JP2017006739A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which further improves a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: variable display image determination means for determining a mode of a main display image which, when a lottery result of a jackpot is derived, variably displays a performance pattern while superimposing the pattern on a background image and notifies a player of the lottery result by the performance pattern stopped and displayed, and a mode of a variable display image composed by combining one or a plurality of notice performance images indicating the lottery result; and image display means for displaying the determined variable display image on an image display part. A specific image mode of the main display image and a specific image mode of the notice performance image are set in advance as object images. When the object image is included in the determined variable display image, the game machine counts down the time until the start of the display of the object image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a variable display image for notifying a player of a jackpot lottery result is displayed on an image display unit.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is known. . In such a gaming machine, a variation display image is displayed on the image display unit, thereby notifying the player of the jackpot lottery result. In general, the variable display image displayed on the image display unit is a main display image (background image or the like) in which a notice effect image (so-called conversation notice, step-up notice, cut-in notice or the like) is superimposed and displayed, It is inserted and displayed, and its mode (display pattern) is determined based on the jackpot lottery result (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-229120 A

  By the way, the variation display image as described above has various image pattern variations so as not to give the player a sense of fatigue. However, if the game is played for a long time, the same effect is repeated.Therefore, there is a situation that the player always feels tired except when an image with a high expectation of jackpot is displayed. Improvement of the effect is desired.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that realizes further improvement of the effect.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a lottery means for determining whether or not to give a game profit to a player by lottery, and when a lottery result is derived by the lottery means, a background image The main display image for notifying the lottery result and the one or more notice effect images suggesting the lottery result are displayed in combination with the effect symbol that is superimposed and variably displayed on the effect symbol and stopped. A variable display image determining unit that determines a mode of the variable display image to be displayed; and an image display unit that displays the variable display image determined by the variable display image determining unit on an image display unit, at least in the main display image A specific image mode and a specific image mode in the notice effect image are preset as target images, and the variation display image determination unit When the aspect of the variable display image including the target image is determined, the time until the display of the target image starts from a predetermined time before the display of the target image is counted down and notified. A timer effect execution means is further provided.

  Further, the aspect of the variation display image includes a main variation portion that is a part of the main display image, and a previous variation portion configured by an image that is the same as or approximate to the main variation portion. A specific variation display image in which the main variation portion is displayed after the previous variation portion is displayed once or a plurality of times between the start and end of display of the variation display image is included. It is preferable that the second and subsequent pre-change parts and the main change part are included, and the timer effect execution means counts down at least the time until the second and subsequent pre-change parts and the main change part display starts.

  The timer effect execution means counts down the time until the display of the plurality of target images is included when a plurality of the target images are included between the start and end of one variation display image. It is good to be able to notify.

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 the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode A determination random number determination table at the time of a loss. It is a figure explaining the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode B 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 fluctuation mode command and a fluctuation pattern command. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating 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 | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a reachless pattern. It is a figure explaining the 1st example of the change production of a reach change pattern. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the 3rd example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of a notice effect image. It is a figure explaining an example of a specific variation display image. It is a figure explaining an example of a special symbol stop effect image. It is a figure explaining a timer production. It is the 1st figure explaining the object picture of timer production. It is the 2nd figure explaining the object picture of timer production. It is a 3rd figure explaining the object image of a timer effect. It is a figure explaining a notice production decision table. It is a figure explaining the lottery method of the feasibility of execution of a timer effect. (A) is a figure explaining the fluctuation mode A number for specific fluctuation effects, (b) is a figure explaining the repetition suggestion appearance timing determination table. (A) is a figure explaining the variation mode A number for special symbol stop production (special symbol gasse), (b) is a figure explaining the special symbol suggestion (gasse) appearance timing determination table. It is a figure explaining the repeated gusset appearance timing determination table. It is a figure explaining the notice generation suggestion appearance timing determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach development progress appearance timing determination table. It is a figure explaining this variation part notice generation | occurrence | production suggestion appearance timing determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the variable mode command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer production | presentation lottery process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the front variation part timer effect lottery process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the latter half part timer effect lottery process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows this fluctuation | variation part timer effect lottery process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the repeated gusset | lottery 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 embodiment are merely examples for facilitating 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 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18 through which game balls can enter, a first start port 20 (first start region), and a second start port 22 (second start region). When a game ball enters the general winning port 18, the first start port 20, and the second start port 22, predetermined predetermined balls are paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits (states) such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be made. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, 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 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 22. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result by the stop display mode of these effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but can be moved to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. 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 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 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 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b 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 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 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 122 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 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 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 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 12a and the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. .

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state has a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, about 1 / 392.4). It is a set gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (about 1 / 39.24 in this embodiment).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot determined random number, a winning symbol random number, a reach group determined random number, Reach mode A determined random numbers, reach mode B determined random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  This reserved storage area is provided with a special 1 reserved storage area and a special 2 reserved storage area, and each of these storage areas has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the special 1 hold storage area. Specifically, when a special ball is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the special 1 storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 is stored. The special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit of the hold storage area. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the second storage unit, and the first When a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the storage unit and the second storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage When a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the third to third storage units, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and no special 2 hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the special 2 hold storage area, the special 2 hold storage is performed. The special 2 reservation is stored in the first storage unit of the area. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit, the special storage 2 is stored in the second storage unit, When a game ball enters the second starting port 22 in a state in which the special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit and the second storage unit, the special 2 hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage When the game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special 2 hold is stored in the third to third storage units, the special 2 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the special 2 reservation is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the jackpot 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, the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery drawing is performed.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10167, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 392.4.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determined random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001-1670, 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 / 39.24. 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.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, if the “big hit” is won by the special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A is selected, and if the “big win” is won by the special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 5 (b) 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 winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is done.

  Further, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B, as shown in the figure, two types of special symbols A and C are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 79, the special symbol A is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Therefore, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B, the special symbol B is not determined.

  If the lottery result for the jackpot is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result When it is derived by 2 suspension, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. This reach group determination random number determination table is provided for each gaming state. In this embodiment, a table for non-short-time gaming state and a table for short-time gaming state are provided. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, in determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  Then, when the non-time-saving gaming state is set, when the jackpot lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, and when the special 1 hold number when the jackpot lottery is performed is 0 or 1 The reach group determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table 1, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, “Group 1” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 6999, “Group 2” is determined. If the reach group determined random number is 7000-8999, “Group 3” is determined, if the reach group determined random number is 9000-9799, “Group 4” is determined, and if the reach group determined random number is 9800-10006, “ Group 5 "is determined.

  In addition, when the non-time-saving gaming state is set, when the jackpot lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, and the number of the special 1 hold when performing the jackpot lottery is 2 or 3 The reach group determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 6B is selected. In addition, when the jackpot lottery result is derived based on the special 2 hold when the non-time-saving gaming state is set, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 3 will be selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination tables 1 to 3, the group type is determined as illustrated in accordance with the reach group determination random number.

  When the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot”, 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 jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”. Therefore, although the reach group determination random number is acquired regardless of “hit” or “losing” when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the lottery result of the jackpot If it is a “hit”, the reach group decision random number is discarded without being used in any lottery.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of lost time reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above. Here, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the group 1 is determined is shown in FIG. 7A, and the lost reach mode A determination selected when the group 2 is determined. The random number determination table 2 is shown in FIG. 7B, and the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 5 selected when the group 5 is determined is shown in FIG. 7C.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode A determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. When the group type is determined by lottery of the group type, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the selected lost reach mode A is determined. The variation mode A number is determined based on the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  According to the lose mode reach mode A determined random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7A, “00H” is determined as the variation mode A number for all reach mode A determined random numbers 0 to 250. Further, according to the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 7B, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 79, “00H” is determined as the variation mode A number, and the reach mode A When the determined random number is 80 to 169, “01H” is determined as the variation mode A number, and when the reach mode A determined random number is 170 to 250, “02H” is determined as the variation mode A number. Further, according to the reach mode A determined random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 7C, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 130, “05H” is determined as the fluctuation mode A number, and the reach mode A When the determined random number is 131 to 199, “06H” is determined as the variation mode A number, and when the reach mode A determined random number is 200 to 250, “07H” is determined as the variation mode A number.

  In each losing reach mode A determined random number determination table, the reach mode A determined random number is associated with a reach mode B determined random number determination table and a variation pattern random number determination table, which will be described later, together with the variation mode A number. For example, according to the lose mode reach mode A determined random number determination table 1, at the same time that the fluctuation mode A number is determined to be “00H”, “table 1” is determined as the reach mode B determined random number determination table, and the fluctuation pattern “Table A” is determined as the random number determination table. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation mode A number is determined, the reach mode B determined random number determination table and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined at the same time.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided according to the type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won. Here, the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the special symbol A is determined is shown in FIG. 8A, and the jackpot reach mode selected when the special symbol B is determined. A determination random number determination table 2 is shown in FIG. In this jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table, similarly to the above-described lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, a variation mode A number, a reach mode B determined random number determination table, When the variation pattern random number determination table is associated and the variation mode A number is determined, the reach mode B determination random number determination table and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined at the same time.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type, the variation mode A number, the reach mode B determination random number determination table, and the variation pattern random number determination table based on the reach mode A determination random number determination table and the reach mode A determination random number shown in FIG. Is determined. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery result is “big jackpot”, the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. 8 according to the determined jackpot symbol (special symbol type). Thus, the variation mode A number, the reach mode B determination random number determination table, and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a reach mode B determined random number determination table. Here, the reach mode B determined random number determination table 1 is shown in FIG. 9A, the reach mode B determined random number determination table 2 is shown in FIG. 9B, and the reach mode B determined random number determination table 5 is shown in FIG. In addition, a number of reach mode B determined random number determination tables are also provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode B determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 198. Then, the variation mode B number is determined based on the reach mode B determined random number determination table determined at the same time as the variation mode A number and the acquired reach mode B determined random number. For example, according to the reach mode B determined random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 9A, “0H” is determined as the fluctuation mode B number in all reach mode B determined random numbers 0 to 198. Further, according to the reach mode B determined random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 9B, when the reach mode B determined random number is 0 to 109, “0H” is determined as the variation mode B number, and the reach mode B determined random number is determined. Is 110 to 198, “1H” is determined as the fluctuation mode B number. Further, according to the reach mode B determined random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 9C, when the reach mode B determined random number is 0 to 49, “5H” is determined as the variation mode B number, and the reach mode B determined random number is determined. Is 50 to 99, “6H” is determined as the variation mode B number. When the reach mode B determined random number is 100 to 159, “7H” is determined as the variation mode B number, and the reach mode B determined random number is 160. When ˜198, “8H” is determined as the fluctuation mode B number.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table A is shown in FIG. 10 (a), the fluctuation pattern random number determination table B is shown in FIG. 10 (b), and the fluctuation pattern random number determination table Q is shown in FIG. 10 (c). Many other pattern random number determination tables are provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. The variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the variation mode A number and the obtained variation pattern random number. For example, according to the variation pattern random number determination table A shown in FIG. 10A, “00H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all of the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238.

  Further, according to the fluctuation pattern random number determination table B shown in FIG. 10B, “01H” is determined as the fluctuation pattern number in all the fluctuation pattern random numbers 0 to 238. Further, according to the variation pattern random number determination table Q shown in FIG. 10C, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 24, “30H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 25 to 49, When the variation pattern number is “31H”, the variation pattern random number is 50 to 139, the variation pattern number is “32H”, and when the variation pattern random number is 140 to 179, the variation pattern number is “33H”. When the variation pattern random number is 180 to 219, “34H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 220 to 238, “35H” is determined as the variation pattern number.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode A number, the variation mode B number, and the variation pattern number are determined in accordance with the jackpot lottery result. These variation mode A number, variation mode B number, and variation pattern number constitute a variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode A 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 A number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode A 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 this 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.

  Further, as described above, when the variation mode B number is determined, the variation time 3 is determined according to the variation time 3 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 3 determination table, the variation time 3 is associated with each variation mode B number, and the corresponding variation time 3 is determined according to the determined variation mode B. The total time of the variation times 1 to 3 determined in this way is the variation production time for notifying the jackpot lottery result, that is, the variation time.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. As described above, when the variation mode A number, the variation mode B number, and the variation pattern number are determined, commands corresponding to them are generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 200. As shown in FIG. 12A, the variable mode command includes a preceding command and a subsequent command, and the preceding command is configured by adding a variable mode B number to “AH” that functions as a header. Therefore, for example, when “2H” is determined as the variation mode B number, the preceding command is “A2H”. In the present embodiment, 15 types of “0H” to “EH” are provided as the variation mode B numbers, but “FH” is excluded here in the header of the variation pattern command described later. This is to ensure the distinguishability from “AFH”.

  Further, the subsequent command is determined according to the variation mode A number. For example, when “00H” is determined as the variation mode A number, the subsequent command is “00H”. In the present embodiment, “00H” to “7FH” are provided as subsequent commands, and therefore, it is possible to provide a maximum of 128 variable mode A numbers. Thus, in this embodiment, one variation mode command is generated by the variation mode A number and the variation mode B number.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, the variation pattern command also includes a preceding command and a subsequent command, and “AFH” that functions as a header is generated as the preceding command. The subsequent command is determined according to the variation pattern number. For example, when “00H” is determined as the variation pattern number, the subsequent command is “00H”. In the present embodiment, “00H” to “7FH” are provided as subsequent commands. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to provide a maximum of 128 variable pattern numbers.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in order to determine the variation effect pattern, the three elements of the variation mode A number, the variation mode B number, and the variation pattern number are determined, but the variation mode A number and the variation mode are determined. One variation mode command is generated by the B number, and one variation pattern command is generated by the variation pattern number. This reduces the load of command generation and transmission processing. In this embodiment, the preceding command of the variation mode command is generated based on the variation mode B number, and the subsequent command of the variation mode command is generated based on the variation mode A number. Based on the change mode B number, the subsequent command may be generated based on the previous command. Further, a preceding command or a succeeding command of the variation pattern command may be generated based on the variation mode A number or the variation mode B number. In any case, each command may be generated as appropriate according to the number of the fluctuation mode A number, the fluctuation mode B number, and the fluctuation pattern number.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. 2 is provided.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1. According to this operation table 1, the condition that either the special winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. Thus, the round game that ends is executed 15 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbols B and C are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2. According to this operation table 2, the condition that either the winning prize opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that eight game balls enter the winning prize opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by this is executed 5 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game is ended when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and when the special symbol C is determined, the low probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game. Set to Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 10,000. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1 / 39.24, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot is won again. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, it is set to either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and is always set to the short-time game state. The “number of times saved” is determined as follows according to the type of the special symbol and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  In other words, when special symbol A is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 10000 regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and when special symbol B is determined, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is determined. Regardless, the number of time reductions is set to 30. In addition, when the special symbol C is determined, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is in the short-time game state, the number of time reductions is set to 30 times, and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is in the non-short-time game state Sometimes, the number of time reductions is set to 10.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. In the following, the random number value (a winning random number) stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure reservation.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 1, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 2, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 18, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 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 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, the reach mode B determined random number, and the variation pattern random number. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, the reach mode B 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.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a 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 makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random value for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number and the initial symbol update random number for the winning symbol random number. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 and the random number counter is updated. When the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0 and the random number counter makes one round. In this case, the random number is updated from the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number. Both the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number are updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset. ing.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an input control process for determining whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switch 20a, the second start port detection switch 22a, and the gate detection switch 24a.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100 a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a, The corresponding prize ball counter is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S330)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20 and performs a jackpot lottery. Set predetermined data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the special 1 storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired jackpot decision random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode B determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-7.

(Step S330-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-8.

(Step S330-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the special 2 reserved storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired jackpot decision random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-6.

(Step S340-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode B determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-7.

(Step S340-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-8.

(Step S340-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the current winning random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. Note that the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number is acquired, the winning determination random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit that is not available is searched, and the acquired winning random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units. In the following, the winning random number stored in the storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is referred to as ordinary drawing holding.

  Next, a process related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not special 2 reservation is stored in the special 2 reservation storage area (number of special 2 reservations (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, when it is determined that special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and when it is determined that special 2 hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

(Step S420-2)
When it is determined in step S420-1 that the special 2 reservation is stored in the special 2 storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the special 2 storage stored in the special 2 storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the special 2 reservation is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the special 2 hold stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for the determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special 2 reservation number (X2) is stored as a new special 2 reservation number (X2).

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that no special 2 reservation is stored in the special 2 storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the special 1 storage is stored in the special 1 storage area (special storage). One hold number (X1) ≧ 1) is determined. As a result, when it is determined that special 1 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-4, and when it is determined that special 1 hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

(Step S420-4)
If it is determined in step S420-3 that the special 1 hold storage area is stored in the special 1 hold storage area, the main CPU 100a shifts the special 1 hold stored in the special 1 hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the special 1 hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the special 1 hold stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for the determination when performing the big win lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special 1 hold number (X1) is stored as a new special 1 hold number (X1).

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4), and in the step S420-2 or the step S420-4, the selected table. A jackpot lottery result is derived based on the jackpot decision random number copied in the processing area.

  And when the derived lottery result is “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected according to the type of starting port (special 1 holding or special 2 holding), and A special symbol type is determined based on the selected table and the winning symbol random number copied to the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4. If the derived lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol X is determined if the start port type is the first start port 20 (special 1 hold), and the start port type is the second start port 22. If it is (special 2 reservation), the special symbol Y is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  According to the special symbol variation start process, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, the special symbol determination process is performed based on the special 2 hold. That is, the special 2 hold is processed in preference to the special 1 hold here.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-5 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a changes based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, the reach mode B determination random number, and the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4. A variation effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern is performed. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the special 1 hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by 1 simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-9)
If it is determined in step S420-3 that the special 1 hold is not stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the variation effect pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S420-5 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-2. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-4.

(Step S421-2)
If it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a loads data relating to the determined jackpot symbol.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the data related to the jackpot symbol loaded in step S421-2.

(Step S421-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a checks the current number of holds. Specifically, the number of special 1 holds (X1) is confirmed when a jackpot lottery is performed based on special 1 hold, and a special 2 is selected when a jackpot lottery is performed based on special 2 hold. Check the number of holds (X2).

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a creates a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the holding type (starting port type) for which the jackpot lottery has been performed and the holding number confirmed in step S421-4. set.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a, based on the reach group determination random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4, and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S421-5, The group type is determined, and the determined group type is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the group type determined in step S421-6.

(Step S421-8)
The main CPU 100a includes the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-3, or the lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-7, and the step S420-2. Alternatively, the variation mode A number is determined based on the reach mode A determined random number written in the processing region in step S420-4, and the determined variation mode A number is stored in a predetermined processing region. Here, at the same time when the variation mode A number is determined, the reach mode B determination random number determination table and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined.

(Step S421-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the reach mode B determined random number determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a is based on the reach mode B determined random number determination table set in step S421-9 and the reach mode B determined random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4. Then, the variation mode B number is determined, and the determined variation mode B number is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation pattern random number determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S421-11 and the variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4. The number is determined, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a changes the variation mode A number determined in step S421-8, the variation mode B number determined in step S421-10, the variation pattern number determined in step S421-12, Based on the time determination table (see FIG. 11), the fluctuation times 1 to 3 are determined. Then, the determined fluctuation times 1 to 3 are respectively stored, and the total fluctuation time obtained by integrating the fluctuation times 1 to 3 is calculated and set in the fluctuation time timer counter. Here, the variation mode command is generated based on the determined variation mode A number and variation mode B number, and the variation pattern command is generated based on the determined variation pattern number. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  Note that “0 second” is included in the variation time 1 associated with the variation mode A number and the variation time 3 associated with the variation mode B number. Then, when the fluctuation mode A number of the fluctuation time 1 = 0 seconds and the fluctuation mode B number of the fluctuation time 3 = 0 seconds are determined, the fluctuation time 2 associated with the fluctuation pattern number remains as the total fluctuation. It will be calculated as time. Therefore, in this case, the variation effect is executed based only on the variation pattern number.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-13) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-5 as the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-6, and when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, step S440-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the process proceeds to step S440-9.

(Step S440-7)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a performs a process of resetting the gaming state.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game. When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area and waits until a preset opening time elapses. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either one of the operation tables 1 and 2 is set, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set table. It will be.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the system waits until a predetermined ending time elapses.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 14, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, processing related to the above-described normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3. If the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when the hit determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area and the hit determination random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, The random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the winning random number copied to the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. . If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual time variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a time saving gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the main CPU 100a has passed the energization time (opening time × number of opening times) set in step S550-4. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol normal power data so that the normal symbol fluctuation start processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol stop.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200.

  In the present embodiment, various effects are performed for each gaming state. Here, an example of a variable effect in a non-time-saving gaming state will be described. The variation effect is an effect for notifying the player of the jackpot lottery result on the main control board 100, and the jackpot lottery is performed on the main control board 100 and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received. This is the opportunity to start.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reachless pattern. As shown in this figure, when a variation effect is executed, a variation display image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. This variable display image is composed of a main display image and a notice effect image superimposed or inserted on the main display image.

  The main display image referred to here is a background image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, a character image superimposed on the background image, and a symbol variation in which the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed superimposed on the background image. It refers to an image, and further to a moving image, which will be described later, and can be said to be a main image among images displayed on the effect display unit 50a. The main display image is always displayed on the effect display unit 50a during execution of the variation effect, and a plurality of patterns are provided depending on the variation pattern command, the variation mode command, the gaming state, and the like. One of the patterns is determined according to the command that has been played and the gaming state when the command is received.

  On the other hand, a plurality of patterns for the notice effect image are also provided, and the notice effect image to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a is determined according to the variation pattern command, the variation mode command, the gaming state, or the like. However, the notice effect image is set so as to be determined not to be displayed during the fluctuating effect. Therefore, the notice effect image may not be displayed during one fluctuating effect.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of a variable display image composed of only the main display image without displaying the notice effect image as the variable effect of the reachless pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 35A, it is assumed that the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the jackpot lottery result is lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), first, the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed in a pattern (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the special game is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining a first example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. Here, an example in which a variable display image composed of only the main display image is displayed without displaying the notice effect image is shown, but in FIG. 36, the background image constituting the main display image is omitted. It shows. In the variation production of the reach variation pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 36A, after the variation display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbols, As shown in b), the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36C, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  As described above, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), so-called “reach mode”, in the effect display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. The variable display is continued with the shapes of 40a, 40b, and 40c being different from those before the specific mode. Then, after that, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), the main display image is switched from the image mainly displaying the effect symbols 40 a, 40 b, and 40 c to a predetermined moving image on the effect display unit 50 a, and finally In addition, the effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c are stopped and displayed, and the lottery result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining a second example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. Here, an example of a variable display image in the case where a cut-in notice image is inserted as a notice effect image in the main display image is shown, but in FIG. 37, the background image constituting the main display image is omitted. . In this example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), after starting the variable display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c, the change display is interrupted, and as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the effect display unit A predetermined cut-in preview image is displayed at 50a for a preset time. In this case, the cut-in notice image may be displayed so as to be superimposed on the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. Then, when the display of the cut-in notice image is completed, the variable display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is resumed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the effect symbols 40a, 40c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the shapes of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are displayed. Changes. Similarly to the above, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a predetermined moving image is reproduced and displayed, and finally the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed, and the jackpot lottery result is obtained by the player. Will be notified.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining a third example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. Here, an example of a variable display image when a cut-in notice image is inserted as a notice effect image in the main display image is shown, but in FIG. 38, the background image constituting the main display image is omitted. . In this example, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), after the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is started, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the effect symbols 40a and 40c are the same symbols (modes). ) Are stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the shapes of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c change. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), a predetermined moving image is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and during the display, the reproduction of the moving image is interrupted, and as shown in FIG. 38 (e), A predetermined cut-in preview image is displayed. Note that the cut-in notice image is displayed only for a preset time, and when the display of the cut-in notice image ends, the animation is continuously reproduced on the effect display unit 50a. However, also in this case, the cut-in preview image may be displayed superimposed on the moving image being reproduced. In the variation effects shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, only the timing at which the cut-in notice image is displayed is different, and the other contents are the same.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining an example of the notice effect image. In this embodiment, in addition to the above cut-in preview image, four types of preview effect images in total, a window preview image, a conversation preview image, and a step-up preview image, are provided. A plurality of image patterns are provided. In the following, the effect in which the notice effect image is displayed is simply called the notice effect, the effect in which the window notice image is displayed is called the window notice effect, and the effect in which the conversation notice image is displayed is called the conversation notice effect. The effect in which the notice image is displayed is called a step-up notice effect, and the effect in which the cut-in notice image is displayed is called a cut-in notice effect.

  The window notice effect, the conversation notice effect, and the step-up notice effect are executed after the change effect is started and until the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. That is, the window preview image, the conversation preview image, and the step-up preview image are, as a general rule, displayed on the effect display unit 50a immediately after the start of the change effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 39A, it is assumed that variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is started. At this time, if execution of the window preview effect has been determined, a window preview image 41a is displayed at the center of the effect display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 39 (b-1). Various characters are displayed on the window preview image 41a. A plurality of patterns are provided for the type and number of characters displayed at this time, or the color of the frame edge of the window preview image 41a. According to the aspect, the player is expected to expect the jackpot. Then, when the window preview image 41a is not displayed on the effect display unit 50a after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of display, the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed in the same manner as described above. Will be performed (see FIG. 39C).

  If the execution of the conversation notice effect is determined as the notice effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-2), a conversation notice image 41b of the content that the character is talking on the effect display unit 50a is displayed. Is displayed. There are a plurality of patterns of characters and messages displayed on the conversation notice image 41b, and the display mode suggests to the player the expected degree of jackpot.

  If execution of the step-up notice effect is determined as the notice effect, the effect display unit 50a is divided into four parts and various characters are displayed in the divided areas as shown in FIG. 39 (b-3). The step-up notice image 41c to be displayed is displayed. The number and types of characters displayed in the step-up notice image 41c are provided in a plurality of patterns, and by these display modes, the expected degree of jackpot is suggested to the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of the notice effect image displayed at a relatively early stage after the start of the change effect is provided, whether or not the notice effect image is displayed, and the notice effect. When an image is displayed, its type and image pattern (mode) are determined at the start of the variation effect.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of the specific variation display image. In the present embodiment, the variation display image includes a main variation portion that is a part of the main display image, and a previous variation portion that is configured by an image that is the same as or approximate to the main variation portion. A specific variation display image in which the main variation portion is displayed after the previous variation portion is displayed once or a plurality of times from the start to the end of the display of the variation display image is included. Hereinafter, the variation effect in which the specific variation display image is displayed is referred to as a specific variation effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the main display image in which the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is superimposed on the background image in which the vehicle travels from the right side to the left side of the effect display unit 50a. Assume that the display has started. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the changing effect, a window preview image 41a is displayed as shown in FIG. 40 (b), and then the window preview image 41a is not displayed as shown in FIG. 40 (c). Suppose that it is displayed. Then, when the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c continue to display the variation, an image showing a crack is suddenly displayed on the effect display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 40 (d).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 40 (e) to 40 (g), after the same main display image as that at the start of the variation effect is displayed again, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are specified in the same manner as described above. (Reach mode), and thereafter, the moving image is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Here, the main display images of FIGS. 40 (e) to 40 (g) become the main variation part, and the same main variation images shown in FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 are displayed before the main variation unit. The main display image of (c) becomes the previous variation part.

  In addition, in FIG. 40, although the case where this variation part was displayed after the previous variation part was displayed once between the display start and the end of one variation display image was explained, In some cases, the variable portion is displayed after the symbol is displayed a plurality of times (two or more times). In the specific variation display image of the present embodiment, this variation portion is displayed after the previous variation portion is displayed 1 to 3 times. However, the display count of the previous variation portion is not limited to this. And can be set as appropriate.

  In addition, the number of repeated display of the previous variation part is determined by the variation mode A number. A number selection ratio is set. Here, a case will be described in which the display image is completely the same between the previous variation unit and the main variation unit, but the player can recognize reproducibility between the previous variation unit and the main variation unit. If the two are close to each other, the previous variation portion and the present variation portion need not be completely the same.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the notice effect image is displayed in the previous change part, as shown in FIG. 40 (f), the notice effect image (window notice image) is also displayed in this change part. 41a) is displayed. Further, in the case where the previous variation part is repeatedly displayed, if the announcement effect image is displayed in any of the previous variation parts, the announcement effect image is also displayed in the subsequent variation part or the main variation part thereafter. At this time, the same type of notice effect image may be displayed or the type of the notice effect image may be changed between the previous change part and the main change part, or a plurality of previous change parts.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol stop effect image. As described above, the variable display image is mainly displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and is configured by combining the main display image that notifies the jackpot lottery result with one or more preview effect images that suggest the jackpot lottery result. Is done. The main display image is configured by superimposing a symbol variation image in which the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the background image, and the special symbol stop effect is executed by the symbol variation image.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the special symbol stop effect is such that after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start variable display, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the effect symbols 40a and 40c are mutually connected. Stopped display with a different symbol. Thereafter, the scroll speed of the effect symbol 40b becomes low, and as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed with a special symbol not included in the normal symbol variation image. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the moving image corresponding to the stopped special symbol is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 50a. As described above, the special symbol stop effect suggests in advance (notification) the contents (modes) of the main display image developed and displayed on the effect display unit 50a in advance in the special effect of the effect symbol 40b. ).

  FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining a timer effect. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is executed in various scenes while the variable display image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. This timer effect is executed with the specific image mode in the main display image and the specific image mode in the notice effect image as target images, and until the target image set in advance is displayed. It is an effect that counts down the time.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), with the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c being stopped and displayed, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed as shown in FIG. Suppose that the display of the variable display image is started. Then, the timer image 42 is displayed in the lower right part of the effect display unit 50a, and as shown in FIGS. 42B to 42E, the time displayed on the timer image 42 as time elapses. Counts down until zero. Then, when the time displayed on the timer image 42 becomes 0, the above notice effect image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, or the main display image becomes a specific image mode. Below, the target image of a timer effect is demonstrated using FIGS. 43-45.

  FIG. 43 is a first diagram illustrating a timer effect target image, FIG. 44 is a second diagram illustrating a timer effect target image, and FIG. 45 illustrates a timer effect target image. FIG. In the present embodiment, the display images of the previous and subsequent variable portions for the second and subsequent times are preset as target images for timer effects. Therefore, for example, when the execution of the timer effect is determined with the second and subsequent previous fluctuation parts and the main fluctuation part as target images, the timer image is displayed during display of the previous fluctuation part as shown in FIG. 43 (a-1). 42 is displayed.

  Then, when the time displayed on the timer image 42 becomes 0, as shown in FIG. 43 (a-2), a crack image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, which is the same as the previous fluctuation unit displayed so far. A display image related to the second or subsequent variation part or the main variation part is displayed. That is, in this case, the timer image 42 counts down the time until the main display image is repeatedly displayed (repetition suggestion).

  In the present embodiment, a display image in which the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, that is, a special symbol stop image that is displayed when the special symbol stop effect is executed is preset as a target image for the timer effect. . Therefore, for example, when execution of the timer effect is determined with the stop image of the special symbol as the target image, the timer image 42 is displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol 40b as shown in FIG. 43 (b-1). . When the time displayed on the timer image 42 becomes zero, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed as a special symbol as shown in FIG. 43 (b-2). That is, in this case, the timer image 42 counts down the time until the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed with the special symbol (special symbol suggestion).

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect image is set in advance as a target image for the timer effect. Therefore, for example, when the execution of the timer effect is determined with the preview effect image as the target image, the timer image 42 is displayed during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c as shown in FIG. 43 (c-1). Is done. When the time displayed on the timer image 42 becomes 0, a notice effect image (here, a window notice image 41a) is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (c-2). That is, in this case, the timer image 42 counts down the time until the notice effect image is displayed (prediction of occurrence of notice).

  Further, for example, when the execution of the timer effect is determined with the notice effect image as the target image, as shown in FIG. 44 (a-1), the timer image 42 is displayed when the moving image is reproduced on the effect display unit 50a. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (a-2), when the time displayed on the timer image 42 becomes 0, as shown in FIG. 44 (a-3), a notice effect image (here, a cut-in notice image). ) Is displayed. As described above, when the execution of the timer effect is determined with the notice effect image as the target image, the timer image 42 can be displayed before and after the effect symbols 40a and 40c are in the specific mode (reach mode). .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the developed image during reach in the main display image is set in advance as the target image for the timer effect. Reached development image means that an image that informs a loss is displayed once among the videos that are played after the production symbols 40a and 40c are in a specific mode (reach mode), and then the loss is not fixed. In addition, it refers to an image in which the production content further develops.

  Specifically, it is assumed that the moving image that is played after the production symbols 40a and 40c are in a specific mode (reach mode) is a content in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other. Then, if the teammate wins and the jackpot is confirmed, and if the teammate is defeated, the loss is confirmed, the image that the teammate character is defeated once is displayed, then the teammate character is revived and rematched against the enemy character. To do. The image in which the teammate character is revived and re-matched with the enemy character is the reach-developed image referred to in the present embodiment, and the reach-developed image is set in advance as a target image for the timer effect.

  Therefore, for example, when the execution of the timer effect is determined with the developed image being reached as the target image, the timer image is displayed when the moving image is being reproduced on the effect display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 44 (b-1). 42 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (b-2), when the time displayed on the timer image 42 becomes 0, the reach development image is displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (b-3). In other words, in this case, the time until the reach development effect image is displayed is counted down by the timer image 42 (reach development suggestion).

  As described above, when the timer image 42 is displayed and its display time becomes zero, a preset target image, that is, an image suggesting the degree of expectation of jackpot is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. However, in the present embodiment, even if the timer image 42 is displayed, the gaze timer effect (repeated gasset, special symbol gasset) is executed with a predetermined probability that the variation effect ends without displaying the target image.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a-1), when the timer image 42 is displayed during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c and the display time becomes zero, as shown in FIG. -2), a crack image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. This gives the player a sense of expectation that the variation display image being executed is a specific variation display image and that the previous variation portion is repeatedly displayed, but in reality, the display is not repeated. The production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a combination manner indicating a loss, and the player is notified of the loss.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (b-1), the timer image 42 is displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol 40b. Then, the special symbol effect symbol 40b is scroll-displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is given a sense of expectation that the special symbol may be stopped and displayed. However, when the time displayed on the timer image 42 becomes zero, as shown in FIG. 43 (b-2), the special symbol does not stop in the effect display unit 50a, but below the effect display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 45 (b-3), the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed with the normal symbol arranged above it, and the player is notified of the loss.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player is given a sense of expectation that the specific variation effect in which the specific variation display image is displayed and the special symbol stop effect in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed may be executed. On the other hand, in practice, a gaze timer effect in which the loss is simply notified is executed. In the following, a detailed description will be given of the process of determining the mode (image pattern) of the above-described variation display image and whether or not the timer effect and the gusset timer effect can be executed.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining a notice effect determination table. As described above, when the variation display of the special symbol is started on the main control board 100, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub-control board 200. When the variation pattern command is received, the sub-control board 200 obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 2499, and based on the acquired effect random number and the received variation pattern command (variation pattern number), The type of the notice effect is determined with reference to the notice effect determination table 46 shown in FIG. According to the notice effect determination table, for each change pattern command that can be received, “no notice”, “window notice effect”, “conversation notice effect”, “step-up notice effect (not shown)”, “cut-in” The selection ratio of the type of the notice effect such as “notice effect” is set. Although not shown, according to the notice effect determination table, a combination of a plurality of types of notice effects is also selected.

  The numbers in the figure indicate the selection ratio of each notice effect. For example, in the variation pattern command corresponding to “(previous variation 0 seconds +) normal variation 5 seconds A”, a value of 2500 is given for “without notice”. A number has been allocated. Therefore, when a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to “(previous fluctuation 0 seconds +) normal fluctuation 5 seconds A” is received, “no notice” is always determined, and the notice effect is not executed. Absent. In addition, for example, in the variation pattern command corresponding to “main variation part + after reach + reach middle development 1”, a value number is not assigned to “no notice”, and a value number is assigned to each notice effect. Therefore, when the command is received, one of the notice effects is always executed.

  As described above, when the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are received, first, the received fluctuation pattern command is analyzed, and the type of the notice effect is determined based on the received command and the obtained effect random number. Become. Although a detailed description is omitted, the sub ROM 200b is provided with an image pattern determination table for each type of the notice effect, and when the type of the notice effect is determined here, the image pattern determination table of the determined type is determined. And the image pattern is determined based on the newly obtained effect random number. In the image pattern determination table, the selection ratio of each image pattern is set for each variation pattern command, and each image pattern is appropriately selected according to the received variation pattern command.

  In FIG. 46, among the variation pattern numbers (commands), (previous variation 0 seconds +), (reach A +), etc., shown in parentheses are always determined simultaneously when the variation pattern command is determined. The contents associated with the changed mode command are shown. That is, when a variation pattern command with “normal variation 5 seconds A” is determined, a variation mode command with “previous variation 0 seconds” is always determined. On the other hand, a variation pattern command without parentheses such as “main variation + 1 after reach” can be determined at the same time as a different variation mode command.

  The variation mode command has information relating to the variation mode A number and the variation mode B number. Among these, the information relating to the variation mode A number includes, in advance, the display count of the previous variation portion and the variation thereof. Time is associated. Here, a specific example is given of a case where a variable mode command and a variable pattern command in which the main variable part is displayed after the previous variable part is displayed three times and then a reach development effect is displayed are received as a specific example. A lottery method for determining whether or not to execute will be described.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining a lottery method for determining whether or not the timer effect can be executed. As shown in FIG. 47 (a), when the main display image is composed of the first to the third variation part, the main variation part, and the reach development effect, whether or not the timer effect can be executed for each of these components. The lottery will be held. Therefore, in this case, the timer effect is executed a maximum of 5 times. Then, in the first to the third variation part, it is determined whether or not to execute the above-described repetitive suggestion or special symbol suggestion as a timer effect, and in this variable part, whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion in the main variation part is executable is determined. In the reach development direction, it is determined whether or not the advance notice suggestion or the reach advance suggestion can be executed.

  More specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), it is determined whether or not it is possible to perform repeated suggestion or special symbol suggestion for the first previous variation part. Here, it is determined not to execute the timer effect for the first previous variation part. Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), it is determined whether or not the repeated suggestion or the special symbol suggestion can be executed for the second previous variation part. Here, it is determined that the second suggestion is repeatedly suggested as a timer effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), it is determined whether or not the repeated suggestion or the special symbol suggestion can be executed for the third previous variation part. Here, it is determined that the suggestion is repeatedly executed as a timer effect for the third previous variation.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion or the reach development suggestion is to be executed is determined for the variable part and the reach development effect. As will be described in detail later, here, after determining whether or not to suggest the occurrence of advance notice, whether or not to implement the suggestion of development during reach is decided. There is a case where a decision is made to execute the notice, and a decision is made to execute the notice occurrence suggestion in the reach development effect.

  Then, when it is determined that the notice occurrence suggestion is executed in the variable part, the lottery process for determining whether or not the timer effect can be executed is terminated at that time. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), when it is determined that the advance notice suggestion or the reach development suggestion is executed in the reach development effect, as shown in FIG. For the variable part, it is determined whether or not the advance notice suggestion can be executed. Here, it is determined that the notice occurrence suggestion is executed as a timer effect for the variable part.

  FIG. 48A is a diagram for explaining a variation mode A number for specific variation effects, and FIG. 48B is a diagram for explaining a repeated suggestion appearance timing determination table. As shown in FIG. 48 (a), the variation mode command has information related to the variation mode A number and the variation mode B number. The number of times is associated with the variation time. In this figure, the fluctuation mode A number = 00H is associated with the fact that the fluctuation time of the previous fluctuation part is 0 seconds, that is, the previous fluctuation part is not performed. Therefore, when the variation mode command of variation mode A number = 00H is received, the mode (image pattern) of the variation display image is determined based on the variation mode B number and the variation pattern command.

  Also, for example, when a variation mode command of variation mode A number = 01H is received, the main display image related to the previous variation portion for 7 seconds is displayed, and then the main display image related to the present variation portion is displayed. . Also, for example, when a variation mode command of variation mode A number = 0BH is received, 7 seconds as the first variation portion, 7 seconds as the second variation portion, 14 seconds as the third variation portion, 14 seconds After the main display image is displayed, the main display image according to the present variation portion is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (b), according to the repeated suggestion appearance timing determination table, the repeated suggestion appearance timing, that is, the selection ratio with respect to the plurality of display start timings of the timer image 42, for each variation time of the previous variation portion. Is set. Specifically, in the repeated suggestion appearance timing determination table, “no previous fluctuation part”, “7 second system”, “14 second system”, “21 second system”, etc. Selection ratios of “None”, “0 second appearance”, “5 second appearance”, and “12 second appearance” are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the fluctuation time of the previous fluctuation part indicates the fluctuation time of one previous fluctuation part. Of the repeated suggestion appearance timings, “none” indicates that the timer image 42 is not displayed, and “0 second appearance”, “5 second appearance”, and “12 second appearance” indicate the display of the previous variation part, respectively. It shows that the timer image 42 is displayed 0 seconds after the start (simultaneously with the start of display of the previous variation portion), 5 seconds, and 12 seconds later.

  For example, the variation mode A number of the received variation mode command is 0AH, a main display image of 7 seconds is displayed as the first previous variation portion, and a main display image of 14 seconds is displayed as the second previous variation portion. Suppose that it has been decided. In this case, the suggestion appearance timing is first determined for the first previous variation part according to the selection ratio of “7-second system”. Accordingly, in this case, “none” or “appearance of 0 second” is determined as the display start timing of the timer image 42 in the first previous variation part. Next, the suggestion appearance timing is repeatedly determined for the second previous variation portion according to the selection ratio of “14-second system”. Therefore, in this case, “0 second appearance” or “5 second appearance” is determined as the display start timing of the timer image 42 in the second previous variation part.

  In this way, when a fluctuation mode command associated with execution of a plurality of previous fluctuation parts is received, the repetition suggestion execution is performed with reference to the repetition suggestion appearance timing determination table for each time of the previous fluctuation part. The display start timing in the case where the propriety is performed and the suggestion is repeatedly performed is determined.

  FIG. 49A is a diagram for explaining the variation mode A number for the special symbol stop effect (special symbol gas), and FIG. 49B is a diagram for explaining the special symbol suggestion (gas) appearance timing determination table. It is. As shown in FIG. 49 (a), the variation mode A number includes in advance the execution associated with the execution of the special symbol stop effect (including the special symbol gusset). In other words, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), when a predetermined variation mode A number is determined, a special symbol stop effect (special symbol gusset) is executed. Specifically, in FIG. 49A, when a variation mode command having information related to variation mode A number = 21H is received, it is suggested that the Reach A video is reproduced in the variation display image. A special symbol stop effect is performed.

  And according to the special symbol suggestion (gase) appearance timing determination table shown in FIG. 49 (b), for each variation mode A number associated with the execution of the special symbol stop effect (including special symbol gaze), the special symbol A suggestion appearance timing, that is, a selection ratio for a plurality of display start timings of the timer image 42 is set. Also in the special symbol suggestion (gase) appearance timing determination table, “None”, “0 second appearance”, “5 second appearance”, “ A selection ratio of “appears for 12 seconds” is stored in association with each other.

  Therefore, for example, when the variation mode A number of the received variation mode command is 24H, “0 second appearance” or “5 second appearance” is determined as the display start timing of the timer image 42. .

  The special symbol stop effect (including special symbol gasses) is assumed to be executed in the previous variable part, and after the special symbol stop effect is executed in the previous variable part, the part corresponding to this variable part is The reach development effect will be executed without being performed. Therefore, when the variation mode A number associated with the execution of the special symbol stop effect is determined, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation mode A number is always determined on the main control board 100.

  In addition, the special symbol stop effect may be executed only when the previous change part is once, or may be executed in combination with the specific change effect described above. That is, it is also possible to execute the reach development effect after executing the special symbol stop effect at a plurality of pre-change parts. In this case, when a specific variation mode A number associated with execution of a combination of a specific variation effect and a special symbol stop effect is provided, and a variation mode command related to the variation mode A number is received In addition, it is only necessary to determine which of the repeated suggestion and the special symbol suggestion is to be executed in each previous variation part.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the repeated gusset appearance timing determination table. Whether or not to repeatedly execute the gaze effect is determined based on the received variation pattern command. According to the repetitive gasset appearance timing determination table, the selection ratio for the repetitive gasset appearance timing, that is, the plurality of display start timings of the timer image 42, is set for each change pattern number that can be received. In this repeated gasase appearance timing determination table, selection ratios of “none”, “0 second appearance”, and “5 second appearance” are stored in association with each variation pattern number.

  However, the repeated gusset effect does not appear when the reach development effect is executed, that is, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are reach variation patterns in a specific mode (reach mode), and the variation of the non-reach pattern It can be executed only when the production is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50, in the repeated gasset appearance timing determination table, “0 second appearance” and “5 second appearance” can be selected only for the fluctuation pattern number of the normal fluctuation system which is a non-reach pattern. Are assigned to the variation pattern numbers of the reach variation pattern so that “None” is always selected.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining a notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table. Whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion can be executed is determined based on the type or pattern of the notice effect that is determined to be executed in the variable display image. According to the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table, the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing, that is, the selection ratio with respect to a plurality of display start timings of the timer image 42 is set for each notice effect pattern that may appear. More specifically, in the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table, “none”, “0 second appearance”, “5 second appearance”, “12 second appearance” are displayed for each execution pattern (image pattern) of the notice effect. Selection ratios are stored in association with each other.

  Note that the notice effect patterns stored in the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table are executed after the effect symbols 40a and 40c are in a specific mode (reach mode) and those that are executed in the variable part. Both are included. In addition, a plurality of notice effect images may be displayed in one variation display image. In such a case, for each notice effect for which execution is determined, the timer image with the notice effect image as a target image. Whether or not to display 42 and when displaying the timer image 42, the display start timing is determined. For example, it is determined that the cut-in notice effect of the pattern 17 is executed after the cut-in notice effect of the pattern 7 is executed in the variable part and the effect symbols 40a and 40c are in the specific form (reach form). To do. In this case, first, a lottery of the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing for the cut-in notice effect of the pattern 7 is performed, and thereafter, a lottery of the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing for the cut-in notice effect of the pattern 17 is performed.

  Then, when the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing for each notice effect is drawn, and it is decided to give the notice occurrence suggestion for a plurality of notice effects, A notice effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot is selected, and the occurrence of the notice is suggested for the selected one notice effect.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining a reach development suggestion appearance timing determination table. The lottery for whether or not the development suggestion during the reach is executed is performed when it is determined by the above-described notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table that the notice occurrence suggestion is not executed for any notice effect. However, if the execution timings of both the notice occurrence suggestion and the reach progress suggestion do not overlap, the process may be performed so that both the notice occurrence suggestion and the reach advance suggestion can be executed.

  According to this reach development progress suggestion timing determination table, the reach development suggestion appearance timing, that is, the selection ratio with respect to the plurality of display start timings of the timer image 42 is set for each receivable variation pattern number. More specifically, in the reach development suggestion appearance timing determination table, selection ratios of “none”, “0 second appearance”, and “during development” are stored in association with each variation pattern number. Of the timings of the suggestion of development during reach, “at the time of development” is a timing set in advance so that the display time of the timer image 42 becomes zero when the display of the development image during reach is started (FIG. 44 ( b-2) and FIG. 44 (b-3)). Therefore, when the “development time” is determined, the timer image 42 is displayed a predetermined time before the start of the display of the developed image during reach.

  In addition, according to the reach development suggestion appearance timing determination table, among the change pattern numbers, the change pattern number for which the reach development effect is not executed is always determined to be “none”. A number of values has been allocated.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining the change part notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table. This main change part notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table is for determining whether or not notice occurrence suggestion is executed for the notice effect image displayed in this change part, and for determining the execution timing. .

  However, as described above, the notice occurrence suggestion may already be determined to be executed for the notice effect that occurs in the variable section according to the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table shown in FIG. In this case, the lottery based on the main change part notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table is not performed. That is, in the lottery based on the main change part notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table, the notice generation suggestion timing determination table shown in FIG. 51 does not determine the notice occurrence suggestion for the notice effect produced in the main change part. It will be done only in case.

  According to the main change part notice occurrence suggestion timing determination table shown in FIG. 53, the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing, that is, a plurality of display start timings of the timer image 42, for each of the notice effect patterns that can appear in the present change part. The selection ratio is set. In more detail, in this change part notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table, for each execution pattern (image pattern) of the notice effect, “none”, “0 second appearance”, “5 second appearance”, “12 seconds” The selection ratio of “appearance” is stored in association with each other.

  A plurality of notice effect images may be displayed in one variation display image. In such a case, as in the case described above, the notice effect image is displayed for each notice effect that is determined to be executed. Whether or not to display the timer image 42 as the target image, and when displaying the timer image 42, the display start timing is determined. Then, when the notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing for each notice effect is drawn, and it is decided to give the notice occurrence suggestion for a plurality of notice effects, A notice effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot is selected, and the occurrence of the notice is suggested for the selected one notice effect.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said fluctuation | decrease effect and a timer effect is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 200 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed, and if the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process corresponding to the command is executed. Here, processing when main control board 100 receives a variation mode command and a variation pattern command transmitted at the start of variation display of special symbols will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the rendering operation device 56 can be accepted in accordance with the performance progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the rendering operation device detection switch 56a. If an operation signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a and the operation of the effect operation device 56 is being accepted, the fact that the effect operation device 56 has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 210. Therefore, the command is stored in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes an effect execution command output process for transmitting the effect execution command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. Thereby, the variable display image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining a variation mode command reception process executed when a variation mode command and a variation pattern command are received in the command analysis process. As described above, the change mode command and the change pattern command are set in step S421-13 (see FIG. 25) of the change effect pattern determination process on the main control board 100, and then the output control process in step S800 (see FIG. 18). ) To the sub-control board 200.

(Step S1210-1)
When the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received, first, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received variation mode command and the variation pattern command received simultaneously with the variation mode command.

(Step S1210-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the previous variation count M in the sub RAM 200c based on the analysis result of the variation mode command in step S1210-1. For example, when the variation mode A number is 09H associated with execution of the specific variation effect, 3 is stored as the previous variation count M (see FIG. 48). Further, for example, when the variation mode A number is 21H (or 32H) associated with the execution of the special symbol stop effect (special symbol gusset), 1 is stored as the previous variation number M (FIG. 49). reference). When the variation mode A number is not associated with the execution of the specific variation effect and the special symbol stop effect, 0 is stored as the previous variation count M.

(Step S1210-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a, based on the analysis result of the variation mode command and the variation pattern command in step S1210-1, the background image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the character image superimposed on the background image, the background image The main display image including the symbol variation image, the moving image (reach development effect image) and the like on which the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed is determined. Here, the aspect of the cut-in image inserted into the main display image, the insertion timing, and the like are also determined based on the analysis result related to the variation mode B number among the variation mode commands.

(Step S1210-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 46 and determines the type of the notice effect that is superimposed on the main display image. Specifically, the random number value of 1 is acquired from the effect random number (range 0-2499) updated in step S1001, and the acquired effect random number and the variation pattern number analyzed in step S1210-1 are obtained. Based on the above, the type of the notice effect in the variable part is determined. Then, based on the image pattern determination table corresponding to the determined type of the notice effect, and the effect random number acquired separately, the image pattern of the notice effect to be superimposed on the main display image is determined. As a result, the content of the variation display image from the start to the end of the variation effect, that is, the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of one special symbol is determined.

(Step S1220)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a timer effect lottery process based on the main display image and the notice effect image determined in steps S1210-3 and S1210-4. This timer effect lottery process determines whether or not the timer effect can be executed and the appearance timing of the timer image 42 when the timer effect is executed. The details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 57 to 60. To do.

(Step S1210-5)
Finally, the sub CPU 200a sets an effect execution command corresponding to the determined image pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the variation mode command reception process. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1400. Then, image processing based on the received command is performed on the image control board 210, whereby a variable display image is displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining the timer effect lottery process in step S1220.

(Step S1230)
First, the sub CPU 200a executes a pre-variation portion timer effect lottery process for determining whether or not the timer effect can be executed and the appearance timing of the timer image 42 in the pre-change portion of the variation display image. This pre-variable part timer effect lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1240)
In step S1230, when it is determined whether or not the timer effect can be performed in the previous variation part and the appearance timing of the timer image 42 is determined, next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the timer effect can be performed and the timer image in the present variation part and reach development effect The latter half timer effect lottery process for determining the appearance timing of 42 is executed. The latter half timer effect lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1250)
In step S1240, when it is determined whether or not to execute the timer effect in the main variation part and the reach development effect and the appearance timing of the timer image 42, the sub CPU 200a executes the main variable part timer effect lottery process. This variation part timer effect lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1260)
In step S1250, when it is determined whether or not the timer effect can be executed and the appearance timing of the timer image 42 are determined in the variable part, the sub CPU 200a then determines whether or not the repeated gas effect (timer effect) can be executed and the timer image 42 appears. The repeated gasse lottery process for determining the timing is executed. This repeated gusset lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-variable portion timer effect lottery process in step S1230.

(Step S1230-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the previous variation count M stored in step S1210-2 is greater than zero. As a result, when it is determined that the number of previous fluctuations M> 0, the process proceeds to step S1230-2. When it is determined that the number of previous fluctuations M> 0 is not satisfied (the number of previous fluctuations = 0), the previous fluctuation unit The timer effect lottery process is terminated.

(Step S1230-2)
If it is determined in step S1230-1 that the previous variation count M> 0, the sub CPU 200a sets a value obtained by adding ₁ to the lottery target count M1 stored in the sub RAM 200c as a new lottery target count M. ₁ is stored in the sub-RAM 200c. Incidentally, because the lottery target number M ₁ is indicative of whether to draw such executability timer effect against many times before change unit, 0 at the start of the processing is stored. Accordingly, in the pre-change part timer effect lottery process, if the processing of the first step S1230-2 is performed, in the step S1230-2, so that the drawing target number _{M 1} is updated to 1.

(Step S1230-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a obtains a random number value of 1 from the effect random numbers (range 0 to 249) updated in step S1001.

(Step S1230-4)
Next, based on the variation mode A number analyzed in step S1210-1, the sub CPU 200a repeats the suggestion appearance timing determination table shown in FIG. 48 (b) or the special symbol suggestion shown in FIG. 49 (b). (Gase) Set the appearance timing determination table.

(Step S1230-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the table set in step S1230-4, based on the effect random number acquired in step S1230-3 and the variation mode A number analyzed in step S1210-1. The feasibility of repeated suggestion or special symbol suggestion (gase) and the appearance timing are determined. Then, the determination result is stored in the sub RAM 200c in association with the previous variation unit (the previous variation number).

(Step S1230-6)
Then, the sub CPU200a determines a pre-variation time count M stored in step S1210-2, whether a lottery target number _{M 1} updated in step S1230-2 is equal. Process As a result, pre-fluctuation count M = when it is determined that the lottery target number _{M 1} the process proceeds to step S1230-7, when it is determined that previous fluctuation count M ≠-selectable number _{M 1} in step S1230-2 Move. Thus, in the step S1230-6, when it is determined that the previous fluctuation count M ≠-selectable number _{M 1,} the processing of step S1230-2~ step S1230-5 is repeated for all the pre-change unit, The execution possibility and appearance timing of repeated suggestion or special symbol suggestion (gase) are determined.

(Step S1230-7)
In step S1230-6, when it is determined that the previous fluctuation count M =-selectable number _{M 1} is sub CPU200a is a lottery target number _{M 1} is updated to 0, ending the pre-change unit timer effect lottery process To do.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart illustrating the latter half timer effect lottery process in step S1240.

(Step S1240-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a sets a notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S1240-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the notice effect pattern determined in step S1210-4.

(Step S1240-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a obtains a random number value of 1 from the effect random numbers (range 0 to 249) updated in step S1001.

(Step S1240-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the table set in step S1240-1, and based on the effect random number acquired in step S1240-3 and the notice effect pattern confirmed in step S1240-2, Whether or not the occurrence suggestion can be executed and the appearance timing are provisionally determined. Then, the determination result is stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1240-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the execution of the notice effect different from the notice effect that temporarily determines whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion is executed in step S1240-4 is determined. As a result, when it is determined that execution of another notice effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1240-3, and when it is determined that execution of another notice effect is not determined, step S1240-6. Move processing to.

  If it is determined in step S1240-5 that execution of another notice effect is determined, a notice occurrence suggestion is provided for each notice effect determined to be executed in steps S1240-3 and S1240-4. Whether or not to execute is temporarily determined.

(Step S1240-6)
If it is determined in step S1240-5 that the execution of other notice effects has not been determined, the sub CPU 200a determines that the notice effect that is the target of the notice occurrence suggestion temporarily determined in step S1240-4. Thus, the one notice effect with the highest expectation level of the jackpot is determined, and the appearance timing of the notice occurrence suggestion determined for the notice effect is stored. In addition, in the above-described step S1240-4, when execution of the notice occurrence suggestion is determined for only one of the notice effects, the appearance timing of the notice occurrence suggestion determined for the one notice effect is stored. . Further, if execution of the notice occurrence suggestion is not determined for any notice effect, the process is moved to the next step as it is.

(Step S1240-7)
Next, in step S1240-6, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the decision to execute the notice of occurrence of notice has been made for any notice effect. As a result, when it is determined that the decision to execute the advance notice suggestion has been made, the latter half timer effect lottery process is terminated, and when it is determined that the advance notice suggestion has not been made, step S1240-8. Move processing to.

(Step S1240-8)
If it is determined in step S1240-7 that the decision to execute the advance notice suggestion has not been made, the sub CPU 200a sets the reach development progress appearance timing determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S1240-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a checks the variation pattern number analyzed in step S1210-1.

(Step S1240-10)
Next, the sub CPU 200a obtains a random number value of 1 from the effect random numbers (range 0 to 249) updated in step S1001.

(Step S1240-11)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the table set in step S1240-8, and based on the effect random number acquired in step S1240-10 and the variation pattern number confirmed in step S1240-9. Determines whether or not the development suggestion can be executed and the appearance timing. Then, the determination result is stored in the sub RAM 200c, and the latter half timer effect lottery process is terminated.

  According to the latter half timer effect lottery process, first, whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion is to be executed is determined, and if it is determined not to execute the notice occurrence suggestion, whether or not the reach development suggestion is to be executed is determined. It becomes. However, for example, when the notice occurrence suggestion determined in step S1240-6 is intended for the notice effect executed in this variable section, the notice occurrence suggestion and the reach development suggestion overlap. There is no fear. In such a case, if it is decided whether or not execution of the reach development suggestion is to be performed, whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion determined in step S1240-7 is targeted for the notice effect performed in the variable section. Is determined, and if it is intended for the notice effect executed in the variable part, the process may be shifted to step S1240-8.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart for explaining the main variable part timer effect lottery process in step S1250.

(Step S1250-1)
First, in step S1240-6, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the execution of the notice occurrence suggestion targeted for the notice effect in the variable unit is determined. As a result, when it is determined that execution of the notice occurrence suggestion for the notice effect in the variable part is decided, the variable part timer effect lottery process is terminated, and the notice effect in the variable part is performed. If it is determined that the execution of the target notice occurrence suggestion has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S1250-2.

(Step S1250-2)
If the sub CPU 200a determines in step S1250-1 that execution of the notice occurrence suggestion for the notice effect in the variable part is not decided, the sub CPU 200a decides the notice effect decided in step S1210-4. Check the pattern.

(Step S1250-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the change part notice occurrence suggestion appearance timing determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S1250-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a obtains a random number value of 1 from the effect random numbers (range 0 to 249) updated in step S1001.

(Step S1250-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the table set in step S1250-3, based on the effect random number acquired in step S1240-4 and the notice effect pattern confirmed in step S1250-2. This variable part) tentatively determines whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion can be executed and the appearance timing. Then, the determination result is stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1250-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the execution of the notice effect different from the notice effect that temporarily determines whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion is executed in step S1250-5 is determined. As a result, when it is determined that execution of another notice effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1250-4, and when it is determined that execution of another notice effect is not determined, step S1250-7. Move processing to.

  If it is determined in step S1250-6 that execution of another (main variable part) notice effect is determined, for each notice effect that is determined to be executed in steps S1250-4 and S1250-5. In addition, whether or not the notice occurrence suggestion can be executed is tentatively determined.

(Step S1250-7)
If it is determined in step S1250-6 that the execution of other notice effects has not been determined, the sub CPU 200a determines that the notice effect that is the target of the notice occurrence suggestion provisionally determined in step S1250-5. From the above, the one announcement effect with the highest expectation level of the jackpot is determined, and the appearance timing of the suggestion of occurrence of the change part notice determined for the announcement effect is stored. In addition, in the above-described step S1250-5, when execution of the notice occurrence suggestion is determined for only one of the notice effects, the appearance timing of the notice occurrence suggestion determined for the one notice effect is stored. . In addition, if execution of the notice occurrence suggestion is not determined for any of the notice effects, the present variation section timer effect lottery process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart for explaining the repeated gusset lottery process in step S1260.

(Step S1260-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a sets the repeated gash appearance timing determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S1260-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a obtains a random number value of 1 from the effect random numbers (range 0 to 249) updated in step S1001.

(Step S1260-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the table set in step S1260-1, and repeats the categorization based on the effect random number acquired in step S1260-2 and the variation pattern number analyzed in step S1210-1. Whether or not the performance can be executed and the appearance timing are determined, and the determination result is stored in the sub-RAM 200c.

  As described above, execution of each timer effect is determined in the timer effect lottery process, and when the appearance timing of the timer effect is determined, the timer image 42 is displayed at the determined appearance timing. In step S1210-5, an effect execution command is set. At this time, the time displayed on the timer image 42 is derived, and the effect execution command is set so that the time is displayed on the timer image 42 at a predetermined timing.

  In this way, in the variable effects that notify the jackpot lottery result, the time until various effects are started is counted down, so what effects are executed after the timer image 42 is displayed. The player will have a sense of expectation. Therefore, even when an effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot is not being executed, the player can be expected for a long period of time, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  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, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 200 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  Moreover, the content of the effect in the said embodiment is only an example, and as a matter of course, the specific content of the effect can be set as appropriate. For example, in the above embodiment, the remaining time is counted down on the effect display unit 50a, but the remaining time may be notified by voice. Furthermore, the remaining time may be substantially notified to the player by an effect of sequentially turning on or off the plurality of lighting devices.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S420-5 in FIG. 24 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. In the above embodiment, whether or not a special game can be executed in the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and after the special game is executed The game state is determined, but the trigger for performing the jackpot lottery and the content determined by the jackpot lottery are not limited to this. In any case, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to give a pre-set game profit by performing a lottery lottery in response to some occurrence event.

In the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the processes shown in steps S1210-3 and S1210-4 in FIG. 56 corresponds to the variable display image determination unit of the present invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the process of step S1400 in FIG. 55 and the image control board 210 correspond to the image display means of the present invention.

1 gaming machine 50a effect display section (image display section)
100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
210 Image control board

Claims (3)

A lottery means for determining whether or not to give a game profit to a player by lottery;
When the lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the main display image for notifying the lottery result by the effect symbol displayed in a suspended manner while the effect symbol is superimposed on the background image, and the lottery result is displayed. Fluctuating display image determining means for determining a mode of a fluctuating display image configured by combining one or more suggested announcement effect images;
Image display means for displaying the fluctuation display image determined by the fluctuation display image determination means on an image display section,
At least a specific image mode in the main display image and a specific image mode in the notice effect image are preset as target images,
When the display of the target image is started from a predetermined time before the display of the target image is started when the mode of the variable display image including the target image is determined by the variable display image determining unit. A game machine characterized by further comprising a timer effect execution means for counting down and notifying the time. Examples of the variation display image include:
Between the main change image that is a part of the main display image and the previous change portion that is configured with an image that is the same as or close to the main change portion, from the start to the end of the display of the single change display image Includes a specific variation display image in which the main variation portion is displayed after the previous variation portion is displayed once or a plurality of times.
The target image includes
Includes the previous and subsequent variable parts for the second and subsequent times,
The timer effect execution means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least the time until the start of display of the previous variation portion and the main variation portion after the second time is counted down. The timer effect execution means includes:
When a plurality of target images are included between the start and end of a single variable display image, the time until the start of display of the plurality of target images can be counted down and reported. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.