JP2016179370A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine causes performance means to execute a prescribed notification performance on the basis of a detection of an input from a player during a period of validity that occurs in the progress of a game. The game machine updates a performance image displayed in display means every time a frame update timing reaches, by causing the display means to display drawing data of the performance image which has been generated at a prescribed frame update timing at the subsequent frame update timing. When no input from the player is detected during the period of validity, the game machine executes the prescribed notification performance at a frame update timing when a specific performance image generated on the basis of non-detection of input is displayed in the display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 64

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, a display means for displaying an image relating to a game, and a display control means for updating an image to be displayed on the display means at every predetermined update timing. What is provided is common.

  Then, based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, the display means performs a variation display of the identification information. When the variation display becomes a special result, a special game advantageous to the player can be generated.

  In such a gaming machine, a predetermined effective period is generated during the variation display of the identification information, and based on the operation unit such as the effect button being operated during the generation of the effective period, the effect means (movable object) In some cases, the notification effect is executed by operating (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-1000026 A

  By the way, in the game machine described in the said patent document, there existed room for improvement in the execution aspect of alerting | reporting effect, and there existed a problem that the interest of a game was low.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of notification effect and improving the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine comprising: display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game; and display control means for performing control for displaying the effect image on the display means. An input detecting means capable of detecting a predetermined input, an effective period generating means for generating an effective period in the progress of the game, and the predetermined input being detected during the generation of the effective period And an effect execution means for causing the effect means to execute a predetermined notification effect, and the display control means supplies drawing data of the effect image generated at a predetermined frame update timing to the display means at a subsequent frame update timing. By displaying, it is configured to update the effect image to be displayed on the display means every time the frame update timing is reached, and the effect execution means is the effective period If the predetermined input is not detected during generation, the predetermined notification effect is displayed at a frame update timing at which a specific effect image generated by the display control means based on non-detection of the predetermined input is displayed on the display means. It is characterized by starting.

  The “input detection means” means an effect button detection switch for detecting an operation of the effect button, an infrared sensor for detecting an operation such as a player's hand holding, and a predetermined operation of the player This corresponds to a detection element capable of detecting an input such as an operation or operation of a player such as a touch panel.

  “Direction means” means a blower that sends wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the player, a handle light-emitting device that causes the launch handle to emit light in a predetermined manner, and a predetermined manner provided on the glass frame. Lighting device for a frame that emits light, a lighting device for a board that is provided on a game board and emits light in a predetermined manner, a second image display device (sub liquid crystal) for displaying a predetermined effect image, and provided on a game board A movable effect member that operates in a predetermined manner, a movable device for a frame that is provided on a glass frame and operates the movable member for a frame in a predetermined manner, and the like.

  “Predetermined notification effect” means that an event that is advantageous to the player may occur during the progress of the game (such as during fluctuation display or a big hit), or an event that is advantageous to the player may occur during the progress of the game This is a presentation that informs (improves) that there is a certainty, for example, for example, a definitive announcement (notification) that it will be a decisive announcement or announcement that will definitely announce (notify) that it will be a big hit ) Produced notice announcements such as a certain effect, a promotion effect that directs whether or not the type of jackpot game is promoted, and a continuous effect that directs whether or not a round game that can win a prize ball continues. Etc.

  “Frame update timing corresponding to detection of predetermined input” means image data (effect image) drawn in the frame buffer at the frame update timing next to the number of frames in which a predetermined operation (operation of the effect button 17) is detected. ) Displayed on the image display device, a frame update timing for displaying the effect image (image data) drawn in the frame buffer when a predetermined operation is detected, a predetermined update timing, This corresponds to a frame update timing at which an effect display image (image data) drawn in the frame buffer after a plurality of frames from the time when the motion is detected is displayed on the image display device.

  “Frame update timing corresponding to non-detection of predetermined input” means that image data (effect image) drawn in the frame buffer at the frame update timing next to the number of frames whose valid period has ended is displayed on the image display device. Frame update timing to display an effect image (image data) drawn in the frame buffer at the end of the effective period on the image display device, or a frame buffer after a plurality of frames from the end of the effective period This corresponds to a frame update timing for displaying an effect image (image data) drawn on the image display device.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of games.

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 winning ball flow path provided in the back surface side of a game board. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the display area of a 1st image display apparatus and a 2nd image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table for 1st special symbols, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table for 2nd special symbols. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table for jackpots, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table for jackpots, (c) is the special symbol determination table for losers It is a figure which shows an example. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for 1st special symbols. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of determination information. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening / closing control table. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state setting table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the hit determination table for normal symbols, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol determination table for normal symbols, (c) is the variation pattern determination for normal symbols It is a figure which shows an example of a table, (d) is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table of a 2nd starting port. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol reservation memory area of main RAM, (b) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a special symbol reservation memory area, (c) is a normal symbol of main RAM It is a figure which shows an example of a pending | holding storage area, (d) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a normal symbol pending | holding storage area. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. 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 special figure special electric effect process in an effect control part. It is a figure showing the change production start processing in the production control unit. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the symbol stop pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol stop pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the single notification advance notice determination process in an effect control part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the correct effect pattern determination table 1, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the correct effect pattern determination table 2. It is a figure which shows an example of the reliable production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the process during change production in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the big hit effect start process in an effect control part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a special game effect pattern determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a notification timing determination table. It is a figure showing processing during jackpot presentation in the production control unit. It is a figure which shows the main process in an integrated control part. (A) is a figure which shows the command reception interruption process in an integrated control part, (b) is a figure which shows the V blank interruption process in an integrated control part. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern setting process in an integrated control part. It is a figure which shows the main process in a lamp / drive control part. (A) is a figure which shows the command reception interruption process in a lamp / drive control part, (b) is a figure which shows the V blank interruption process in a lamp / drive control part, (c) Lamp / drive control part It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in. It is a figure which shows the handle LED light emission information setting process in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the ventilation motor drive information setting process in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the various timings before and after the start of a certain effect production. It is a figure which shows the various timings before and after the end of a certain effect production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a certain effect. It is a figure which shows the various timings before and after the start of the exact production | presentation with button operation. It is a figure which shows the various timings before and after the start of the reliable production without button operation. It is a figure which shows the various timings before and after completion | finish of a reliable production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a sure effect. It is a figure which shows the various timings before and after the start of a promotion notification production. It is a figure which shows the production example of a promotion notification production. It is a figure which shows the various timings before and after the start of a continuation notification production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a continuous notification effect. It is a figure which shows the modification regarding exact production | presentation and certain production | presentation.

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is 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 diagram showing an example of a winning ball flow path provided on the back side of the game board in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed in the display area of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 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 2, a game board mounting frame 3 supported to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, a glass frame 4 supported to be rotatable with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a in which game balls flow down is formed.

  The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is attached to an island facility of a game store (for example, a nail or a stopper). ) Is fixed through.

  The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the first hinge mechanism portion 6. Has been. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 2, the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed forward, so various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 Maintenance can be performed.

  The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via a second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. Yes. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated like a door with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, the game area 5 a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

  An opening 8 (window) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper portion of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (a glass plate, an acrylic plate, or the like) is formed so as to close the opening 8 from the rear. Is attached, and the game area 5a can be visually recognized through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

  Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, an audio output device 9 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 10 having a plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs), and a game paid out from a game ball payout device 100 described later. An upper tray 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as balls, a lower tray 12 for receiving and storing game balls that have not flowed into the upper tray 11 and have flowed into an overflow ball flow path described later, and a game ball A firing operation device 13 capable of performing an operation for firing is provided.

  The audio output device 9 is provided at intervals in two upper portions of the glass frame 4 so as to produce an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Also, a plurality of frame illumination devices 10 are provided around the opening 8 and produce an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame illumination device 10 includes a notification LED 10a (not shown) that is controlled to be turned on / flashed when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality described later occurs.

  In the upper tray 11, the bottom surface of the game ball storage unit 11 a is inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the firing operation device 13, and a ball feed solenoid 11 b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. . When the game balls stored in the storage portion 11a of the upper tray 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

  In addition, at the center front side portion of the upper tray 11, there are an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (see FIG. 1) that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects described later. They are arranged side by side.

  The effect button device 16 includes an effect button 17 (see FIG. 2) capable of performing a determination operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a (see FIG. 6) for detecting an operation on the effect button 17, and an effect. A button driving device 17b (see FIG. 6) having a button driving motor for moving the button 17 in the vertical direction is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (see FIG. 2) that can perform a selection operation and the like, and a cross key detection switch 19a that is connected to the cross key 19 and detects an operation on the cross key 19. (See FIG. 6) is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a lending / returning operation unit 20 that can perform a lending operation for game balls and a return operation for a storage medium such as a card that stores the balance is provided on the right side of the upper tray 11. When a lending button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, a game ball is lent by subtracting the balance stored in a storage medium received by a ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine 1 When a return button (not shown) of the lending return operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

  Between the upper tray 11 and the lower tray 12, an overflow ball channel (not shown) is formed for receiving game balls that do not fit in the upper tray 11 and guiding them to the lower tray 12. In addition, a tray full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 6) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower tray 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the lower tray 12 is filled by the tray full detection switch 32a. Is detected by the game ball payout device 100 described later.

  The firing operation device 13 includes a base body 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a firing handle 15 rotatably provided on the base body 14, and a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand touches the firing handle 15. 15a (see FIG. 6), a firing volume 15b (see FIG. 6) composed of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15, and handle light emission for causing the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined manner. A device 15c (corresponding to the rendering means of the present invention) is provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 15a that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The handle light emitting device 15c is formed in a dome shape that constitutes a front portion of the firing handle 15 and bulges forward, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an internal space defined by a lens member that can transmit light. Has been. When the LED emits light, it is possible to execute a light emission effect (a certain effect described later, a promotion notification effect, a continuous notification effect, etc.) that causes the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined manner. In addition, a blower opening 15d serving as a blowout opening for wind (air) sent from a blower 21 described later is provided at the front end of the handle light emitting device 15c.

  On the back surface side of the glass frame 4, a blower device 21 (corresponding to the rendering means of the present invention) for sending wind (air) in a predetermined manner to a position corresponding to the firing operation device 13 is provided. The blower 21 includes a blower (not shown) for sending wind (air) and a blower motor (not shown) for operating the blower, and wind (air) sent out by the blower ) Passes through the base 14 of the firing operation device 13 and the inside of the handle light emitting device 15c and is sent out from the blower opening 15d toward the player's hand. By operating this blower device 21, it is possible to execute a blowing effect (such as a certain effect described later) for sending wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the hand of the player who is operating the firing handle 15. It has become.

  The air blower 21 is not provided at a position corresponding to the firing operation device 13, but is provided around the decorative plate 2b of the outer frame 2 or around the transparent member 8a of the glass frame 4 so that wind (air) is directed toward the player. ) May be sent out. A plurality of blower devices 21 may be provided.

  The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion 25 for mounting the game board 5, a game ball launching device 26 for launching a game ball toward the game area 5a, the game board mounting frame 3 and a glass frame. A lock mechanism 27 for locking 4 in the closed state and an open detection switch 31a for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4 are provided.

  The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape having a front opening at a substantial center near the upper portion of the game board mounting frame 3 and can store the game board 5 from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the back of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back side of the game board 5 are located behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Come on.

  The game ball launching device 26 includes a launching member 28 for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 6) for driving the launching member 28, and a launching member 28 toward the lower left end of the game board. A launch rail 29 that rises upward and a stopper 30 that stops the game ball A at a launch position that is the lower end of the launch rail 29 are provided. When the game ball delivered by the ball feed solenoid 11b is received at the launch position, the game ball A is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member 28.

  The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25 so that the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when it is rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

  At a position near the outer edge of the game board 5, a curved inner rail 35, a curved outer rail 36 positioned outside the inner rail 35, and a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 5a 37 is provided. A launch ball guide path 38 is formed between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 to guide the game ball fired by the game ball launching device 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a. In addition, an out port 39 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 3).

  Near the center of the game area 5a, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space 40a is formed inside the decorative frame 40. In addition, a warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the game area 5 a into the interior of the decoration frame 40 is provided on the side of the decoration frame 40, and the decoration frame 40 is provided below the decoration frame 40 by the warp device 41. A stage portion 42 is provided for rolling the game ball introduced into the interior of the sphere so as to flow down below the decorative frame 40.

  Below the game area 5a, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 43 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. When the game balls won (entered) are detected by the general prize opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 5). It is paid out to the upper tray 11 as a ball.

  On both sides of the game area 5a (the left game area and the right game area), there are respectively provided general figure gates 44 (normal figure start areas) through which game balls can pass. When a ball is detected by the gate detection switch 44a (see FIG. 6), a normal symbol winning lottery (auxiliary game determination) is performed. The normal symbol winning lottery will be described later.

  A first start port 45 (special drawing start region) through which a game ball can always win (enter) is provided below the game area 5a and directly below the stage portion 42. When a game ball that has won (entered) a ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are received from the game ball dispensing device 100 (see FIG. 5). It is paid out to the upper tray 11 as a prize ball. In addition to the payout of prize balls, a jackpot lottery (special game determination) of a first special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

  Directly under the first starting opening 45, the game ball is in a closed state (basic form) where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (entry) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the fact that a lottery was won for a normal symbol). Is provided with a variable starting portion 46 that can be converted into an open state (special mode) that allows or is easily won.

  The variable starter 46 detects a second start port 47 (special drawing start region) in which a game ball can win (pick up) and a game ball win (win) in the second start port 47. A start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 6), a movable member 48 that converts (variably) the second start port 47 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid that converts the movable member 48 to open / close. 48b (see FIG. 6). When the second start port 47 is closed, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 47 is open, the game ball wins ( Is possible or easy.

  When a game ball that has won (entered) the second start port 47 is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are supplied to the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 5). ) To be paid out to the upper tray 11 as a prize ball. In addition to the payout of prize balls, a big win lottery (special game determination) of a second special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

  A closed state above the guiding member 37 and downstream of the right-hand general-purpose gate 44 is that it is impossible to win a game ball (win) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of a special symbol jackpot lottery). There is provided a variable winning portion 49 that is converted from the (basic mode) to an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (pick-up).

  The variable winning section 49 includes a large winning opening 50 through which game balls can be won (entered), and a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting the winning (entering) of the game balls in the large winning opening 50 (see FIG. 6), an opening / closing member 51 for converting (variable) the special winning opening 50 into a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b for opening / closing the opening / closing member 51. When the grand prize opening 50 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 50 is in the open state, the game ball is won (winning) ) Is possible or easy.

  Further, when the game balls that have won (entered) the big prize opening 50 are detected by the big prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are obtained from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). It is paid out to the upper tray 11 as a prize ball.

  On the back side of the game board 5, the general winning port 43, the first starting port 45, the second starting port 47, and the big winning port 50 are won and the general winning port detecting switch 43a, the first starting port detecting switch 45a, the second A winning ball flow path 52 (see FIG. 3) is provided that receives and collects the game balls detected by the start opening detection switch 47a and the big winning opening detection switch 50a.

  In addition, a downstream portion of the winning ball flow path 52 is provided with a winning confirmation detection switch 52a (see FIGS. 3 and 6) that detects a game ball that has flowed down the winning ball flow path 52 after being detected by various detection switches. It is done. This winning confirmation detection switch 52a detects again the game ball detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the big winning opening detection switch 50a. Thus, it is used to determine whether it was an appropriate winning (winning) or an abnormal winning (winning).

  Outside the gaming area 5a, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61 and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, and a second special symbol hold A hold display device comprising a display 64 and a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 (see FIG. 6) for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game state) to be described later occurs, and will be described later. A right-handed display 67 (see FIG. 6) that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right area of the game area 5a during the big hit game (special game state) or the short-time game state is provided.

  The first special symbol display 60 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of jackpot lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 45. The second special symbol display 61 displays (notifies) the result of the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the second start port 47. The normal symbol display unit 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (wins) a ball on the normal gate 44. It is a vessel.

  The jackpot lottery for the first special symbol is a jackpot determination random value or the like (determination information) obtained when a game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 45, and the acquired jackpot determination random number value and jackpot This corresponds to determining whether or not it is a “big hit” by comparing the determination value. When the first special symbol jackpot lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 60 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is called. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The jackpot lottery for the second special symbol is a jackpot determination random number value (determination information) obtained when a game ball wins (wins) at the second starting port 47, and the jackpot determination random number value and jackpot This corresponds to determining whether or not it is a “big hit” by comparing the determination value. When the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 61 displays a variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. Is called. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The first special symbol display device 60 and the second special symbol display device 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display devices blink at a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of each special symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a big hit mode, a small hit mode, or a lost mode) indicating the result of each jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means that a big hit game (special game state) is executed in the big special lottery (special game determination) of the first special symbol or the big special lottery (special game determination) of the second special symbol. The state where the rights have been acquired. The “big hit game (special game state)” means a game state in which a round game in which the big prize opening 50 is opened in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 15 times).

  In addition, although the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 50 in each round game are determined in advance, a predetermined number of game balls can be placed in the big prize opening 50 even before reaching the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time. When (for example, nine) wins (wins), one round game is finished. In other words, the “hit game (special game state)” is a game state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special game states) having different degrees of advantage for the player can be generated, which will be described in detail later.

  Whether or not the normal symbol winning lottery is “winning” by obtaining a random number value for hit determination when the game ball passes through the normal figure gate 44 and comparing the acquired random number value for hit determination with the hit determination value This corresponds to determining whether or not. When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The normal symbol display 62 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a winning mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means a state in which a right to execute a winning state (auxiliary game) is acquired in a normal symbol winning lottery. The “winning game (auxiliary game)” means a gaming state in which the second start port 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Note that the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second start opening 47 in the winning game (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, but even before reaching the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time, When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) wins (wins), the winning game (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the “winning game (auxiliary game)” is in a game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easy to be executed (the start condition of the variable display is easily established). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of winning games (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the first special symbol jackpot lottery (the first special symbol of the first special symbol) that is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start opening 45 This is for displaying the number of rights (first reserved memory) for performing the variable display), and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first reserved memories. In addition, although a maximum of four first reserved memories are stored, the number may be smaller or larger than four.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the second special symbol jackpot lottery (the second special symbol of the second special symbol is stored when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47). This is for displaying the number of rights (second hold storage) for performing the variable display), and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of the second hold storage. Note that the maximum number of second reserved memories is four, but the number may be smaller or larger than four.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and is a right to perform a lottery drawing (normal symbol variation display) of a normal symbol stored when a game ball wins (passes) the normal symbol gate 44. This is for displaying the number of (general hold storage), and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of general hold storage. In addition, although the maximum number of ordinary reserved memories is stored, it may be less than or more than four.

  The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, if a special symbol jackpot lottery is won, “7” is stopped and “−” is stopped if it is lost. It is recommended to repeat “ Note that before the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, the previous variable display stop result is displayed by turning on the LED. Therefore, when the variable display starts, the variable display is started by turning off the LED. It becomes easy to grasp that it has started.

  A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided at the back of the effect space 40a, and in the lower part of the effect space 40a and in front of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display) is provided, which is composed of a liquid crystal display having a display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). A movable effect member 73 simulating the above is provided. The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) correspond to the first display device (first display means) and the second display device (second display means) of the present invention. To do.

  The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) display various effects as the game progresses. As the effect display, the customer waiting demonstration effect executed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a performed when the special symbol variation display is performed, or a sign by the character There are production and notice production. It is also possible to replace the effect symbol with effect identification information.

  The second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is a panel drive constituted by a solenoid, a motor, or the like during execution of variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). It is possible to perform a movement effect by moving with the device 75 (see FIG. 6).

  Specifically, a standby position (first position) located closer to (below) the end of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and closer to the center (upper) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The movement effect is performed by moving in the vertical direction (up and down) with respect to the effect position (second position) located at. The moving direction of the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) may be the left-right direction or the front-back direction, or the moving effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) includes three columns of a variable display area 70A such as a left area, a center area, and a right area, and a current display area. A mode display area 70B indicating the effect mode is formed, and the effect symbols 70a displayed in the respective variable display areas are scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment), so that the effect symbols 70a are displayed in a variable manner. Is done.

  The effect symbol 70a is composed of symbols indicating numbers from “1” to “8”, for example, and the special symbol variable display executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is performed. In response to (synchronized), the effect symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped in response to the stop of the variation display of the special symbol. In addition to the symbols indicating numerals, symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” may be provided as the effect symbols 70a.

  In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, small hit mode, big hit mode, etc.) indicating the result of the big hit lottery. The big hit mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same design symbols such as “777” or a regular design such as “357”, and the small hit mode (special result mode). Is a combination of productions with regularity such as “357”, and the loss mode is the other mode. The variation display mode of the effect symbol 70a is not limited to this, and may be one that scrolls left and right, or one that rotates (autorotates) on the spot.

  Further, during the dynamic display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device in accordance with the result of the jackpot lottery. By displaying on 71 (sub liquid crystal), the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit (special game state) is enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, an icon display area 71A in which a special figure hold icon (to be described later), the change icon, etc., which will be described later, are displayed on the display unit (effective display area) of the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). And an effect display area 71B in which effect display (display of character images, etc.) related to variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is performed side by side. ing.

  The icon display area 71A includes first hold icon display areas 71C for displaying the number of first hold icons corresponding to the number of first special symbol holds (U1) that is the current number of first hold memories, Second hold icon display area 71D for displaying the number of second hold icons corresponding to the number of second special symbol hold number (U2), which is the number of second hold memories, and a special symbol being executed (effect design 70a) ) And a variation icon display area 71E for displaying the variation icon TH corresponding to (related to) the variation display.

  The first hold icon display area 71C is partitioned in the form of a first display part 71C1, a second display part 71C2, a third display part 71C3, and a fourth display part 71C4 from the side close to the variable icon display area 71E. Each display unit 71C1 to 71C4 displays a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1). That is, the number of first hold icons is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease of the first special symbol hold number (U1).

  Specifically, the first display unit 71C1 displays a first hold icon H11 indicating the first hold storage in which the first special symbol variable display is executed first, and the second display unit 71C2 displays 2 The first hold icon H12 indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed in the third, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the third display portion 71C3. A first hold icon H13 indicating the first hold memory is displayed, and a first hold icon H14 indicating the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display portion 71C4. Is done.

  The second hold icon display area 71D is partitioned in the form of a first display section 71D1, a second display section 71D2, a third display section 71D3, and a fourth display section 71D4 from the side close to the variable icon display area 71E. Each display unit 71D1 to 71D4 displays a number of second reserved icons corresponding to the second special symbol reserved number (U2). That is, the number of second reserved icons is increased or decreased in accordance with the increase or decrease of the second special symbol hold number (U2).

  Specifically, the first display unit 71D1 displays a second hold icon H21 indicating the second hold storage in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 71D2 displays 2 The second hold icon H22 indicating the second hold storage in which the second special symbol variation display is executed is displayed, and the second special symbol variation display is executed third in the third display portion 71D3. A second hold icon H23 indicating the second hold memory is displayed, and the fourth display portion 71D4 displays a second hold icon H24 indicating the second hold memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed fourth. Is done.

  The variation icon display area 71E is formed immediately above the pedestal image D1 for clearly distinguishing it from the first hold icon display area and the second hold icon display area, so that the change icon display area 71E rides or floats on the pedestal image D1. The variation icon TH is displayed on the screen.

  Specifically, the first hold icon H11 or the second hold icon display area displayed on the first display portion 71C1 of the first hold icon display area 71C in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol (the effect pattern 70a). When the second hold icon H21 displayed on the first display portion 71D1 of 71D moves (shifts), the variation icon TH is displayed, and the variation at the end of the variation display of the special symbol (the production symbol 70a). The icon TH disappears (erases). Note that the variation icon TH may be erased during the variation display of the special symbol (the effect symbol 70a).

  The effect display area 71B includes a first special symbol variation display area DZ1 for variably displaying a first special symbol (first specific identification information called a so-called fourth symbol), and a second special symbol (a so-called fourth symbol). A second special symbol variation display area DZ2 for variably displaying the second specific identification information called), and a first reserved number display area SH1 for simply displaying the first special symbol retention number (U1) with arithmetic numbers. A second reserved number display area SH2 for simply displaying the second special symbol reserved number (U2) as an arithmetic number is formed.

  In the first special symbol variation display area DZ1, the first special symbol variation display is started in response to the start of the first special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol variation display area DZ1 is stopped in response to the first special symbol variation display stop. The variable display of symbols is stopped. That is, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed in accordance with (synchronized with) the variation display of the first special symbol, and the execution state of the variation display of the first special symbol according to the variation state of the first special symbol. Is notified (suggested) to the player.

  In the second special symbol variation display area DZ2, the second special symbol variation display is started in response to the start of the variation display of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol variation display region DZ2 is in response to the stop of the variation display of the second special symbol. The variable display of symbols is stopped. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed corresponding to (synchronized with) the variation display of the second special symbol, and the execution state of the variation display of the second special symbol is performed according to the variation state of the second special symbol. Is notified (suggested) to the player.

  The first special symbol (first specific identification information) and the second special symbol (second specific identification information) indicate, for example, a “◯” symbol indicating a big hit mode, a “□” symbol indicating a small hit mode, and a loss mode. It is composed of “x” symbols, etc., and “○” symbol, “□” symbol and “x” symbol are displayed in order during the variable display, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit mode, ○ "Stopped display with symbol, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit mode," □ "is displayed with a stop, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a lost mode, "Stopped display with symbol.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) performs the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the first special symbol for variable display of the first special symbol. 1 special symbol variation indicator (4th symbol LED) and 2nd special symbol variation indicator (4th symbol LED) for variably displaying the second special symbol can be visually recognized by the player of the glass frame 4 or the game board 5 It may be arranged at a certain position (for example, the decorative frame 40, etc.), and the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be displayed there. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be variably displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal).

  In the first reserved number display area SH1, arithmetic numbers from 0 to 4 indicating the first special symbol reserved number (U1) are displayed, and the first special symbol reserved number (U1) is increased or decreased. Corresponding arithmetic numbers are changed.

  In the second reserved number display area SH2, the numbers from 0 to 4 indicating the second special symbol reserved number (U2) are displayed, and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) is increased or decreased. Corresponding arithmetic numbers are changed. Note that the display mode such as color may be changed so that the first hold number display area SH1 and the second hold number display area SH2 can be distinguished.

  The movable effect member 73 emits light by the panel illumination device 74 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) during execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). It is possible to perform a light effect, and it is possible to perform a movement effect by moving by a panel drive device 75 (see FIG. 6) constituted by a solenoid, a motor, or the like.

  Specifically, a light emission effect is performed by emitting a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) with a predetermined light emission color according to the progress state of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a. In addition, it is positioned near the end (upper) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and near the center (lower) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A moving effect is performed by moving (up and down) in the vertical direction between the effect position (second position). In addition, you may comprise so that a light emission effect and a movement effect may be performed by operation of the effect button 17. FIG.

  The back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5 is supplied from a game ball payout device 100 for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize balls, ball rental), island facilities, and the like. A game ball storage unit 101 that stores and supplies game balls to the game ball payout device 100, a main control device 110A that incorporates a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a payout from the main control board 110 Built-in payout control device 120A including a payout control board 120 for controlling the game ball payout device 100 according to the control command, and effect control board 130 for controlling the effect according to the effect control command from the main control board 110 Game information (game signal) is output to the outside of the effect control device 130A, the power supply device 160A incorporating the power supply board 160 for supplying the power supply voltage to the various control devices, and the gaming machine. Because game information output terminal board 90 is provided for.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 is a main control one-chip microcomputer provided with a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, and a main RAM 110c that is a work area during the arithmetic processing (corresponding to volatile storage means). 110 m, and an input port and an output port for main control. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 110c as a work area, thereby controlling the controlled device (various solenoids and various displays). Or a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate commands (data) in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board. A command (data) can be communicated in only one direction from 110 to the effect control board 130.

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a large winning opening detection switch 50a, and a winning confirmation detection switch 52a. The magnetic detection sensor 53a, the radio wave detection sensor 54a, the RAM clear switch 55a, the payout control board 120, and the like are connected. When detection signals from various detection switches and various detection sensors are input to the main control board 110 via the input port, control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 48b, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, and a first special display. The symbol holding display 63, the second special symbol holding display 64, the normal symbol holding display 65, the round number display 66, the right-handed display 67, the game information output terminal board 90, the effect control board 130, etc. are connected. Yes. Via the output port, drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various displays, game information notified from the game information output terminal board to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer), etc. Is output.

  The payout control board 120 is a sub-control board that controls the payout of the game ball and controls the launch of the game ball based on the reception of the payout command from the main control board 110. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the game ball payout device 100 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the game ball launching device 26 to control the release of the game ball.

  The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs calculation processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during the calculation processing, an input port and an output port for payout control, and the like. The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while using the payout RAM 121c as a work area, thereby playing the game ball The payout device 100 is controlled, and a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, and the like.

  The input port of the payout control unit 121 includes an open detection switch 31a, a tray full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the game ball payout device 100, a ball presence detection switch 101a provided in the game ball storage unit 101, and the like. The payout motor 100 b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is connected to the output port of the payout control unit 121.

  When the payout control unit 121 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is driven to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 100a performs the control. When the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is detected, the control for paying out the game balls is terminated.

  The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit, an input port, an output port, and the like (not shown). The touch sensor 15a and the firing volume 15b are connected to the input port of the firing control unit 122, and the ball feed solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b are connected to the output port of the firing control unit 122.

  When the firing control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the ball feeding solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b are allowed to be energized and fired. When it is detected by the detection signal from the volume 15b that the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 has changed, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the firing solenoid is set so that the firing intensity according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is obtained. The game ball is fired by driving 28b.

  The launching solenoid 28b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 28 is directly connected to the rotating shaft, and the launching member 28 rotates to launch the game ball A by rotating the rotating shaft. . Since the operation of the firing solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 122, the game ball is fired for 1 minute. The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The effect control board 130 is a slave control board (secondary control means) that controls an effect related to the game (performed on the gaming machine 1) based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and a first image display device 70 (main Liquid crystal display), second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), audio output device 9 (speaker), etc., display / audio control unit 140, frame illumination device 10, handle light emitting device 15c, button drive device 17b, and blower device 21, a lamp / drive control unit 150 that controls the panel lighting device 74, the panel driving device 75, and the like, and an input port and an output port for production control (the sub control unit and the display control unit of the present invention) Equivalent to image display means, production execution means, etc.).

  The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, performs the processing related to the presentation while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area, and receives the command received from the main control board 110. In response to input signals from the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a, various control units (display / audio control unit 140, lamp / drive control unit 150) are controlled to execute various effects ( Output data and commands).

  An effect button detection switch 17a, a cross key detection switch 19a, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. On the effect control board 130, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 17a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 19 has been operated from the cross key detection switch 19a. When a signal (up button detection signal, left button detection signal, down button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

  The display / audio control unit 140 receives the command from the effect control unit 130m and performs control to display a predetermined image on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Or, the audio output device 9 is controlled to output a predetermined sound.

  The display / audio control unit 140 includes a central CPU 142 that performs arithmetic processing, a central ROM 143 that stores a central control program, a central control unit 141 that includes a central RAM 144 that serves as a work area for arithmetic processing, and a VDP (image processor). An image control unit 145 including a video display processor), a CGROM 146 storing image data and the like, a frame buffer provided inside the image control unit 145, and temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. And a voice control unit 148 as a voice processor, a voice ROM 149 storing voice data and the like, an input / output port, and the like.

  The overall CPU 142 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the display control program stored in the overall ROM 143, and performs computation processing related to the presentation while using the overall RAM 144 as a work area, thereby receiving the presentation control unit 130m. Control for causing the image control unit 145 and the audio control unit 148 to execute various effects is performed (outputs data and commands) in accordance with an effect instruction command or the like.

  The general ROM 143 is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list including drawing control command groups, and an animation of an effect pattern. Anime patterns, animation scene information, etc. are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. In addition, various information such as a duty ratio, which is a luminance parameter of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is included.

  The image control unit 145 (VDP) is connected to a CGROM 146 in which various image data are stored, and commands (display list, drawing commands, etc.) from the overall control unit 141 (overall CPU 142) and the CGROM 146 are stored. Based on the image data, drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated. The image data includes images (frames) to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), for example, an effect symbol image, a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol, and a character This is material data representing individual images such as images and serif images. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 146 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 146 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 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 146 is read out in units of image data by the image controller 145 (VDP), and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 146 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 146 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 VRAM 147 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 143 includes a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the overall control unit 141 (overall CPU 142), a first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and a second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Has a frame buffer area corresponding to.

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

  Therefore, the image control unit 145 (VDP) converts the drawing data stored in the CGROM 146 into the “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 based on an instruction (display list) from the overall control unit 141 (overall CPU 142). The drawing data is read out from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area, and a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the read drawing data, and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and Various images are displayed by outputting to the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal).

  Note that an operation clock is supplied from the crystal oscillator to the image control unit 145 (VDP), and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 are divided by dividing the operation clock. A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with (sub liquid crystal) is generated and output to the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). In this embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 145 (VDP) is 30 fps (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 30 times per second. It may be 60 fps (1/60 seconds = about 16.6 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 60 times per second.

  Further, a general-purpose board 72 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it between the image controller 145 and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Is connected. The general-purpose substrate 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) that display image data. Absorbs the difference in resolution between connecting a 19 inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) and a 17 inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) .

  The audio control unit 148 is connected to the audio output device 9, and based on the various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image. Control is performed to output audio data, music data (BGM, SE) and the like from the audio output device 9 in accordance with the display on the display device 71 (sub liquid crystal).

  The lamp / drive control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp RAM 150b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

  The lamp CPU 150a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs calculation processing related to the effect while using the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. Control for causing a controlled device such as various lighting devices and various driving devices to perform a predetermined performance is performed (data and commands are output) in accordance with the received instruction command.

  The frame illumination device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the button drive device 17b, the blower device 21, and the panel illumination device 74 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit, and the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). ) Based on the various effect data (including commands) transmitted from), lighting control and the like by performing lighting control of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, and the panel lighting device 74, An operation effect (the above-described movement effect) is performed by performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or solenoid of the button drive device 17b, the blower device 21, and the panel drive device 75.

  The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operation power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and the main power supply is used for the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, It is supplied to the production control board 130 and various electronic components (corresponding to the power supply means of the present invention). The power supply board 160 detects whether or not a power interruption (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power interruption detection signal 162 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power interruption (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure).

  In addition, the power supply board 160 is used to switch between an ON state for supplying main power to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state for stopping. A power switch (corresponding to the state switching means of the present invention) is provided so that it can be operated by a store clerk of the game store. When the power switch is turned on, the main power supply is started and the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started. . Even if the power switch is OFF, the supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained.

  The power interruption detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power interruption detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stop state.

  The backup power supply circuit 163 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized. When a power interruption (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is supplied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the state before the power cut (power failure) after recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that backup power may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the special symbol jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” as the state relating to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47. And “short-time gaming state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the states relating to the movable member 48 (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. . That means
(1) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state),
(2) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(3) In the case of “high probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (second specific gaming state),
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state” (third specific gaming state).
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Will be referred to as the “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery of special symbols performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 For example, it means a gaming state set as low as 1/299. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be, for example, 1 / 59.8. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as “probability jackpot”. The jackpot that triggers the transition to the low-probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44. Is a game state that is set longer than the “short-time game state” and that the opening time of the second start port 47 when winning in the win is easily set. For example, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, a normal symbol winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display unit 62 displays a variation of the normal symbol. For example, the display is stopped after 30 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 47 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds, for example, after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 44 is used. A gaming state that is set shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, for example, the opening time of the second start port 47 when winning in the win is 2.5 seconds, for example. Say. Further, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery is set to be low, for example, 1/128, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 127. / 128 is set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the second start port 47 is more easily controlled to the open mode. Thus, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously 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 opening 47, 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 opening 47, and the normal symbol lottery winning probability is advantageous. Further, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery may be, for example, 0/128.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not to generate a jackpot. Specifically, FIG. 7A shows a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol referred to in a jackpot determination (lottery) executed based on a winning (winning) of a game ball to the first start opening 45. FIG. 7B is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol which is referred to in the jackpot determination (jackpot lottery) executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. is there. The big hit probability is the same in the tables of FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, but no big hit occurs in the table of FIG. 7B.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 7 (b), the jackpot determination table is acquired when the probability game state and the game ball wins (enters) the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. The jackpot determination random number (determination information) to be determined is associated with the determination result of the jackpot determination (lottery).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7A or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7B, and the current probability gaming state is acquired. Based on the jackpot determination random number value, it is determined whether the jackpot is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7A, in the low probability gaming state, the two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are “jackpot”. In the high probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be “jackpot”. In the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, the four jackpot determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200” are determined as “small hits”.

  In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random number other than “7”, “8”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200” is determined as “lost”, and the high probability When in the gaming state, the jackpot determination random numbers other than “7” to “16”, “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200” are determined to be “lost”. It should be noted that “0” must be set to “lost” because there is a possibility that the jackpot will be hit by combining the initialization of the random number for jackpot determination due to intentional power interruption and the so-called hanging board. Yes.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/299, and it is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. Probability increases by a factor of 5 to 1 / 59.8. In addition, the probability determined to be a big hit is not limited to five times, and may be set to an arbitrary value such as three times or ten times.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol determination table that is referred to when a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination (lottery) is determined. Specifically, FIG. 8A is a special symbol determination table for jackpots that is referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined that the jackpot (winning), FIG. Is a special symbol determination table for small hits that is referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined that it is a small winning (winning), FIG. 8 (c) is determined to be lost (winning) It is a special symbol determination table for losing which is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is done.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the special symbol determination table for jackpot, the type of the starting port (special symbol display type) that the game ball won (entered), the first starting port 45 or the second A special symbol determination random number (determination information) acquired when a game ball wins (enters) in the starting port 47, a special symbol type (classification), and a stop indicating the special symbol type (classification) The special symbol data is associated with an effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol.

  Special symbols A and B associated with the first starting port 45 are special symbols that generate a 16-round probability variable jackpot game, and special symbols C to E are special symbols that generate a 13-round probability variable jackpot game. The special symbol F is a special symbol that generates a 13-round normal jackpot game, and the special symbol G is a special symbol that generates a probabilistic jackpot of 2 rounds.

  The special symbols a to d associated with the second starting port 47 are special symbols that generate a 16-round probability variation jackpot game, and the jackpot special symbol e is a special symbol that generates a 16-round normal jackpot. It has become.

  In addition, after the probability variation big hit game generated by the special symbols A to E, G, and a to d ends, the second specific gaming state (so-called probability variation gaming state) in which the number of short-time games and the number of high-probability games are set to 10,000 times. ), And after the end of the normal jackpot game generated by the special symbols G and e, the first specific game state (so-called time-reduced game state) in which the number of time reductions is set to 100 and the high probability game number is set to 0. ).

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the special symbol determination table for small hits, the type of start opening (type of special symbol display) that the game ball has won (entered) and the first start port 45 to the game As a special symbol determination random number value acquired when the ball wins (pick), special symbol type (type), special symbol type stop symbol data, and special symbol type information An effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 is associated.

  The special symbols H and I associated with the first start opening 45 are special symbols for generating a small hit game in which the number of rounds is not set but the opening / closing mode of the big winning special symbol G and the big winning opening 50 is the same. It has become. Unlike the big hit game, the game state is not changed before and after the small hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, in the special symbol determination table for losing, the type of the starting port (type of the special symbol display) that the game ball has won (entered), the first starting port 45 or the second A special symbol determination random number value acquired when a game ball wins (enters) at the starting port 47, a special symbol type (class), stop special symbol data indicating the special symbol type, and a special symbol An effect designating command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type is associated.

  The special symbol J associated with the first start port 45 and the special symbol j associated with the second start port 47 are special symbols that do not generate either a big hit game or a small hit game. In the embodiment of the present invention, one special lose symbol is associated with each of the first start port 45 and the second start port 47, but a plurality of special lose symbols may be associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8, determines the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the start port, the special symbol determination random number, and the like. Based on the symbol type (stop special symbol data), an effect symbol designation command is determined as information indicating the special symbol type.

  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.

  Note that the type of jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game end are determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), but only the type of jackpot game may be determined. Only the game state after the end of the jackpot game may be determined.

(Variation pattern determination table for special symbols)
9 and 10 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for a special symbol which is referred to when special symbol variation display is performed. Specifically, FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol that is referred to when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first start opening 45. FIG. 10 is a variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol that is referred to when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. .

  As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table for special symbols includes the determination result of jackpot determination (lottery), the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the first start port 45 or the second start. The reach determination random value (determination information) acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the mouth 47 and the first special symbol hold number (U1) that is the current number of the first hold memory or the current Obtained when the number of reserved balls indicating the number of second reserved symbols (U2), which is the number of the second reserved memory, and when the game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the random number value (determination information) for the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern (number) of the special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol, and the type of the variation pattern of the special symbol. Corresponding to the change pattern designation command To have.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” can specify at least the determination result of the jackpot determination (lottery) and the special symbol variation time. In addition, when the jackpot determination (lottery) determination result is lost, the reach determination random number value is referred to. However, in the case of a big hit, the reach is generated except in special cases, so the reach determination random number value is referred to. It is configured not to. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for determining the special figure variation pattern are set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for the special symbol shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern 1 ( The fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation: fluctuation time 3 seconds) is more easily determined than the normal fluctuation: fluctuation time 12 seconds. Further, in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern 4 (normal variation: variation time 10 seconds) than the variation pattern 3 (normal reach: variation time 20 seconds). ) Is easily determined.

  Although the maximum number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) for a special symbol may be stored as “4”, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls for the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not set as the number of reserved balls.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table for special symbols shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, and determines the result of jackpot determination (lottery), special symbol type (stop symbol data), reach determination random value, special symbol The special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol variation time are determined based on the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) and the special diagram variation pattern determination random number. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E3H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display 60 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 45 is shown. When it is “E4H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display 61 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 47 is indicated.

  In addition, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the effect content related to the change display of the effect symbol 70a is determined based on the change pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the content of the effect such as the effect symbol 70a (variation effect pattern) is described as a reference.

  Here, as the production contents, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols 70a fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, The shortening variation differs from the shortening variation in that the shortening variation is completed 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 jackpot, such that a part of the combination of effect symbols 70a that informs the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 70a of “777” is set as the combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot result mode), the two effect symbols 70a are “ 7 "means that the temporary stop is performed, and the remaining effect symbol 70a is changing in the central region.

  Note that the “temporary stop” means that the effect design 70a is slightly shaken or the effect design 70a is deformed to a small extent, so that it appears to the player as if the effect design 70a is stopped (completely stopped). Not).

  In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 70a temporarily stop in the left region and right region, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuates in the central region. In the present embodiment, it is possible not to make a big hit by “normal reach” but to make a big hit by “normal reach”.

  “SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 70a in the central area 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.
In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  The variation pattern determination tables for special symbols shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are referred to regardless of the gaming state. However, a variation pattern determination table having different variation pattern selection modes for each of the plurality of gaming states is provided. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be changed according to the gaming state at that time.

(Preliminary judgment table)
FIG. 11 shows the determination information (result of the special symbol variation display) acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 before the special symbol variation display is performed. It is a figure which shows the prior determination table referred when making a prior determination.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-determination table includes the type of start port, the determination result of jackpot determination (lottery), the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. Reach determination random number value (determination information) acquired when a game ball enters the game, and a special figure variation pattern acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47 The random number value for determination (determination information) is associated with the start opening winning designation command indicating the planned variation pattern (number).

  Here, the jackpot determination random number acquired at the time of winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 is any one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. It is possible to determine in advance, and it is possible to determine in advance the type of special game and the presence or absence of transition to a high-probability game state by using a special symbol determining random number.

  Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random number value can determine the contents of the production (whether the reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc. in advance, the start winning information (start opening winning designation command) In (DATA), it is possible to determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, based on the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random value. Is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start opening winning designation command for notifying the result of jackpot determination, the type of jackpot, the planned variation pattern, etc. is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The start opening prize designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a start port winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 45 is shown, and when the MODE data is “E7H”, the second start is performed. A start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the opening 47 is shown.

  The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the variation pattern determination table for special symbols shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. However, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when a game ball is won (entered) in the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, whereas the special symbol variation shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is used. The pattern determination table is different in that it is used at the start of special symbol fluctuation. Further, it is different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.

  For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, the type of jackpot and the type of variation pattern can be determined, but the type of start port is “first start port” and the determination result of the jackpot determination (lottery) is If it is “losing” and the reach determination random number value is “0 to 89”, the type of the starting port is “second starting port” and the determination result of the big hit determination (lottery) is “losing” and the reach When the determination random number value is “0 to 97”, the planned variation pattern is the variation pattern 1 to 4, but whether the planned variation pattern is “normal variation”, “shortened variation”, or “normal reach”. It is impossible to distinguish.

  Note that the special symbol advance determination table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to regardless of the gaming state at that time, but a prior determination table having a different variation pattern selection mode is provided for each of the plurality of gaming states. You may make it change the prior determination table referred according to a game state.

(Game control table)
FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a jackpot game control table for determining the progress of the jackpot game (special game state) when the jackpot winning is determined as a result of the jackpot determination (lottery). (B) is a figure which shows the small hit game control table for determining the progress of a small hit game (special game state), when it becomes a big win winning as a determination result of big hit determination (lottery).

  As shown in FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, the jackpot game control table and the jackpot game control table include stop symbol data corresponding to a special symbol, opening time of a special game state, and a prize winning port 50. The number of the special winning opening / closing control table for determining the opening / closing mode of the game is associated with the ending time of the special gaming state.

  When the main CPU 110a generates a jackpot game, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 12 (a), and determines the opening time, the big prize opening / closing control table, and the ending time based on the stop symbol data. Become. Since the number of rounds in the jackpot game is set (determined) by determining the type of the big prize opening / closing table, the rightmost column in FIG. The effect contents during the game, the type of the jackpot game, the effect state after the jackpot game, and the like are supplementarily described.

  Further, the main CPU 110a refers to the small hit game control table shown in FIG. 12 (b) when generating the small hit game, and based on the stop symbol data, determines the opening time, the big prize opening / closing control table, and the ending time. Will be determined. In the rightmost column of FIG. 12B, the effect state after the small hit game is supplementarily described.

(Big prize opening / closing control table)
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a big prize opening / closing control table that is referred to when a special game state (a big win game or a small win game) occurs. As shown in FIG. 13, the special winning opening / closing control table includes a table number (TBL.No), a round number indicating the number of rounds, and a special operation number indicating the number of times the special winning opening 50 is opened during one round ( K), the opening time of the special winning opening 50, and the closing time (interval time) for closing the special winning opening 50 between each opening of the special winning opening 50 are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a specifies the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special winning opening 50 with reference to the special winning opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 13, and the first to twelfth special winning opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 01). To 12), the first to twelfth jackpot games are executed, and the small hit game is executed based on the thirteenth prize winning opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 13).

  According to the first grand prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 01), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the gaming area is 29 per round from 1 to 13 rounds. The first big hit game is executed, which is released to 5 seconds and from 14 to 16 rounds to 0.18 seconds per round. In addition, although it shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, from the 14th round to the 16th round, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the first jackpot game is It can be said that it is a 13-round probable big hit game.

  According to the second big prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 02), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the big prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is 29 per round from 1 round to 7 rounds. The second jackpot game is executed, which is released until 5 seconds and from 8 to 16 rounds until 0.18 seconds per round. In addition, although it shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, since the opening time of the big prize opening 50 is extremely short from the 8th round to the 16th round, it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, It can be said that it is a 7-round probable big hit game.

  The first jackpot game and the second jackpot game have the same open / close mode of the seven round jackpot 50, so it is difficult to grasp which jackpot game is halfway. . Therefore, when the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is generated, which jackpot game is not notified, the type of jackpot game during the closing period (time) of the big winning opening 50 between the seventh round and the eighth round For example, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) executes a promotion effect (rank-up effect) for directing whether or not the player is promoted to a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  In the promotion effect executed during the first jackpot game (promotion effect during the round), it is finally notified that the game is a jackpot game of 13 rounds, proceeds after the 8th round, and is executed during the second jackpot game. In the promotion effect to be performed, a notification indicating that the game is finally a big hit game of 7 rounds is performed, and the process proceeds to 8 rounds and after. By doing so, the player's expectation for the promotion effect is enhanced. A specific example of the promotion effect will be described later.

  According to the third big prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 03), the opening / closing member 51 is operated, and the big winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is changed from 29.degree. A third jackpot game is executed that opens up to 5 seconds. It should be noted that after the jackpot game is over, the game proceeds to the probability variation game state, and it is easy to obtain a prize ball because the opening time of the big winning opening is long from the first round to the thirteenth round. It can be said that it is a 13-round probable big hit game.

  According to the fourth grand prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 04), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the gaming area is 29 per round from 1 round to 8 rounds. A fourth big hit game is executed in which the game is released until 5 seconds, and from 9 to 13 rounds, it is released up to 0.18 seconds per round. In addition, although it shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the ninth round to the thirteenth round, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball. It can be said that it is an eight-round probable big hit game.

  According to the fifth grand prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 05), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is 29 per round from 1 round to 4 rounds. A fifth big hit game is executed in which the game is released until 5 seconds and is opened up to 0.18 seconds per round from 5 to 13 rounds. In addition, although it shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the fifth round to the thirteenth round, it is difficult to acquire a prize ball. It can be said that it is a 4 round probable big hit game.

  In addition, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game have the same opening mode of the big winning opening 50 up to four rounds, so it is difficult to grasp which jackpot game is halfway. It is like that. In addition, since the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game have the same opening mode of the big winning opening 50 up to eight rounds, it is difficult to grasp which jackpot game is halfway. .

  Therefore, when the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game are generated, which jackpot game is not notified, the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game are between the fourth round and the fifth round. During the closing period of the grand prize opening and the closing period of the big winning opening between the 8th and 9th rounds, and during the closing period of the big winning opening between the 4th and 5th rounds in the fifth jackpot game, For example, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) executes a continuation effect (rank-up effect) for effecting whether or not an acquirable round game continues.

  In the continuation effect executed during the third jackpot game, a notification indicating that the round game in which the winning ball can be obtained at both times is continued is performed, and the process proceeds to the next round and is executed during the fourth jackpot game. In the continuation effect, a notification is made that the round game in which the first prize ball can be acquired will be continued and the next round will proceed, but the second round game in which the prize ball can be acquired ends. In the continuation effect executed during the fifth big hit game, a notification indicating that the round game capable of acquiring a prize ball is completed is performed and the next and subsequent rounds are performed. Proceed to By doing in this way, the player's expectation with respect to a continuous production is raised. A specific example of the continuation effect will be described later.

  According to the sixth grand prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 06), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is 29 per round from 1 round to 4 rounds. A sixth big hit game is executed in which the game is released until 5 seconds and is opened up to 0.18 seconds per round from 5 to 13 rounds. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, it shifts to a normal game state, and from the fifth round to the thirteenth round, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball. It can be said that it is a four-round regular jackpot game.

  According to the seventh grand prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 07), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is set to 0. 0 per round from one round to two rounds. A seventh jackpot game that is released until 18 seconds is executed. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, it shifts to the probability variation gaming state. However, from the first round to the second round, since the opening time of the big prize opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the seventh jackpot game is It can be said that the game is essentially a suddenly promising big hit game with zero rounds.

  According to the eighth grand prize opening / closing table (TBL.No = 08), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is changed from 29.degree. The 8th big hit game that is released until 5 seconds is executed. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, it shifts to the probability variation gaming state, and it is easy to acquire a prize ball because the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is long from the first round to the 16th round. It can be said that it is a 16-round probable big hit game.

  According to the ninth grand prize opening opening / closing table (TBL.No = 09), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is changed from 29.degree. The ninth big hit game is executed in which the game is opened for 5 seconds and is opened up to 0.18 seconds per round from the 14th round to the 16th round. In addition, although it shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the 14th round to the 16th round, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball. It can be said that this is a 13-round probabilistic jackpot game.

  According to the tenth grand prize opening / closing table (TBL.No = 10), the opening / closing member 51 is operated so that the grand prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is changed from 29.degree. A ninth jackpot game is executed in which the game is opened up to 5 seconds and from 9 rounds to 16 rounds, it is opened up to 0.18 seconds per round. In addition, although it shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the 9th round to the 16th round, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball. It can be said that it is an eight-round probable big hit game.

  According to the eleventh prize winning opening / closing table (TBL.No = 11), the opening / closing member 51 is operated, and the prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is changed from 29.degree. An eleventh jackpot game is executed in which the game is released for 5 seconds and is opened for 0.18 seconds per round from 5 to 16 rounds. In addition, although it shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, since the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball from the 5th round to the 16th round, It can be said that it is a 4 round probable big hit game.

  According to the twelfth prize winning opening / closing table (TBL.No = 12), the opening / closing member 51 is operated, and the prize winning opening 50 on the right side of the game area is changed from 29.degree. A twelfth jackpot game is executed in which the game is released for 5 seconds and is opened for 0.18 seconds per round from 5 to 16 rounds. It should be noted that after the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the normal floating game state, and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball because the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is extremely short from the fifth round to the sixteenth round. Therefore, it can be said that it is a four-round normal jackpot game.

  According to the thirteenth prize winning opening / closing table (TBL.No = 13), the opening / closing member 51 is operated to open the big winning prize opening 50 on the right side of the gaming area twice for 0.18 seconds. Is executed. Although the gaming state does not change before and after the small hit game, the open state of the big winning opening 50 is the same as that of the seventh big hit game, so it can be said that the small hit game simulates a two round jackpot game. .

  In addition, since the opening mode of the big winning opening 50 is the same in the seventh big hit game and the small hit game, it is difficult to grasp which one has occurred. Therefore, after the seventh big hit game and the small hit game are finished, a probability variation latent effect that expects to be in a probability fluctuation state is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) for a predetermined period (a predetermined number of fluctuation displays). Until the end lottery is won, until the end lottery is won, a predetermined number of variable displays are executed, and then the end lottery is won, etc.). By doing in this way, the player's expectation that it may have shifted to the probability variation state is raised.

  Here, in the first jackpot game to the twelfth jackpot game described above, when a specified number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the opening time elapses, the opening time has not elapsed. Even so, the grand prize opening 50 is closed and the game of one round is finished. In addition, in the small hit game, when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the big winning opening 50 before the second opening time of the big winning opening 50 elapses, the opening time has not passed. Also, the big prize opening 50 is closed and the small hit game is ended.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a game state setting table for setting (determining) the game state after the end of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 14, in the game state setting table, the type of start port that triggered the execution of the variable display that generated the jackpot game, the stop symbol data of the special symbol, the short-time game state, the number of short-time games ( J), the probability game state, and the high probability game count (X) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 14, and at the end of the jackpot, based on the type of start opening and the stop symbol data of the special symbol, the short-time gaming state, the number of short-time games (J), the probability gaming state, and the high The probability game number (X) is determined. Note that when the low probability game state is determined as the probability game state, the high probability game count (X) is not determined.

  The game state setting table shown in FIG. 14 in the present embodiment is characterized in that the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) in the case of stop symbol data 10-13 and the case of stop symbol data 20-22. And are not set infinitely, but are set at 10,000 times. However, in the high-probability gaming state, the probability of winning a jackpot is very high before 10,000 jackpot determinations (lottery) are performed, so the short-time gaming state and the high until the jackpot determination (lottery) is determined to be a jackpot. It can be said that the probability game state continues.

(Normal hit judgment table for symbols)
FIG. 15A is a normal symbol hit determination table that is referred to in the hit determination (lottery) executed based on the passage (incoming ball) of the game ball to the normal gate 44. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the hit determination table, the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the hit determination random number value acquired when the game ball passes through the general gate 44, and the hit determination random value determination The result is associated.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 15 (a), when it is in the non-short game state, it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “127” is win, and when it is in the short time game state, “1” ”To“ 127 ”, 127 hit determination random number values are determined to be hits. Therefore, the probability of being determined to be winning in the non-short game state is 1/128, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-saving gaming state is 127/128.

(Stop symbol determination table for normal symbols)
FIG. 15B is a normal symbol stop symbol determination table for determining a normal symbol stop symbol corresponding to the determination result of the winning determination (lottery). As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the stop symbol determination table is obtained when the game ball passes through the general gate 44 and the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the hit determination result indicating the result of the hit determination (lottery). The winning symbol determination value for determining the normal symbol determination random number to be performed, the normal symbol type (type) as the determination result, the stopped normal symbol data indicating the normal symbol type, and the normal symbol type A general map designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information is associated.

  The normal symbol 0 is a normal symbol of losing that does not generate an auxiliary game that opens the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 in a predetermined manner, and the normal symbols 1 to 3 are the movable member 48 of the second start port 47. Is a normal symbol for generating an auxiliary game that opens the game in a predetermined manner, and the normal symbols 1 to 3 are set so that the opening manner of the second start port 47 is different.

(Normal pattern change pattern determination table)
FIG. 15C is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for a normal symbol that is referred to when a variation display of a normal symbol is performed. As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the variation pattern determination table for normal symbols includes a gaming state, a determination result of a win determination (lottery), a random number for determining a normal variation pattern, and a variation time of a normal symbol. Are associated with a normal pattern variation designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the variation pattern of the normal symbol.

  Therefore, it can be said that at least the determination result of the hit determination (lottery) and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol can be specified. In the normal symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15C, the normal symbol variation time is set to be shorter in the short-time game state than in the non-short-time game state. In the state, the second start port 47 is opened with a short span. Note that the normal symbol variation time may be the same in the non-short game state and the short-time game state.

(Second starting port opening mode determination table)
FIG. 15D is a diagram showing an opening mode determination table for the second starting port that is referred to when an auxiliary game occurs and the second starting port 47 is opened. As shown in FIG. 15 (d), the opening mode determination table for the second starting port includes stop normal data, the maximum number of times the second starting port 47 is opened, the opening time of the winning game (auxiliary game), The first opening time and closing time of the 2 start opening 47 are associated with the second opening time and closing time.

  The stop symbol data 01 (ordinary symbol 1) converts the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 into an open state only once (0.2 seconds) (performs short open of the second start port 47). It is a normal symbol that generates a game, and the stop symbol data 02 (normal symbol 2) converts the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 into an open state twice (0.2 seconds and 3 seconds). It is a normal symbol that generates the second auxiliary game (performs the long opening of the second starting port 47), and the stop symbol data 03 (normal symbol 3) causes the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47 to move twice. It is a normal symbol that generates a third auxiliary game that is converted to an open state (long opening of the second start port) over (2.5 seconds and 2.5 seconds).

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 16A shows a special symbol holding storage area in which various information is stored when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 45 and / or the second start port 47. FIG. 16B is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the special symbol storage area, and FIG. 16C shows various information when the game ball passes through the general gate 44. Is a normal symbol holding storage area, and FIG. 16D is a diagram showing a configuration of each storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the special symbol reservation storage area is divided into a first special symbol reservation storage area, a second special symbol reservation storage area, and a special symbol storage area, and the first special symbol reservation storage area. The storage unit and the second special symbol holding storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively, and the special symbol related storage area is configured by the 0th storage unit.

  The first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area are the first display section 71C1 and the second display section 71C2 of the first reservation icon display area 71C. , Corresponding to the third display unit 71C3 and the fourth display unit 71C4, respectively. Further, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area are the first display section 71D1, the second display section 71D2, and the second display section 71D2. This corresponds to the third display unit 71D3 and the fourth display unit 71D4, respectively. Further, the 0th storage unit of the special symbol storage area corresponds to the variation icon display area 71E.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value and a special symbol determination random number storage area for storing a special symbol determination random value. And a reach determination random number storage area for storing reach determination random numbers and a special figure variation pattern determining random number storage area for storing special figure variation pattern determination random values.

  Then, when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start opening 45, a special figure determination is made to the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which no random number is stored in the first special symbol storage area. Information (a jackpot determination random value, a special symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, a special symbol variation pattern determination random value) is stored. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 47, the special figure determination information (in the second special symbol holding storage area, the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which no random number is stored) A jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random value) are stored.

  The 0th storage part of the special symbol storage area is stored in the first storage part of the storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area or the second special symbol reservation storage area that satisfies the start condition of the variable symbol display. By shifting the stored special figure determination information, the special figure determination information related to the fluctuation display of the current special symbol is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, the normal symbol holding storage area is divided from the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and as shown in FIG. A random number storage area for hit determination for storing numerical values, a random number storage area for normal symbol determination for storing random numbers for determining normal symbols, and a normal pattern change for storing random numbers for determining normal pattern variation patterns It is divided into a random number storage area for pattern determination.

  Then, when a game ball passes through the general gate 44, the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which the random numbers are not stored among the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area. The usual figure determination information (random number value for hit determination, random number value for normal symbol determination, random number value for normal pattern variation pattern determination) is stored. The 0th storage unit shifts the common symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit when the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, so that the normal symbol determination related to the current normal symbol variation display is performed. Information will be stored.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 110.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process in step S10. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b in response to power-on, and performs a process of initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs processing for updating the reach determination random value and the special symbol determination random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol, and in step S30, the initial value for jackpot determination An initial value random value update process is performed to update the random value, the initial value random value for determining the special symbol, the initial value random value for determining the hit, and the initial value random value for determining the normal symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred in step S40. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power interruption detection signal is input from the power interruption detection circuit of the power supply substrate 160. If the power interruption detection signal is not input (step S40: No), the process proceeds to step S20. If the power interruption detection signal is input (step S40: Yes), the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the main CPU 110a sets an interrupt prohibition that prohibits the timer interrupt. In step S42, the main CPU 110a performs a process of clearing the output port. In step S43, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c and stores it in a predetermined memory. In step S44, a process for turning on the backup flag to be referred to upon recovery from the power interruption is performed. In step S45, a process for prohibiting the RAM access is performed, and the supply of the power supply voltage is completely interrupted. Wait for it to sag.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110. 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 to the stack area, and in step S110, a special game timer counter such as a special symbol time counter update process, a special electric accessory release time, etc. Time control processing for updating various timer counters, such as update processing of the normal symbol time counter, update processing of the opening / closing time of the movable member 48, and the like. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a counter such as a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, a start port open timer counter, or a start port close timer counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the special symbol variation pattern determination random value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol variation pattern determination random number. Perform a specific random number update process to update the numerical value. Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round. The initial random number value to be set is set as a new circulation initial value, and the random value is newly updated.

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot determination initial value random value, the special symbol determination initial value random value, the hit determination initial value random value, and the normal symbol determination initial value random value in step S130. Perform initial value random number value update processing.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detecting switch 43a, a large winning opening detecting switch 50a, a first starting opening detecting switch 45a, a second starting opening detecting switch 47a, a gate detecting switch 44a, a winning confirmation detecting switch 52a and the like. It is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches, and when there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol memory determination (such as jackpot determination), special symbol display control, special winning opening 50 (opening / closing member 51) opening / closing control, gaming state control, etc. Process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol normal power control process for performing a normal symbol memory determination (such as a hit determination), a normal symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the second start port 47 (movable member 48), and the like. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S500, the main CPU 110a transmits a payout state confirmation designation command for confirming the payout state of the payout control board 120 to the payout control board 120, and each prize ball counter (three prize ball counters, A payout control process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning ports to the payout control board 120 is performed with reference to (10 prize ball counters, 15 prize ball counters). Thereby, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out the prize balls from the game ball payout device 100.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a determines the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 53a and the radio wave detection sensor 54a, and issues a magnetic abnormality error designation command or a radio wave abnormality error designation command. Magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination processing for transmitting to the effect control board 130 is performed. When the production control board 130 receives a magnetic abnormality error designation command and a radio wave abnormality error designation command, it performs control for performing a magnetic abnormality error notification and a radio wave abnormality error notification.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a outputs external information data (game information) output from the game information output terminal board 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, and large winning port opening / closing solenoid 51b. Winning opening / closing data, special symbol display data to be output to the special symbol displays 60 and 61, normal symbol display data to be output to the normal symbol display 62, special symbol hold display data to be output to the special symbol hold indicators 63 and 64, Data creation processing for creating data such as normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold display 65 is performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting signals such as the external information data, the start opening / closing data, the big prize opening / closing data generated in step S700, special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol data, Display output processing for outputting signals such as symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data, etc., payout command transmission processing for sending a command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120, An output control process is executed to execute an effect command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 130.

  Note that the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the current timer interrupt process.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  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 a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43. If no detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the process proceeds to step S220.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the data indicating 10 winning balls is updated by adding to the winning ball counter (10 winning ball counter) for the general winning opening used for winning balls. Then, “1” is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning hole and updated (D ← D + 1), and then the general winning hole detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 50 a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 50. If no detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 50a, the process proceeds to step S230.

  When the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 50a is inputted, data indicating 15 prize balls is added to the prize ball counter (15 prize ball counter) for the big prize mouth used for the prize ball. Update and update (D ← D + 1) by adding “1” to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of gaming balls that have entered the winning opening, and whether the current gaming state is in the special gaming state or not Determine whether. When the current gaming state is the special gaming state, “1” is added to the big winning opening winning ball counter (C) for counting the gaming balls won in the big winning opening 50 and updated (C ← C + 1), and the special winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  If the current gaming state is not in the special gaming state, an illegal winning ball indicating the number of gaming balls that have won (entered) a specific winning port (second starting port 47, large winning port 50) outside the winning period. The counter (E) is updated by adding “1” (E ← E + 1), and it is determined whether or not the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than a prescribed number (for example, 10), and the illegal winning prize is determined. When the value of the ball counter (E) is equal to or less than the specified number, the big prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  If the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than the specified number, an illegal winning error is specified as an illegal winning (illegal winning) in which a game ball wins (wins) outside the winning period Set the command in the transmission data storage area for presentation. As a result, an illegal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 notifies the illegal winning error by notifying that the illegal winning has occurred.

  Then, external information data (output data) for outputting an illegal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the illegal winning ball counter (E) is cleared to detect a big winning opening. The switch input process is terminated. As a result, an illegal winning signal is output from the game information output terminal board 90, and an external device can grasp (specify) that an illegal winning has occurred.

  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 45a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, 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 this second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the normal gate 44, and predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the winning confirmation detection switch 52 a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the winning ball flow path 52. If no detection signal is input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the winning ball counter (D) is decremented by “1” and updated (D ← D−1), and the value of the winning ball counter (D) is the upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not there is more than 20).

  When the value of the winning ball counter (D) is greater than the upper limit value, an abnormal winning error designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area as an abnormal winning (ball winning) has occurred, and a game information output terminal External information data (output data) for outputting an abnormal winning signal from the board 90 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, the winning ball counter (D) is cleared, and the winning confirmation detection switch input processing is ended. In addition, the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the abnormal winning error designation command performs an abnormal winning error notification to notify that an abnormal winning has occurred.

  When the value of the winning ball counter (D) is not larger than the upper limit value, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter (D) is smaller than the lower limit value (for example, −10). If the value of the winning ball counter (D) is not less than the lower limit value, the winning confirmation detection switch input process is terminated.

  If the value of the winning ball counter (D) is less than the lower limit (for example, -10), an abnormal winning error designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area as an abnormal winning (winning) has occurred. The external information data (output data) for outputting an abnormal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, the winning ball counter (D) is cleared, and the winning confirmation detection switch input processing is performed. The current input control process ends. In addition, the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the abnormal winning error designation command performs an abnormal winning error notification to notify that an abnormal winning has occurred.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the amount of deviation (width) in the positive direction between the upper limit value, which is one of the determination values for determining the occurrence of an abnormal winning, and the initial value “0” of the winning ball counter, Is set larger than the amount of deviation (width) in the negative direction between the lower limit value, which is the determination value, and the initial value “0” of the winning ball counter. That is, the amount of deviation in the minus direction is smaller. Thus, the structure around the winning confirmation detection switch 52a while absorbing the time lag of the game balls that have won the various winning holes flowing down the winning ball flow path 52 and reducing the erroneous determination of abnormal winning due to excessive winning balls. It becomes possible to quickly detect the occurrence of abnormal winning due to insufficient winning balls due to the above problems.

  Note that the lower limit, which is the other determination value, is the amount of deviation (width) in the positive direction between the upper limit value, which is one determination value for determining the occurrence of an abnormal winning, and the initial value “0” of the winning ball counter. The amount of deviation (width) in the negative direction between the value and the initial value “0” of the winning ball counter may be set to a larger value, or both may be set to the same value.

(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. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input (step S230-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S230-2, and the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input. If this is the case (step S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs processing to add and update the data indicating the three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the prize balls, and in step S230-3, the main CPU 110a wins ( “1” is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have been entered (D ← D + 1).

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1), which is the number of the first hold storage stored in the first special symbol hold storage area, is less than 4. . When the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) is less than 4 (step S230-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S230-5, and the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) is not less than 4 In (Step S230-4: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding “1” to the first special symbol hold number (U1) and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1). In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination random number value. Acquire and sequentially search for vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the first special symbol holding storage area, and store the acquired jackpot determination random number value in the vacant storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a obtains a special symbol determination random number value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free memory. The random number value for determining the special symbol acquired is stored in the section, and in step S230-8, the random value for determining the reach and the random number value for determining the special pattern variation pattern are acquired, and the first memory in the first special symbol holding storage area is stored. The storage units that are vacant in order are searched, and the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for determining the special figure variation pattern are stored in the vacant storage unit.

  As described above, the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area includes the first jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the special symbol variation pattern determination random value, and the like. On-hold storage (determination information) is stored (corresponding to determination information acquisition means and determination information storage means of the present invention).

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. In the first pre-determination process, referring to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the special pattern variation pattern determination random value, etc. acquired this time Based on the determination information, the effect control board 130 is notified of the newly stored determination result of the first reserved memory (determination information) before the special symbol variation display based on the first reserved memory is performed. First start winning information is determined.

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

  Thereby, the first start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start opening prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start opening prize designation command receives the first start prize. Analyzing the mouth winning designation command, and starting a special symbol corresponding to the first start mouth winning designation command from the start of the variable display, a predetermined notice effect over one or more variable displays executed before that The pre-reading notice effect such as the continuous notice effect for executing the change and the hold change notice effect for changing the display mode of the corresponding hold icon to the special display mode can be executed. The pre-reading notice effect is performed using one or more of the image display device, the audio output device 9, the frame illumination device 10, the movable effect member 73, and the panel illumination device 74.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the first special symbol hold number (U1), which is the number of the first reserved memory stored in the first special symbol hold storage area, and updates it in step S230-5. The first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1) is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the second start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input. When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is input (step S240-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-2, and the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is not input. If this is the case (step S240-1: No), the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the prize balls, and in step S240-3, the main CPU 110a receives a prize ( “1” is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls entered (D ← D + 1).

  In step S240-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game (winning state) is in progress. If it is in the auxiliary game (step S240-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-10. If it is not in the auxiliary game (winning state) (step S240-4: No), the process proceeds to step S240-5. Move processing.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a receives an illegal winning ball counter (E) indicating the number of game balls that have won (entered) a specific winning port (second starting port 47, large winning port 50) outside the winning period. "1" is added to and updated (E ← E + 1).

  In step S240-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is greater than the specified number (10) (corresponding to an error determination unit). If the number is greater than the specified number (10) (step S240-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-7. If the number is less than the specified number (10) (step S240-6: No), The process moves to step S240-11.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 110a sets an illegal winning error designation command in the effect transmission data storage area as an illegal winning (illegal winning) in which a game ball wins (wins) outside the winning possible period has occurred. set. An illegal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 notifies the illegal winning error, thereby notifying that an illegal winning has occurred.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a sets external information data (output data) for outputting an illegal winning signal indicating that an illegal winning (invalid winning) has occurred in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, an illegal winning signal is output from the game information output terminal board 90, and an external device can grasp (specify) that an illegal winning has occurred.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 110a clears the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) to zero. In this way, by clearing the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) to 0, even if the second start port detection switch input process is executed next, an illegal winning error designation command or an illegal winning signal is immediately generated. Will never be sent.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a sets “1” to the second starting port winning ball counter (L) indicating the number of game balls that won (entered) the second starting port 47 during the auxiliary game (winning game). Are added and updated (L ← L + 1).

  In step S240-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2), which is the number of the second reserved memory stored in the second special symbol hold storage area, is less than 4. . If the second special symbol hold count (U2) is less than 4 (step S240-11: Yes), the process moves to step S240-12, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) is not less than 4. In (step S240-11: No), the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-12, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) (U2 ← U2 + 1). In step S240-13, the main CPU 110a obtains the jackpot determination random number value. Acquire and sequentially search for the vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the second special symbol holding storage area, and store the acquired jackpot determination random value in the vacant storage unit.

  In step S240-14, the main CPU 110a acquires a special symbol determination random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol hold storage area, and stores the free storage. The random number for special symbol determination acquired in the section is stored.

  In step S240-15, the main CPU 110a obtains a reach determination random number value and a special figure variation pattern determination random number value, and stores storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The search is performed, and the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  As described above, the predetermined storage section of the second special symbol holding storage area includes the second jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the special symbol variation pattern determination random value, and the like. On-hold storage (determination information) is stored (corresponding to determination information acquisition means and determination information storage means of the present invention).

  In step S240-16, the main CPU 110a performs a second preliminary determination process. In the second pre-determination process, referring to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the special figure variation pattern determination random number value, etc. acquired this time Based on the second hold memory (determination information) determination result newly stored in the presentation control board 130 before the change display of the special symbol based on the second hold memory is performed 2 Start start winning information is determined.

  In step S240-17, the main CPU 110a sets a second start opening prize designation command corresponding to the second start prize information determined in the second preliminary determination process in step S240-16 in the effect transmission data storage area. .

  Thus, the second start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the second start opening prize specifying command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the second start opening prize specifying command receives the second start winning prize command. Analyzing the mouth winning designation command and performing a predetermined notice effect over one or a plurality of varying displays executed before the special symbol corresponding to the second start mouth winning designation command is started. The pre-reading notice effect such as the continuous notice effect for executing the change and the hold change notice effect for changing the display mode of the corresponding hold icon to the special display mode can be executed. The pre-reading notice effect is performed using one or more of the image display device, the audio output device 9, the frame illumination device 10, the movable effect member 73, and the panel illumination device 74.

  In step S240-18, the main CPU 110a refers to the second special symbol holding number (U2), which is the number of the second reserved memory stored in the second special symbol reserved storage area, and has been updated in step S240-12. The second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the second special symbol hold count (U2) is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Gate detection switch input processing on the main control board)
The gate detection switch input of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing gate detection switch input processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S250-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input. When the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is input (step S250-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S250-2, and when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is not input (step S250- 1: No), the current gate detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S250-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol reserved memory number (G), which is the number of the normal symbol reserved memories stored in the normal symbol reserved storage area, is less than four. When the number of normal symbol reservations (G) is less than 4 (step S250-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S250-3, and when the number of normal symbol reservations (G) is not less than 4 (step S250- 2: No), the current gate detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S250-3, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) and updating (G ← G + 1). In step S250-4, the main CPU 110a obtains a random number value for hit determination. The vacant storage unit is searched in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and the acquired random number value for hit determination is stored in the vacant storage unit.

  In step S250-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number for determining a normal symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired normal symbol determination random number value is stored, and in step S250-6, the normal pattern variation pattern determination random value is acquired, and the storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol hold storage area are stored. Searching is performed, and the acquired random number value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern is stored in a free storage unit.

  In step S250-6, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and is free. The random number value for determining the normal variation pattern obtained is stored in the storage unit.

  As described above, in the predetermined storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area, the universal symbol holding memory including the random number value for hit determination, the random value for determining the normal symbol, the random value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern, and the like is stored. (Equivalent to the common figure determination information acquisition means and the common figure determination information storage means of the present invention).

  In step S250-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol hold count (G1), which is the number of the normal symbol hold storage in the normal symbol hold storage area, and updates the normal symbol hold count updated in step S250-3. The normal symbol memory designation command corresponding to (G1) is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current gate detection switch input process is terminated.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 23, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electricity processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and special figure special electric treatment data = 0 if special figure special electric treatment data = 0. The process moves to the symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S320), and if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the special symbol stop process. The process moves to (Step S330), and if the special figure special power processing data = 3, the process moves to the big hit game process (Step S340), and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, the big bonus game end process (Step S350). If the special figure special process data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game process (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. .

(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. 24 is a flowchart showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. Here, when the special symbol variation display is not being performed (special symbol time counter = 0) (step S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2, and the special symbol variation display is being performed (special symbol). If (time counter> 0) (step S310-1: Yes), the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2), which is the number of the second hold storage stored in the second special symbol hold storage area, is 1 or more. When it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more (step S310-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S310-3, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If not (step S310-2: No), the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the second special symbol reservation number (U2) and updates (U2 ← U2-1).

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1), which is the number of the first reserved memory stored in the first special symbol hold storage area, is 1 or more. When it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) is 1 or more (step S310-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S310-5, and the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) is 1 or more. If not (step S310-4: No), the process proceeds to step S318-1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and updates (U1 ← U1-1).

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the number of special symbol reservations (U1 or U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage section.

  The data stored in the first storage section is shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage section), and the data already stored in the determination storage area (0th storage section) (used for the previous variation display). Jackpot determination random number value, special symbol determination random value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation pattern determination random value) are deleted from the special symbol storage area.

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol reserved storage area. 45 or the second special symbol reservation storage area may be shifted (digested) in the order in which the game balls are won in the 45 or the second start opening 47, or the first special symbol reservation storage area May be shifted (digested) with priority over the second special symbol reserved storage area.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a issues a special symbol storage designation command based on the first special symbol hold count or the second special symbol hold count (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. The determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a, based on the data (random hit determination random number value, special symbol determination random value) stored in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6. Determine whether or not to win a jackpot, determine special symbols and stop symbol data corresponding to the determination result, and set a symbol design command corresponding to the stop symbol data in the transmission data storage area for the effect Processing is executed (corresponding to special game determination means of the present invention). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol based on the data (reach determination random value, special diagram variation pattern determination random value) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area. A special figure variation pattern determination process for determining the variation pattern is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of change, sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S314, determines in step S312 above. The variation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern is set in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in the time control process of S110.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing region, the data for turning on / off the LED is appropriately created in the data creation process in step S700, and the created data (signal) is output in step S800. As a result of the output in the control process, the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61 starts the variable symbol display.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets “00H” to the customer waiting state determination flag for determining whether or not the customer waiting state in which the special symbol variation display is not performed is performed. “1” is set in the processing data, preparation is made to shift the processing to the above-described special symbol variation processing, and the current special symbol memory determination processing is terminated.

  In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag is “01H”. If the customer waiting state determination flag is not “01H” (step S318-1: No), the process proceeds to step S318-2, and if the customer waiting state determination flag is “01H” (step S318-1: Yes). ) Ends the special symbol memory determination process of this time.

  In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets “01H” to the customer waiting state determination flag for determining whether or not the customer waiting state where the special symbol variation display is not performed is performed, and step S318-3. The customer waiting state designation command indicating the customer waiting state is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot determination process is performed by the first holding storage based on the game ball entering the first start port 45. If the main CPU 110a determines that it is the first start port (step S311-1: Yes), it moves the process to step S311-2 and determines that it is not the first start port (is the second start port). In the case (step S311-1: No), the process proceeds to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. On the other hand, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7 in step S311-3.

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 110a compares the current jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the probable gaming state and special symbol storage area with the selected jackpot determination table. Then, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small win”, or “losing”.

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot has been won (step S311-5: Yes), in step S311-6, the special symbol determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8 is selected, and the process proceeds to step S311-10. Move.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot is not won (step S311-5: No), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot is won in step S311-7. If the main CPU 110a determines that the small hit is won (step S311-7: Yes), in step S311-8, the special symbol determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 8 is selected, and step S311-10 is performed. Move processing to.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the winning combination is not won (step S311-7: No), in step S311-9, the special symbol determination table for loss shown in FIG. 8 is selected, and step S311- The processing is transferred to 10.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 110a determines the type of the start port for which the jackpot determination (lottery) has been performed, the special symbol determination random number value stored in the zeroth storage unit of the special symbol storage area, The special symbol type table (stop symbol data) is determined by collating with the selected special symbol determination table.

  The determined special symbol (stop symbol data) is used to determine whether or not it is a big hit in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 28 as will be described later, and in the jackpot game process of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

In step S3111-11, the main CPU 110a sets stop symbol data corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S311-10 in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area. In step S311-12, the main CPU 110a executes step S311-8. The effect designating command corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in the above is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current special figure variation pattern determination process is terminated. As a result, the effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.
(Special map variation pattern determination process for the main control board)
The special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing special figure variation pattern determination processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure variation pattern determination process is performed based on a game ball entering the first start port 45. When determining that the main CPU 110a is the first start port (step S312-1: Yes), in step S312-2, the main CPU 110a selects the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. The processing is moved to S312-4.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that it is not the first start port (is the second start port) (step S312-1: No), it selects the variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. The process moves to step S312-4.

  In step S312-4, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination (lottery) determination result, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), and the reach determination disturbance stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined by comparing the numerical value and the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, the current number of reserved balls, and the selected fluctuation pattern determination table.

  In step S312-5, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312-4 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in the time control process of step S110.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312-4 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S312-5 has elapsed (whether or not the special symbol time counter = 0). If the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S320-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S320-2 and determines that the variation time has not elapsed (step S320-1: No) terminates the special symbol variation process this time.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a stops the special symbol variation display. Specifically, stop special figure data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step S311-10 on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61 is set in a predetermined processing area. . Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61, and the determination result of the jackpot determination (lottery) is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol confirmation command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in the time control process of step S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets “2” in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 28, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart 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 or not the special symbol time counter = 0). When the main CPU 110a determines that the symbol stop time has elapsed (step S330-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves to step S330-2 and determines that the symbol stop time has not elapsed (step S330-). 1: No), this special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set (ON) in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the short time game flag is set (step S330-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-3, and when the short time game flag is not set (step S330-2: No). In step S330-6, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a updates (J ← J-1) by subtracting “1” from the time reduction number (J) stored in the time reduction number (J) storage area, and in step S330-4. Then, it is determined whether or not the new short time count (J) is “0”. When the main CPU 110a determines that the number of time reductions (J) is “0” (step S330-4: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-5, and the time reduction number (J) is not “0”. When it determines (step S330-4: No), a process is moved to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a clears (turns off) the time-short game flag set in the time-short game flag storage area. As a result, the short-time gaming state ends and the non-short-time gaming state shifts.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is set (ON) in the high probability game flag storage area. When the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area (step S330-6: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-7 and stores the high probability in the high probability game flag storage area. If the game flag is not set (step S330-6: No), the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a updates (X ← X-1) by subtracting “1” from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area. In S330-8, it is determined whether or not the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. When the main CPU 110a determines that the high probability game count (X) is “0” (step S330-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-9, and the high probability game count (X) is “ If it is determined that it is not “0” (step S330-8: No), the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a clears (OFF) the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area. As a result, the high-probability gaming state ends, and a transition to the low-probability gaming state occurs.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a special bonus symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot special symbol (stop special figure data = 10 to 16, 20 to 24). If the main CPU 110a determines that it is a special jackpot symbol (step S330-11: Yes), it moves the process to step S330-12, and if it determines that it is not a special jackpot symbol (S330-12: No). The process proceeds to step S330-15.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data and prepares to move the processing to the jackpot gaming process shown in FIG. 29. In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of times reduced. . Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 12 to start the jackpot game.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a special bonus symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is of a small hit special symbol (stop special figure data = 17, 18). When the main CPU 110a determines that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol (step S330-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-16, and when the main CPU 110a determines that the symbol is not a small bonus special symbol (step S330-15: No). ) Moves the process to step S330-21.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data and prepares to move the process to the small hit game process shown in FIG. 31, and starts the small hit game in step S330-17. The small hit game control table shown in FIG. 12 is selected.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time in the special game timer counter based on the selected game control table and the special symbol stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in the time control process of step S110.

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the type of stop symbol data (big hit, small hit) in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S330-20, the main CPU 110a sets a special prize opening / closing control table. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 12 (a) or the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 12 (b), the big winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No) corresponding to the stop symbol data. Set. When this process is finished, the current special symbol stop process is finished.

In step S330-21, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.
(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  In step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. If the main CPU 110a determines that it is currently opening (step S340-1: Yes), it moves the process to step S340-2, and if it determines that it is not currently opening (step S340-1: No). Moves the process to step S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-18 has elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S340-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-3, and determines that the opening time has not elapsed (step S340-2: No) ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game start process. Specifically, “1” is added to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area to update (R ← R + 1). Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Here, since the special winning opening 50 has not been opened yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (K) storage area.

  Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the opened state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-20, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Set to the game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Here, since it is the first round of the jackpot game, the opening first round designation command is set. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening 50 is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. When the main CPU 110a determines that the big prize opening 50 is open (step S340-6: Yes), the process moves to step S340-7, and when the main CPU 110a determines that the big prize opening 50 is not open ( In step S340-6: No), the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition for ending the opening of the big prize opening is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the winning prize winning ball counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or the opening time at the current opening number (K) has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable. When the main CPU 110a determines that the opening end condition is satisfied (step S340-7: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-8, and determines that the opening end condition is not satisfied (step S340-). 7: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a performs an interval (large winning opening closing) process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b to clear the open / close member 51 of the special prize opening 50 to the closed state is cleared. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the open state to the closed state, and the special winning opening 50 is closed. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-20, the closing time of the special winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Set to the game timer counter. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval (large winning opening closed). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. If the main CPU 110a determines that the interval (the big prize opening is closed) (step S340-9: Yes), the process moves to step S340-10 and determines that the interval (the big prize opening is not closed). In the case (step S340-9: No), the processing is moved to step S340-19.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 50 has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter has reached “0”. When the main CPU 110a determines that the closing time has ended (step S340-10: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-11, and determines that the closing time has not ended (step S340-10: No) ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning ball counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum number of times of opening. If the main CPU 110a determines that the current round has ended (step S340-11: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves to step S340-13 and determines that the current round has not ended (step S340-). 11: No), the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the opened state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-20, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Set to the game timer counter. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area has reached the maximum round game number of the current jackpot game. If it is determined that the final round is finished (step S340-13: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-17. If it is determined that the final round is not finished (step S340-13: No), The process moves to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a performs round data setting processing. Specifically, “0” is set in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and the winning prize-winning ball number counter (C) storage area, and the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. ) Is updated by adding “1” (R ← R + 1).

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the opened state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-20, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Set to the game timer counter.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a performs an ending transition process. Specifically, “0” is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area, the big prize opening winning ball counter (C) storage area, and the round game number (R) storage area to clear the values of the respective storage areas. . Further, the ending time is set in the special game timer counter based on the jackpot game control table and the stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in the time control process of step S110.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a sets a jackpot ending designation command corresponding to the stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the jackpot ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. When the ending is in progress (step S340-19: Yes), the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to step S340-20, and when it is not ending (step S340-19: No), the main CPU 110a performs this jackpot game processing. finish.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the ending time has elapsed (step S340-20: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-21 and determines that the ending time has not elapsed (step S340-20: No). ), The current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 30, and ends the current big hit game process.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a acquires the stop symbol data set in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area, and selects the game state setting table shown in FIG.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 14, when the stop symbol data sets a high probability game flag, the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, When the stop symbol data does not set the high probability game flag, the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area or the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and if the stop symbol data is “16”, the high probability game flag is not set.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 14, when the stop symbol data sets a high probability gaming number, the remaining variation number (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state is predetermined. Set the number of times. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, 10000 is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, and if the stop symbol data is “16”, the remaining variation of the high probability gaming state. Number of times (X) Nothing is set in the storage area or 0 is set.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 14, if the stop symbol data sets the short-time game flag, the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, and the stop symbol data is set. If the short-time game flag is not set, the short-time game flag is not set in the short-time game flag storage area or the short-time game flag storage area is cleared. In the embodiment of the present invention, the time-saving game flag is set for any stop symbol data.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 14, if the stop symbol data sets the number of short-time games, the predetermined number of times is stored in the remaining variation number (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state. Set. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, the remaining change count (J) of the short-time gaming state is set to 10000, and if the stop symbol data is “16”, the remaining change count of the short-time gaming state ( J) Set 100 in the storage area.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the high-probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, confirms the gaming state, and sends a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets “0” to the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 24, 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. 31 is a flowchart showing a small hit game process in the main control board.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If the main CPU 110a determines that it is currently opening (step S360-1: Yes), it moves the process to step S360-2, and if it determines that it is not currently opening (step S360-1: No). Moves the process to step S360-5.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-18 has elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S360-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S360-3, and determines that the opening time has not elapsed (step S360-2: No) ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a small hit game start process. Specifically, the special winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 13) set in step S330-20 is selected.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Here, since the special winning opening 50 has not been opened yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (K) storage area.

  Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the opened state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. Further, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-20, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K). When this process ends, the current small hit game process ends.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening 50 is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. When the main CPU 110a determines that the special winning opening 50 is open (step S360-5: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S360-6 and determines that the special winning opening 50 is not open ( In step S360-5: No), the process proceeds to step S360-8.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition for ending opening of the big prize opening is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the winning prize winning ball counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or the opening time at the current opening number (K) has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable. When the main CPU 110a determines that the opening end condition is satisfied (step S360-6: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S360-7 and determines that the opening end condition is not satisfied (step S360-). 6: No), the current small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 110a performs an interval (big prize opening closing) process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b to clear the open / close member 51 of the special prize opening 50 to the closed state is cleared. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the open state to the closed state, and the special winning opening 50 is closed. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-20, the closing time of the special winning opening 50 is specially determined based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Set to the game timer counter. When this process ends, the current small hit game process ends.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval (closed big prize opening). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. If the main CPU 110a determines that the interval (the big prize opening is closed) (step S360-8: Yes), the process moves to step S360-9 and determines that the interval (the big prize opening is not closed). In the case (step S360-8: No), the processing is moved to step S360-14.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 50 has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter has reached “0”. If the main CPU 110a determines that the closing time has ended (step S360-9: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S360-10, and determines that the closing time has not ended (step S360-9: In No), the current small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning ball counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum number of times of opening. When the main CPU 110a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied (step S360-10: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S360-12 and determines that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied (step S360-12). In S360-10: No), the process proceeds to step S360-11.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the opened state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table set in step S330-20, based on the current number of opening (K), the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is set in the special game timer counter. When this process ends, the current small hit game process ends.

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a performs an ending transition process. Specifically, “0” is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the big winning opening winning ball counter (C) storage area to clear the values in the respective storage areas. Further, the ending time is set in the special game timer counter based on the small hit game control table and the stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in the time control process of step S110.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a sets a small hitting ending designation command corresponding to the stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the small hitting ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current small hit game process ends.

  In step S360-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. When the ending is in progress (step S360-14: Yes), the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to step S360-15, and when it is not ending (step S360-14: No), the main CPU 110a performs this jackpot game processing. finish.

  In step S360-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the ending time has elapsed (step S360-15: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S360-16 and determines that the ending time has not elapsed (step S360-15: No). ) Ends the current small hit game process.

In step S360-16, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.
(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  In step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the general-purpose normal power processing data, refers to the branch destination address from the general-purpose normal power processing data loaded in step S402, and if the general-purpose normal power processing data = 0, the normal symbol. The process is shifted to the variation process (step S410), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, the process is shifted to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

  This “Putsu-Fuji Electric Power Processing Data” will be set as necessary in each sub-routine control processing subroutine as will be described later, so that the sub-routines necessary for the game will be processed appropriately. become.

  In the normal symbol variation process in step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process, a normal symbol determination process for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, a normal symbol variation pattern determination process for determining a variation time of the normal symbol, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the auxiliary game process of step S420, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the auxiliary game (winning game). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart 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 being performed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the normal symbol fluctuation display is in progress (normal symbol time counter> 0) (step S410-1: Yes), the process moves to step S410-15, and the normal symbol fluctuation display is in progress. If not (step S410-1: No), the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol hold count (G1) storage area storing the general symbol hold count is 1 or more. If the main CPU 110a determines that the value of the normal symbol hold count (G1) storage area is 1 or more (step S410-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S410-3, and the normal symbol hold count (G1) ) If it is determined that the value of the storage area is not 1 or more (step S410-2: No), the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts "1" from the value stored in the normal symbol hold count (G1) storage area and updates (G ← G-1).

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area corresponding to the normal symbol holding number (G1) storage area subtracted in step S410-2. Specifically, each data stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit in the normal symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  The data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) and is already stored in the determination storage area (the random number value for hit determination used in the previous variation display). , Random numbers for determining normal symbols, random values for determining normal pattern variation patterns) are deleted from the normal symbol holding storage area. Also, a normal symbol storage designation command corresponding to the normal symbol hold count (G1) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G1) storage area is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a selects a normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 15, and performs a hit determination process in step S410-6. Specifically, the current short-time gaming state and the random number value for winning determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area are collated with the normal symbol hit determining table selected in step S410-5. Judgment of whether or not to win (normal symbol winning lottery).

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a selects the stop symbol determination table for normal symbols shown in FIG. 15, and performs normal symbol determination processing in step S410-8. Specifically, the current short-time gaming state, the result of the hit determination in step S410-6, the normal symbol determining random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area, and step S410-7 The normal symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by comparing with the stop symbol determination table for the normal symbol selected in the above, and is set in the normal symbol stop symbol storage area.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a identifies the common figure designation command based on the stop symbol data of the normal symbol determined in step S410-8, and sets the identified common figure designation command in the transmission data storage area for production. To do. As a result, the common map designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a selects a normal pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15, and performs a normal variation pattern determination process in step S410-11. Specifically, the current short time gaming state, the result of the hit determination in step S410-6, the random number value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area, and step S410 The variation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol is determined by collating with the variation pattern determination table for the normal symbol selected in −10.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a identifies a common map variation designation command corresponding to the variation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol determined in step S410-11, and uses the identified regular map variation designation command for production. Set in the transmission data storage area. As a result, the common map change designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol variation time determined in step S410-11 in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data on the normal symbol display 62, and starts normal symbol fluctuation display. The normal symbol fluctuation display data includes information such as the normal symbol winning lottery result, the normal stop symbol data, and the normal symbol fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern).

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter set in step S410-13 is “0”. When the main CPU 110a determines that the normal symbol variation time has ended (step S410-15: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S410-16 and determines that the normal symbol variation time has not ended. In (Step S410-15: No), the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-16, the main CPU 110a stops the normal symbol variation display so that the stop symbol corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol data is obtained. Specifically, if the stop symbol data of the normal symbol is a hit stop symbol, the stop symbol is stopped on the normal symbol display 62, and if the stop symbol data of the normal symbol is a stop stop symbol, the normal symbol indicator is displayed. Stop display of the loss stop symbol at 62.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thus, the normal symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S410-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop symbol data of the normal symbol is a hit stop symbol. When the main CPU 110a is a winning stop symbol (step S410-18: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S410-19, and when it is not a winning stop symbol (step S410-18: No), the current normal symbol. The variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-19, the main CPU 110a sets “1” to the ordinary power transmission process data in order to shift the process to the auxiliary game process shown in FIG. 34, and in step S410-20, the first CPU shown in FIG. 2. Select the opening mode determination table for the starting port.

  In step S410-21, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the release mode determination table selected in step S410-20 and the normal symbol stop symbol data. The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in the time control process of step S110.

  In step S410-22, the main CPU 110a transmits a winning opening designation command in accordance with the stop symbol data of the normal symbol based on the opening manner determination table for the second start port selected in step S410-20. Set in the data storage area. Thereby, the winning opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

(Auxiliary game processing of main control board)
The auxiliary game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If the main CPU 110a determines that it is currently opening (step S420-1: Yes), it moves the process to step S420-2, and if it determines that it is not currently opening (step S420-1: No). Moves the process to step S420-5.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S410-21 has elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S420-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S420-3 and determines that the opening time has not elapsed (step S420-2: In No), the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game start processing. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of release (S) stored in the number of times of release (S) storage area to update (S ← S + 1). Here, since the second start port has not been opened yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (S) storage area.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port opening process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b to set the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 is set. Thereby, the movable member 48 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 47 is opened. Further, with reference to the opening mode determination table of the second starting port shown in FIG. 15, the opening time of the second starting port 47 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current number of opening times (S).

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second start opening / closing solenoid 48b is set. When the main CPU 110a determines that the second start port 47 is open (step S420-5: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S420-6 and determines that the second start port 47 is not open. In the case (step S420-5: No), the processing is moved to step S420-8.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port opening end condition is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the second start opening winning ball counter (L) has reached the specified number (10), or the opening time at the current opening number (S) has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0) ) Is applicable. When the main CPU 110a determines that the opening end condition is satisfied (step S420-6: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S420-7 and determines that the opening end condition is not satisfied (step S420-). 6: No), the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port closing process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b to clear the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 to the closed state is cleared. Thereby, the movable member 48 is converted from the open state to the closed state, and the second start port 47 is closed. Further, with reference to the opening mode determination table of the second starting port shown in FIG. 15, the closing time of the second starting port 47 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current number of opening times (S). When this process ends, the current auxiliary game process ends.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval (closed). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second start opening / closing solenoid 48b is set. When the main CPU 110a determines that it is during the interval (closed) (step S420-8: Yes), it moves the process to step S420-9 and determines that it is not during the interval (closed) (step S420-8). : No), the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter is not “0”. If the main CPU 110a determines that the closing time of the second start port has elapsed (step S420-9: Yes), the process moves to step S420-10, and the closing time of the second start port has not elapsed. Is determined (step S420-9: No), the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final opening has been completed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times of release (S) stored in the number of times of release (S) storage area has reached the maximum number of times of release of the current auxiliary game. When the final opening has been completed (step S420-10: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S420-13, and when the final opening has not been completed (step S420-10: No). Then, the process proceeds to step S420-11.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game progress processing. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of release (S) stored in the number of times of release (S) storage area to update (S ← S + 1).

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port opening process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b to set the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 is set. Thereby, the movable member 48 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 47 is opened. Further, with reference to the opening mode determination table of the second starting port shown in FIG. 15, the opening time of the second starting port 47 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current number of opening times (S). When this process ends, the current auxiliary game process ends.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game end processing. Specifically, “0” is set in the number of times of opening the second start opening (S) storage area and the second start opening winning ball counter (L) storage area, and the values in the respective storage areas are cleared.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a sets a winning ending designation command corresponding to the current auxiliary game in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the winning ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the normal-use normal power processing data, and prepares to shift the processing to the normal symbol variation processing shown in FIG. When this process ends, the current auxiliary game process ends.

(Description of commands related to production control board)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. 35 and 36 are diagrams showing types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130. FIG.

  The “first special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E0H”, and the number of reserved storages DATA information is set according to the above.

  The first special symbol storage designation command is used to store the post-increase / decrease in step S230-11 or step S310-7 when the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area increases or decreases. The first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E0H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  The second special symbol storage designation command is used to store the increased or decreased reserved memory in step S240-18 or step S310-7 when the value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area increases or decreases. The second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” may be collectively referred to as a “special symbol memory designation command”.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type (type) of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. “MODE” is set to “E1H” for the first special symbol, and “MODE” for the second special symbol. "Is set as" E2H ", and DATA information is set according to the type of special symbol. In addition, since the type of the special symbol eventually determines the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot ends, it can be said that the directing design designation command indicates the type of jackpot or the gaming state after the jackpot ends .

  As for the effect designating command, when various kinds of special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbols is started, the effect designating command corresponding to the special design is transmitted to the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c in step S311-12. It is set in the storage area and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the first special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 60, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is used when the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 60 is started, in step S312-6, the first special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol. The change pattern designation command for use is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 61, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is used when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display 61 is started, in step S312-6, the second special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol. The change pattern designation command for use is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

  The “special symbol confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This special symbol confirmation command is used when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61. In step S320-3, the special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. It is set in the storage area and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The “normal symbol confirmation command” indicates that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62 when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, the normal symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c in step S410-17. It is set in the storage area and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “start opening prize designation command” is information for notifying the effect control board 130 in advance of the result of the jackpot determination (lottery). If it is based on winning a game ball to the first starting opening 45, “MODE” "E6H" is set, and if it is based on winning a game ball to the second starting port 47, "MODE" is set with "E7H", and DATA information is set according to various winning information Yes.

  This start opening prize designation command is the same as the start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start winning information in step S230-10 or S240-17 when a game ball wins the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  “Big jackpot opening designation command” indicates that various jackpot games (special game state) are started, “MODE” is set as “E8H”, and DATA information according to the type of jackpot game is displayed. Is set.

  This jackpot opening designation command is set when the various jackpot games are started, in step S330-19, the jackpot opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. In the output control process of step S800, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “round designation command” indicates the number of rounds of the jackpot game, “MODE” is set as “E9H”, and DATA information is set according to the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  As for this round designation command, when the round game of the jackpot game is started, the round designation command corresponding to the number of rounds is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in the above step S340-5 or step S340-16. In the output control process of step S800, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “big jacking ending designation command” indicates that various jackpot games have ended, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot game.

  This jackpot ending designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when the various jackpot games are terminated, in step S340-18, the jackpot ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set. In the output control process of step S800, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  “Small Opening Designation Command” indicates that various small hit games (special game state) start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA according to the type of the small hit game Information is set.

  This small hitting opening designation command indicates that when various small hitting games are started, the small hitting opening designation command corresponding to the type of the small hitting game is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S330-19. To be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “small hit ending designation command” indicates that various small hit games have ended, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the small hit game. ing.

  This small hitting ending designation command indicates that when various types of small hit games are finished, the small hitting ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hitting game is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S360-13. To be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “ordinary symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the ordinary symbol hold count (G1) storage area, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA is set in accordance with the hold memory count. Information is set.

  This normal symbol storage designation command corresponds to the reserved memory number after the increase / decrease in step S250-7 or step S410-4 when the value stored in the normal symbol hold number (G1) storage area increases or decreases. The normal symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “common symbol designation command” indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and DATA information is set according to the normal symbol type. Is set.

  When the normal symbol designation command is determined, and the normal symbol variation display is started, the universal symbol designation command corresponding to the ordinary symbol is transmitted in the main RAM 110c in the above-described step S410-9. It is set in the storage area and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “ordinary pattern change designation command” indicates the change time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 62, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information according to the change time of various normal symbols. Is set.

  When the normal symbol variation display is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S410-12. It is set and transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “winning opening designation command” indicates that various auxiliary games start, “MODE” is set as “EFH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the auxiliary game.

  When the auxiliary game is started, the winning opening designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S410-22, and the winning opening designation command corresponding to the type of the auxiliary game is set. It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of S800.

  The “winning ending designation command” indicates that various auxiliary games have ended, “MODE” is set as “EFH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the auxiliary game.

  The winning ending designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S420-14 when the various auxiliary games are finished, corresponding to the type of auxiliary game. In the output control process of step S800, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether or not it is a short-time gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, and “MODE” is set as “F0H”. DATA "is set.

  This game state designation command is executed at the above step S313, step S330-10, and step S350-6 at the start of the special symbol change, at the end of the special symbol change (at the start of the jackpot game) and at the end of the jackpot. A game state designation command corresponding to the state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  The “power-on designation command” and the “power-recovery designation command” indicate whether or not the power-on to the gaming machine 1 is accompanied by initialization of the main RAM 110c, and “MODE” is “F1H”. When the main RAM 110c is initialized, “DATA” is set to “00H”, and when the main RAM 110c is not initialized, “DATA” is set to “01H to 03H”.

  The power-on designation command and the power-recovery designation command correspond to the power-on designation command or the power restoration designation command corresponding to the presence / absence of initialization of the main RAM 110c and the gaming state in step S10 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “customer waiting state designation command” indicates that a customer waiting state in which special symbols are not displayed is changed. “MODE” is set to “F1H” and DATA is set to “04H”. ing.

  This customer waiting state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in the above step S318-3 when the customer waiting state in which the special symbol is not changed is displayed, and the output control in step S800. In the process, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “error designation command” indicates an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1, “MODE” is set as “F2H”, and “DATA” information is set according to the type of error.

  This error designation command is used when the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is determined in the magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process in step S600, or when the occurrence of an abnormal prize is determined in the winning confirmation detection switch input process in step S260. When the occurrence of an illegal prize is determined in the large winning opening detection switch input process in step S220 or the second start opening detection switch input process in step S240, an error designation command corresponding to the error type is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Is set in the transmission data storage area, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

  Further, when the game board mounting frame 3 or the glass frame 4 is opened on the payout control board 120, the fullness of the lower tray 12 or a payout abnormality is detected, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted for presentation in the payout RAM 110c. It is set in the data storage area and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

  The “error release designation command” indicates that the error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1 has been resolved, “MODE” is set to “F2H”, and “DATA” information is set in accordance with the type of error that has been resolved. Is set.

  This error cancel designation command is used to indicate the type of error that has been resolved when it is detected that the game board mounting frame 3 or the glass frame 4 is closed on the payout control board 120, the fullness of the lower tray 12 is cleared, or the payout abnormality is resolved. The corresponding error release designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110 c and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

(Main process of production control unit 130m)
The main process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the main process of the effect control unit 130m.

  When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 130a, and the sub CPU 130a performs the following main processing.

  In step E10, the sub CPU 130a sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting the timer interrupt, and performs an initialization process in step E20. In this processing, the sub CPU 130a reads a main processing program from the sub ROM 130b in response to power-on, initializes a flag and the like stored in the sub RAM 130c, and performs processing such as initial setting.

  In step E30, the sub CPU 130a sets an interrupt permission for permitting the timer interrupt, and in step E40, performs sub-random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 130c. Thereafter, the process of step E40 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 130m)
The timer interruption process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130m. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130m, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  In step E100, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area, and in step E120, performs a timer update process. In this timer update process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various timers.

  In step E130, the sub CPU 130a performs input control processing. In this input control process, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a, and performs a process of setting predetermined data when there is an input. .

  In step E150, the sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing. In this command analysis process, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not various commands are transmitted from the main control board 110, and when the various commands are transmitted, the received commands are received in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Process to store in.

  In step E200, the sub CPU 130a performs power-on processing. In this power-on process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not a power-on designation command is received, and performs a process for performing power-on notification when it is received. . Specifically, a power-on notification command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 to display a power-on screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). The power output sound is output from the audio output device 9.

  In step E250, the sub CPU 130a performs a power failure recovery process. In this power failure recovery process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not a power recovery specification command has been received, and performs a process for performing a power failure recovery notification if received. . Specifically, a power restoration notification command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 to display a power restoration screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). The power output sound is output from the audio output device 9.

  In step E300, the sub CPU 130a performs customer waiting effect processing. In the customer waiting effect process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not a customer waiting state designation command has been received. ) To perform a waiting process for the customer. Specifically, a customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display a customer waiting demonstration screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Or a customer waiting demo sound is output from the voice output device 9.

  In step E350, the sub CPU 130a performs a game state update process. In this gaming state update process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received, and if so, the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 130c. Process to update information.

  In step E400, the sub CPU 130a performs a hold information update process. In this hold information update process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether a special symbol memory designation command or a normal symbol memory designation command has been received. The first special symbol hold number, the second special symbol hold number, the normal symbol hold number, etc. stored in the table are updated.

  In step E500, the sub CPU 130a performs prefetch effect processing. In this pre-reading effect process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not a start opening winning designation command is received. A continuous notice effect for performing a predetermined notice effect over one or a plurality of variable displays executed before the start of the variable display of symbols, a hold change notice effect for changing the display mode of the hold icon, etc. Perform processing to execute.

  In step E600, the sub CPU 130a performs special figure special electricity effect processing. In this special figure special power production process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and produces a design symbol designation command, a special symbol variation pattern designation command, a special symbol confirmation command, a jackpot opening designation command, a round designation command, a jackpot End ending designation command, small hitting opening designation command, small hitting ending designation command, etc. are received, and if it is received, processing to execute the effect corresponding to the received command Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E800, the sub CPU 130a performs a general power generation effect process. In this ordinary figure / electric power effect process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and designates a common figure designation command, a common figure variation designation command, a normal symbol confirmation command, a winning opening designation command, a winning ending designation command, etc. Is received, and if it is received, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

  In step E850, the sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing. In this error notification process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not an error designation command or error release designation command has been received. A process for executing the corresponding error notification effect or a process for ending the error notification effect corresponding to the received error release designation command is performed.

  In step E900, the sub CPU 130a performs output control processing. In this output control process, the sub CPU 130a outputs a signal such as predetermined data or transmits various commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150. Process.

  In step E950, the sub CPU 130a restores the information saved in step E100 to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and ends the current timer interrupt process.

(Special Figure Special Electric Effect Processing of Effect Control Unit 130m)
The special figure special electric effect process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing special figure special electricity effect processing in effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E610, the sub CPU 130a loads the value of the effect process data, refers to the branch destination address from the loaded effect process data, and if the effect process data = 0, the sub CPU 130a performs the change effect start process (step E620). If the effect process data = 1, the process moves to the changing effect processing (step E640). If the effect process data = 2, the process moves to the change effect end process (step E660), and the effect process data = 3. If so, the process is shifted to the jackpot effect start process (step E680). If the effect process data = 4, the process shifts to the mid-hit effect process (step E700). The process is shifted to step E720), and if the effect process data = 6, the small hit effect process (step E740) is performed. The transfer.

  Since this “effect processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electric effect processing as will be described later, the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed.

(Variation production start process of production control unit 130m)
The variation effect start process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the fluctuating effect start process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E621, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not an effect symbol designation command has been received. If it is determined that it has not been received (step E621: No). If the process proceeds to step E623 and it is determined that the process is received (step E621: Yes), the received effect designating command is stored (moved) in the variable effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c in step E622. .

  In step E623, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not a special symbol variation pattern designation command has been received, and determines that it has not been received (step E623: No). If it is determined that the current variation effect start process has been completed and received (step E623: Yes), the received variation pattern designation command for the special symbol is transmitted to the variation effect in the sub-RAM 130c in step E624. Store (move) in the command storage area.

  In step E625, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect command storage area to determine whether or not the two commands of the effect symbol designation command and the special symbol variation pattern designation command have been normally received. If it is determined (step E625: Yes), the process proceeds to step E626. If it is determined that the signal is not normally received (step E625: No), the process proceeds to step E632.

  In step E626, the sub CPU 130a performs variable effect pattern determination processing. In this variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 130a determines a variation effect pattern when the effect symbol 70a is variably displayed based on a variation symbol designation command for a special symbol stored in the variation effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c. Process to do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E627, the sub CPU 130a performs a symbol stop pattern determination process. In the symbol stop pattern determination process, the sub CPU 130a determines a symbol stop pattern when the effect symbol 70a is variably displayed based on the effect symbol designation command stored in the variable effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c. I do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E628, the sub CPU 130a performs a single notification advance notice determination process. In this one-announcement notice determination process, the sub CPU 130a definitely announces that it will be a correct production or a promiscuous jackpot for declaring (notifying) that it will be a big hit based on a production design designation command, a variation production pattern, or the like. A process for determining whether or not to execute a one-announcement notice effect (corresponding to a notice effect of the present invention) such as a certain effect to be (notified), or to determine the type (effect mode) of the one-notification notice to be executed. I do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E629, the sub CPU 130a performs a notice effect determination process. In this notice determination setting process, the sub CPU 130a decides whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of being a big hit based on a variation effect pattern, a symbol stop pattern, or the like, and a notice effect to be executed. The process which determines the production | generation aspect (type) of is performed.

  In step E630, the sub CPU 130a performs special figure roulette effect setting processing. In the special figure roulette effect process, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not to execute the roulette effect for notifying the progress of the variable effect pattern and the result, and determines the effect mode (type) of the roulette effect to be executed. Process.

  In step E631, the sub CPU 130a sets “1” in the effect process data, prepares to move the process to the above-described process of varying effect, and ends the present variation effect start process.

  In step E632, the sub CPU 130a clears the variable effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c. Specifically, when the effect symbol designation command and the special symbol variation pattern designation command are not normally received, the variation symbol command (variation effect) cannot be appropriately displayed. The effect designating command stored in the storage area and the special pattern change pattern designating command are deleted so that the current variation effect is not executed. When this process ends, the current variation effect start process ends.

(Change effect pattern determination process of effect control unit 130m)
The variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E626-1, the sub CPU 130a checks the special pattern variation pattern designation command stored in the variation effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step E626-2, the variation effect pattern determination random value. In step E626-3, the current effect mode stored in the effect mode information storage area of the sub RAM 130c is confirmed.

  In step E626-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode B for the normal gaming state. If the effect mode B is not (step E626-4: No), the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect effect mode B is step E626-4. −5, when the variation effect pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 42 is selected and the effect mode B is selected (step E626-4: Yes), the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 43 is obtained in step E626-6. 2 is selected. The variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43.

  In step E626-7, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected variation effect pattern determination table, determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation effect pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination random value, and in step E626-8. The determined variation effect pattern is stored in the variation effect pattern storage area of the sub-RAM 130c.

  In step E626-9, the sub CPU 130a sets a variation effect pattern command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the variable effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900.

  In step E626-10, the sub CPU 130a sets the variable effect time corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern in the variable effect time timer, and in step E626-11, the variable effect data (effect contents) corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern. The presence / absence of the operation effect, the start time of the operation effect, the presence / absence of the promotion effect, the start time of the promotion effect, etc.) are set, and the present variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
42 and 43 are diagrams showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a variation effect pattern is determined. FIG. 42 is a variation effect pattern determination table 1 that is referred to when changing the special symbol and the effect symbol 70a in the effect mode A and the effect mode C. FIG. 43 shows the special symbol and the effect symbol in the effect mode B. It is the fluctuation production pattern determination table 2 referred when performing the fluctuation display of 70a.

  The variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 corresponds to the variation pattern designation command, the selection rate based on the random effect pattern determination random value acquired in step E626-2, and the special symbol variation display. As a reference, the contents of the effects corresponding to the change pattern designation command and the contents of the effects of fluctuation (corresponding to the effects of the fluctuation effect) are described for reference. ing.

  Here, the “reach roll” of the variation production content is a roll production that dictates whether or not a reach is formed. Specifically, the variation production area on the left side and the fluctuation display area on the right side are the same. Holds the normal design effect that makes it appear whether or not the production symbol 70a is stopped (temporarily stopped), or the production symbol 70a stopped in the fluctuation display area on the left or right side in the previous fluctuation display without changing the display. When the next variation display is started, the same design symbol 70a as the symbol held is stopped (temporarily stopped). Or, a pseudo continuous effect that repeats a plurality of times, a continuous effect that repeats a predetermined effect display one or more times, and the like.

  The “reach effect” of the change effect content is a state where the same effect symbol 70a is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display regions, and the effect symbol 70a is displayed at high speed and / or in the central variable display region. Or the effect which carries out a variable display (scroll) at low speed.

  The “SP reach” is an effect that has a higher expectation of jackpot than the reach effect as described above, and a special variable display is performed on the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area that is not temporarily stopped. An effect that displays a special character.

“SP reach A” is a reach effect set so that the expectation of jackpot is the lowest among SP reach A to C.
“SP reach B” is a reach production set such that the expectation of jackpot is higher than SP reach A and the expectation of jackpot is lower than SP reach C.
“SP reach C” is a reach effect set so that the expectation of jackpot is the highest among SP reach A to C.

  The “SPSP reach” is an effect that is performed after the SP reach as described above and has a higher jackpot expectation than the SP reach. As a result of the SP reach, the effect design 70a of the central variable display area temporarily stopped as a result. Is re-variable, and then the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol 70a in the central variation display area which has been re-variable thereafter, or a special character is displayed. In the present embodiment, only one type of SPSP reach is set, but a plurality of types may be set so that the expected degree of jackpot is different.

  Further, the “operation effect” of the variable effect content is the effect button 17 during an effective period (effective time) in which the effect button 17 (effect button detection switch 17a) is valid for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds). This refers to an effect that is executed when an operation is detected.

  Specifically, based on the operation of the effect button 17, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and / or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) displays an effect image suggesting a degree of expectation that is a big hit. An effect of operating the effect and / or the movable effect member 73 in a predetermined manner is executed. In the present embodiment, even when the operation of the effect button 17 is not detected during the effective period, the same effect as when the operation of the effect button 17 is detected is executed.

“Operation effect A” is an operation effect that is set so that the effect button 17 does not perform an upward popping operation during the effective period of the effect button 17.
“Operation effect B” is an operation effect that is set so that the effect button 17 performs an upward popping operation during the effective period of the effect button 17.
The pop-up operation of the effect button 17 may be executed over the effective period from the occurrence of the effective period, or may be executed when the effective period occurs.

  The “promotional effect” is an effect (re-lottery effect) that asks whether or not the type of jackpot game is promoted, and specifically, a combination of the temporarily stopped performance symbols 70a (a jackpot result mode). It is a rebirth effect that encourages whether or not a jackpot game with low value for the player is promoted to a jackpot game that is advantageous (high value) for the player. If it is not promoted, the jackpot game with low value for the player The combination of effect symbols 70a (a jackpot result mode) for generating a game is stopped and displayed, and in the case of promotion, the combination of effect symbols 70a (a jackpot result mode) for generating a jackpot game having a high value for the player is stopped and displayed.

“Promotion effect A” is a promotion effect in which the result of whether or not the type of jackpot game is promoted without the effective period of the effect button 17 being generated is derived.
The “promotion effect B” indicates whether or not the effective period of the effect button 17 (for example, 1.5 seconds) occurs and whether the type of jackpot game is promoted in accordance with the operation timing of the effect button 17 or the end timing of the effective period. It is a promotion effect from which the result is derived.
“Promotion effect C” suggests that the jackpot type will be promoted after deriving a result indicating (notifying) that the type of jackpot game will not be promoted without the effective period of the effect button 17 being generated (notification) This is a promotion effect that derives the result.

  In addition, “cut-in” refers to a cut-in effect that displays an effect image suggesting a degree of expectation that is a big hit on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and / or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Say. It should be noted that the cut-in effect of the present embodiment is set to be executed immediately before the result of whether or not a big win is derived (predetermined time).

  As a feature of the variation effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment, in the variation effect pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 42, the operation effects A to C and the promotion effect B using the effect button 17 are executed, whereas FIG. In the variation effect pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4, the operation effects A to C and the promotion effect B using the effect button 17 are not executed. By doing in this way, when the player operates the effect button 17 and selects the effect mode B, the change effect pattern is determined from the change effect pattern determination table 2, so that the special symbol and the change of the effect symbol 70a are changed. It is possible to meet the demands of the player who feels that the operation of the effect button 17 being displayed is troublesome or embarrassed.

(Design stop pattern determination process of effect control unit 130m)
The symbol stop pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a symbol stop pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E627-1, the sub CPU 130a checks the effect designating command stored in the variable effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step E627-2, it is stored in the variable effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 130c. In step E627-3, a random number value for determining a symbol stop pattern is acquired, and in step E627-4, a symbol stop pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 is selected. The symbol stop pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E627-5, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected symbol stop pattern determination table, determines a symbol stop pattern (scenario) based on the effect symbol designation command and the symbol stop pattern determination random value, and performs step E627- 6, the determined symbol stop pattern is stored in the symbol stop pattern storage area of the sub-RAM 130c.

  In step E627-7, the sub CPU 130a sets a symbol stop pattern command corresponding to the determined symbol stop pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, it is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900.

  In step E627-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined symbol stop pattern has a promotion effect during the round. If there is no promotion effect during the round (step E627-8: No), the sub CPU 130a determines the current symbol. When the stop pattern determination process ends and there is a promotion effect during the round (step E627-8: Yes), the promotion effect flag during the round is set in step E627-9, and the current symbol stop pattern determination process ends. To do.

  The promotion effect during the round is a promotion effect (ranking effect) that is executed during the jackpot game, from a disadvantageous (low value) jackpot game that is disadvantageous to the player to an advantageous (high value) jackpot game. This is an effect of encouraging whether or not to promote, and is performed using, for example, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and / or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal).

(Design stop pattern determination table)
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a symbol stop pattern determination table referred to when determining a symbol stop pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the symbol stop pattern determination table includes an effect symbol designation command, a variation effect pattern type, a selection rate based on a symbol stop pattern determination random value, a symbol stop pattern (scenario) type, and a round. The presence / absence of a middle promotion effect is associated, and a symbol stop example corresponding to the symbol stop pattern is described as a reference.

  In the symbol stop pattern, the symbol stop pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern not including the promotion effect (the symbol stop example does not include “→” in the column of the symbol stop example) and the symbol stop corresponding to the variation effect pattern including the promotion effect Patterns (in which “→” is included in the symbol stop example column) are set, and combinations of effect symbols 70a that are stopped and displayed in the process of variable display are set in the respective symbol stop patterns.

  The symbol stop example will be specifically described. For example, in the case of “2, 2 ± 1, 2”, the effect symbol 70a of “2” is stopped and displayed in the left and right fluctuation display areas, and the center is displayed. This means that the ± 2 effect symbol 70a of “2”, that is, the effect symbol 70a of “1” or “3” is stopped and displayed in the fluctuation display area.

  Moreover, like the symbol stop pattern 2, “2, 2 ± 1, 2” “4, 4 ± 1, 4” “6, 6 ± 1, 6” “8, 8 ± 1, 8”, etc. When a plurality of combinations of effect symbols 70a are described without “→” being interposed, it means that any combination of effect symbols 70a is selected. Note that “→” means re-variation executed in the promotion effect.

  In the case of “3, 3, 3” → “7, 7, 7”, stop display (temporary display is performed with “3” effect symbols 70 a aligned in the left, center, and right variation display areas. It means that it will change again after being stopped), and as a result, it will be stopped (temporarily stopped or fully stopped) with the “7” effect symbols 70a aligned in the left, center and right change display areas. Yes.

  As a first feature of the symbol stop pattern determination table of the present embodiment, when a loss occurs as a result of the occurrence of reach in the variable display (variation effect), it is more than the symbol stop pattern in which reach due to an odd number of effect symbols occurs. The point which the pattern stop pattern in which the reach by the even number effect design generate | occur | produces is mentioned more easily.

  Further, as a second feature of the symbol stop pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the symbol stop pattern in which the reach due to the effect symbol of “7” occurs more easily in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. The point that is.

  In addition, as a third feature of the symbol stop pattern determination table of the present embodiment, a jackpot game advantageous to the player (high value) (substantially 16 rounds of 16 rounds probabilistic jackpot game, substantially 13R of 16 rounds) When the probability variation jackpot game) is generated, a symbol stop pattern in which the combination of effect symbols 70a of “7, 7, 7” is stopped is selected, but a jackpot game with a lower value than that is selected The point is that the combination of the effect symbols 70a of “7, 7, 7” is not stopped and displayed.

(One-shot notification notice determination process for the production control unit 130m)
With reference to FIG. 46, the single notification advance notice determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a single notification advance notice determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E628-1, the sub CPU 130a confirms the effect designating command stored in the change effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c and the change effect pattern stored in the change effect pattern storage area. In E628-2, a random value for determining the correct effect pattern is acquired.

  In step E628-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state. If it is not the short-time gaming state (step E628-3: No), If the winning effect pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 47 is selected and the time-saving gaming state is selected (step E628-3: Yes), the winning effect pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 47 is selected in step E628-5. The correct effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E628-6, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected correct effect pattern determination table, and determines the correct effect pattern based on the effect symbol designation command, the variable effect pattern, and the correct effect pattern determination random value. Note that the winning effect pattern is an execution mode of the winning effect (corresponding to the notifying effect of the present invention) for definite notification (notification) of a big hit.

  In step E628-7, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined accurate production pattern is the accurate production pattern for executing the accurate production, and when it is not the accurate production pattern for executing the accurate production (step E628-7: No). ), The process moves to step E628-9, and if it is the correct effect pattern for executing the correct effect (step E628-7: Yes), the correct corresponding to the correct effect pattern determined in step E628-8. The effect pattern command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, in the output control process of Step E900, the correct effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150.

  In step E628-9, the sub CPU 130a obtains a random effect pattern determination random value, and in step E628-10, selects the correct effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The certainty effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E628-11, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected certainty effect pattern determination table, and decides the certainty effect pattern based on the effect symbol designation command, the changing effect pattern, and the certainty effect pattern determining random value. The certainty effect pattern is an execution form of the certainty effect that notifies (notifies) definitely that it will be a promising big hit.

  In Step E628-12, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined certainty effect pattern is a certainty effect pattern for executing the certainty effect, and when it is not the certainty effect pattern for executing the certainty effect (Step E628-12: No). In the case of the certain effect production pattern for ending the one-announcement notice determination process of this time and executing the certain production (step E628-12: Yes), in step E628-13, the accurate production pattern determined in step E628-13 is used. The corresponding certain effect pattern command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the current one-announcement notice determination process is terminated. As a result, in the output control process in step E900, the certain effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150.

(Accurate production pattern determination table)
FIG. 47A is a diagram showing a winning effect pattern determination table 1 that is referred to when determining a winning effect pattern in the non-short-time gaming state, and FIG. 47B is a time-short gaming state. It is a figure which shows the correct effect pattern determination table 2 referred when determining a correct effect pattern.

  47 (a) and 47 (b), in the accurate effect pattern determination table, the execution rate of the accurate effect and the execution of the correct effect by the effect symbol designation command, the variable effect pattern, and the random value for determining the correct effect pattern are displayed. The location selection rate is associated.

  The execution location of the certain effect is the first frame of the change start, which is the timing when the first frame image is displayed when the change display of the effect symbol 70a is started on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). When the reach display is started on the image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), the first frame of reach when the image of the first frame is displayed, the SP reach effect is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The first frame of SP reach when the image of the first frame when it is started is displayed, and the image of the first frame when the SPSP reach effect is started with the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The first SPSP reach start frame, which is the display timing, is set.

  The accurate production pattern 0 is an accurate production pattern in which the accurate production is not executed, the accurate production pattern 1 is an accurate production pattern in which the accurate production is executed in the first frame of the fluctuation, and the accurate production pattern 2 is the reach start 1 The certain effect production pattern in which the certain effect production is executed in the frame, the certain effect production pattern 3 is the certain effect production pattern in which the certain production effect is executed in the first frame of the SP reach, and the certain effect production pattern 4 is the SPSP reach start 1. This is an accurate effect pattern in which an accurate effect is executed at the frame.

  Here, when the execution of the certain effect is determined, the blower 21 is activated at the determined execution timing (execution location) and the wind (air) is directed toward the player's hand from the air outlet 15d of the launch handle 15. ) Is transmitted, a certain effect (fan effect) is executed. An example of the effect of the certain effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As a first feature of the accurate effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the correct effect pattern is referred to by referring to the accurate effect pattern determination table 2 rather than determining the correct effect pattern by referring to the correct effect pattern determination table 1. The case where it is set so that the execution rate of the certain effect will be higher in the case where it is determined.

  By doing so, the winning effect is executed with a higher probability in the short-time gaming state (probability variation gaming state) than in the normal gaming state, and the game while maintaining the rarity of the winning effect in the normal gaming state It is possible to improve the interest of the short game state when it is desired to proceed with crispness. Note that the execution probabilities of the winning effects may be set to be the same in the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, or may be reversed.

  As a second feature of the accurate production pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the accurate production pattern is referred to by referring to the accurate production pattern determination table 2 rather than the case where the accurate production pattern is determined by referring to the accurate production pattern determination table 1. The point when it is determined is set so that the certain effect is easily executed at an earlier stage (stage) of the variable display (variable effect).

  In this way, in the normal gaming state, it is easy to execute the winning effect at a time when the variable display is late, and in the short-time gaming state (probability changing game state), the winning effect is easily executed at an early time of the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the feeling of delay in the short-time gaming state (probability varying gaming state) while pulling the player's expectation for the jackpot game in the normal gaming state until the time when the variation display is late. It should be noted that the execution timing of the certain effect may be set in the same manner in the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, or may be set in the opposite relationship.

(Accurate production pattern determination table)
FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating a certainty effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a certain certainty effect pattern is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the certain effect production pattern determination table associates the production symbol designation command, the variable production pattern, the execution rate of the certain production based on the random production value for determining the certainty production pattern, and the selection rate of the execution place of the certain production. ing.

  The execution location of the certain effect is the first frame of the change start, the first frame when the first frame image is displayed when the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) starts the change display of the effect symbol 70a. When the reach display is started on the image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), the first frame of reach when the image of the first frame is displayed, the SP reach effect is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The first frame of SP reach when the image of the first frame when it is started is displayed, and the image of the first frame when the SPSP reach effect is started with the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The first SPSP reach start frame, which is the display timing, is set.

  As another execution location, an effect operation is performed to indicate that the movable effect member 73 is a big hit when the effect symbol 70a variably displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) shifts to the full rotation reach effect. The first frame image when the movable effect member 73 performs a predetermined effect operation when the above-described operation effect is executed. 1st frame of the effect effect operation that is the timing at which is displayed, and the 1st frame of the promotion confirmation that is the timing at which the image of the first frame when the jackpot game is promoted in the above-described promotion effect is displayed Has been.

  The certainty effect pattern 0 is a certainty production pattern in which the certainty production is not executed, the certainty production pattern 1 is a certainty production pattern in which the certainty production is executed in the first frame of the fluctuation, and the certainty production pattern 2 is the reach start 1 An accurate production pattern in which an accurate production is executed in the frame, and an accurate production pattern 3 is an accurate production pattern in which an accurate production is executed in the first frame of the feature action operation, and an accurate production pattern 4 starts SP reach. An accurate production pattern in which an accurate production is executed in the first frame, an accurate production pattern 5 is an accurate production pattern in which an accurate production pattern is executed in the first frame of SPSP reach, and an accurate production pattern 6 is an accessory. This is an accurate production pattern in which an accurate production is executed in the first frame of the production operation. Is a 確確 effect pattern 確確 production is performed in the absence of eyes.

  Here, when execution of the certainty effect is determined, the handle light emitting device 15c emits light in a predetermined manner at the determined execution timing (execution location), and a predetermined definite sound (“cue-in” A certain effect (light emission effect) is executed by outputting the “cuein”). An example of the effect of the certain effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As a first feature of the certainty effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment, it is set so that the certainty effect is easier to execute at a later time (stage) than an earlier time (stage) of the fluctuation display (fluctuation effect). A point is mentioned. Therefore, by pulling the player's expectation for jackpot game until the time when the variable display is late, the interest of the variable display is improved, and the joy that becomes a promising big hit than when the accurate production is performed early in the variable display It becomes possible to feel a sense of relief.

(Processing during fluctuation production of production control unit 130m)
With reference to FIG. 49, the processing during variation effect of the effect control unit 130m will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the changing effect processing in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E641, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a condition for generating an effective period during which the operation of the effect button 17 (the effect button detection switch 17a) is effective is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined based on whether or not the variation effect pattern includes the operation effect and the promotion effect B, and whether or not the variation effect time is a time for executing the operation effect and the promotion effect B.

  The sub CPU 130a moves the process to step E646 when the effective period generation condition is not satisfied (step E641: No), and when the effective period generation condition is satisfied (step E641: Yes). In step E642, an effective period timer for measuring the generation period of the effective period and an effective period flag indicating that an effective period has occurred are set.

  In step E643, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is a valid period for executing the pop-out operation of the effect button 17. Specifically, it is determined by whether or not it is an effective period for executing the operation effect B. If it is not an effective period for executing the pop-out operation of the effect button 17 (step E643: No), in step E644, the normal operation promotion pattern command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the current variation effect processing is finished. If it is an effective period for executing the pop-out operation of the effect button 17 (step E643: Yes), in step E645, the special operation promotion pattern command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the process during the present dynamic effect is performed. finish.

  As a result, the operation promotion pattern command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900. When the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 receive the normal operation promotion pattern command, the effect button LED for causing the effect button 17 to emit light is caused to emit light in the normal mode. When the sound control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 receive the special operation promotion pattern command, the effect button LED is caused to emit light in a special manner, and the effect button 17 is caused to perform a pop-out operation.

  In step E646, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a valid period flag indicating that a valid period has occurred. If there is no valid period flag (step E646: No), the sub CPU 130a performs a process in step E655. If there is an effective period flag (step E646: Yes), the process proceeds to step E647.

  In step E647, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 17a is input. If the detection signal is input (step E647: Yes), the sub CPU 130a sets an effective period timer in step E648. If it is cleared and no detection signal is input (step E647: No), it is determined in step E649 whether or not the effective period timer is 0. If the effective period timer is not 0 (step E649: No) ) Ends the current variation effect process, and if the valid period timer is 0 (step E649: Yes), the process proceeds to step E650.

  In step E650, the sub CPU 130a clears the validity period flag. In step E651, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect to be executed is the promotion effect B. If the effect is not the promotion effect B (step E651: No), In E652, an operation effect mode for executing the operation effect is determined, and in step E653, an operation effect pattern command corresponding to the determined operation effect mode is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the process during the present variable effect is performed. If it is the promotion effect B (step E651: Yes), in step E654, the special operation effect pattern command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the current variation effect processing is ended.

  As a result, the operation effect pattern command or the special operation effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900.

  When the display / sound control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 receive the operation effect pattern command, the operation effect is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and / or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). The effect image which comprises is displayed, or the movable effect member 73 is operated in a predetermined mode.

  Further, when the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 receive the special operation effect pattern command, the handle light emitting device 15c similarly emits light in a predetermined manner and a predetermined definite sound (from the audio output device 9). Or “Cuincuin”). That is, it can be said that the promotion effect B corresponds to the notification effect of the present invention in the same way as the above-described certain effect effect.

  In step E655, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the variable effect time set in step E626-10 is 0. If the variable effect time is not 0 (step E655: No), When the variation effect processing is finished and the variation effect time is 0 (step E655: Yes), in step E656, “2” is set in the effect processing data, and the processing is shifted to the above-described variation effect end processing. Preparation is made, and the current variation production process ends.

(Big hit effect start processing of effect control unit 130m)
The jackpot effect start process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the jackpot effect start process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E681, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not a jackpot opening designation command has been received. If not received (step E681: No), If the current jackpot presentation start process is completed and received (step E681: Yes), the received opening designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c in step E682.

  In step E683, the sub CPU 130a stores final round number information corresponding to the jackpot type specified by the received opening designation command in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. In step E684, the sub CPU round promotion effect flag is displayed. The presence or absence is confirmed, and in step E685, the special game effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51 is selected. The special game effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E686, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected special game effect pattern determination table, determines a special game effect pattern based on the presence of the opening designation command and the round promotion effect flag, and determines the special game determined in step E687. The game effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. The special game effect pattern is an execution mode of an effect executed during a big hit game or a small hit game.

  In step E688, the sub CPU 130a sets an opening effect pattern command corresponding to the determined special game effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thus, the opening effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900.

  In step E689, the sub CPU 130a obtains a random number value for notification timing determination, selects the notification timing determination table shown in FIG. 51 in step E690, refers to the selected notification timing determination table in step E691, and plays the special game. Based on the performance pattern and the random number for determining the notification timing, it is decisive that the game is a jackpot game that has a high value for the player (the type of jackpot game is promoted and the round game that can win a prize ball continues) The notification timing for notification (notification) is determined. The notification timing determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step E692, the sub CPU 130a stores notification timing information capable of specifying the determined notification timing in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step E693, clears the promotion effect flag during the round. Is set to “4”, preparation is made to shift the processing to the above-described process during the jackpot presentation, and the current jackpot presentation start process is terminated.

(Special game production pattern determination table)
FIG. 51A is a diagram showing a special game effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a special game effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), in the special game effect pattern determination table, the opening designation command, the presence / absence of the promotion effect flag during round, and the special game effect pattern are associated with each other, and the contents of the effect are described for reference.

  The special game effect patterns 1, 3, 8, 10, and 14 are a promotion effect that directs whether or not the type of jackpot game is promoted and a continuous effect that directs whether or not a round game that can win a prize ball continues. This is a special game effect pattern for jackpot that is not executed.

Special game performance pattern 2 is that the promotion effect was executed during the interval between the closing of the grand prize opening 50 in the 7th round and the opening of the big winning opening 50 in the 8th round (as an interval). As a result, the promotion was successful. This is a jackpot effect pattern for executing a promotion success effect.
Special game performance pattern 4 is that promotion promotion was executed during the interval between the closing of the grand prize opening 50 in the 7th round and the opening of the grand prize opening 50 in the 8th round (as an interval), and as a result, the promotion failed It is a special game effect pattern for jackpots that executes a promotion failure effect that notifies (notifies) of the game.

  Special game performance patterns 5 and 11 continue to be performed during the interval between the closing of the grand prize opening 50 in the fourth round and the opening of the special winning opening 50 in the fifth round (successful as a result). In addition to performing a continuous success effect that notifies (notifies) that the event has been performed, a continuous effect is performed during the interval between the closing of the grand prize opening 50 in the 8th round and the opening of the grand prize opening in the 9th round (during the interval). As a result, it is a special game effect pattern for jackpots that executes a continuous success effect.

  The special game performance patterns 6 and 12 are continuously performed during the interval between the closing of the grand prize opening 50 in the fourth round and the opening of the special winning opening 50 in the fifth round (interval), and as a result succeeded. In addition to performing a continuous success effect that notifies (notifies) that the event has been performed, a continuous effect is performed during the interval between the closing of the grand prize opening 50 in the 8th round and the opening of the grand prize opening in the 9th round (during the interval). As a result, it is a special game effect pattern for jackpots that executes a continuation failure effect that notifies (notifies) that continuation has failed.

  The jackpot performance patterns 7 and 13 are executed continuously during the interval between the closing of the grand prize opening 50 in the 4th round and the opening of the big winning opening 50 in the 5th round. This is a special game production pattern for jackpot to be executed.

The special game effect pattern 9 is a special game effect pattern for jackpots that executes a probability change chance effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the game state has shifted to the probability variation game state from the opening to the ending (during the special game).
Special game effect patterns 15 and 16 are special game effect patterns for small hits that execute a probability change chance effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the game has changed to the probability-variable game state from the opening to the ending (during special game). It is.

(Notification timing determination table)
FIG. 51 (b) announces (notifies) that the jackpot game is advantageous (high value) for the player (the type of jackpot game is promoted, and the round game where the winning ball can be won continues). It is a figure which shows the notification timing determination table referred when determining the notification timing to perform.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (b), the notification timing determination table associates the special game effect pattern, the selection rate based on the random number for determining the notification timing, and the notification timing.

  As a feature of the notification timing determination table of the present embodiment, except when the jackpot game is started, when the promotion success effect is executed or when the continuous success effect is executed, that is, the round that becomes the last branch point One point is that the notification timing is set only at the start. By doing this, it is possible to effectively boost the promotion success effect and the continuous success effect while preventing the advance ballet of being a big hit game with high value for the player, and to improve the interest of the game Is possible.

(Processing during jackpot production of production control unit 130m)
With reference to FIG. 52, the big hit effect processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the big hit effect processing in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step E701, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a round designation command has been received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c. If not received (step E701: No), the current jackpot When the processing during presentation is finished and received (step E701: Yes), the number of jackpot rounds corresponding to the round designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c in step E702.

  In step E703, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the notification timing information is stored in the sub RAM 130c. If the sub CPU 130a does not store the notification timing information (step E703: No), the process proceeds to step E708 and is stored. In the case (step E703: Yes), the processing is moved to step E704.

  In step E704, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the jackpot round number matches the notification timing information. If they match (step E704: Yes), the sub CPU 130a stores them in the sub RAM 130c in step E705. In step E706, the special game effect pattern and the special round effect pattern command corresponding to the number of rounds are set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c and do not coincide with each other (step E704: No). In Step E707, the normal round effect pattern command corresponding to the special game effect pattern and the number of jackpot rounds is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  Thus, the special round effect pattern command or the normal round effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900.

  In step E708, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the jackpot round number is the final round number. If the jackpot round number is not the final round number (step E708: No), the current jackpot presentation processing is terminated. If the number of big hits is the final number of rounds (step E708: Yes), in step E709, “5” is set in the production data, and preparations are made to move the processing to the above-described big hit production end processing. The jackpot production process is finished.

(Main processing of the overall control unit 141)
The main process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the overall control unit 141.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the overall CPU 142, and the overall CPU 142 performs the following main processing.

  First, the central CPU 142 sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting a timer interrupt in step T1, and performs an initialization process in step T2. In this process, the overall CPU 142 reads a main processing program from the overall ROM 143, initializes a flag and the like stored in the overall RAM 144, and performs processes such as initial setting.

  In step T3, the overall CPU 142 sets an interrupt permission for permitting timer interruption, and in step T4, refers to the reception buffer of the overall RAM 144 to determine whether or not an effect instruction command is received from the effect control unit 130m. If not received (step T4: No), the process proceeds to step T7. If received (step T4: Yes), in step T5, it corresponds to the received instruction instruction command. An anime pattern setting process is performed to determine and set an anime pattern from a type of anime group. The animation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The production instruction command is a customer waiting production command, icon display pattern command, variable production pattern command, symbol stop pattern command, correct production pattern command, accurate production pattern command, notice production pattern command, operation promotion pattern command, operation production Examples include a pattern command, a roulette effect pattern command, an opening effect pattern command, a round effect pattern command, and an ending effect pattern command.

  The animation group is the type of objects that make up the effect image, the scene (timing) and weight frame (display time) in which the effect image is displayed, the target data (sprite image identification number, transfer source address, etc.), One or more animation patterns, which are information that specifies (designates) parameters (sprite image display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, information specifying an image display device that displays an effect image, and the like are bundled. Is a group formed by.

  As the type of animation group, for example, an effect design group for displaying an animation of the effect design 70a, an icon group for displaying an animation of the hold icon and the change icon, and an animation of change effects such as a background and a character are displayed. For example, a notice effect group for displaying an animation such as a notice, a special game effect group for displaying an animation of a special game effect, and the like.

  In step T6, the overall CPU 142 performs sound setting processing for determining and setting a sound pattern from the type of sound group corresponding to the received effect instruction command, and in step T7, updates the effect image to be displayed on the image display device. It is determined whether or not there is a frame switching flag indicating that it is a frame update timing (for rendering a new effect image). If there is no frame switching flag (step T7: No), the process proceeds to step T4. If there is a frame switching flag (step T7: Yes), the frame switching flag is cleared in step T8.

  In step T9, the overall CPU 142 generates a display list including drawing control command groups, and performs display list generation / output processing for outputting the generated display list to the image control unit 145 (VDP).

  Here, the display list is image shaping information for forming effect images to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), and one unit or a plurality of units. The display list is generated for each frame in this embodiment.

  Specifically, because the animation scene information (address) is updated for each animation pattern that has been set in the animation control process described later, a drawing control command is set according to the contents of the animation scene information for each set animation pattern. A display list for one frame corresponding to the current number of frames is generated. The drawing control commands are sequentially set from the animation pattern of the lowest priority animation group to the animation pattern of the highest priority animation group according to the priority order (drawing order) set for the anime group to which each anime pattern belongs. The reverse is also possible.

  In step T10, the overall CPU 142 performs a drawing command process for instructing drawing of an effect image based on the display list output to the image control unit 145 (VDP). By performing the drawing command process, the image control unit 145 (VDP) draws the effect image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and the effect image drawn in the display frame buffer is displayed in the first image display device. 70 (main liquid crystal) and a process of displaying on the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) are performed.

  In step T <b> 11, the overall CPU 142 generates a sound list composed of sound control commands, and performs sound list generation / output processing for outputting the generated sound list to the sound control unit 148.

  Here, the sound list is sound output information for designating sound (BGM, sound effect, etc.) such as sound data and music data to be output from the sound output device 9, and when a new sound is output. It is generated based on the drawing frame.

  In step T <b> 12, the overall CPU 142 performs sound output command processing for instructing the sound control unit 148 to output sound based on the sound list output. By performing this sound output command process, the sound control unit 148 causes the sound output device 9 to output sound based on the sound list.

  Therefore, various sounds are started to be output from the audio output device 9 so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and are also synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. The output from the audio output device 9 is terminated.

  The sound output device 9 starts outputting various sounds so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing, but outputs various sounds from the sound output device 9 so as not to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. May be stopped, or vice versa.

  In step T13, the overall CPU 142 performs animation control processing for updating the animation scene information (address) for each set animation pattern as preparation for creating a display list for the next frame, and then performs processing in step T4. After that, the process from step T4 to step T13 is repeated so as to loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the general control unit 141)
The command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54A is a flowchart showing the command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141. The command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m.

  In step T20, the overall CPU 142 performs command reception processing for receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m. Specifically, a process of storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m in the reception buffer of the overall RAM 144 is performed. When this process ends, the current command reception interrupt process ends.

(V blank interrupt processing of the general control unit 141)
The V blank interruption process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54B is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141. In the V blank interrupt process, the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 145 (VDP) ends ( It is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every 1/30 seconds = about 33 ms) is received (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms).

  In step T30, the overall CPU 142 performs counter update processing for updating various counters (scene switching counter, weight frame counter, frame counter, etc.) by a predetermined number (for example, adding “1”), and in step T31, the image control unit 145 ( VDP) is subjected to frame buffer switching command processing for instructing to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of VRAM 147.

  As a result, every time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 seconds (about 33 ms), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are changed to “drawing frame buffer” and “display frame buffer”. Will be switched alternately.

  In step T32, the overall CPU 142 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T7, the processes in steps T8 to T13 are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

(Anime pattern setting process of the general control unit 141)
The animation pattern setting process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the animation pattern setting process of the overall control unit 141.

  First, in step T5-1, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a customer waiting effect command, and if it is not a customer waiting effect command (step T5-1: No), step T5. When the process is shifted to -3 and the command is a customer waiting effect command (step T5-1: Yes), in step T5-2, a customer waiting animation pattern is displayed from the customer waiting group for displaying the customer waiting animation. Perform the waiting anime pattern setting process to be determined and set.

  In step T5-3, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an icon display pattern command. If it is not an icon display pattern command (step T5-3: No), step T5-5 is performed. If it is an icon display pattern command (step T5-3: Yes), the icon animation pattern from the icon group for displaying the animation of the hold icon and the animation of the variation icon is displayed in step T5-4. The icon animation pattern setting process to determine and set is performed.

  In step T5-5, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a variation effect pattern command, and if it is not a variation effect pattern command (step T5-5: No), step T5-7. If it is a variation effect pattern command (step T5-5: Yes), in step T5-6, the variation effect animation pattern is obtained from the variation effect group for displaying the background animation and the character animation. The variable effect animation pattern setting process to be determined and set is performed.

  In step T5-7, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a symbol stop pattern command, and if it is not a symbol stop pattern command (step T5-7: No), step T5-9. If it is a symbol stop pattern command (step T5-7: Yes), in step T5-8, the symbol animation from the effect symbol group for displaying the effect symbol animation and the fourth symbol animation is displayed. A design animation pattern setting process for determining and setting a pattern is performed.

  In step T5-9, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a notice effect pattern command, and if it is not a notice effect pattern command (step T5-9: No), step T5-11. If it is a notice effect pattern command (step T5-9: Yes), a notice effect group for displaying a notice effect that predicts that there is a possibility of a big hit in step T5-10. A notice effect animation pattern setting process for determining and setting a notice effect animation pattern is performed.

  In step T5-11, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received instruction instruction command is an operation promotion pattern command, and if it is not an operation promotion pattern command (step T5-11: No), step T5-13 is performed. If it is an operation promotion pattern command (step T5-11: Yes), the operation promotion group for displaying the operation promotion effect prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed in step T5-12. Performs an operation-promoting animation pattern setting process that determines and sets an animation pattern.

  In step T5-13, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an operation effect pattern command. If it is not an operation effect pattern command (step T5-13: No), step T5-15 is performed. If it is an operation effect pattern command (step T5-13: Yes), the operation effect animation pattern is determined and set from the operation effect group for displaying the operation effect in step T5-14. Performs an operation effect animation pattern setting process.

  In step T5-15, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a roulette effect pattern command. If it is not a roulette effect pattern command (step T5-15: No), step T5-17 If the command is a roulette effect pattern command (step T5-15: Yes), in step T5-16, the roulette effect animation is displayed from the roulette effect group for displaying the roulette effect informing the advancement of the changing effect. A roulette effect animation pattern setting process for determining and setting a pattern is performed.

  In step T5-17, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an opening effect pattern command. If the command is not an opening effect pattern command (step T5-17: No), step T5-19 is performed. If it is an opening effect pattern command (step T5-17: Yes), an opening effect animation pattern is determined and set from an opening effect group for displaying the opening effect in step T5-18. Perform opening stage animation pattern setting processing.

  In step T5-19, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a round effect pattern command. If the command is not a round effect pattern command (step T5-19: No), step T5-21 is performed. If it is a round effect pattern command (step T5-19: Yes), a land effect animation pattern is determined and set from the round effect group for displaying the round effect in step T5-20. Round effect animation pattern setting processing.

  In step T5-21, the overall CPU 142 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an ending effect pattern command. If it is not an ending effect pattern command (step T5-21: No), the current animation pattern When the setting process ends and the command is an ending effect pattern command (step T5-21: Yes), an ending effect animation pattern is determined and set from the ending effect group for displaying the ending effect in step T5-22. The ending effect animation pattern determination process is performed, and the current animation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Main process of lamp / drive controller 150)
The main process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the main process of the lamp / drive control unit 150.

  First, the lamp CPU 150a sets an interrupt prohibition that prohibits a timer interrupt in step R1, and performs an initialization process in step R2. In this processing, the lamp CPU 150a reads a main processing program from the lamp ROM 150b, initializes a flag and the like stored in the lamp RAM 150c, and performs processing such as initial setting.

  In step R3, the lamp CPU 150a sets an interrupt permission for permitting the timer interrupt. In step R4, the lamp CPU 150a refers to the reception buffer of the lamp RAM 150c and determines whether or not an effect instruction command is received from the effect control unit 130m. If it is determined and not received (step R4: No), the process proceeds to step R7. If it is received (step R4: Yes), an LED light emission information setting process is performed in step R5.

  Specifically, a light emission pattern (light emission mode) and a light emission timing (time) for causing the LEDs provided in the frame illumination device 10, the handle light emission device 15c, the panel illumination device 74, and the like to emit light based on the received production instruction command. ) Etc. are determined and set. One or a plurality of light emission patterns are set corresponding to the effect instruction command, and the light emission pattern to be executed is determined from the one or more.

  In step R6, the lamp CPU 150a performs motor drive information setting processing. Specifically, a driving pattern (driving mode) or driving timing (time) for driving a motor or solenoid provided in the button driving device 17b, the blower device 21, the panel driving device 75, or the like based on the received instruction instruction command. ) Etc. are determined and set. One or a plurality of drive patterns are set corresponding to the effect instruction command, and a drive pattern to be executed is determined from the one or more drive patterns.

  In step R7, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not there is a frame switching flag, and the effect image displayed on the image display device is updated (a new effect image is drawn). If there is no frame switching flag (step R7: No), the process proceeds to step R4, and if there is a frame switching flag (step R7: Yes). In step R8, the frame switching flag is cleared.

  In step R9, the lamp CPU 150a performs a handle LED control process for turning on and off the LEDs provided in the handle light emitting device 15c based on the handle LED light emission pattern set in the LED light emission information setting process in step R5.

  In step R10, the lamp CPU 150a performs the blower motor drive process for driving or stopping the motor provided in the blower device 21 based on the blower motor drive pattern set in the motor drive information setting process in step R6. The process moves to step R4, and thereafter, the processes from steps R4 to R10 are repeatedly performed so as to loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of lamp / drive control unit 150)
A command reception interrupt process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57A is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process of the lamp / drive control unit 150. The command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m. The

  In step R20, the lamp CPU 150a performs a command reception process for receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m. Specifically, a process for storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m in the reception buffer of the lamp RAM 150c is performed. When this process ends, the current command reception interrupt process ends.

(V blank interrupt processing of lamp / drive controller 150)
The V blank interrupt process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57B is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt process of the lamp / drive control unit 150. In the V blank interrupt process, the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 145 (VDP) is completed. This is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every 1/30 seconds (about 33 ms) is received (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms).

  In step R30, the lamp CPU 150a performs a counter update process for updating various counters (scene switching counter, weight frame counter, frame counter, etc.) by a predetermined number (for example, adding “1”), and in step R31, a drawing (display) frame. Is set, and the current V blank interrupt processing is terminated. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step R7, the processing in steps R8 to T10 is executed as V blank interruption processing (frame update timing at which the effect image displayed on the image display device is updated). ) Will be executed every time.

  Therefore, the handle LED control process in step R8 and the blower motor drive process in step R9 are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

  This allows the handle light emitting device 15c to start a light emission effect (a certain effect that is a kind of notification effect of the present invention) so as to be synchronized (synchronized) with the frame update timing, and is synchronized with the frame update timing (synchronized). ), The handle light emitting device 15c can end the light emission effect (a certain effect which is a kind of notification effect of the present invention).

  For this reason, it is possible to execute a certain effect (notification effect) in synchronization with the frame update timing at which a predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display device (the effect image is updated), and in a state shifted from the frame update timing. Compared to the case where a certain effect (notification effect) is executed, the appeal to the player regarding the certain effect (notification effect) can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the blower device 21 can start a blowing effect (a certain effect that is a kind of notification effect of the present invention) so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing, and is synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. As described above, the air blowing device 21 can end the air blowing effect (a certain effect which is a kind of notification effect of the present invention).

  Therefore, it is possible to execute a certain effect (notification effect) in synchronization with the frame update timing at which a predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display device (the effect image is updated), and in a state shifted from the frame update timing. Compared to the case where the certain effect (notification effect) is executed, it is possible to increase the appeal to the player regarding the certain effect (notification effect) and to improve the interest of the game.

(Timer interrupt processing of lamp / drive controller 150)
The timer interrupt process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57C is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process of the lamp / drive control unit 150.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 130, whereby the timer interruption process described below is executed. In the present embodiment, the V blank interrupt process is prioritized over the timer interrupt process for the convenience of executing the notification effect in synchronization (synchronization) with the frame update timing, but may be reversed.

  First, the lamp CPU 150a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters in step R41, and inputs to various switches such as a position detection switch (not shown) for detecting the position of the movable effect member 73 in step R42. It is determined whether or not there is an input, and when there is an input, input processing for setting predetermined data is performed.

  In step R43, the lamp CPU 150a is provided in the frame illumination device 10 or the panel illumination device 74 based on the LED light emission pattern (frame illumination LED light emission pattern, panel illumination LED light emission pattern, etc.) set in step R5. The panel / frame LED control processing for setting lighting data for dynamically lighting the LED and the effect button LED.

  In step R44, the lamp CPU 150a uses a motor drive pattern or a button drive motor provided in the panel drive device 75 based on the motor drive pattern (such as an effect button motor drive pattern or a panel drive motor drive pattern) set in step R6. A board / frame motor driving process for setting driving data for dynamic driving of the disk is performed.

  In step R45, the lamp CPU 150a performs output processing for outputting lighting data set in the panel / frame LED control process in step R43, drive data set in the panel / frame motor drive process in step R44, and the like. Then, the current timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Thus, the frame illumination device 10, the panel illumination device 74, the panel drive device 75, and the button drive motor are more suitable than the handle light emitting device 15c and the blower device 21 controlled in 1/30 seconds (about 33 ms). Since the control is performed in a short cycle (4 ms), it becomes possible to perform fine control, so that it is possible to perform an interesting production.

(Handle LED light emission information setting process of lamp / drive control unit 150)
The handle LED light emission information setting process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the handle LED light emission information setting process in the lamp / drive control unit 150. This process is performed in the LED light emission information setting process in step R5.

  First, in step R5-1, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a correct effect pattern command, and if it is not a correct effect pattern command (step R5-1: No), step R5. The process is moved to -8, and when it is a sure effect pattern command (step R5-1: Yes), the process is moved to step R5-2.

  In step R5-2, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the variation effect pattern command for specifying the execution timing of the certain effect has been received, and if not received (step R5-2: No). When the process is shifted to step R5-8 and the process has been received (step R5-2: Yes), in step R5-3, the start frame of the reliable effect in the variable effect defined by the variable effect pattern from the correct effect pattern. Specify (calculate) the number.

  In step R5-4, the lamp CPU 150a sets a value obtained by adding the synchronization adjustment value (2) to the specified number of frames in the accurate effect start counter. Here, the synchronization adjustment value means that an effect image corresponding to the effect instruction command is displayed after the overall control unit 141 receives an effect instruction command (such as a change effect pattern command) from the effect control unit 130m. Since two frames are required, the adjustment value is for executing a certain effect at an appropriate timing corresponding to the certain effect pattern by absorbing the delay of the two frames.

  In step R5-5, the lamp CPU 150a specifies (calculates) the number of symbols for determining the symbol in the variation effect defined by the variation effect pattern, and in step R5-6, sets the synchronization adjustment value (2) to the identified number of frames. The added value is set in the accurate production end counter, and in step R5-7, the handle LED light emission pattern 1 is set.

  In this way, in the handle LED control process in step R9, which is executed every time the frame update timing arrives (1/30 seconds), the accurate effect start counter is decremented by 1, and the accurate effect start counter is 0. Then, the lighting control of the handle LED (execution of the certainty effect) is started. Also, after the accurate production start counter reaches 0, the accurate production end counter is decremented by 1 and when the accurate production end counter reaches 0, the lighting control of the handle LED (execution of the accurate production) ends (stops).

  In step R5-8, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a special operation effect pattern command, and if it is not a special operation effect pattern command (step R5-8: No), step R5. The process moves to -12, and if it is a special operation effect pattern command (step R5-8: Yes), the process moves to step R5-9.

  In step R5-9, the lamp CPU 150a sets the synchronization adjustment value (2) in the accurate production start counter, and in step R5-10, sets the accurate production execution value (90 = about 3 seconds) in the accurate production end counter. Then, the handle LED light emission pattern 1 is set.

  In this way, in the handle LED control process in step R9, which is executed every time the frame update timing arrives (1/30 seconds), the accurate effect start counter is decremented by 1, and the accurate effect start counter is 0. Then, the lighting control of the handle LED (execution of the certainty effect) is started. Also, after the accurate production start counter reaches 0, the accurate production end counter is decremented by 1 and when the accurate production end counter reaches 0 (approximately 3 seconds after the start of the accurate production), the lighting control of the handle LED (accurate production). Execution) is terminated (stopped).

  In step R5-12, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a special round effect pattern command, and if it is not a special round effect pattern command (step R5-12: No), When the handle LED light emission information setting process is completed and the command is a special round effect pattern command (step R5-12: Yes), the process proceeds to step R5-13.

  In step R5-13, the lamp CPU 150a sets the synchronization adjustment value (2) in the rank-up effect start counter, and in step R5-14, the rank-up effect execution value (150 = about 5 seconds) is ended. In step R5-15, the handle LED light emission pattern 2 is set, and the current handle LED light emission information setting process is terminated.

  In this way, in the handle LED control process of step R9, which is executed every time the frame update timing arrives (1/30 seconds), the rank-up effect start counter is decremented by 1, and the rank-up effect start counter When 0 becomes 0, the lighting control of the handle LED (elevation notification effect, continuous notification effect) is started. Also, after the rank-up effect start counter reaches 0, the rank-up effect end counter is decremented by 1, and when the rank-up effect end counter reaches 0, the lighting control of the handle LED (elevation notification effect, continuous notification effect) ends. (Stopped)

(Blower motor drive information setting process of lamp / drive controller 150)
The blower motor drive information setting process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the blower motor drive information setting process in the lamp / drive controller 150. This process is performed in the motor drive information setting process in step R6.

  First, in step R6-1, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a correct effect pattern command, and if it is not a correct effect pattern command (step R6-1: No), this time. The blower motor drive information setting process is terminated, and if it is a positive effect pattern command (step R6-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step R6-2.

  In step R6-2, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the variation effect pattern command for specifying the execution timing of the correct effect has been received, and if not received (step R6-2: No). When the current blower motor drive information setting process has been completed and received (step R6-2: Yes), in step R6-3, the correct effect in the variable effect defined by the variable effect pattern is determined from the correct effect pattern. The number of start frames is specified (calculated).

  In step R6-4, the lamp CPU 150a sets a value obtained by adding the synchronization adjustment value (2) to the specified number of frames to the correct effect start counter, and in step R6-5, the correct effect execution value (300 = about 10 seconds). Minute) is set in the correct effect end counter, the blower motor drive pattern is set, and the current blower motor drive information setting process is terminated.

  In this way, in the blower motor drive process of step R10 that is executed every time the frame update timing arrives (1/30 seconds), the correct effect start counter is decremented by one and the correct effect start counter is 0. Then, the drive control of the blower motor of the blower 21 (execution of the certainty effect) is started. Also, after the accurate production start counter reaches 0, the accurate production end counter is decremented by 1 and when the accurate production end counter reaches 0 (about 10 seconds after the start of the accurate production), the drive control of the blower motor (exact production) Execution) is terminated (stopped).

(Timing chart before and after the start of accurate production)
FIG. 60 is a timing chart showing various timings before and after the start of the certain effect when the certain effect starts in the first frame of reach of the variation effect pattern 24.
In this figure, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145) and the control cycle of the blower 21 controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150 are 1/30 seconds. Synchronized (tuned).

  The timing of T1 is a frame update timing in the middle of a normal variation period (about 5 seconds) in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed at the timing of the 149th frame after the variation effect is started. At this timing, the air blower 21 is not activated (driven), and drawing of image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started. Display of the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T2 is the timing of the 150th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the last frame update timing of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed. At this timing, the blower 21 is not activated (driven), and drawing of image data c (background image, reach effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started. Display of the image data b drawn in the one frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T3 is a frame update timing (first reach start frame) that switches to the reach change period in which the reach effect is performed, which is the 151st frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is started, drawing of image data d (background image, reach effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the second Display of the image data c drawn in the frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the reach variation effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T4 is the frame update timing in the middle of the reach change period in which the reach effect is performed, which is the 152th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is continued, and drawing of image data e (background image, reach effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, Display of the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the reach variation effect display screen d is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T5 is the timing of the 153th frame after the start of the change effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the reach change period in which the reach effect is performed. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower device 21 is continued, and drawing of image data f (background image, reach effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started. Display of the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the reach variation display screen e is displayed on the image display device.

  As described above, since the certain effect image (image data c for starting the reach effect) is displayed on the image display device in synchronization with (in synchronization with) the frame update timing, the correct effect using the blower device 21 is started. Compared to the case where a certain effect (notification effect) is started with a difference from the frame update timing, the appeal to the player regarding the certain effect (notification effect) can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes.

(Timing chart before and after the final production)
61 is a timing chart showing various timings before and after the end of the certain effect starting at the first frame of reach of the variation effect pattern 24. FIG.
In this figure, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145) and the control cycle of the blower 21 controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150 are 1/30 seconds. Synchronized (tuned).

  The timing of T7 is a frame update timing in the middle of the SP reach variation period (about 15 seconds) in which the SP reach production A is performed at the timing of the 448th frame after the production of the production of the fluctuation. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is continued, and drawing of image data h (background image, SP reach effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started. The display of the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SP reach variation effect display screen g is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T8 is a frame update timing in the middle of the SP reach variation period in which the SP reach production A is performed at the timing of the 449th frame from the start of the production of the production. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is continued, and drawing of image data i (background image, SP reach effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started. The display of the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SP reach variation effect display screen h is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T9 is a frame update timing in the middle of the SP reach variation period in which the SP reach production A is performed, which is the 450th frame after the start of the production of the production. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is continued, and drawing of image data j (background image, SP reach effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started. The display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SP reach variation effect display screen i is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T10 is a timing that becomes the 451th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is a timing in the middle of the SP reach variation period in which the SP reach effect A is performed. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 that has been driven for about 10 seconds (300 frames) is stopped, and image data k (background image, SP reach effect image, various designs) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of the image, various icon images, etc.) is started, and display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SP reach variation effect display screen d is displayed on the image display device. It will be in the state.

  The timing of T11 is the timing of the 452th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the timing in the middle of the SP reach variation period in which the SP reach effect A is performed. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is stopped, and drawing of image data l (background image, SP reach effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started. Display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SP reach variation effect display screen k is displayed on the image display device.

  Thus, the certain effect using the air blower 21 is finished in synchronization with (synchronously with) the frame update timing at which a predetermined effect image (image data j for performing the SP reach effect) is displayed on the image display device. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of discomfort compared to the case where the winning effect (notification effect) ends in a state shifted from the frame update timing, and to make the correct effect (notification effect) sharper. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Directed production example)
FIG. 62 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in the case where a certain effect effect is started at the first frame of reach of the variation effect pattern 24. Specifically, FIG. 62 (a) is an effect example in the middle of the normal variation period. FIG. 62 (b) is an example of production at the start of the reach variation period (timing T3 in FIG. 60), and FIG. 62 (c) is an example of production in the early stage of the SP reach variation period. (D) is an effect example in the middle of the SP reach variation period (timing T10 in FIG. 61).

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 62A, the background image HG, the effect symbol 70a that is the effect symbol image ZG, etc. are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and “7” is displayed in the left variable display area. The normal variation effect (pre-reach variation effect) is executed by moving and displaying the effect symbol 70a vertically in the center and right variation display areas while the effect symbol 70a is stopped (temporarily stopped). At this time, since the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is stopped, the certain effect is not executed.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 62 (b), the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) displays the background image HG, the effect symbol 70a as the effect symbol image ZG, the characters as the reach effect image EG1, and the like. In the variable display area, the “7” effect symbol 70a is stopped (temporarily stopped) while the effect symbol 70a is moved and displayed in the central variable display region, and the action display is performed so that the characters “Leach!” Are enlarged or reduced. As a result, the reach variation effect is executed. At this time, the air blower 21 is activated (driven) and wind (air) is sent out from the air blowing port 15d of the launching handle 15 toward the player, so that the certain effect is started.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 62 (c), the background image HG, the effect symbol image ZG, the character that is the SP reach effect image EG2, etc. are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and moved to the lower right of the screen. The SP can be displayed by moving and displaying the effect symbol 70a in the center variable display region while displaying the effect symbol 70a of "7" in the left and right variable display regions in the variable display region, or by displaying the character so as to confront the character. Reach variation production is executed. At this time, the certain effect is continuously executed while maintaining the state in which the blower 21 is activated (driven).

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 62D, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) displays the background image HG, the effect symbol image ZG, the character that is the SP reach effect image EG2, etc., and has moved to the lower right of the screen. The effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed in the left and right variation display regions in the variation display region, while the effect symbol 70a is moved and displayed in the central variation display region, and the action display is performed so that the character never faces. The SP reach variation effect is executed. At this time, the operation (drive) of the blower 21 is stopped and the execution of the certain effect is finished.

(Timing chart 1 before and after the start of accurate production)
FIG. 63 is a timing chart showing various timings before and after the start of the confirmed effect when the confirmed effect is started in the first promotion confirmation frame when the effect button 17 is operated in the promoted effect B of the variation effect pattern 43. .
In this figure, an effect image update period (frame update timing) controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145), a handle light emitting device 15c controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150, and a panel for the movable effect member 73 The control cycle of the driving device 75 is synchronized (tuned) at 1/30 seconds.

  The timing of T1 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed, which is the timing of the 1557th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, an effective period for enabling the effect button 17 (the effect button detection switch 17a) has been generated, but the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are operating. Absent.

  Also, at the timing of T1, drawing of the image data l (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, operation promotion images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started and drawn in the second frame buffer. Display of the displayed image data k on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen k is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T2 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed at the timing of the 1558th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, a valid period has occurred, but the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are not in operation.

  In addition, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data m (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, operation promotion images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started and drawn in the first frame buffer. Display of the displayed image data l on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen l is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T3 is a timing in the middle of the 1558th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is a timing when the operation of the effect button 17 is detected by the effect button detection switch 17a. At this timing, the effective period ends and a special operation effect pattern command is transmitted from the effect control unit 130m to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150.

  The timing of T4 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed at the timing of the 1559th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 have received the special operation effect pattern command, but the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 is started. Not.

  Also, at the timing of T4, drawing of image data n (background image, promotion success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image that has been drawn in the second frame buffer The display of the data m on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen m is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T5 is the frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed, which is the timing of the 1560th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the operations of the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are started.

  Also, at the timing of T5, drawing of image data o (background image, promotion success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer The display of the data n on the image display device is started, the promotion display screen n is displayed on the image display device, and the output of one notification sound is started from the sound output device 9.

  The timing of T6 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed at the timing of the 1561th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the operations of the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are continued.

  Also, at the timing of T6, drawing of image data p (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data that has been drawn in the second frame buffer o is started to be displayed on the image display device, the promotion effect display screen o is displayed on the image display device, and the output of one notification sound from the audio output device 9 is continued.

  As described above, the audio output device 9 is synchronized with the frame update timing at which the image data n for starting the promotion success effect after the second frame (the above-described synchronization adjustment value) is received from the number of frames that received the special operation effect pattern command. Or the handle light-emitting device 15c is started, so the player is appealed with respect to the correct effect (notification effect) compared to the case where the certain effect effect (notification effect) starts with a difference from the frame update timing. Power can be raised and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Timing chart 2 before and after the start of accurate production)
FIG. 64 is a timing chart showing various timings before and after the start of the certain effect when the effect button 17 is not operated in the promotion effect B of the variation effect pattern 43.
In this figure, an effect image update period (frame update timing) controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145), a handle light emitting device 15c controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150, and a panel for the movable effect member 73 The control cycle of the driving device 75 is synchronized (tuned) at 1/30 seconds.

  The timing of T1 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed, which is the timing of the 1574th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, an effective period for enabling the effect button 17 (the effect button detection switch 17a) has been generated, but the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are operating. Absent.

  In addition, at the timing of T1, drawing of image data n (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, operation promotion images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started and drawn in the second frame buffer. Display of the displayed image data m on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen m is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T2 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed at the timing of the 1575th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, a valid period has occurred, but the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are not in operation.

  In addition, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data o (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, operation promotion images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started and is drawn in the first frame buffer. Display of the displayed image data n on the image display device is started, and a promotion effect display screen n is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T3 is a timing in the middle of the 1575th frame after the start of the fluctuating effect, and is a timing at which the effective period that has occurred for a predetermined time (about 1.5 seconds) ends. At this timing, a special operation effect pattern command is transmitted from the effect control unit 130m to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150.

  The timing of T4 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed at the timing of the 1576th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 receive the special operation effect pattern command, but the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 is not started. .

  Also, at the timing of T4, drawing of the image data p (background image, promotion success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer The display of the data o on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen o is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T5 is the frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed at the 1577th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the operations of the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are started.

  In addition, at the timing of T5, drawing of image data q (background image, promotion success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer The display of the data p on the image display device is started, the promotion effect display screen p is displayed on the image display device, and the output of one notification sound is started from the sound output device 9.

  The timing of T6 is a frame update timing in the middle of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed at the timing of the 1578th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the operations of the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 are continued.

  Also, at the timing of T6, drawing of image data r (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data that has been drawn in the second frame buffer The display of q on the image display device is started, the promotion display screen o is displayed on the image display device, and the output of one notification sound from the audio output device 9 is continued.

  In this way, the audio output device 9 is synchronized with the frame update timing at which the image data p for starting the promotion success effect after 2 frames (the above-mentioned synchronization adjustment value) is received from the number of frames received the special operation effect pattern command. Or the handle light-emitting device 15c is started, so the player is appealed with respect to the correct effect (notification effect) compared to the case where the certain effect effect (notification effect) starts with a difference from the frame update timing. Power can be raised and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Even if the player does not operate the effect button 17 during the effective period, a certain effect (notification effect) is executed at the end of the effective period, so that the operation of the effect button 17 is forgotten or the operation of the effect button 17 is not performed. Even the embarrassed player can experience a certain effect (notification effect) and improve the interest of the game.

  It should be noted that the execution period of the accurate production is different between the accurate production when the operation of the production button 17 is performed during the effective period and the accurate production when the operation of the production button is not performed during the effective period. Further, it is possible to change the production mode of the certain effect such as changing the light emission mode of the handle light emitting device 15c or changing the one-shot notification sound output from the audio output device 9.

  In addition, the operation of the effect button 17 is performed during the effective period, but the special operation effect pattern command from the effect control unit 130m cannot be normally received because the overall control unit 141 or the lamp / drive control unit 150 misses it. A certain effect (notification effect) may not be executed for (bit dropping, etc.).

  In addition, for example, the time from the occurrence of the effective period (effective time) is measured, and the special operation effect pattern command is normally received when the effective period (effective time) ends or after a predetermined number of frames (the predetermined period has elapsed) When it is determined that it has not been performed, the certain effect (notification effect) may be executed in accordance with the next frame update timing or the frame update timing after several frames. In this way, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from not being executed because the command cannot be normally received, and to suppress the interest of the game from being reduced.

(Timing chart before and after the end of accurate production)
FIG. 65 is a timing chart showing various timings before and after the end of the certainty effect started during the promotion effect period of the variable effect pattern 43.
In this figure, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145) and the control cycle of the blower 21 controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150 are 1/30 seconds. Synchronized (tuned).

  The timing of T7 is the timing of the 1590th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the final frame update timing of the promotion effect period in which the promotion effect B is performed. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the handle light emitting device 15c and the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 is continued, and the image data s (background image, promotion effect image, various symbols to the first frame buffer is continued. The drawing of the image and various icon images) is started, the display of the image data r drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen r is displayed on the image display device. It becomes.

  The timing of T8 is the first frame update timing of the fluctuation period during which the fluctuation pattern (temporary stop) is performed on the production symbol 70a, which is the timing of the 1620th frame after the fluctuation production starts. At this timing, the operation (drive) of the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 is stopped, and image data u (background image, shaking effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is stopped. Is started, and image data t (background image, shaking effect image, various design images, various icon images) drawn in the second frame buffer is displayed on the image display device. The shaking variation effect display screen t is displayed. That is, the operation (drive) of the panel drive device 75 for the movable effect member 73 is stopped in synchronization with the frame update timing at which the fluctuation variation effect display screen t is displayed.

  The timing of T9 is a frame update timing in the middle of the fluctuation variation period which is the timing of the 1621th frame after the start of the variation effect and causes the effect symbol 70a to perform the fluctuation variation. At this timing, drawing of the image data v (background image, shaking effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image of the image data u drawn in the first frame buffer is started. Display on the display device is started, and the image display device is in a state in which the shaking fluctuation effect display screen u is displayed.

  The timing of T10 is the timing of the 1635th frame after the start of the changing effect, and is the first frame update timing of the changing stop period for causing the effect symbol 70a to make the actual stop. At this timing, the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is stopped, drawing of image data x (background image, stop effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the first frame buffer is started. The display of the image data w (background image, stop effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) drawn on the image display device is started, and the variable stop effect display screen w is displayed on the image display device. It becomes a state.

  In this way, the certainty effect using the handle light emitting device 15c ends in synchronization with (synchronously with) the frame update timing at which the predetermined effect image (image data w for performing the change stop effect) is displayed on the image display device. Therefore, as compared with the case where the accurate production (notification production) ends with the frame update timing being shifted, it is possible to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling, and the accurate production (information production) has a sharpness. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the certainty effect (notification effect) is not executed when the production symbol 70a is fully stopped (variation stop effect is performed), the player's feeling of uplifting against the occurrence of the big hit game is obstructed by the certainty effect. This makes it possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

(Produce example of accurate production)
FIG. 66 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in the case of starting a certain effect when the effect button is operated during the promotion effect period of the change effect pattern 43. Specifically, FIG. 66 (a) shows the promotion effect. FIG. 66 (b) is an example of an effect in the middle stage of the promotion effect period, FIG. 66 (c) is an example of an effect during the fluctuation period, and FIG. 66 (d) is an example of the effect in the first half of the period. It is an example of the production in the variable stop period.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 66 (a), a combination of the effect symbol 70a which is the background image HG and the effect symbol image ZG (four types of “555” to “888”) on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), An operation promotion image SG (an effect button image indicating the effect button 17, a time gauge image indicating the remaining effective period, and a character image prompting the operation of the effect button 17) and the like are displayed, and the operation promotion image SG displayed in the center of the screen. The promotion effect is executed by moving and displaying the effect symbol 70a in an annular shape around. Further, an operation promotion effect is executed by displaying an action so as to reduce the gauge width of the time gauge image. At this time, since the handle light emitting device 15c is not operated, the certain effect is not executed.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 66 (b), the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is combined with the effect image 70a which is the background image HG and the effect symbol image ZG after the promotion (“777”) or the promotion success effect image. EG3 is displayed, and the promotion success effect is executed by moving (falling) the movable effect member 73 in front of the promotion success effect image EG3 displayed in the center of the screen. In addition, the handle light emitting device 15c emits light with the handle LED light emission pattern 1, and a sound notification sound is output from the sound output device 9, so that a certain effect is performed.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 66 (c), the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) displays a combination (“777”) of the effect image 70a which is the background image HG and the effect image image ZG after promotion. The fluctuation variation effect is executed by causing the combination (“777”) of the effect symbols 70a to swing at the center. In addition, although the output of one notification sound from the audio output device 9 is stopped, the handle light emitting device 15c emits light with the handle LED light emission pattern 1, and a certain effect is executed.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 66 (d), the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) displays the background image HG and the combination (“777”) of the effect symbol 70a that is the effect symbol image ZG after promotion. The variation stop effect is executed by stopping and displaying the combination (“777”) of the effect symbol 70a in the center. At this time, the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is stopped, and the certain effect is finished. That is, the certainty effect ends at the timing of the actual stop of the effect symbol 70a.

(Timing chart before and after the start of promotion announcement production)
FIG. 67 shows the before and after the start of the promotion notification effect when the promotion notification effect (corresponding to the notification effect of the present invention) is started at the timing when the eighth round is started from the promotion effect during the 16-round probable jackpot game of substantially 13 rounds. It is a timing chart which shows various timings.
In this figure, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145) and the control cycle of the handle light emitting device 15c controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150 are 1/30 seconds. Are synchronized.

  The timing of T1 is the timing of the 484th frame after the seventh round of the jackpot game is started, and the frame update timing in the middle of the closing time (interval) of the seventh round. At this timing, the handle light emitting device 15c is not operating.

  In addition, at the timing of T1, drawing of image data d (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data that has been drawn in the second frame buffer Display of c (background image, promotion effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device. That is, the promotion effect is being executed.

  The timing of T2 is the timing of the 485th frame after the seventh round of the jackpot game is started, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the closing time (interval) of the seventh round. At this timing, the handle light emitting device 15c is not operating.

  Also, at the timing of T2, drawing of the image data e (background image, promotion effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image data that has been drawn in the first frame buffer d is started to be displayed on the image display device, and the promotion display screen d is displayed on the image display device. That is, the promotion effect is being executed.

  The timing of T3 is a timing in the middle of the 485th frame after the seventh round of the jackpot game is started, and the main control board 110 ends the closing time (interval) of the seventh round and starts the eighth round. It is timing. At this timing, a round designation command for the eighth opening (8 rounds) is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 (effect control unit 130m).

  The timing of T4 is a timing in the middle of the 485th frame after the seventh round of the jackpot game is started, and the closing time (interval) of the seventh round by the round designation command received from the main control board 110 by the effect control unit 130m. ) Is the timing for recognizing the end of and starting the eighth round of production. At this timing, a special round effect pattern command is transmitted from the effect control unit 130m to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150.

  The timing of T5 is a frame update timing which is the timing of the 486th frame after the seventh round of the jackpot game is started and which is the final closing time (interval) of the seventh round. At this timing, the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 receive the special round effect pattern command, but the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is not started.

  In addition, at the timing of T5, drawing of image data f (background image, promotion success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer The display of the data e on the image display device is started, and the promotion effect display screen e is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T6 is the timing for the first frame of the eighth round of the jackpot game, and the frame update timing for switching from the closing time (interval) of the seventh round to the round effect of the eighth round. At this timing, the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is started.

  In addition, at the timing of T6, drawing of image data g (background image, promotion success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer The display of the data f on the image display device is started, the promotion successful effect display screen f is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the promotion notification sound from the voice output device 9 is started.

  The timing of T7 is the timing of the second frame after the start of the eighth round of the jackpot game, and is the frame update timing during the execution of the promotion promotion effect. At this timing, the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is continued.

  Also, at the timing of T7, drawing of image data h (background image, promotion success effect image, various design images, various icon images) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data that has been drawn in the second frame buffer The display of g on the image display device is started, the promotion effect display screen g is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the promotion notification sound from the audio output device 9 is continued.

  Thus, the frame update in which a predetermined effect image (image data f for starting the promotion success effect) is displayed on the image display device after two frames (the above-described synchronization adjustment value) from the number of frames that have received the special round effect pattern command. Since the promotion notification effect using the voice output device 9 and the handle light emitting device 15c is started in accordance with the timing, the promotion notification effect is compared with the case where the promotion notification effect (notification effect) is started with a deviation from the frame update timing. As a result, the appeal to the player can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, a promotion notification is made at the start of a round game that is the boundary between a jackpot game that is advantageous (high value) for the player and a jackpot game that is disadvantageous (low value) for the player, that is, at a timing according to the progress of the game. Since the effect (notification effect) is executed, the effect of the promotion notification effect can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that a special round effect pattern transmitted from the effect control unit 130m or the case where the effect control unit 130m cannot normally receive the round designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 (such as bit dropping). If the command cannot be normally received (eg, a bit is dropped) because the overall control unit 141 or the lamp / drive control unit 150 misses the command, the promotion notification effect (notification effect) may not be executed.

  Also, for example, the interval time after the end of the round game is measured, and the command can be normally received when the interval time elapses (the promotion effect or the continuous effect ends) or after a predetermined number of frames (elapsed a predetermined period). If it is determined that there is not, the promotion notification effect (notification effect) may be executed in accordance with the next frame update timing or the frame update timing after several frames. In this way, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from not being executed because the command cannot be normally received, and to suppress the interest of the game from being reduced.

(Production example of promotion announcement production)
FIG. 68 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when the promotion notification effect (corresponding to the notification effect of the present invention) is started at the start of the eighth round of the 16-round probable jackpot game, which is substantially 13 rounds. 68 (a) is an example of the effect in the first half of the promotion effect, FIG. 68 (b) is an example of the effect in the second half of the promotion effect, and FIG. 68 (c) is the start of the round effect of the eighth round. FIG. 68 (d) shows an effect example in the middle of the eighth round effect.

  68 (a) and 68 (b), the background image HG and the promotion effect image ("BIG" image EG4 indicating the promotion success and the promotion failure are shown on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The “MIDLE” image EG5) is displayed, and the promotion effect (round) is displayed by causing the “BIG” image EG4 displayed on the left side of the screen and the “MIDLE” image EG5 displayed on the right side of the screen to be pressed against each other. Medium promotion effect) is being executed. At this time, since the handle light emitting device 15c is not operated, the promotion notification effect is not executed.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 68C, the background image HG, the “BIG” image EG4, the confetti image EG6, etc. are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the “BIG” image EG4 is displayed at the center of the screen. The promotion success effect is executed by displaying the action such that the confetti image EG6 falls while being enlarged. Also, the handle light emitting device 15c emits light with the handle LED light emission pattern 2, and the promotion notification effect is executed by outputting the promotion notification sound from the audio output device 9.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 68D, the background image HG, the “BIG” image EG4, the character image EG7, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the character image EG7 displays the “BIG” image EG4. By displaying as if pierced with a scissors, the round effect of the eighth round is executed. Also, the promotion notification effect is executed by the handle light emitting device 15c emitting light with the handle LED light emission pattern 2.

(Timing chart before and after the start of continuous announcement production)
FIG. 69 shows before and after the start of the continuous notification effect in the case of starting the continuous notification effect (corresponding to the notification effect of the present invention) at the timing when the ninth round is started from the continuous effect during the 16-round probable big hit game of 16 rounds. It is a timing chart which shows various timings.
In this figure, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145) and the control cycle of the handle light emitting device 15c controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150 are 1/30. Synchronized in seconds.

  The timing of T1 is the timing of the 478th frame after the start of the eighth round of the jackpot game, and the frame update timing in the middle of the closing time (interval) of the eight rounds. At this timing, the handle light emitting device 15c is not operating.

  Also, at the timing of T1, drawing of image data e (background image, continuous effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data drawn in the second frame buffer Display of d (background image, continuous effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) on the image display device is started, and the continuous display screen d is displayed on the image display device. That is, the continuation effect is being executed.

  The timing of T2 is the timing of the 479th frame after the start of the eighth round of the jackpot game, and the frame update timing in the middle of the closing time (interval) of the eight rounds. At this timing, the handle light emitting device 15c is not operating.

  Also, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data f (background image, continuous effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image data that has been drawn in the first frame buffer e is displayed on the image display device, and the promotion display screen e is displayed on the image display device. That is, the continuation effect is being executed.

  The timing of T3 is the middle of the 479th frame after the 8th round of the jackpot game is started, and the main control board 110 ends the closing time (interval) of the 8th round and starts the 9th round. It is timing. At this timing, a round designation command for the ninth opening (9 rounds) is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 (effect control unit 130m).

  The timing of T4 is a timing in the middle of the 479th frame after the start of the eighth round of the jackpot game, and the closing time (interval) of the eighth round is determined by the round designation command received from the main control board 110 by the effect control unit 130m. ) Is the timing for recognizing the end of the event and starting the 9th round effect. At this timing, a special round effect pattern command is transmitted from the effect control unit 130m to the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150.

  The timing of T5 is a frame update timing that is the timing of the 480th frame after the start of the eighth round of the jackpot game and the final closing time (interval) of the eighth round. At this timing, the display / audio control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 receive the special round effect pattern command, but the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is not started.

  In addition, at the timing of T5, drawing of image data g (background image, continuous success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer The display of the data f on the image display device is started, and the continuous effect display screen f is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T6 is the timing for the first frame of the ninth round of the jackpot game, and is the frame update timing for switching from the closing time (interval) of the eighth round to the round effect of the ninth round. At this timing, the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is started.

  Also, at the timing of T6, drawing of the image data h (background image, continuous success effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer The display of the data g on the image display device is started, the continuous success effect display screen g is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the continuous notification sound is started from the audio output device 9. That is, it is set so that the continuous notification effect using the audio output device 9 and the handle light emitting device 15c is started at the frame update timing at which the image data g for starting the continuous success effect is displayed.

  The timing of T7 is the timing of the second frame after the ninth round of the jackpot game is started, and is the frame update timing during the execution of the continuous success effect. At this timing, the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is continued.

  In addition, at the timing of T7, drawing of the image data i (background image, continuous success effect image, various design images, various icon images) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data drawn in the second frame buffer is started. h is started to be displayed on the image display device, the continuous success effect display screen h is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the continuous notification sound from the audio output device 9 is continued.

  In this way, a frame update in which a predetermined effect image (image data g for starting a continuous success effect) is displayed on the image display device after two frames (the above-described synchronization adjustment value) from the number of frames that have received the special round effect pattern command. Since the continuous notification effect using the audio output device 9 and the handle light emitting device 15c is started in accordance with the timing, the continuous notification effect is started as compared with the case where the continuous notification effect (notification effect) is started with a deviation from the frame update timing. As a result, the appeal to the player can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, at the start of a round game that is a boundary between a jackpot game that is advantageous (high value) for the player and a jackpot game that is disadvantageous (low value) for the player, that is, at a timing according to the progress of the game Since the production (notification production) is executed, the production effect of the continuous notification production can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that a special round effect pattern transmitted from the effect control unit 130m or the case where the effect control unit 130m cannot normally receive the round designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 (such as bit dropping). If the command cannot be received normally (eg, a bit is dropped) because the overall control unit 141 or the lamp / drive control unit 150 misses the command, the continuous notification effect (notification effect) may not be executed.

  In addition, the interval time from the end of the round game is measured, and the command cannot be normally received when the interval time has elapsed (the promotion effect or the continuous effect has ended) or after a predetermined number of frames (the predetermined period has elapsed). When it is determined, the continuous notification effect (notification effect) may be executed in accordance with the next frame update timing or the frame update timing several frames later. In this way, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from not being executed because the command cannot be normally received, and to suppress the interest of the game from being reduced.

(Example of production of continuous announcement production)
FIG. 70 is a diagram showing an effect example in the case of starting the continuous notification effect at the start of the ninth round of the 16-round probable jackpot game of 16 actual rounds. Specifically, FIG. 70 (b) is an effect example in the second half of the continuation effect, FIG. 70 (c) is an effect example at the start of the 9th round effect, and FIG. d) is an effect example in the middle of the round effect of the ninth round.

  In the effect example shown in FIGS. 70A and 70B, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) shows the background image HG and the continuous effect image (the “continuation” image EG8 indicating the continuation success and the continuation failure). "Failure" image EG9) is displayed, and the effect is displayed by pressing the "continuation" image EG8 displayed on the left side of the screen and the "failure" image EG9 displayed on the right side of the screen so as to push each other. Medium continuation production) is being executed. At this time, since the handle light emitting device 15c is not operated, the continuous notification effect is not executed.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 70C, the background image HG, the “continuation” image EG8, the confetti image EG6, etc. are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the “continuation” image EG8 is displayed at the center of the screen. The continuous success effect is executed by displaying the action so that the confetti image EG6 falls while being enlarged. In addition, the handle light emitting device 15 c emits light with the handle LED light emission pattern 2, and the continuous notification sound is output from the sound output device 9, thereby executing the continuous notification effect.

  In the effect example shown in FIG. 70D, the background image HG, the “continuation” image EG8, the character image EG10, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the character image EG10 displays the “continuation” image EG8. By displaying as if pierced with a scissors, the round effect of the ninth round is executed. Also, the promotion notification effect is executed by the handle light emitting device 15c emitting light with the handle LED light emission pattern 2.

(Modification)
FIG. 71 is a timing chart showing a modified example of the one-announcement notice effect (actual effect, accurate effect). In the modified example shown in FIG. 71, when the execution timing of the accurate effect and the execution timing of the accurate effect are determined to be the same execution timing, the execution timing of the accurate effect is changed (delayed) to the timing when the execution of the accurate effect is finished. This is different from the above-described embodiment.

In FIG. 71, a case will be described as an example where the correct effect and the execution timing of the correct effect are determined in the first frame of change in the change effect pattern 24.
In this figure, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the overall control unit 141 (image control unit 145) and the control cycle of the handle light emitting device 15c controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150 are 1/30. Synchronized in seconds.

  The timing of T7 is a frame update timing in the middle of the reach change period in which the reach effect is performed, which is the timing of the 299th frame after the start of the change effect. At this timing, the air blower 21 is actuated to execute a certain effect, but since the handle light emitting device 15c is not activated, the certain effect is not performed.

  Also, at the timing of T7, drawing of image data i (background image, reach effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data that has been drawn in the second frame buffer The display of h on the image display device is started, and the reach variation effect display screen h is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T8 is the timing of the 300th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the final frame update timing of the reach variation period. At this timing, the air blower 21 is actuated to execute a certain effect, but since the handle light emitting device 15c is not activated, the certain effect is not performed.

  Also, at the timing of T8, drawing of image data j (background image, SP reach effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer The display of the data i on the image display device is started, and the reach variation effect display screen i is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T9 is a frame update timing that is the 301st frame from the start of the variation effect and switches from the reach variation period to the SP reach variation period in which the SP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the operation of the blower 21 is stopped and the certain effect is ended, and the handle light emitting device 15c is activated and the certain effect is started.

  In addition, at the timing of T9, drawing of image data k (background image, SP reach effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer The display of the data j on the image display device is started, the SP reach variation effect display screen j is displayed on the image display device, and the output of one notification sound from the audio output device 9 is started.

  The timing at T10 is the 302th frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SP reach variation period. At this timing, the operation of the handle light emitting device 15c is continued.

  Also, at the timing of T10, drawing of the image data l (background image, SP reach effect image, various design images, various icon images, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer The display of the data k on the image display device is started, the SP reach variation effect display screen k is displayed on the image display device, and the output of one notification sound from the audio output device 9 is continued.

  In this way, the correct effect using the blower device 21 is finished and switched to the correct effect in synchronization with the frame update timing at which the image data j for starting the SP reach effect that is about 10 seconds after the start of the variable effect is displayed. Thus, it is set so that the certainty effect using the audio output device 9 and the handle light emitting device 15c is started. Therefore, the winning effect and the certainty effect are executed without interfering with each other, and the effect of the effect can be improved and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the above modification, when the execution timing of the accurate production and the execution timing of the accurate production are determined to be the same execution timing, the execution timing of the accurate production is delayed until the timing (number of frames) at which the execution of the accurate production is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined that the execution of the certain effect has ended (as an opportunity) and the execution of the certain effect may be started.

  Also, instead of starting the execution of the certainty effect at the timing when the certainty effect ends, the certainty effect may be executed after a predetermined period (several frames) has elapsed since the completion of the certainty effect. You may make it determine by. Even in the case of executing the certainty effect in such a form, it is desirable to start the certainty effect at the frame update timing and end the certainty effect at the frame update timing.

  In the present embodiment, the certainty effect is surely announced (notified) that the certainty effect will be a certainty jackpot, but the probability variation jackpot that is most advantageous to the player (for example, the sixteenth round certainty jackpot) is assumed. It is good also as what notifies (notifies) definitely. If it does in this way, it will become possible to raise effectively a player's exhilaration at the time of a certain effect production being performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the certainty effect is configured by the light emission of the handle light emitting device 15c and one notification sound from the sound output device 9, but the certainty effect image may be displayed on the image display device or may be movable. The operations of the effect members 73 may be combined, only one of them may be executed, or any combination thereof may be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the certainty effect is executed only once during one variation display, but it may be executed a plurality of times by shifting the execution timing, or may be executed a plurality of times. Even if it exists, you may make it restrict | limit to the range which does not exceed predetermined times. If it does in this way, it becomes possible to improve a production effect, without impairing the rarity of a certain production.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation of the effect button 17 is detected by the effect button detection switch 17a in the effective period of the promotion effect B, drawing of the promotion success effect image is started at the next frame update timing, and the image display device is promoted. In addition to the fact that the accurate effect is executed at the frame update timing at which the successful effect image is displayed, a few frames (for example, 10 frames) after the operation of the effect button 17 is detected by the effect button detection switch 17a. A delay-accurate effect may be executed such that drawing of the promotion-successful effect image is started at a later frame update timing, and the accurate effect is executed at the frame update timing at which the promotion-successful effect image is displayed on the image display device. In this way, the variation of the certainty production increases, and the player's expectation and frustration at the time of operation of the production button 17 can be obtained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, when an effective period based on the promotion effect B occurs, the promotion is successful even if the operation button 17 is operated or the operation button 17 is not operated. An effect or a certain effect is to be executed, but when an effective period based on the operation effects A to C occurs, the operation effect is executed only when the effect button 17 is operated. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the correct effect or the accurate effect is determined by a lottery separate from the determination of the variable effect pattern, but whether or not to execute the variable effect pattern and the correct effect or the accurate effect. It is also possible to associate the execution timing and determine whether or not to execute the certain effect without lottery and the execution timing. If it does in this way, it will become possible to reduce the control burden of an effect control part.

  In the present embodiment, during the short-time gaming state, the shooting handle 15 is twisted to the right as much as possible to fire the game ball toward the right gaming area. Since there is a case where the player does not properly hold the firing handle 15, the certain effect by the blower 21 may not be executed. Instead, the certainty effect may be executed using the handle light emitting device 15c. In this way, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the player does not notice that the certain effect has been executed in the short-time gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, a certain effect production, a certain production, a promotion announcement production, and a continuous announcement production are executed as a notification production, but a pre-determining of the hold memory is performed during the jackpot game, and the jackpot game is terminated by the hold memory. You may be made to perform the holding | running continuous effect which announces (notify | reports) definitely by the time of the end of jackpot game that the game in the holding | maintenance which becomes a jackpot later occurs. Further, when executing the hold continuous effect, the handle light emitting device 15c may be operated, a notification sound may be output from the audio output device 9, or the blower device 21 is operated. Alternatively, any combination thereof may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the promotion effect and the continuation effect are performed during the closing time (interval) of a predetermined round, but may be performed from the opening time of the predetermined round to the closing time. If it does in this way, the execution time of a promotion effect and a continuation effect can be ensured for a long time, and it becomes possible to perform a highly interesting effect.

  In the present embodiment, the process from step T7 to step T13 is performed in the main process of the overall control unit 141. However, instead of the process in step T32 of the V blank interrupt process in the overall control unit 141, the process from step T7 to step T13 is performed. You may make it perform the process of step T13.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the processing of Step R7 to Step R10 is performed in the main processing of the lamp / drive control unit 150, but instead of Step R31 of the V blank interrupt processing of the lamp / drive control unit 150, Step You may make it perform the process of R7-step R10.

  In the present embodiment, a frame rate (frame update) for displaying image data (effect image) on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) by the image control unit 145 (VDP). In order to synchronize (synchronize) the timing and frame update cycle) with the control cycle of the handle light emitting device 15c and the blower device 21, the V blank signal output from the image control unit 145 (VDP) is used as the overall control unit 141 and the lamp. However, the lamp / drive control unit 150 is provided with a timer counter that is updated at, for example, 1 ms, and the handle light-emitting device 15c or the like by measuring 33 ms that is the same as the frame rate by the timer counter. The operation control of the blower device 21 may be synchronized (tuned).

  In this embodiment, the frame rate at which image data (effect image) is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) by the image control unit 145 (VDP) is 30 fps ( 1/30 seconds = about 33 ms), but the frame rate for displaying the image data (effect image) on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is 60 fps (1/60 seconds = about 16.6 ms). The frame rate for displaying the image data (effect image) on the two-image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) may be 30 fps (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms), or vice versa. In this case, it is preferable to control the start and end of the notification effect (accurate effect, accurate effect, promotion notification effect, continuous confirmed effect) at the frame update timing corresponding to the frame rate of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). .

  Further, the frame rate of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is set to 60 fps (1/60 seconds = about 16.6 ms), and image data (effect image) is displayed on the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). When the frame rate is set to 30 fps (1/30 second = about 33 ms), the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) displays substantially the same image data (effect image) for two frames. You may make it display image data so that it may become the same frame rate as 2 image display apparatus 71 (sub-liquid crystal).

  In addition, the frame rate of both the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is set to 60 fps (1/60 seconds = about 16.6 ms), and the same image data for two frames ( By displaying the effect image, the frame rate may be substantially 30 fps (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms).

  In the present embodiment, the overall control unit 141 controls the image control unit 145 (VDP) and the voice control unit 148. However, the overall control unit 141 has a control function in the production control unit 130m to provide production control. The image controller 145 (VDP) and the audio controller 148 may be controlled by the unit 130m.

  In the present embodiment, the lamp / drive control unit 150 controls the frame illumination device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the effect button drive device 17b, the blower device 21, the panel illumination device 74, and the panel drive device 75. However, the control function of the lamp / drive control unit 150 is provided to the effect control unit 130m, and the effect control unit 130m allows the frame illumination device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the effect button drive device 17b, the blower device 21, and the board use. The lighting device 74 and the panel drive device 75 may be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, as the notification effect, a one-announcement notice advancement effect or a rank-up effect for informing (indicating) the progress or result of the game (variable display, jackpot) to the player is exemplified. It may be a normal notice effect that informs (suggests) the progress or result of fluctuation display, jackpot) in advance.

  For example, a line notice announcement effect for displaying an image suggesting the degree of expectation of jackpot on the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 and / or outputting a sound (voice) suggesting the degree of expectation of jackpot, the expectation degree of jackpot The action of the movable effect member 73 in a mode that suggests the sound and / or the expectation of jackpot effect that emits light from the panel lighting device 74 for the movable effect member 73 in a mode that suggests the expectation value of the jackpot A frame advancement effect member (not shown) provided on the glass frame in a manner that suggests the expectation degree of jackpot. A frame accessory notice effect to be operated is used as a notification effect, and the frame update timing corresponding to the operation detection or non-detection of the operation of the effect button 17 in the effective period during the variable display or a predetermined from the main control board 110 It may be started at the timing of receiving a command or the like.

  Further, one or a plurality of composite effects obtained by arbitrarily combining any of the serif notice effect, the accessory notice effect, and the light emission notice effect are set as a notification effect, and the operation detection or the operation non-detection of the effect button 17 in the effective period during the variable display is performed. It may be started at the frame update timing corresponding to. In addition, a frame corresponding to reception of a predetermined command (special symbol memory designation command, start opening prize designation command, normal symbol memory designation command, etc.) from the main control board 110 for the serif notice effect, the accessory notice effect, and the light emission notice effect. You may make it start at an update timing.

  Further, pre-reading notice such as continuous notice effect or hold change notice effect performed using one or more of the image display device, the sound output device 9, the frame lighting device 10, the panel lighting device 74, and the movable effect member 73. The frame corresponding to the operation detection or non-detection of the effect button 17 in the effective time over one or a plurality of variable displays before the variable symbol display of the special symbol corresponding to the start opening prize designation command is started. You may make it start at an update timing. In this case, during the validity period, the hold icon corresponding to the start opening prize designation command is displayed as a special hold icon including a button image resembling the effect button 17, thereby informing the effective time while prompting the operation of the effect button 17. Good. Alternatively, an effective operation time may be notified while displaying a dedicated operation promotion image for the pre-reading notice effect and prompting the operation of the effect button 17.

  It should be noted that the effective time of the effect button 17 in the notice effect such as the one-announce notice effect, the serif notice effect, the accessory notice effect, and the light emission notice effect described above and the effective time of the effect button 17 in the look-ahead notice effect occur simultaneously. You may make it restrict | limit so that only one of effective time may generate | occur | produce. In the case where the effective time is generated simultaneously, priority is given to the shorter remaining time of the effective time, starting at the frame update timing corresponding to the operation detection or non-detection of the effect button 17, and the remaining time of the effective period. The longer one may be started later at the frame update timing corresponding to the operation detection or non-detection of the effect button 17.

  In addition, when a plurality of effect buttons are provided and the normal notice effect and the effective time of the pre-read notice effect occur at the same time, the first effect button is enabled in the normal notice effect and the operation promotion image for the normal notice effect is provided. (First effect button image or the like) is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and in the pre-reading notice effect, the second effect button is enabled and an operation promotion image (second effect button image or the like) is displayed. The image may be displayed on the two-image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) or vice versa.

  Further, when only one effective time of the normal notice effect and the pre-read notice effect occurs, both the first effect button and the second effect button may be effective, and in this case, the first image display One or both of the first effect button image and the second effect button image may be displayed on the device 70 (main liquid crystal) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), or the first image display device 70 ( One of the first effect button image and the second effect button image may be displayed on the main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display).

  In the present embodiment, the effect button detection switch 17a constitutes “input detection means”, but is not limited to this. For example, an infrared sensor for detecting an operation such as a player's hand-holding, a player's hand It is good also as a detection element (sensor) which can detect inputs, such as a player's operation and operation, such as a touch panel for detecting predetermined operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “valid period” during which the effect button 17 (the effect button detection switch 17a) is effective during the change effect is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An effective period may be generated, and an operation effect corresponding to the state of the game (during a changing effect, during a customer waiting state, during a jackpot game, etc.) may be executed based on the operation of the effect button 17.

  In this embodiment, a blower that sends wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the player and a handle light-emitting device that causes the launch handle to emit light in a predetermined manner constitute the “production unit”. Without being limited thereto, for example, a frame lighting device 10 that is provided on a glass frame and emits light in a predetermined manner, a panel lighting device 74 that is provided on a game board and emits light in a predetermined manner, and displays a predetermined effect image Second image display device (sub-liquid crystal) 71 for operation, a movable effect member 73 provided on the game board and operating in a predetermined manner, and a frame member provided on a glass frame for operating the movable member for frames in a predetermined manner It may be a movable device (not shown).

  In the present embodiment, an event that is advantageous to the player may occur in the progress process of the game (during a variable display or a big hit), or an event that may be advantageous to the player may occur in the progress process of the game. An effect that informs (suggests) that there is a definite or preliminary notice is equivalent to a “predetermined alert effect”, for example, an accurate effect or a promising jackpot that definitely announces (notifies) that it will be a big hit Direct announcement announcement effect such as a certain effect to announce (notify) definitely, a promotion effect that directs whether or not the type of jackpot game is promoted, and whether or not the round game that can win a prize ball continues A rank-up effect such as a continuation effect is given.

  In the present embodiment, the frame update timing for starting the execution of the notification effect (actual effect effect, accurate effect effect, promotion notification effect, continuous notification effect) is given to the image display device as a predetermined effect image (for example, the first frame of the change start or The frame update timing at which execution of the notification effect is started is the frame update timing at which a predetermined effect image is drawn in the drawing frame buffer. (That is, one frame before the image data corresponding to the first frame of the fluctuation start, the first frame of the reach, or the like is displayed on the image display device).

  In the present embodiment, image data (effect image) drawn in the frame buffer at the next frame update timing after the number of frames in which a predetermined operation (operation of the effect button 17) is detected is displayed on the image display device. The frame update timing (second frame update timing after detecting a predetermined operation) is “frame update timing corresponding to detection of a predetermined operation”, but is not limited to this, and a predetermined operation is detected. The effect image (image data) drawn in the frame buffer at the time when the image is displayed on the image display device, or the effect image drawn in the frame buffer one or more frames after the predetermined operation is detected ( The frame update timing for displaying the image data on the image display device may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the frame update timing at which the image data (effect image) drawn in the frame buffer is displayed on the image display device at the frame update timing next to the number of frames for which the valid period has ended (the valid period has ended). The subsequent second frame update timing) is “frame update timing corresponding to non-detection of predetermined operation”, but is not limited to this, and is rendered in the frame buffer when the valid period ends. Frame update timing for displaying effect images (image data) on the image display device and frames for displaying effect images (image data) drawn in the frame buffer one or more frames after the end of the effective period on the image display device Update timing (first or multiple frame update times after expiration of validity period) Ring) may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the frame update timing (the image data (effect image) drawn in the frame buffer at the frame update timing next to the number of frames for which the round designation command has been received from the main control board is displayed on the image display device ( The second frame update timing after receiving the round designation command is “frame update timing corresponding to reception of a predetermined command transmitted from the main control board”, but is not limited to this. Frame update timing for displaying effect images (image data) drawn in the frame buffer when the round designation command is received from the board on the image display device, or one or more from the time when the round designation command is received from the main control board Production image (image data) drawn in frame buffer after frame Data) may be a frame update timing to be displayed on the image display device (first or multiple th frame update timing after receiving the round specifying command).

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed in accordance with the frame update timing. However, the magnetic abnormality error designation command, the radio wave abnormality error designation command, and the illegal winning error designation transmitted from the main control board 110 are used. The presentation control board 130 displays an error image corresponding to the type of error on the image display device or outputs an error sound from the audio output device 9 based on reception of an error specification command such as a command or an abnormal winning error specification command. Error notification, magnetic abnormality error notification, illegal winning error notification, abnormal winning error notification may be performed to output an error sound in accordance with the frame update timing at which the error image is displayed. .

  By the way, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-1000026), a predetermined effective period is generated during the display of the variation of the identification information. Based on the operation of the operation unit, the effecting means (movable object) is operated to execute the notification effect. However, in such a gaming machine, there is a problem that there is room for improvement in the execution mode of the notification effect, and the interest of the game is low.

  ◇ As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, display means (first image display device, second image display device) for displaying effect images related to the game, and display An input detection means (effect) capable of detecting a predetermined input from a player in a gaming machine comprising image display means (overall control unit, image control unit) for performing control to display an effect image on the means Button detection switch), an effective period generating means (effect control unit) for generating an effective period in the course of the game, and an effect execution means for causing the effect means (handle light emitting device) to execute a predetermined notification effect (accurate effect). Lamp / drive control unit), and the image display means is configured to update an effect image to be displayed on the display means every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached, and the effect execution means is configured to generate an effective period. When a predetermined input is detected by the input detection means, a predetermined notification effect is started at a frame update timing corresponding to the detection of the predetermined input, and when the predetermined input is not detected during the generation of the valid period, A predetermined notification effect is started at a frame update timing corresponding to the non-detection of the predetermined input.

  By doing in this way, the effect effect of an alerting effect can be heightened and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-039672), a predetermined event is generated by operating the effect device at a predetermined timing related to the progress of the game. A notification effect for notification was executed. However, in such a gaming machine, there is a problem that there is a lack of ingenuity for enhancing appeal to the player regarding the notification effect, and the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board) for controlling the progress of the game, and the production of the game based on the command from the main control means In the gaming machine including the slave control means (effect control board) for controlling the game, the slave control means displays an effect image related to the game on the display means (first image display device, second image display device). Means (general control unit, image control unit) and production execution means for causing the production means (handle light emitting device, blower device) to execute a predetermined notification production (probable production, promotion announcement production / continuation announcement production) in the course of the game (Lamp / drive control unit), and the image display means is configured to update an effect image to be displayed on the display means every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached, and the effect execution means includes a first notification effect ( This A first effect executing means for executing an effect) and a second effect executing means for executing a second notification effect (elevation notification effect / continuation notification effect) different from the first notification effect. The first notification effect is started at the frame update timing when a predetermined effect image (for example, image data c for starting the reach effect) is displayed on the display means, and the second effect execution means is transmitted from the main control means. The second notification effect is started at a frame update timing corresponding to reception of a predetermined command.

  By doing in this way, the appeal power to a player regarding an alerting | reporting effect can be heightened, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-039672), a predetermined event is generated by operating the effect device at a predetermined timing related to the progress of the game. A notification effect for notification was executed. However, in such a gaming machine, there is a problem that there is a lack of ingenuity for enhancing appeal to the player regarding the notification effect, and the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board) for controlling the progress of the game, and the production of the game based on the command from the main control means In a gaming machine comprising subordinate control means (effect control board) for controlling the player and input detection means (effect button detection switch) capable of detecting a predetermined input from the player, Image display means (overall control section, image control section) for displaying effect images on display means (first image display apparatus, second image display apparatus), and effective period generation means for generating an effective period in the course of the game ( An effect control unit) and an effect execution unit (lamp / drive control unit) for causing the effect means (the handle light emitting device and the air blower) to execute a predetermined notification effect, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing and Become The effect image displayed on the display means is updated, and the effect execution means is accompanied by the first effect execution means for executing the first notification effect (accurate effect) accompanied by the generation of the effective period, and the generation of the effective period. Second effect execution means for executing a second notification effect (promotion notification effect / continuation notification effect) that is not present, and the first effect execution means detects a predetermined input during the occurrence of the effective period. When the first notification effect is started at the frame update timing corresponding to the detection of the predetermined input and the predetermined input is not detected during the generation of the valid period, the frame update corresponding to the non-detection of the predetermined input is performed. The first notification effect is started at the timing, and the second effect execution means starts the second notification effect at the frame update timing corresponding to reception of the predetermined command transmitted from the main control means.

  By doing in this way, the appeal power to a player regarding an alerting | reporting effect can be heightened, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-039672), a predetermined event is generated by operating the effect device at a predetermined timing related to the progress of the game. A notification effect for notification was executed. However, in such a gaming machine, it is difficult to say that the notification effect is executed at a timing according to the progress of the game, and there is a problem that the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board) for controlling the progress of the game, and the production of the game based on the command from the main control means Subordinate control means (effect control board) for controlling the display, and display means (first image display device, second control) based on establishment of the start condition (winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display of identification information on the image display device and executing a special game (a jackpot game) advantageous to the player when the variable display becomes a special result, the secondary control means produces an effect on the display means. Image display means for displaying an image (overall control unit, image control unit) and effect execution means (lamp / drive control unit) for causing the effect means to execute a predetermined notification effect; Frame update timing An effect image displayed on the display means is updated every time, and the effect execution means is a first effect execution means for executing a first notification effect (actual effect) during execution of variable display, and a special game is being executed. And a second effect execution means for executing a second notification effect (promotion notification effect / continuation notification effect), and the first effect execution means displays a predetermined effect image (for example, an image for starting a reach effect) on the display means. The first notification effect is started at the frame update timing at which the data c) is displayed, and the second effect execution means performs the second notification effect at the frame update timing corresponding to reception of the predetermined command transmitted from the main control means. I'm trying to get started.

  By doing in this way, a notification effect can be performed at the timing according to the progress situation of a game, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-039672), a predetermined event is generated by operating the effect device at a predetermined timing related to the progress of the game. A notification effect for notification was executed. However, in such a gaming machine, there is a problem that there is a lack of ingenuity for enhancing appeal to the player regarding the notification effect, and the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  ◇ As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, display means (first image display device, second image display device) for displaying an effect image related to the game, In a gaming machine having display control means (overall control unit, image control unit) for displaying an effect image on a display means, a predetermined notification effect (accurate effect) is provided using the effect means (blower device) in the course of the game. The display control means is configured to update the effect image to be displayed on the display means every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached, and the effect execution means is configured to display the predetermined effect image on the display means. A predetermined notification effect is started at a frame update timing at which (for example, image data c for starting a reach effect) is displayed.

  By doing in this way, the appeal power to a player regarding an alerting | reporting effect can be heightened, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for january game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  Further, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 Multi-purpose gate 45 1st starting opening 47 2nd starting opening 50 Extra prize opening 70 1st image display apparatus (main liquid crystal)
71 Second image display device (sub liquid crystal)
110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Discharge control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising display means for displaying an effect image related to a game, and display control means for performing control for displaying the effect image on the display means,
Input detection means capable of detecting a predetermined input from a player;
An effective period generating means for generating an effective period in the course of the game;
Production execution means for causing the production means to execute a predetermined notification production based on the detection of the predetermined input during the generation of the effective period,
The display control means displays the rendering data of the effect image generated at a predetermined frame update timing on the display means at a subsequent frame update timing, so that the display image is displayed on the display means at each frame update timing. Is configured to update
The production execution means
If the predetermined input is not detected during the generation of the valid period, the specific effect image generated by the display control unit based on the non-detection of the predetermined input is displayed at the frame update timing when the display unit displays the specific effect image. A game machine characterized by starting a notification effect.