone”. An effect display indicating that the degree (reliability) is displayed. Such effect display is performed in common when displaying a graph as default display data of the graph display data in step S2019-6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (d), based on the PIROKO zone lottery table determined from 3 days ago to today (today), a graph of the expected degree of the PIROKO zone from 3 days ago to today is displayed. At this time, a line for the graph is also displayed, such as “This time, the tone is going up”. Such effect display is performed based on the coordinate data, tone display data, character color display data generated in step S2019-6 in FIG. 52, and the line display data generated in step S2019-7.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (e), after the graph of the expected degree of the PIROKO zone is displayed, the expectation of the jackpot for the fluctuation of the current production pattern 38, such as “the reliability of this time is 75%”. The reliability for suggesting the degree is displayed. Such effect display is performed based on the reliability display data generated in step S2019-8 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (f), after the reliability is displayed, the reach of the production symbol 38 is established, and the SPSP reach (confession reach) is developed.

(1st sign production and 2nd sign production)
FIG. 56 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first precursor effect in the image display device 31, and FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second precursor effect in the image display device 31.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 37, the first precursor effect is “predictive effect display data GN1”, “predictive effect display data GS1”, “predictive effect display data KN1, 2”, or “predictive effect display data KS1, 2 ”. Further, the second precursor effect is an effect based on “predictive effect display data GN2”, “predictive effect display data GS2”, “predictive effect display data MN1 to 3”, or “predictive effect display data MS1 to MS3”.

  As the first indication effect, as shown in FIG. 56A, during the normal reach or the SP reach of the effect symbol 38, an effect display in which the gold watch is suddenly displayed in a large size is performed. Here, when the gold watch is displayed in a large size, as shown in FIG. 37, there are cases where the position of the short hand is displayed at the position of “6 o'clock” and the position of “9 o'clock”.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (b), after the gold timepiece is displayed large, the gold timepiece is reduced and displayed at the upper left corner of the display screen. Then, the gold watch performs an effect display that proceeds clockwise at 12:00. At this time, there may be an effect display that disappears before the clock reaches 12:00.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (c), when the gold watch arrives at 12:00, the reduced gold watch is displayed again large, and the player recognizes that the gold watch has arrived at 12:00, and the SPSP reach (performance reach). ) Will develop.

  As the second precursor effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), during the normal reach or the SP reach of the effect symbol 38, an effect display in which a white clock (or zebra clock) is suddenly displayed is performed. Here, when the white clock (or zebra clock) is displayed large, as shown in FIG. 37, there are cases where the position of the short hand is displayed at the position of “6 o'clock” and the position of “3 o'clock”.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (b), the displayed white clock (or zebra clock) performs an effect display that returns counterclockwise at 12:00. At this time, there may be an effect display that disappears before the clock reaches 12:00.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (c), when the white clock (or zebra clock) reaches 12 o'clock, it will develop into SPSP reach (narrative reach).

  55 to 57, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a first determines various display data (step S2017, etc.), and generates an animation pattern and a display list from the determined various display data (steps S2020 to S2040). This is realized by displaying an image on the image display device 31 in accordance with the display list generated by the drawing control unit 159 (step S2440).

(Composition of production based on fluctuation pattern with interrupt fluctuation information)
The structure of the effect based on the variation pattern having the interrupt variation information will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 58, the configuration of the effect when “first variation pattern 4-2-2” is determined and “5” is acquired as the interrupt time random number (Rw) will be described.

  As described above, the variation pattern includes information on basic variation information, interrupt groups, and interrupt variation information. Here, as shown in FIG. 13, according to the first variation pattern 4-2-2, “first basic variation information 4”, “interrupt group (B) during SP reach”, “interrupt variation” Information 2 ”.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (a), the basic fluctuation time (t1) of the first basic fluctuation information 4 is 30000 ms (see FIG. 9), and the interrupt group (B) in the SP reach for the first basic fluctuation information 4 The permission start time (ws) is 16000 ms (see FIG. 12). Although not shown in FIG. 58, the interrupt interval (wi) of the interrupt group (B) during the SP reach for the first basic variation information 4 is 1200 ms.

As shown in FIG. 58 (b), the interrupt start timing (Wt) for the first variation pattern 4-2-2 is the permission start timing (B) for the interrupt group (B) during the SP reach for the first basic variation information 4. ws), an interrupt interval (wi), and a random number for interrupt timing (Rw).
Specifically, an interrupt start time (Wt) of 22000 ms is calculated from interrupt start time (Wt) = permission start time (ws) + interrupt interval (wi) × interrupt time random value (Rw). Will be.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (c), the added fluctuation time (t2) for the interrupt fluctuation information 2 is 30000 ms (see FIG. 11).

As shown in FIG. 58 (d), the symbol variation time (tz) of the special symbol of the first variation pattern 4-2-2 is obtained by adding the addition variation time (t2) to the interrupt start time (Wt). Calculated.
Specifically, a symbol variation time (tz) of 52000 ms is calculated from symbol variation time (tz) = interrupt start time (Wt = 22000 ms) + addition variation time (t2 = 30000 ms).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a large number of special symbol fluctuation times (tz) can be set by the interrupt time random number (Rw).

  As shown in FIG. 58 (e), the image display device 31 performs effect display based on the symbol effect display data (see FIGS. 35 and 36).

  In particular, before the interruption start time (Wt) is measured, an effect display based on “first basic fluctuation information 4” is performed, and after the interruption start time (Wt) is counted, “interrupt fluctuation information 2”. An effect display (reach, etc.) based on is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (f), in the image display device 31, an effect display (a sign effect) based on the sign effect display data is performed in parallel (overlapping) with the effect display based on the symbol effect display data. (See FIG. 37).

  This precursor effect is performed before timing the interrupt start time (Wt), and suggests in advance that an effect display based on the interrupt fluctuation information is performed. Furthermore, as described above, the sign effect corresponds to the content of the effect display based on the interrupt variation information, and when “performance reach” is performed as the effect display based on “interrupt variation information 2”, A first sign effect that displays a gold watch will be performed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the change pattern of the jackpot expectation for the production of the PIROKO zone is determined by the PIROKO zone expected value scenario table in which the change pattern of the jackpot expectation for the production of the PIROKO zone is determined in advance. It can be changed to an optimal one, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, even if the degree of expectation of jackpot for the production of the PIROKO zone is changed, the graph showing the current and past jackpot expectation degree of the PIROKO zone is displayed. It is possible for the player to recognize the contents of the change such as whether or not, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when a specific variation pattern has interrupt variation information, the performance reach or story reach as SPSP reach is executed, but the variation pattern does not have interrupt variation information. Occasionally, the performance reach as an SPSP reach is executed. As a result, even if there is an expectation on the presence or absence of interrupt fluctuation information, even if it does not have the interrupt fluctuation information, it is expected that a specific SPSP reach (performance reach) will have an appearance, and the game will be more interesting. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the story reach as the SPSP reach is a dedicated effect when it is a specific variation pattern having interrupt variation information, so that it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when it is a specific variation pattern having interrupt variation information, any one of a plurality of types of precursor effects is executed, so that the types of precursor effects can be enjoyed, It is possible to improve the fun of games.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, although it constituted using the effect of the PIROKO zone of a look-ahead zone as an effect which the expectation degree of jackpot changes, you may comprise using the effect by the design effect display data of the said fluctuation | variation. .

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the pre-read zone lottery process, the pre-read zone control process, the symbol effect data determination process, the precursor effect data determination process, and the like are performed by the image control unit 150 (liquid crystal control CPU 150a). You may comprise so that the said process may be performed by the production | presentation control part 120m (sub CPU120a).
That is, you may comprise so that the process corresponding to FIGS. 49-52 may be performed by the presentation control part 120m (sub CPU120a). When configured in this way, the RTC 154 may be configured to output time information and date information to the effect control unit 120m.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the configuration of the gaming machine used in the pachinko gaming machine has been described. May be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 20 1st special symbol display device 21 2nd special symbol display device 31 Image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m Production control unit 150 Image control unit 150a Liquid crystal control CPU
150b Liquid crystal control RAM
150c LCD control ROM
151 CGROM
153 VRAM
153a Normal frame buffer 154 RTC
159 Drawing controller

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has special game determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The special game control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the special game on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled, and the determination result by the special game determination means Then, when the effect device (image display device 31) for executing the predetermined effect and the predetermined change condition (date change, etc.) are established, the special game is controlled for the specific effect (effect of the PIROKO zone). Expectation degree setting means (liquid crystal control CPU 150a and liquid crystal control ROM 150c) for changing and setting the expectation degree, and when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, Based on the degree of expectation set by the expectation degree setting means, the specific effect execution determination means (liquid crystal control CPU 150a) for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect, and the specific effect execution determination means determines the specific If it is determined that the effect is to be executed, the specific effect executing means (liquid crystal control CPU 150a) for causing the effect device to execute the specific effect, and the expectation level changed by the expectation level setting means and previous one Expectation history information display means (image display device 31) for displaying expectation history information for recognizing the expectation degree, and the expectation history information display means executes the specific effect by the specific effect execution determination means. Then, when it is determined, the expectation history information is displayed .

Claims (3)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform special game control advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is established;
Special game control means for controlling the special game on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled;
An effect device that executes a predetermined effect in response to the determination result by the special game determination means;
When a predetermined change condition is satisfied, an expectation setting means for changing and setting the expectation at which the special game is controlled for a specific effect;
When the predetermined start condition is established, based on the expectation level set by the expectation level setting unit, a specific effect execution determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the specific effect;
When it is determined by the specific effect execution determination means to execute the specific effect, the specific effect execution means for causing the effect device to execute the specific effect;
An expectation history information display means for displaying expectation history information for recognizing the expectation degree changed by the expectation degree setting means and the expectation degree before that; and
A gaming machine comprising: The expectation history information display means displays the expectation history information when it is determined by the specific effect execution determination means to execute the specific effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The expectation level setting means includes:
An expectation scenario storage means for storing an expectation scenario in which the execution probability of the specific effect and the predetermined information are associated;
Execution probability determination means for determining the execution probability of the specific effect based on the predetermined information with reference to the expectation scenario stored in the expectation scenario storage means when the predetermined change condition is satisfied; Have
The specific effect execution determination means determines whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the execution probability determined by the execution probability determination means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein