JP2017006440A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of pertinently displaying reservation display while suppressing increment in processing load.SOLUTION: There is a case where being set during specific period where execution pattern of variation performance is specific execution pattern. A display pattern is determined from display patterns of a plurality kind of reservation display for each of reservation information and the reservation display is displayed on sub reservation displaying part in the determined display pattern. There is a case where the display pattern of reservation display corresponding to one reservation information is changed during from start to end of display on a reservation displaying part. The reservation display which has been determined whose display pattern is changed during variation performance has different timings of change in the display pattern between a case where the variation performance is executed in the specific execution pattern and a case where the variation performance is executed in an execution pattern other than the specific execution pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which holding information is stored in a storage unit when a game ball enters a start area.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, the hold information is stored in the storage unit, and when the start condition is satisfied, the hold information stored in the storage unit is read and the big game lottery is performed. There is known a gaming machine that can execute a big game in which a big winning opening is opened when a big win is won. In such a gaming machine, the effect of improvement is achieved by performing various effects such as a fluctuating effect for notifying the result of the big character lottery and a big character effect performed during the big character game.

  In addition, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example, gaming machines that employ a hold effect in which a hold display corresponding to hold information is displayed on a hold display unit are widely used. In particular, in recent years, a plurality of hold display patterns are provided, and it is common to perform a hold effect as a so-called pre-read effect that suggests the reliability of the jackpot by the display pattern of the hold display. Then, in the hold effect, the player's expectation is increased step by step by changing the display pattern of the hold display afterwards.

JP 2011-239980 A JP 2014-64801 A

  In the above gaming machine, the hold effect is performed concurrently with the change effect, so that the change effect is temporarily interrupted or the hold indication is temporarily displayed from the main liquid crystal to the sub liquid crystal so as not to disturb the change effect. The display position is retracted. However, when the display of the hold display is interrupted or withdrawn from the original display position, the display pattern change timing may overlap during the interruption or during the withdrawal. In such a case, when the hold display returns to the original state, it must be changed to an appropriate display pattern, and there is a problem that the processing load increases.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately displaying a hold display while suppressing an increase in processing load.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention stores the hold information in the storage unit when a game ball enters the start area, and stores the hold information stored in the storage unit when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that is read and executes a determination process for determining whether or not to give a game profit to a player. When the determination process is executed, a plurality of game machines are determined based on the result of the determination process. A variation effect executing means for executing a change effect in any one of the execution patterns, and a hold effect executing means for executing a hold display effect in which a hold display corresponding to the hold information is displayed on the hold display unit, The variation effect execution means may use the execution pattern of the variation effect as a special execution pattern set in advance over one variation effect or a plurality of variation effects. Means For each of the hold information, a display pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of hold display display patterns, and the hold display is controlled to be displayed on the hold display unit according to the determined display pattern. For the corresponding hold display, the display pattern may be changed between the start and end of display in the hold display unit, and the change for the hold display determined to change the display pattern during the change effect. The timing for changing the display pattern is varied depending on whether or not the effect is executed with the special execution pattern.

  The timing for changing the display pattern of the hold display includes at least the execution of the change effect and the start of the change effect, and the hold effect executing means is configured to display the hold display during the execution of the change effect. If it is decided to change the display pattern, if the variation effect is a special execution pattern, the display pattern may be changed at the start of the variation effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately display a hold display while suppressing an increase in processing load.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the saving process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect determination process at the time of acquisition in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening release pre-processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning prize closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize end completion weight process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining an effect design. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a reachless pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation | variation effect of a normal reach pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of an extended reach pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a quasi-continuous reach pattern. It is a figure explaining the hold display effect at the normal time. It is a figure explaining the hold display effect in the main effect display part. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production | presentation of a special execution pattern in case a special period spans a several change. It is a figure which shows a time chart in case a special period extends over several fluctuations. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production | presentation of a special execution pattern in case a special period is set within 1 fluctuation. It is a figure which shows a time chart in case a special period is set within 1 fluctuation. It is a figure explaining the command transmission timing to the production device during a special period. It is a figure explaining a change production determination table. (A) is a figure explaining the last sub hold display pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a hold display conversion table. It is a flowchart explaining the sub CPU initialization process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the sub timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the prefetch designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the change command reception process in a sub-control board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning port 118, a first starting port 120, and a second starting port 122 through which a game ball can enter, and the general winning port 118, the first starting port 120, the first starting port 120, and the like. 2. When a game ball enters the start port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out at each of the general prize opening 118, the first start opening 120, and the second start opening 122 may be different. The same number of prize balls may be set. At this time, it is also possible to set the number of prize balls that the game ball enters and pays out at the first start port 120 smaller than the number of prize balls that the game ball enters and pays out at the second start port 122. is there.

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

  The second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 changes depending on the state of the movable piece 122b. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second start port 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of a normal symbol which will be described later is performed. Controlled to open state. As described above, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 122, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 122. Note that, here, when the second start port 122 is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second start port 122, but the second start port 122 is in the closed state. Even in some cases, it may be configured such that game balls can enter at a certain frequency.

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

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

  The gaming machine 100 includes a main effect display device 200 and a sub-effect display device 201 made up of a liquid crystal display device, a production effect device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lightings as a production device that produces effects during the progress of the game. There are provided an effect lighting device 204 composed of a lamp controlled by a mode and a light emission color, an audio output device 206 composed of a speaker, and an effect operation device 208 that accepts the player's operation.

  The main effect display device 200 includes a main effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image. The main effect display unit 200a is displayed from the front side of the gaming machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged so as to be visible. In the main effect display section 200a, effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed as shown in the figure, and a change in which the big lottery result is notified to the player by the stop display mode of these effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. The production will be executed.

  The sub effect display device 201 includes a first sub effect display unit 201a and a second sub effect display unit 201b (not shown in FIG. 2) which will be described later. Similarly to the main effect display unit 200a, the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are also image display units that display images, and are arranged side by side. The first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are integrally operated by a movable actuator 201c, which will be described later, and are retracted to the back side of the game board 108 where the player cannot visually recognize, or the player Is located on the front side of the main effect display portion 200a that can be visually recognized.

  The stage effect device 202 is arranged in front of the main stage display unit 200a and is usually retracted to the back side of the game board 108. However, during the variation display of the stage symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front of the main effect display part 200a and gives the player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

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

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

  The effect operation device 208 is configured by a button that receives a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position below the transmission plate 110. The effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with an image or the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. When the player's operation is accepted within the operation effective period, various operations are performed according to the operation. Production is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 318 s for detecting a full tank state of the lower dish 134 is connected to the dispensing control board 310. The dish full tank detection switch 318 s is provided in a path for guiding game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower dish 134, and a game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

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

  Further, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 that performs launch control of the game ball. Connected to the payout control board 310 are a touch sensor 112s that is provided on the operation handle 112 and detects that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 112. ing. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 performs control to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

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

  Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control to display an image on the main effect display unit 200a, the first sub effect display unit 201a, and the second sub effect display unit 201b. The sub ROM 330b stores various image data to be displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the first sub effect display unit 201a, and the second sub effect display unit 201b, and the sub CPU 330a stores the image data in the sub ROM 330b. To the VRAM (not shown) to control the image display of the main effect display unit 200a, the first sub effect display unit 201a, and the second sub effect display unit 201b.

  The sub-control board 330 controls energization of the movable actuator 201c that operates the sub-effect display device 201, that is, the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b. Furthermore, the voice output control for outputting the voice from the voice output device 206, the directing device 202 is moved, and the lighting device 204 is turned on. Furthermore, a predetermined effect is executed when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. Each of the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, the special ball is stored. 2 reservations are stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure storage area.

  For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units in the first special figure storage area, the first storage unit Special 1 hold is stored. Also, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. Remember. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second start port 122, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure storage area as described above. No special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start opening 120, if four special 1 reservations are already stored in the first special figure storage area, Special 1 hold is not newly stored by entering a game ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 122 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the second special figure storage area, a game to the second start port 122 is stored. The special 2 hold is not newly memorized when the ball enters.

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

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

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

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

  According to the special symbol random number determination table for special 1 shown in FIG. 5 (a) and the special random number determination table for special 2 shown in FIG. 5 (b), depending on the value of the acquired random symbol random number, As described above, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the lottery result is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big drawing lottery result is “big win”, and is not referred to when the big drawing lottery result is “lost”.

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

  For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-temporary gaming state and the variation state is normally set to 1 variation state, when the lottery result of “losing” is derived based on the special 1 hold, If the special 1 holding number (hereinafter simply referred to as “holding number”) when performing the lottery lottery is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. Similarly, if the number of holds is 1, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 6B, and if the number of holds is 2 or 3, the table shown in FIG. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In FIG. 6, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the table for determining the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation state in addition to the set game state. That is, the change state is defined as which table is used to determine the change effect pattern, and is a concept set separately from the game state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the special symbols A to D, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 10, the big game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The big game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the grand prize winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric accessory actuated ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric accessory maximum actuating number (round game executed during one major game) The number of times of opening / closing switching of the special electric accessory (number of times of opening of the large winning opening 128 during one round), solenoid energization time (energization time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening of the large winning opening 128, ie, 1 Number of times of winning the winning prize opening 128), the prescribed number (the maximum number of winnings possible to the winning prize opening 128 in one round game), the closing time of the winning prize opening (the closing time of the winning prize opening 128 between round games) In other words, interval time), ending time (from the end of the last round game until normal special game (variable display of special symbols described later) is resumed) Waiting time), as control data for major role game, for each type of bonus game symbol, it is stored in advance as shown.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the big game. As shown in FIG. 11, when the special symbols A to D are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the big game, and the number of times the high probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”). ) Is set to 170 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the big game lottery result is confirmed 170 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the jackpot is won before reaching the above continuation count, the gaming state is set again. Will be done. Therefore, when the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the big game, the lottery lottery result is not derived in the high probability gaming state and the lost lottery result is derived 170 times. The gaming state will be changed to the state.

  Further, when the special symbols A to D are determined, the short time gaming state is set after the end of the big game. When the special symbols A and B are determined, the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time number of times”) is set to 100 times. This means that the short-time gaming state continues until the big game lottery result is confirmed 100 times. When special symbols C and D are determined, the number of time reductions is set to 170 times. However, the above short time count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the short time gaming state of 1, and if the big win is won before reaching the above continuation number of times, the gaming state is set again. It will be.

  In this case, the game state, the number of high-accuracy times, and the number of time reductions are set according to the type of jackpot symbol, but depending on both the type of jackpot symbol and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot symbol, You may set the game state and the number of high-accuracy times and time savings after the end of.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (stores the command in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 that the power has been restored from the power-off.

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

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating a special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating a special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command indicating a special 2 hold number (X2), Power-on subcommand for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 a command required to produce an initial state when the power is turned on, such as a special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special order 1 and special 2 winning orders. Executes the set process (stores the command in the transmission buffer).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Evacuation processing when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit. When the power-supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization process during the interrupt permission period (between the processes of steps S100-41 and S100-33). Execute save processing when the power is turned off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a prefetch symbol type designation command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the special symbol per-temporary determination process in step S536-3 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S536-11, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S536-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7B), and moves the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined with reference to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of holds. At this time, the reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10006, and if the reach group determination random number value is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of holds, and the reach If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of holds. In the following, among reach group determined random numbers, values in the range of 0 to 8499 in which different reach group determined random number determination tables are selected depending on the number of holds are set as indefinite values, and the same reach group determined random number determination regardless of the number of holds A value in the range of 8500 to 10006 from which the table is selected is called a fixed value. If it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-17, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is fixed. If it is determined that the value is not 8500 or more, the process proceeds to step S536-29.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the hold type. Note that a plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of holds, but here, a table used when the number of holds is 0 is selected. Then, a reach group (group type) is provisionally determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a lost reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7A) corresponding to the group type temporarily determined in step S536-17, and moves the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a determines the change mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-11 or step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Is temporarily determined. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table is provisionally determined together with the variation mode number.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a prefetch designation variation mode command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation mode number temporarily determined in step S536-21 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a provisionally determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets a prefetch designation variation pattern command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-25 in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S536-31.

(Step S536-29)
For the hold newly stored in the target storage unit, the main CPU 300a determines the group type, that is, the indefinite value command (prefetching) indicating that the variation effect pattern changes according to the number of hold when the hold is read. The designated variation mode command and the prefetch designated variation pattern command = 7FH) are set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter is maximum (1). If it is determined to be maximum, the main CPU 300a ends the acquisition effect determination process and determines that it is not maximum. If so, the process moves to step S536-33.

(Step S536-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value (j), and repeats the processing from step S536-3. As a result, when the newly stored hold is read when in the low probability gaming state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined when being read out in the low probability gaming state The variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined in the above are derived when the suspension is stored.

  As described above, according to the above-described effect determination process at the time of acquisition, when the stored hold is a hold that wins a jackpot, and the stored hold is a hold that is lost, and the reach group is determined. When the random number is a fixed value, a prefetch designation variation mode command and a prefetch designation variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as a prefetch designation command. On the other hand, if the stored hold is a hold that is lost, and the reach group determination random number is an indefinite value, an indefinite value command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as a prefetch designation command. Each of the prefetch designation commands described above is configured such that a command for a low probability gaming state and a command for a high probability gaming state can be distinguished from each other.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number (X2) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and when the special 2 hold number (X2) is determined not to be “1” or more. In step S610-3, the processing is transferred.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and the number of special 1 holds (X1) is determined not to be “1” or more. In step S610-5, the process proceeds to step S610-5.

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reservation stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure storage area, or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure storage area. The stored special 1 hold is block-transferred to a storage unit having a small ordinal number. Specifically, when it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is “1” or more, the second to fourth storage units of the second special diagram reservation storage area are stored. The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. The main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In Step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls is “1” or more, the number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special diagram storage area. The special 1 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol reservation ball number counter corresponding to the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by “1”, and the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is subtracted. Is set in the transmission buffer, indicating that “1” has been subtracted.

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

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

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

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined in step S612 and determines the variation time 1 and the variation time 2 with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big game lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S612-3, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S612-5.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot hour reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, jackpot symbol type, and hold type.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special symbol 2 held ball number counter when the read hold type is special 2 hold, and if the read hold type is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current fluctuation state, the number of holds confirmed in step S612-5 and the type of hold. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the lost reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
Based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7, the main CPU 300a changes the variable mode. Determine the number. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the variation mode number.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big role lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-17, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S630-7.

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

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variation state update process. Here, it is determined whether the fluctuation state is a special fluctuation state at present. When it is determined that the state is the special variation state, the counter value of the special variation number counter is checked to determine whether to switch from the special variation state to the normal variation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variation state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variation state is completed, the variation state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variation state. .

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state determination game state confirmation designation command indicating a game state when the special symbol is fixed in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a frequency command for transmitting the high-accuracy count and the time-saving count updated in step S630-7 to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H” and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management process based on the first hold is completed, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable symbol display based on the next hold is performed. Will be.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs special electric accessory maximum operation number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-17, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as the counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter. . The special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and by adding “1” to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter at the start of each round game, The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the big game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is executed.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H” and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big game is started.

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

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S640-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the big game. Here, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the highly probable number cut reserve counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded, and the state data is saved. Further, here, predetermined state data is saved in the time-short state flag and the time-short cut counter in accordance with the type of special symbol (big hit symbol). Furthermore, here, based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the big game and the game state before the big game (the game state at the time of winning the big game), the variation state after the end of the big game is set. In addition, when the fluctuation state is set to the special fluctuation state, information regarding how the special fluctuation state is switched is stored at the same time, and thereafter, based on the stored information, Switching processing is performed.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state, a high-accuracy count, a short-time count, and the like set after the end of the big game in the transmission buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, a special game and a normal game proceed by executing various processes in the main control board 300. During the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 is performed. Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 performs control for executing various effects. Below, an effect in the case where the low probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state are set will be described using an example.

(Description of production design)
FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. As described above, in the main control board 300, when the big role lottery is performed, the change mode number and the change pattern number are determined, and the change command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 determines the execution pattern of the variation effect based on the received variation command, and controls the execution of the variation effect with the determined execution pattern.

  There are many variation effect execution patterns. In any case, after the three symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, and 210C are variably displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, any one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is displayed. Is stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the final lot display result of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c in the main effect display unit 200a is informed in common.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the symbol composition group 210A is composed of nine types of effect symbols 210a on which numbers 1 to 9 are written. Although illustration is omitted here, characters and the like are written together with numerals in each effect symbol 210a, so that the player can easily identify each effect symbol 210a constituting the symbol composition group 210A. Yes. Similarly to the symbol configuration group 210A, the symbol configuration groups 210B and 210C are configured by nine types of effect symbols 210b and 210c, respectively. For convenience of explanation, the symbol composition group 210A is composed of nine types of effect symbols 210a, the symbol composition group 210B is composed of nine types of effect symbols 210b, and the symbol composition group 210C is composed of nine types of effect symbols 210c. The symbol configuration groups 210A, 210B, and 210C are all configured with nine types of effect symbols in the same display mode.

  In the variation effect, after the symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, and 210C are scroll-displayed simultaneously from the upper side to the lower side in the main effect display unit 200a, finally any one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is the main effect display unit 200a. Any one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a without being displayed on the effect display unit 200a or scrolled.

  Then, when the big win is won by the big game lottery, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), special symbols A to D are determined as the big win symbols. In the case of winning the jackpot, that is, in the changing effect informing the winning of the jackpot, finally, the same effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are stopped and displayed on the straight line in the main effect display unit 200a.

  However, when the special symbols A, B, and C are determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c (hereinafter referred to as “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”) with even numbers. Simply called “even symbols”). On the other hand, when the special symbol D is determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c (hereinafter, referred to as odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) are written. Simply called “odd symbol”).

  In addition, when the result of the lottery lottery is lost, that is, when the lost symbol is determined, all the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Never happen. Below, an example of the variation effect in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed will be described.

(Example of production)
FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reachless pattern. As described above, when the big game lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variation effect for notifying the result of the big game lottery is executed during the special symbol variation display, that is, over the variation time of the special symbol. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed superimposed on the background image. Note that during the changing effect, the sound is output from the sound output device 206 along with the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is turned on, and the effect agent device 202 is Although movable control is performed, detailed description is omitted here.

  The variation effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into a reachless pattern and a reach pattern. In the variation effect of the reachless pattern, the background image (not shown) is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 45A, it is assumed that the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the lottery lottery result is lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 45B, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward white arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scroll-displayed in the height direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the effect design 210a is first stopped and displayed, and thereafter, the effect design 210c different from the effect design 210a is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (d). As shown in FIG. 45 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is finished and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 at the same timing. The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the player's lottery result is notified to the player by the final stop display mode of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the normal reach pattern. In the present embodiment, the reach pattern is roughly classified into a normal reach pattern, an extended reach pattern, and a pseudo continuous reach pattern. As with the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, the variation display of the normal reach pattern starts the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 46 (a). First, the effect design 210a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46B, the effect design 210c identical to the effect design 210a is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, when the same effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in a reach manner in which they are stopped and displayed in the main effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the effect symbols in the main effect display unit 200a. “Reach” is displayed superimposed on 210a and 210c. A plurality of types of reach modes are provided, and the same effect symbols 210a and 210c on which any number of “1” to “9” is written are stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), the variation display is continued with the shapes of the effect symbols 210 a and 210 c different from those before reaching the reach mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), finally, the effect symbols 210b different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the result of the big lottery has been lost.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the developed reach pattern. As shown in FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (d), the effect patterns 210a and 210c are displayed in a reach manner on the main effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIGS. 47A to 47D. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), a reach development effect in which a predetermined development image (moving image) is reproduced and displayed is executed in the main effect display unit 200a. This reach development effect is, for example, content that the ally character battles against the enemy character, or content that the ally character challenges a predetermined mission.

  The contents of such reach development effects are determined based on the variation pattern number determined by the main control board 300. At this time, a plurality of patterns are provided for the content of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character, and the content of the mission that the ally character challenges, and for any of these patterns, the ally character wins the enemy character or the ally character And a lost pattern in which the teammate character loses to the enemy character and the teammate character fails in the mission.

  The big hit pattern is selected only when the result of the big game lottery is a big win, and the lost pattern is selected only when the result of the big game lottery is a lost game. These two patterns consist of the same content until the end of the production, with the difference that the teammate character eventually wins or loses, or the teammate character achieves or fails the mission. Yes. Therefore, during the reach development effect, the player cannot identify the result of the big lottery until the end of the variation effect, and the player is given a big hit expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (e), each reach development effect is set with a name, ie, a title name, for each content. At the start of the reach development effect, the title name is the main effect display unit 200a. Is displayed. In addition, during the reach development effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c continue to be small and variable in the upper right of the main effect display unit 200a. Then, during the display of the developed image or after the display of the developed image, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed at the center of the main effect display portion 200a, and depending on the stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. The player will be notified of the lottery result.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach pattern. As shown in FIG. 48 (a), when the variation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b and 210c is started, the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach pattern is as shown in FIG. 48 (b). 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in any of a plurality of types of modes (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo modes”) provided in advance. In the pseudo mode, for example, the same effect symbols 210a and 210b and the effect symbols 210c on which “2” larger numbers than the effect symbols 210a and 210b are displayed are temporarily stopped.

  When the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in a pseudo manner, the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is resumed as shown in FIG. That is, it can be said that the pseudo mode indicates a re-variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed again in a pseudo manner.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), when the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is resumed, as shown in FIG. 48 (f), the effect symbols 210a, 210c are displayed in a reach manner, Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 48 (g) to 48 (i), the reach development effect is executed in the same manner as the development reach pattern, and the player is notified of the result of the big role lottery.

  In this way, the variation effect of the quasi-continuous reach pattern is different from the variation effect of the development reach pattern in the contents until the production symbols 210a and 210c are in the reach aspect. In the same manner as above, the fluctuating effect will be advanced.

  In the pseudo continuous reach pattern, a plurality of variation display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c until reaching the reach mode are provided, and the temporary stop display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is provided for each variation display pattern. In other words, the varying display times of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are different. This variation display pattern is determined by a variation mode command, and the greater the number of temporary stop displays (variation display) of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, the more likely that the jackpot winning will be notified (hereinafter “trust”). The selection ratio of the variable mode command at the time of winning the jackpot and losing is set so as to increase the degree).

  Specifically, when the result of big lottery is a big hit, the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a large number of variable display times is set higher than the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a small number of variable display times, If the result of the lottery lottery is lost, the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a small number of variable display times is set higher than the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a large number of variable display times.

  In the main control board 300, the reliability of the pseudo continuous reach pattern is set to be higher than the reliability of the developed reach pattern. Therefore, the reliability is suggested by the number of temporary stop displays (variable display) of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, and the player has more temporary effect displays 210a, 210b, and 210c (variable display). Expecting to be done, we will watch over whereabouts of production.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are set, the execution pattern of the variation effect may be a special execution pattern set in advance for a predetermined period. In the variation effect of the special execution pattern, a background image different from the normal time is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are switched to the special symbols. Hereinafter, a period in which the execution pattern of the variation effect is a special execution pattern is referred to as a special period. This special period may be set within a range of one variation effect, or may be a plurality of continuous variations. It may be set over the production.

  In addition, when the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are set, the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b are normally held at the first position where the player can visually recognize. However, while the special period is set, the position is displaced to the second position, which is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the first position. On the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b, a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the main control board 300 is displayed, but the first sub effect display is performed during the special period. If the part 201a and the second sub-effect display part 201b are displaced to the second position, the player cannot visually recognize the hold display. Therefore, while the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are moved to the second position, the hold display is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Hereinafter, after explaining the hold display effect in which the hold display is displayed on the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b, the change effect of the special execution pattern and the sub control board 330 during the special period are displayed. The processing will be described in detail.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining a normal hold display effect. As shown in FIG. 49, when the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are set, the first sub-effects display unit 201a and the second sub-effects display unit 201b are the first positions that are visible to the player. Is held in. The first sub effect display section 201a is provided with the sub hold display area 212x, the first sub hold display area 212a, and the second sub hold display area 212b, and the second sub effect display section 201b has a third sub hold display area. A display area 212c and a fourth sub-hold display area 212d are provided. Hereinafter, the sub hold display area 212x, the first sub hold display area 212a, the second sub hold display area 212b, the third sub hold display area 212c, and the fourth sub hold display area 212d are collectively referred to as a sub hold display section. Called 212.

  The sub hold display area 212x corresponds to the processing area of the main control board 300, that is, the 0th storage unit, and the first sub hold display area 212a to the fourth sub hold display area 212d are the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300. Corresponds to the first special figure reservation storage area provided in FIG. More specifically, the first sub-hold display area 212a to the fourth sub-hold display area 212d correspond to the first to fourth storage sections of the first special figure hold storage area, respectively. When the hold information is read to the 0th storage unit, a hold display (image) corresponding to the read hold information is displayed in the sub hold display area 212x. Further, when hold information is stored in the first storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, a hold display (image) corresponding to this hold information is displayed in the first sub hold display area 212a, and the same When the hold information is stored in the second storage unit, the hold display is displayed in the second sub hold display area 212b, and when the hold information is stored in the third storage unit, the third display When the hold display is displayed in the sub hold display area 212c and the hold information is stored in the fourth storage unit, the hold display is displayed in the fourth sub hold display area 212d.

  Therefore, for example, when the special control variable display is performed on the main control board 300 and the hold information is stored in all of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area. As shown in FIG. 49A, the hold display is displayed in all of the sub hold display area 212x and the first sub hold display area 212a to the fourth sub hold display area 212d. Then, when the hold information stored in the first storage unit is read to the 0th storage unit from this state and the big game lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the first sub hold display area The hold display moves from 212a to the sub hold display area 212x, and from the second sub hold display area 212b to the fourth sub hold display area 212d, the first sub hold display area 212a to the third sub hold display adjacent to each other. The hold display moves to the area 212c.

  As described above, according to the hold display effect in which the hold display is displayed on the sub hold display unit 212, the number of hold information currently stored in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300 is notified to the player. . In addition, a plurality of hold display patterns displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 are provided, and the reliability is suggested by the display patterns. The display pattern of the hold display is determined for each hold information when the hold information is stored, that is, when the hold display is first displayed on the sub hold display unit 212, and thereafter, the display pattern determined first. Is displayed on the sub-hold display section 212.

  At this time, the hold display may continue to be displayed in the same display pattern from when it is first displayed on the sub hold display section 212 until it is finally erased from the sub hold display section 212. The display pattern may be changed. Further, when the display pattern is changed halfway, the timing at which the display pattern is changed is also determined when the hold information is stored.

  For example, when one piece of hold information is read from the state shown in FIG. 49A, the hold display moves as shown in FIG. At this time, regarding the hold display indicating the hold information shifted to the second storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, it is determined to change the hold display pattern when moving to the second sub hold display area 212b. Suppose that In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), a hold change effect in which a predetermined character attacks and changes the hold display is executed, and as the hold change effect ends, FIG. 49 (d) shows. As shown, the display pattern of the hold display is changed. There are also a plurality of execution patterns for the hold change effect, and the contents of the effect differ for each execution pattern, including characters appearing in the hold change effect.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining a hold display effect in the main effect display unit 200a. During the special period in which the variation effect is a special execution pattern, the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b move to the second position retracted downward from the main effect display unit 200a. Further, at the second position, the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are controlled to be turned approximately 180 ° and face the back side of the gaming machine 100. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, the 1st sub production | presentation display part 201a and the 2nd sub production | presentation display part 201b are not always hold | maintained in a 2nd position during a special period, According to the progress of production, Move between the first position and the second position.

  As described above, the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are provided with the sub hold display unit 212, and the current hold information number is notified by the hold display effect. The reliability of each hold information is suggested. However, when the variation effect of the special execution pattern is executed, the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b are reversed, so that the player cannot visually recognize the sub hold display portion 212. Therefore, as long as the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b are held at the second position, a hold display is displayed below the main effect display portion 200a as shown in FIG. To do.

  Specifically, when the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b move to the second position, the area below the main effect display portion 200a is the main reserved display area 216x, the first main A hold display area 216a, a second main hold display area 216b, a third main hold display area 216c, and a fourth main hold display area 216d are formed. Hereinafter, the main hold display area 216x, the first main hold display area 216a, the second main hold display area 216b, the third main hold display area 216c, and the fourth main hold display area 216d are collectively referred to as a main hold display section. Called 216.

  The main hold display area 216x corresponds to the processing area of the main control board 300, that is, the 0th storage unit, similarly to the sub hold display area 212x, and the first main hold display area 216a to the fourth main hold display area 216d. Corresponds to the first special figure reservation storage area provided in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300, like the first sub hold display area 212a to the fourth sub hold display area 212d. More specifically, the first main hold display area 216a to the fourth main hold display area 216d correspond to the first storage section to the fourth storage section of the first special figure hold storage area, respectively. As described above, when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are moved to the second position, the main hold display unit 216 is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the sub hold display unit is displayed. In place of 212, the hold display effect is executed in the main hold display unit 216.

  The hold display displayed on the main hold display unit 216 has a different display pattern from the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212. For example, as shown in the drawing, the hold display is an image imitating a human shadow. Is displayed. There are also a plurality of display patterns for the hold display displayed on the main hold display unit 216, and the reliability is suggested by the display patterns.

  Note that a transmissive reflector 214 is provided on the front surface of the main effect display unit 200a and at the position where the main hold display unit 216 is provided, that is, at the lower part of the main effect display unit 200a. The transmissive reflector 214 is disposed to face the main effect display unit 200a, transmits the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and is inverted to the back side of the gaming machine 100. And the image of the 2nd sub production | presentation display part 201b is reflected. That is, in the state shown in the figure, the player can visually recognize the hold display displayed on the main hold display unit 216 below the main effect display unit 200a through the transmission reflector 214, and the first sub effect display. Part of the image displayed on the part 201a and the second sub-effect display part 201b is projected onto the transmission / reflection plate 214 so as to be superimposed on the image displayed on the main reserved display part 216. For example, in FIG. 50, an image simulating a star shown at the bottom of the main effect display portion 200a is an image displayed on the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b, and the transmissive reflector 214 A plurality of images are displayed in a three-dimensional manner by being reflected on the screen.

  Next, an example of the variation effect of the special execution pattern will be described.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the special execution pattern when the special period spans a plurality of variations. As described above, the special period is set within the range of one variation effect, or is set over a plurality of continuous variation effects. In addition, when a special period is set over a plurality of continuous variation effects, the special period is set over a maximum of four variation effects. A case where a special period is set over the effect, that is, a case where the execution pattern of the two continuous variation effects becomes the special execution pattern will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), in the first special execution pattern variation effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed as usual, but as shown in FIG. 51 (b), The background image of the main effect display unit 200a suddenly switches to the special background image. Then, at the same time as switching to the special background image, the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b are reversed from the first position to the second sub-effect display unit 201b while facing the back side of the gaming machine 100. Move to position. At this time, simultaneously with the start of the movement of the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b, the hold display is displayed on the main hold display portion 216 that appears below the main effect display portion 200a. The main hold display unit 216 displays the same number of hold displays as the sub hold display unit 212. However, as described above, the display pattern is different from the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212. .

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination for notifying the loss. At this time, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c that are stopped and displayed are displayed at normal times. It has a different special design. In this manner, when the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed as special symbols, the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b immediately turn to the second position while being inverted by 180 °. To move to the first position. Then, the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b reach the first position while the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed as special symbols. When the first position is reached, as shown in FIG. 51 (d), the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit are the same as before moving toward the second position. The hold display is displayed in the sub hold display section 212 of 201b.

  As described above, when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b return to the first position, the first variation effect ends, and the second time as shown in FIG. 51 (e). The change production is started. Here, when the special period is set over a plurality of continuous variation effects, the special background image is continuously displayed on the main effect display portion 200a even at the break effect breaks. Accordingly, at the start of the second variation effect, the special background image is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is started in a superimposed manner.

  In the second variation effect, the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b are directed toward the back side of the gaming machine 100 with the start of the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. While being reversed, the first position is moved to the second position. In this case as well, the hold display is displayed on the main hold display unit 216 simultaneously with the start of movement of the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b. In the second variation effect, as shown in FIG. 51 (f), the effect symbols 210a and 210c are in the reach mode, and thereafter, the reach development effect is executed in the same manner as the development reach pattern.

  It should be noted that the reach development effect is always executed when the variation effect is executed with the special execution pattern, but the reach development effect executed at this time is the same regardless of whether it is the special execution pattern or not. It is the contents of. By the time the reach development effect is started, the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b return to the first position, and the hold display is displayed again on the sub hold display unit 212. It will be.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a time chart when the special period spans a plurality of variations. Here, the control of the main effect display unit 200a, the first sub-effect display unit 201a, and the second sub-effect display unit 201b will be described using the case where the two continuous variation effects shown in FIG. 51 become a special execution pattern. To do. As shown in FIG. 52A, the first special symbol variation display and confirmation display are performed on the main control board 300, and then the second special symbol variation display and confirmation display are performed. The period from the start of the first special symbol variable display to the end of the second special symbol fixed display is the special period.

  During the first special symbol variation display and finalization display, as shown in FIG. 52B, the main effect display unit 200a performs variation display and stop display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. At this time, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the change display period starts with the start of variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, and the sub-hold display portion 212 (first sub-effect display portion 201a and second sub-effect display). The part 201b) is reversed, and at the same time, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), the display of the hold display on the main hold display part 216 is started. Then, with the start of stop display of effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, the switching display period ends, and the sub-hold display portion 212 (the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b) is at the first position. It moves and faces the front, and the hold display in the main hold display part 216 is not displayed.

  Then, during the second variation display and final display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is performed in the main effect display unit 200a, and the reach display is made. Later, an image for reaching development is displayed. At this time, the change display period begins with the start of the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, and the sub-hold display portion 212 (the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b) is reversed, and at the same time the main display The display of the hold display in the hold display unit 216 is started. Then, the switching display period ends before the start of the reach development effect, and the sub hold display unit 212 (the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b) moves to the first position and faces the front. At the same time, the hold display in the main hold display unit 216 is not displayed.

  As described above, while the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are held at the second position, that is, while being reversed so as to face the back side of the gaming machine 100. Since the hold display is displayed on the main hold display unit 216 of the main effect display unit 200a, it is not necessary to continuously display the hold display on the sub hold display unit 212. Therefore, when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are reversed, it is conceivable to perform control so that the hold display in the sub hold display unit 212 is not displayed.

  However, as described above, the display pattern of the hold display may change at various timings. Therefore, if it is decided to change the display pattern of the hold display when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are reversed, the hold is made as originally determined. The display pattern of the display will not be changed. As a result, for example, after the special period ends, the hold display is not displayed in the display pattern that should have been displayed, and the actual display pattern matches the information that is retained for control purposes. Inconveniences such as loss of sex may occur. Therefore, when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are reversed so that the hold display on the sub hold display unit 212 is not displayed, the above-described disadvantage does not occur. Therefore, the design work becomes extremely complicated.

  Therefore, when the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b are reversed, the hold display can be continuously displayed on the sub hold display portion 212 as when facing the front. Conceivable. However, in this embodiment, the transmissive reflection plate 214 is provided, and an image displayed when the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b are reversed is projected onto the transmissive reflection plate 214. . Therefore, if the hold display is continuously displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 even when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b are reversed, the reversed image is reflected on the transmission reflector 214. The visibility of the hold display displayed on the main hold display unit 216 is reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-hold display unit 212 always displays the hold display during the special period regardless of whether or not it is during the switch display period, and displays the sub-hold display during the switch display period. Cover processing for covering the hold display displayed on the unit 212 is executed. In this covering process, the mask image is superimposed on the hold display (image) displayed on the sub hold display unit 212. As described above, the mask image is superimposed and displayed on the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212, so that the inverted image is not reflected on the transmissive reflection plate 214 and the visibility can be improved. it can.

  Further, in the sub control board 330, when it is determined to change the display pattern of the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212, the display pattern is changed at a predetermined timing. That is, even when the change timing of the hold display overlaps with the covering process, the display pattern of the hold display is changed under the mask image. In this case, although the display pattern of the hold display changes, in the sub hold display unit 212, since the mask image is superimposed, the player cannot recognize that the display pattern of the hold display has changed. Then, the mask image is erased when the first sub-effect display 201a and the second sub-effect display 201b return to the first position, whereby the player confirms that the display pattern of the hold display has changed. Can be recognized.

  As described above, during the special period during which the variation effect of the special execution pattern is being executed, the hold display is displayed on the main hold display unit 216 during the preset switch display period, and outside the switch display period. The hold display in the main hold display unit 216 is not displayed. The sub hold display unit 212 continuously displays the hold display regardless of whether or not it is during the switching display period, and covers the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 during the switching display period. The covering process is executed. At this time, since the display pattern of the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 can be changed even during the covering process, there is no particular inconvenience or inconsistency, and the process becomes complicated. It is possible to appropriately display the hold display even after the end of the special period while suppressing the above.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the special execution pattern when the special period is set within one variation, and FIG. 54 is a time chart when the special period is set within one variation. FIG. In the present embodiment, the special period can be set within one change only when the execution pattern of the change effect is a pseudo continuous reach pattern. In other words, when the special period is set within one variation, the execution pattern of the variation effect is always a pseudo continuous reach pattern.

  For example, when the variation effect of the “pseudo 2” pseudo continuous reach pattern where the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is performed twice is a special execution pattern, as shown in FIG. With the start, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed in a normal manner as usual, and as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the background image of the main effect display unit 200a suddenly switches to the special background image. Then, at the same time as switching to the special background image, the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b are reversed from the first position to the second sub-effect display unit 201b while facing the back side of the gaming machine 100. Move to position. At this time, simultaneously with the start of the movement of the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b, the hold display is displayed on the main hold display portion 216 that appears below the main effect display portion 200a.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are special symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. When the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as special symbols, the first sub-effect display portion 201a and the second sub-effect display portion 201b are immediately turned from the second position while being turned 180 °. Start moving to position. Then, when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b reach the first position, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit The hold display is displayed in the sub hold display section 212 of 201b.

  As described above, when the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b return to the first position, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), the re-variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is performed. As shown in FIG. 53 (f), the effect symbols 210a and 210c are set in the reach mode, and the reach development effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), the period from the start of one special symbol variation display on the main control board 300 to the end of the fixed display is a special period. Then, as shown in FIGS. 54B and 54C, the period from the start of the first variation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c to the temporary stop display is a switching display period. The sub-hold display section 212 (the first sub-effect display section 201a and the second sub-effect display section 201b) is reversed, and at the same time, the hold display is displayed on the main hold display section 216 as shown in FIG. 54 (d). The Then, with the start of the temporary stop display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, the switching display period ends, and the sub-hold display unit 212 (the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b) is in the first position. To the front, and the hold display in the main hold display section 216 is hidden.

  Then, during the second variation display and reach display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, it becomes a switching display period again, and during this time, the sub-hold display unit 212 (the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect) The display part 201b) is reversed and the display of the hold display in the main hold display part 216 is started. Note that, in the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach pattern, the hold display in the sub hold display unit 212 continues from the start to the end, and the mask image is displayed on the hold display of the sub hold display unit 212 during the switching display period. It will be displayed superimposed.

  As described above, when the special period is set within one variation, the switching display period is set in accordance with the progress of the effect, as in the case where the special period is set over a plurality of variations. During the switching display period, a hold display is displayed on the main hold display unit 216 and a covering process is performed on the sub hold display unit 212.

  Here, when the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped or temporarily stopped, the sub-hold display unit 212 is returned to the first position to hide the hold display on the main hold display unit 216. However, during the special period, the hold display may be continuously displayed on the main hold display unit 216 without returning the sub hold display unit 212 to the first position. Further, during the reach development effect, the sub hold display unit 212 may be held in the second position without returning to the first position. In this case, the hold display in the main hold display unit 216 is hidden. For example, the number of holds may be notified to the player in a simple display mode such as a number.

  Here, the display pattern of the hold display is determined when the hold information is stored, while the execution pattern of the variable effect is finally determined when the hold information is read. Therefore, for example, at the time when the hold information is stored, it is determined that the display pattern of the hold display is changed during the change effect for the hold information, and thereafter, the change effect for the hold information is set as the special execution pattern. The decision to do is sometimes made. In this case, the sub-control board 330 performs the following processing to ensure the consistency of information related to the hold display.

  FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the command transmission timing to the effect device during the special period. In this case, when the display pattern of the hold display changes during the pseudo-continuous reach fluctuation pattern (pseudo-2), where the fluctuation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is performed twice (revariation display is performed once). Will be described. When the hold is stored in the main RAM 300 c of the main control board 300, an acquisition time determination process (FIG. 22) is executed, and a prefetch designation command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. This prefetching designation command indicates fluctuation information (fluctuation mode number and fluctuation pattern number) determined when the hold information is read. In the sub-control board 330, the change executed for the hold information. The execution pattern of the production can be grasped when the hold information is stored.

  Then, the sub-control board 330 determines a display pattern for the hold display based on the received prefetch designation command. At this time, as the display pattern of the hold display, first, the final display pattern to be finally displayed, that is, the display pattern when the change effect is finished and deleted from the sub hold display section 212 or the main hold display section 216 is used. decide. When the determined final display pattern is a display pattern other than the default, the final display pattern is determined at any timing, and when the display pattern changes midway, the final display pattern is obtained. Determine the previous display pattern.

  For example, the final display pattern of the hold display is determined to be green, the previous display pattern is determined to be white, and the change timing from white to green is the effect design 210a, Assume that it is determined at the time of the second fluctuation display of 210b and 210c. Further, it is assumed that it is determined that the variation effect of the pseudo-2 pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is executed with a normal execution pattern instead of a special execution pattern. In this case, the hold display is displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 (first sub effect display unit 201a and second sub effect display unit 201b) and is displayed on the main hold display unit 216 (main effect display unit 200a). Absent. Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b), the target hold is displayed in the sub hold display unit 212 until the second variation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is started. The display is displayed in white.

  Then, at the start of the second variation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, the sub control board 330 receives the sub-hold change color information command A, the hold change production designation command B, and the hold change character designation command C as the main. The effect display device 200, the sub-effect display device 201, the effect illumination device 204, and the sound output device 206 are transmitted to the effect devices. Here, the sub-hold change color information command A is a command indicating a display pattern (in this case, white) of the current hold display displayed on the sub hold display section 212, and the hold change effect designation command B is a hold The command indicating the execution pattern of the change effect, and the reserved change character designation command C is a command indicating a character appearing in the change change effect. When these commands are transmitted to each effect device, the sub-hold display portion 212 of the first sub-effect display portion 201a or the second sub-effect display portion 201b displays the hold change effect image and the main effect. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the display unit 200a, a sound for holding change effect is output from the audio output device 206, and the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner.

  Then, when the execution time of the hold change effect elapses, the sub control board 330 transmits the color information command D after the sub hold change to each effect device similar to the above. The sub-hold change color information command D is a command indicating a display pattern (here, green) of the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 after the hold change effect. When the color information command D after the sub-hold change is transmitted to each effect device, the display pattern of the target hold display is displayed in the sub-hold display section 212 of the first sub-effect display section 201a or the second sub-effect display section 201b. The display pattern corresponding to the received command (in this case, green) is changed. Also, when the display pattern of the hold display changes, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, a predetermined sound effect is output from the audio output device 206, and the effect lighting device 204 is Lighting control is performed in a manner.

  In addition, as the timing of the hold change, the start of the change production, the re-change display of the change production of the quasi-continuous reach pattern, and the start time of the reach development effect are preset, and the hold display is displayed at any of these timings. The display pattern of can be changed. Here, the case where the display pattern of the hold display changes during the re-variable display of the change effect of the pseudo continuous reach pattern has been described. However, the type of command transmitted to each effect device and the transmission timing of the command are the timing of the hold change. It is common regardless.

  For example, when the display pattern of the hold display changes at the start of the change effect, the sub-pre-change color information command A, the hold change effect designation command B, and the hold change character designation command C are transmitted at the start of the change effect. More specifically, after the predetermined time, the color information command D after the sub-hold change is transmitted at the end timing of the hold change effect. Further, when the display pattern of the hold display changes at the start of the reach development effect, the sub-hold change color information command A, the hold change effect designation command B, and the hold change character designation command C are displayed at the start of the reach development effect. The color information command D after the sub-hold change is transmitted after the predetermined time (end timing of the hold change effect).

  On the other hand, it is assumed that it is determined that the variation effect of the pseudo-two pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern is executed in the special execution pattern in the state where the same determination as above is made for the held display pattern. In this case, the hold display is displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 (the first sub effect display unit 201a and the second sub effect display unit 201b) or the main hold display unit 216 (the main effect display unit 200a). Therefore, the sub control board 330 transmits a command as shown in FIG.

  That is, the sub RAM 330c of the sub control board 330 stores information indicating at which timing of the variation effect the display pattern to be changed to the hold display. At the start of the variation effect of the special execution pattern, the information related to the hold display stored in the sub-RAM 330c is confirmed, and if the display pattern of the hold display is different between the start and end of the change effect, the main display The post-holding change color information command E is transmitted to the main effect display device 200, the effect lighting device 204, and the audio output device 206.

  Here, the color information command E after the main hold change is a command indicating a display pattern of the hold display displayed on the main hold display unit 216. In the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, normally, the hold display is displayed on the sub hold display unit 212, and therefore, the sub RAM 330c corresponds to the display pattern of the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212. Only information is stored. This is because, in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, there are few opportunities for the holding display to be displayed on the main holding display unit 216, and nevertheless, the information for the main holding display unit 216 is stored. This is because not only is the capacity pressed, but the processing becomes complicated.

  Therefore, at the start of the variation effect of the special execution pattern, based on the information indicating the display pattern of the hold display that is finally displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 at the end of the change effect, the color information command after the main hold change E is determined. Note that the information to be confirmed at this time is information to be referred to when determining the color information command D after the sub-hold change. In this way, when the display pattern of the hold display changes during the special execution pattern variation effect, the color information command E after the main hold change corresponding to the display pattern finally displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 is displayed. To the main hold display unit 216. When this main hold change color information command E is received, the main effect display device 200 displays a hold display in a predetermined display pattern (here, black) on the main hold display unit 216 of the main effect display unit 200a. Is made.

  That is, when it is determined in advance that the display pattern of the hold display is changed in the middle of the change effect, when the change effect becomes a special execution pattern, the main hold display unit 216 starts the sub hold from the start of the change effect. The hold display is displayed in a display pattern corresponding to the display pattern after the change in the display unit 212. That is, the timing at which the display pattern of the hold display is changed includes at least the execution of the variation effect and the start time of the variation effect. When it is determined that the display pattern of the hold display is changed during execution of the variation effect, if the variation effect is a special execution pattern, the display pattern is changed at the start of the variation effect.

  In the sub-hold display section 212, the display pattern of the hold display changes as determined when the hold information is stored, regardless of whether or not the changing effect is executed in the special execution pattern. However, as shown in FIG. 55, at the execution timing of the hold change effect, since the sub hold display unit 212 is covered, the hold change effect cannot be confirmed on the sub hold display unit 212. However, normally, in the hold change effect, an effect image is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, sound is output from the sound output device 206, and the effect lighting device 204 is turned on. Even if the image for holding change effect cannot be confirmed in the sub-holding display unit 212, if the output for holding change effect is made in another effect device, a sense of incongruity is given to the player.

  Therefore, during the variation execution of the special execution pattern, transmission of commands for executing the hold change effect (sub-hold change color information command A, hold change effect designation command B, hold change character designation command C) to each effect device. Is canceled and the hold change effect is not executed. On the other hand, the post-hold change color information command D is transmitted to the effect device according to a predetermined timing regardless of whether or not the special execution pattern is changing. However, here, the post-sub-change color information command D is transmitted only to the sub-effect display device 201, and transmission to the main effect display device 200, the effect lighting device 204, and the audio output device 206 is cancelled. Thereby, in the sub production | presentation display apparatus 201, the process which changes a hold display to a predetermined display pattern (here green) is performed, when the color information command D after a sub hold change is received.

  As described above, although the display pattern of the hold display changes in the sub hold display section 212, the mask image is superimposed on the sub hold display section 212, and an effect image and sound are output. Since the effect lighting device 204 is not turned on, the player cannot immediately grasp the change in the display pattern. The first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b turn to the front again in accordance with the progress of the variable effect, and when the mask image is erased, the first sub effect display unit 201b is displayed on the sub hold display unit 212. The hold display has already changed.

  As described above, even when the mask image is superimposed on the sub-hold display unit 212, by changing the display pattern of the hold display, it is possible to prevent the processing from becoming complicated, and at the end of the variation effect in advance. The hold display can be displayed in the display pattern as determined. Thereby, the consistency between the information related to the hold display stored in the sub RAM 330c and the hold display actually displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 is ensured, and the reliability is maintained as expected. In addition, there will be no inconvenience in the subsequent processing of the production.

  Next, processing for determining the execution pattern of the change effect in the sub control board 330 and processing for determining the display pattern of the hold display in the hold display effect will be described.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining a variation effect determination table. The variation effect determination table is roughly divided into a first half variation effect determination table and a second half variation effect determination table, and the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table have two types for normal variation and special variation, respectively. Is provided. In FIG. 56, only a part of each variation effect determination table is extracted and shown.

  As described above, when the big game lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variation command is determined based on the result of the big game lottery, and each decided command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, when the variation mode command is received, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the acquired effect random number and the received variation mode command are obtained by referring to the first-half variation effect determination table. Based on the above, the execution pattern of the first half variation effect is determined. Further, when the variation pattern command is received, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and referring to the second half variation effect determination table, based on the acquired effect random number and the received variation pattern command, The execution pattern of the second half variation production is determined. In this way, the execution pattern of the changing effect is determined and controlled by the sub-control board 330 based on the changing command determined by the main control board 300. Therefore, the execution pattern of the changing effect is the same as that of the main control board 300. It can be said that it is determined in cooperation with the sub-control board 330.

  Here, as will be described in detail later, at the start of the variation effect, it may be determined in advance that the variation effect is a special execution pattern. If it is not determined that the variation effect is a special execution pattern, it is determined whether or not the variation effect is to be a special execution pattern at the start of the variation effect. When the variation effect is not a special execution pattern, the variation effect determination table for normal variation shown in FIGS. 56A and 56B is referred to and the variation effect is used as the special execution pattern. Referring to the variation effect determination table for special variation shown in FIGS. 56C and 56D, the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 56, according to the first half variation effect determination table, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the first half variation effect is set for each variation mode number (variation mode command). For example, for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command), the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the second half variation effect is set. Then, by combining the determined execution patterns of the first half and the second half, the execution pattern of one variation effect is determined.

  For the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, “None” indicating that the first half of the variation effect is not executed is determined as the first half execution pattern, and “4 seconds normal loss” corresponding to the non-reach pattern as the second half execution pattern, This is executed when any one of “4-second special loss”, “8-second normal loss”, “8-second special loss”, “12-second normal loss”, and “12-second special loss” is determined. For example, when a variation mode command corresponding to a variation mode number of “00H” indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed is received, the sub-control board 330 always determines “none” as the execution pattern of the first half. Also, at this time, the variation pattern commands that can be received at the same time include “4 seconds normal loss”, “4 seconds special loss”, “8 seconds normal loss”, “8 seconds special loss”, “12 seconds normal loss”, The selection ratio is set in the second half variation effect determination table so that only one of “12-second special lose” is determined. Therefore, “None” is determined as the first half execution pattern, and “4 second normal loss”, “4 second special loss”, “8 second normal loss”, “8 second special loss”, “12 seconds” are determined as the second execution pattern. By determining “Normal Loss” and “12-second Special Loss”, the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined to be the above-described non-reach pattern.

  On the other hand, the variation effect of the reach pattern is executed when any other than “None” is determined as the execution pattern of the first half and any reach development effect is determined as the execution pattern of the second half. In other words, in the main effect display unit 200a, when the reach effect of the reach pattern is executed, the change mode command other than the change mode number = 00H is always received, and the reach development effect is determined. It means that the variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number has been received.

  56 (a) and 56 (c), “normal reach 1” and “normal reach 2” in the first half of execution patterns indicate that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are reach among the variation effects of the normal reach pattern. Until it becomes an aspect, in more detail, the background image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the variation display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c until the reach development effect is started are shown. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the variation display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number. For example, when “normal reach 1” is determined, FIG. The image shown in (d) is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

  In FIGS. 56 (a) and 56 (c), “pseudo 2” and the like in the execution pattern in the first half are main effect display units 200a until the reach development effect is started among the variation effects of the pseudo continuous reach pattern. The display pattern of the effect image displayed on the screen, that is, the execution pattern of the symbol display effect in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed. For example, “pseudo 2” indicates a pseudo continuous reach pattern of “pseudo 2” in which the number of display variations of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is two, and “pseudo 3” indicates the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. A “pseudo 3” pseudo continuous reach pattern in which the number of times of variable display is 3 is shown.

  Note that, in the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 56, the variation effect of the non-reach pattern and the normal reach pattern is selected so as to be executed only when the result of the leading role lottery is lost. The ratio is set. In addition, the extended reach pattern and the pseudo continuous reach pattern are determined both at the time of loss and at the time of jackpot, but the developed reach pattern has a higher selection ratio at the time of loss than the pseudo continuous reach pattern, and the selection ratio at the time of jackpot Is set low. As described above, by setting the selection ratio between the loss time and the big hit time, the pseudo continuous reach pattern is set to be higher in reliability than the developed reach pattern.

  Furthermore, among the pseudo continuous reach patterns, the selection ratio at the big hit is higher and the selection ratio at the time of losing is set lower as the pseudo number increases, and the setting is made so that the reliability becomes higher as the pseudo number increases. Has been made.

  In FIG. 56, “special pseudo 2”, “special pseudo 3”, “special pseudo 4”, “4 sec special lose”, “8 sec special lose”, and “12 sec special lose” indicate special execution patterns. Show. When these special execution patterns are determined, variation effects are executed as shown in FIGS. In other words, whenever it is decided to execute the variation effect with the special execution pattern, the “special simulation 2”, “special simulation 3”, “special simulation 4”, “4 seconds special loss”, “8 seconds” “Special Loss” and “12-second Special Loss” are determined.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 56A and 56B, according to the variation effect determination table for normal variation, a special execution pattern can be selected for each variation mode command and each variation pattern command. The selection ratio is set so as not to be present. On the contrary, as shown in FIGS. 56 (c) and 56 (d), according to the variation effect determination table for special variation, only the special execution pattern is provided for each variation mode command and each variation pattern command. The selection ratio is set so as to be selected.

  As described above, when receiving the variation command, the sub control board 330 selects the variation effect determination table according to whether or not to execute the variation effect of the special execution pattern, and refers to the selected variation effect determination table. As a result, the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined. However, the execution pattern of the variable effect determined by the variable effect determination table is to determine a rough flow of the effect, that is, a time table of one variable effect. Based on the change mode command or the change pattern command, whether or not to execute various element effects constituting the change effect and execution patterns are further determined.

  The element effect is, for example, as described above, an image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a as a variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c in the main effect display unit 200a, a reach development effect, and an effect. An effect or the like that moves the accessory device 202. The element effect is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a at the start of the change effect, when the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c in the change effect of the pseudo continuous reach pattern are re-displayed, and during the reach development effect. A notice effect that displays a predetermined image or moves the effect accessory device 202 at a predetermined timing is included. Each notice effect has a plurality of types of execution patterns, and for each of the plurality of types of execution patterns, a selection ratio is set for each variation pattern number or variation mode number, in other words, for each jackpot winning / not winning. The reliability is set for each execution pattern according to the selection ratio.

  FIG. 57 (a) is a diagram for explaining a final sub-holding display pattern determination table, and FIG. 57 (b) is a diagram for explaining a holding display conversion table. When the hold information is stored in the main RAM 300 c of the main control board 300, a prefetch designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. When the sub-control board 330 receives the prefetch designation command, it obtains 1 effect random number from the range of 0 to 249, and based on the acquired effect random number and the received command, the final sub shown in FIG. With reference to the hold display pattern determination table, the display pattern of the hold display to be finally displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 (hereinafter referred to as “final display pattern”) is determined. According to this final sub-hold display pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the display pattern for the hold display displayed on the sub-hold display unit 212 is set as shown in the figure for each prefetch designation variation pattern command.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, if the final display pattern is default (in this case, white), the hold information is stored in the first sub hold display area 212a to the fourth sub hold display area 212d. A white hold display is displayed in the area corresponding to the storage unit. If the final display pattern is other than the default, the display pattern before changing to the final display pattern (hereinafter referred to as “pre-change display pattern”) is determined with reference to a predetermined table. In addition, although the reliability is set for the display pattern of the hold display, in this case, only the display pattern with the reliability equal to or lower than the reliability of the final display pattern is a so-called down lottery in which the display pattern before change is determined. In this way, the selection ratio is set.

  In this down lottery, only one display pattern before change or a plurality of display patterns may be determined, and the change timing is determined by the determined number of display patterns before change. That is, the display pattern before change is determined within the range of the number of change timings. Information regarding the display pattern of the hold display determined in this way and the change timing of the hold display is stored in a predetermined storage unit of the sub-RAM 330c. Thereafter, the display control of the hold display is performed based on this information. The Rukoto.

  Then, at the start of the variation effect of the special execution pattern, with reference to the hold display conversion table shown in FIG. 57B, a hold display display pattern (main hold display pattern) to be displayed on the main hold display unit 216 is determined. . According to the hold display conversion table, the selection ratio of the main hold display pattern is set as illustrated for each hold display display pattern (sub hold display pattern) displayed on the sub hold display unit 212. Specifically, if the sub-hold display pattern is white, blue, or yellow, the main hold display pattern is always determined to be white, and if the sub-hold display pattern is green, the main hold display pattern is always determined to be black. If the sub hold display pattern is red, the main hold display pattern is always determined to be polka dots, and if the sub hold display pattern is a rainbow, the main hold display pattern is always determined to be a tiger pattern.

  In this way, the main hold display pattern to be displayed on the main hold display unit 216 is determined with reference to the hold display conversion table at the start of the variation effect of the special execution pattern, so that the main hold is stored each time the hold information is stored. There is no need to perform processing such as storing information dedicated to display patterns, and the processing load can be reduced.

  Below, the process of the sub control board 330 for performing said fluctuation | variation effect and a pending | holding display effect is demonstrated.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 58 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

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

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

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 59 is a flowchart for explaining the sub-timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a measures a time schedule management process for measuring the elapsed time of the variation effect and performing a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table with reference to a time table set for each variation effect. Do. Here, various flags are turned on / off according to the time data set in the time table, and commands are transmitted to various rendering devices, whereby various renderings are executed.

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

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart for explaining a prefetch designation command reception process executed when a prefetch designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the prefetching designation command is set in step S536-23, step S536-27, and step S536-29 in FIG. 22 on the main control board 300, and then the subcommand transmission process in step S100-39 (FIG. 14). To the sub control board 330.

(Step S1210-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a analyzes the received prefetch designation command, and stores the analysis result as prefetch information in a hold display information storage unit provided in the sub RAM 330c. The hold display information storage unit includes a first hold display information storage unit and a second hold display information storage unit, and each of the first hold display information storage unit and the second hold display information storage unit stores the memory. A first storage unit, a second storage unit, a third storage unit, and a fourth storage unit. The storage unit corresponds to the 0th storage unit of the main RAM 300c in the main control board 300, and the first to fourth storage units are the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area. This corresponds to each of the storage unit to the fourth storage unit. Here, the prefetch information is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit in which the hold information is newly stored in the main control board 300.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines the hold display pattern based on the prefetch information newly stored in the storage unit in step S1210-1. Here, as described above, the final display pattern is determined with reference to the final sub-hold display pattern determination table of FIG. 57A, and the display pattern before change and the change timing are determined as necessary. And the hold display information concerning the display pattern of the decided hold display is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which memorize | stored the prefetch information by said step S1210-1.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for displaying the hold display on the sub hold display unit 212 based on the hold display information stored in the storage unit in step S1210-3. Here, time data for transmitting a command corresponding to the display pattern of the hold display to be displayed first to the sub-effect display device 201 is set in the time table.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special period setting condition is satisfied. Here, whether or not the special period setting condition is satisfied is determined based on the pre-read information stored in the hold display information storage unit. For example, the pre-read information newly stored in step S1210-1 indicates a reach pattern, and the pre-read information for the pending information processed before that indicates a no reach pattern. Moreover, when the special period is not currently set, it is determined that the special period setting condition is satisfied. That is, here, whether or not the special period can be set over a plurality of fluctuation effects is determined based on the pre-read information. As a result, if it is determined that the special period setting condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1210-9. If it is determined that the special period setting condition is not satisfied, the prefetch designation command reception process is terminated. To do.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes a special period lottery process for determining whether or not to set the special period. In the special period lottery process, it is determined to set the special period with a predetermined probability.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the special period setting is determined in step S1210-9. As a result, if it is determined that the setting of the special period has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1210-13, and if it is determined that the setting of the special period has not been determined, the prefetch designation command receiving process is terminated.

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a stores special period information indicating which variation effect is to be set as a special period in the hold display information storage unit, and ends the prefetch designation command reception process.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart for explaining a variable command reception process executed when a variable command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation command is set in the main control board 300 in steps S612-13 and S612-17 in FIG. 26, and then is executed in the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39. 330.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the change command, the sub CPU 330a first performs a shift process for shifting the hold display information stored in the hold display information storage unit. Here, the same processing as the shift processing of the special figure reservation storage area in the main control board 300 is performed.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the change is determined as a special period target. As a result, if it is determined that the target is determined to be a special period, the process proceeds to step S1220-13. If it is determined that the target is not determined to be a special period, the process proceeds to step S1220-5. .

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special period setting condition is satisfied. As a result, if it is determined that the special period setting condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1220-7. If it is determined that the special period setting condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1220-15. .

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a executes a special period lottery process for determining whether or not to set the special period. In the special period lottery process, it is determined to set the special period with a predetermined probability.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the setting of the special period is determined in step S1220-7. As a result, if it is determined that the special period setting has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-11. If it is determined that the special period setting has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-15.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a stores special period information indicating which variation effect is to be set as a special period in the hold display information storage unit.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a sets a variation effect determination table for special variation.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets a variation effect determination table for normal variation.

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received fluctuation command.

(Step S1220-19)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 and, based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-17, the step S1220-13 or step S1220. Referring to the variation effect determination table set in -15, the execution patterns of the first and second half variation effects are determined and stored.

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines and stores an execution pattern of each element effect.

(Step S1220-23)
The sub CPU 330a sets the variation effect data for controlling each effect device in the variation effect in the time table in accordance with the determinations of the above steps S1220-19 and S1220-21. Here, when the variation effect is a special execution pattern, the data for controlling the movable actuator 201c to operate the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b at a predetermined timing; Then, data for covering processing for superimposing the mask image on the sub-hold display unit 212 is set in the time table.

(Step S1220-25)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hold display update process for updating the hold display displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 based on the hold display information after the shift in step S1220-1. If there is a hold display in which the display pattern changes during the variation effect, a command (sub-hold change color information command D) for changing the hold display to a predetermined display pattern at a predetermined change timing is sub Data to be transmitted to the effect display device 201 is set in the time table.

(Step S1220-27)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether there is a pending change during the change. As a result, when it is determined that there is a pending change, the process proceeds to step S1220-29, and when it is determined that there is no pending change, the variable command reception process ends.

(Step S1220-29)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hold change effect determination process for determining an execution pattern of the hold change effect. Also, here, based on the hold display information, etc., the sub-hold pre-change color information command A, the hold change effect designation command B, and the hold change character designation command C are transmitted to each effect device at the start time of the hold change effect. Set the data in the timetable.

(Step S1220-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the change is determined as a special period target. As a result, if it is determined that it is determined to be the target of the special period, the process proceeds to step S1220-33, and if it is determined that it is not determined to be the target of the special period, the variable command reception process is terminated. .

(Step S1220-33)
Sub CPU330a is based on the hold display information which shows the display pattern after the change of the change effect among the hold display information memorized by the hold display information storage part about the hold display which changes a display pattern during the change effect concerned. Referring to the hold display conversion table of FIG. 57B, the display pattern of the hold display to be displayed on the main hold display unit 216 is determined. Then, data for transmitting the main post-change color information command E corresponding to the determined display pattern to the main effect display device 200 at the start of the change effect is set in the time table.

(Step S1220-35)
The sub CPU 330a deletes the sub-hold change color information command A, the hold change effect designation command B, and the hold change character designation command C set in the time table in step S1220-29 from the time table, and receives the change command. The process ends. Thereby, the hold change effect is not executed.

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

  For example, the game playability in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the game playability can be set as appropriate. Therefore, in the above embodiment, whether or not the big game is executed and the game state after the completion of the big game when the big game is executed are determined as the game profit to be given to the player. Is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. Further, in the above embodiment, four games in which two game states with different jackpot winning probabilities and two game states with different ease of entering a game ball into the second start port 122 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this. Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the 1st start port 120 and the 2nd start port 122 were provided as a start port, one start port may be sufficient and 3 or more may be sufficient. In any case, according to the present invention, when the game ball enters the start area, the hold information is stored in the storage unit, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the hold information stored in the storage unit is read and the player The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines in which a determination process for determining whether or not to give a gaming profit is executed.

  Moreover, the contents of each effect device and effect in the said embodiment are only examples. In any case, when the determination process is executed, based on the result of the determination process, the fluctuating effect is executed in any one of the plurality of execution patterns, and the hold display corresponding to the hold information is displayed. If the hold display effect displayed on the hold display unit is executed, the specific contents of the change effect and the hold display effect are not particularly limited.

  In the above embodiment, the special period is set in one variation effect, and the special period is set over a plurality of variation effects. However, the special period may be set only within one variation effect, and conversely, the special period may be set only over a plurality of variation effects. In any case, the execution pattern of the variation effect may be a special execution pattern set in advance over one variation effect or a plurality of variation effects.

  In the above embodiment, the mask image is superimposed on the sub-hold display unit 212 in the covering process. However, the covering process is not limited to this, and, for example, the stage display device 212 may be covered by operating the rendering device 202, or the sub-holding display part 212 may be completely covered by the player. It is good also as moving to the position which cannot be visually recognized.

Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where a holding | maintenance display part was an image display part, a holding | maintenance display part may be comprised with lamps, such as LED, for example.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 1st sub effect display part 201a and the 2nd sub effect display part 201b in which the sub holding | maintenance display part 212 is provided are compared with the 1st position which a player can visually recognize, and a 1st position. The position is displaced to the second position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize. However, the displacement of the sub-hold display unit 212 is not an essential requirement, and the first sub-effect display unit 201a and the second sub-effect display unit 201b may be fixedly installed.

  In the above embodiment, the main effect display unit 200a, the first sub effect display unit 201a, and the second sub effect display unit 201b are provided, but only one of them may be provided. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the hold display is displayed on the sub hold display unit 212 or the main hold display unit 216 during the special period, but the hold display is always displayed on one hold display unit. May continue to be done.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation effect is executed in the special execution pattern for the hold display determined to change the display pattern in the middle of the variation effect, the display pattern at the start of the variation effect. It was decided to change. However, for example, when the variable effect is executed in the special execution pattern for the hold display that is determined to change the display pattern at the start of the variable effect, the display pattern is changed in the middle of the variable effect. It is good as well. In any case, regarding the hold display that is determined to change the display pattern during the changing effect, if the changing timing of the display pattern is changed depending on whether or not the changing effect is executed in the special execution pattern Good. In this way, not only will the degree of freedom of design increase, it will be easier to avoid the risk of misleading the player or causing inconveniences in the production, and the processing load will be increased in the variation production of the special execution pattern. It is also possible to shift the hold change timing from the time when it becomes larger.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the sub reservation display part 212 and the main reservation display part 216 are made to respond | correspond to a 1st special figure reservation storage area, and the special 1 reservation stored in each memory | storage part of a 1st special figure reservation storage area Is displayed on the sub-hold display section 212 or the main hold display section 216. However, the sub hold display unit 212 and the main hold display unit 216 correspond to the respective storage units in the second special figure hold storage area, and the hold display corresponding to the special 2 hold is displayed in the sub hold display unit 212 or the main hold display unit 216. May be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the special period occurs when the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state. However, the occurrence timing of the special period is not limited to this. For example, the high probability gaming state after the big game Or a special period may be set when it is set to the short-time gaming state. Also, if a special period occurs in each of the different gaming states, for example, one of the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state is more likely to generate a special period than the other. Such a setting is also possible.

In addition, the 1st starting port 120 in the said embodiment is equivalent to the starting area | region of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of FIG.25 S610-9 and step S610-11 corresponds to the determination process of this invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processes of steps S1220-1 to S1220-23 in FIG. 61 and step S1100-7 in FIG. 59 corresponds to the variation effect executing means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU330a which performs the process of FIG. 60, the process of S1220-25 of FIG. 61, the process of step S1220-35, and the process of step S1100-7 of FIG. Corresponds to means.
In addition, the main hold display unit 216 in the above embodiment corresponds to the first hold display unit of the present invention, and the sub hold display unit 212 corresponds to the second hold display unit of the present invention.

100 gaming machine 120 first start port 212 sub hold display section 216 main hold display section 300 main control board (main control section)
300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c main RAM
330 Sub control board (sub control unit)
330a Sub CPU
330b Sub ROM
330c Sub RAM

Claims (2)

When a game ball enters the start area, the hold information is stored in the storage unit. When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the hold information stored in the storage unit is read and whether or not to give a game profit to the player. A game machine in which a determination process is performed to determine whether
When the determination process is executed, based on the result of the determination process, a fluctuation effect execution means for executing a fluctuation effect in any one of a plurality of execution patterns,
A hold effect executing means for executing a hold display effect in which a hold display corresponding to the hold information is displayed on the hold display unit;
With
The variation production execution means
There is a case where the execution pattern of the variation effect is a preset special execution pattern over one variation effect or a plurality of variation effects,
The holding effect execution means
For each of the hold information, while determining any one of the display patterns of a plurality of types of hold display, display control the hold display in the hold display unit with the determined display pattern,
For the hold display corresponding to one hold information, the display pattern may be changed between the display start and the end in the hold display section,
For the pending display that is determined to change the display pattern during the variation effect, when the variation effect is executed with the special execution pattern, the variation effect is executed with an execution pattern other than the special execution pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that the timing of changing the display pattern is different depending on whether the display is made. The timing of changing the display pattern of the hold display includes at least the execution of the variation effect and the start of the variation effect,
The holding effect execution means
When it is decided to change the display pattern of the hold display during execution of the variation effect, if the variation effect is a special execution pattern, the display pattern is changed at the start of the variation effect. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.

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