JP2017099594A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a change in a performance mode and a performance stage with high frequency.SOLUTION: A second special stage includes a background image for the second special stage, and a performance pattern 48 for the second special stage. As a result of a stage change lottery, when it is determined that a stage type is changed to the second special stage (storm zone), a sub-CPU 200a sets a new background image command to a transmission buffer of a sub-RAM 200c so as to display the background image for the second special stage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game using a game ball.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, gaming machines represented by pachinko machines are widely known gaming machines in which a plurality of production modes and production stages are provided, and the production mode and production stage are switched when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “conventional gaming machine”) that can switch the effect mode even during high-speed fluctuation of decorative symbols (numeric symbols and patterns).

  Since the conventional gaming machine displays a decorative pattern that is common to a plurality of presentation modes, it is only necessary to change the stay background in the presentation mode when switching the presentation mode. The production mode can be switched. As a result, the effect mode can be switched even when the decorative symbol is changing at high speed.

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  For example, when the type of decorative pattern (aspect such as the design of a number pattern or a design) is changed for each of a plurality of production modes or production stages, the production mode or production stage as in the conventional gaming machine described above. It is necessary to switch not only the background of each stay but also the decorative design. For this reason, it is impossible to switch the effect mode and the effect stage with relatively easy processing as in the conventional gaming machine. In particular, switching the decorative design during high-speed fluctuation of the decorative design requires complicated processing and is difficult to realize.

  Therefore, the timing for switching the production mode and the production stage is limited, and there is a problem that the production mode cannot be switched frequently.

  Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention frequently switches between the production mode and the production stage even when the type of decorative design is changed for each production mode or production stage. A gaming machine that can be executed is provided.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a start area where a game ball can enter, a determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a game ball enters the start area, and the determination information acquisition A special storage game that stores a predetermined number of the determination information acquired by the storage as a hold, and the determination information stored as the hold by the hold storage means gives a game profit advantageous to the player. Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the special game determination means for determining whether or not the special game determination means, the display area having a display area for performing a predetermined effect display, and the determination result by the special game determination means On the basis of the determination result of the special game determination means, the symbol effect control means for controlling the symbol fluctuation effect to be stopped and displayed after the effect symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time in the effect display means. Effect stage control means for controlling the effect state at a predetermined effect stage in the effect display means, wherein the effect stage control means is stored as the hold stored in the hold storage means by the special game determination means. When the stored determination information is determined, a stage selection unit that selects the stage based on the result of the determination, and when the stage is selected by the stage selection unit, the stage is selected. When the symbol variation effect is being executed by the symbol effect control means when the background image is switched by the background image switching means that switches to the associated background image and the background image switching means, After the symbol variation effect is completed, the effect symbol associated with the effect stage is switched to. A performance symbol switching means that, further comprising a, it is characterized in that.

  In the above configuration, the special game determination unit may determine whether the determination information is the special determination information when the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit is stored in the hold storage unit as the hold. Pre-determining means for determining whether or not, the stage selecting means can select the effect stage based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determining means, the background image switching means, When the stage selection means selects the effect stage based on the pre-article determination result, it is possible to switch to a background image associated with the effect stage.

  Further, in the above configuration, the effect stage controlled by the effect stage control means includes a first effect stage in which only the background image is associated with the effect stage, and the background image and the effect with respect to the effect stage. And a second stage stage associated with the symbol.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of switching between the production mode and the production stage with high frequency.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is the figure seen from the front of the game board of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a winning design random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the action | operation table of an attacker apparatus. It is a figure which shows the detail of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach mode determination random number determination table for lose. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach mode decision random number determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of variable time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the CPU initialization process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the saving process at the time of a power failure in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the specific area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the general area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change production pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the V prize setting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the movable piece control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the timer interruption process of a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch effect setting process performed within a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect setting process performed within a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a stage information update process. It is a figure which shows the detail of a stage switching lottery table. It is a figure explaining an example (the 1) in case stage switching (stage transfer) is performed in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example (the 2) in case stage switching (stage transfer) is performed in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example (the 3) in case stage switching (stage transfer) is performed in an effect display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, in an embodiment of the present invention, a pachinko machine P that is an example of a gaming machine will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko machine P includes a vertical rectangular machine frame 1 installed in an island facility of a game arcade, and a main body frame 2 attached to the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 14 (see FIG. 4) housed inside the main body frame 2, a glass door 3 attached to the front surface of the main body frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and having a large opening 4 at the center; A transparent glass plate 10 attached to the opening 4 of the glass door 3, a front board 6 having a receiving tray 5 which is disposed on the lower side of the main body frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed and accommodates a game ball, and the front board 6 And a handle 7 attached to.

  The glass door 3 is connected to the main body frame 2 via a hinge mechanism portion 9 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the pachinko machine P), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 9 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the pachinko machine P) can be rotated in a direction to release from the main body frame 2. Further, a lock mechanism for fixing the glass door 3 to the main body frame 2 is provided on the other end side. Fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass door 3 is also provided with a door opening switch 303 (see FIG. 5) for detecting whether or not the glass door 3 is opened from the main body frame 2.

  In addition, one upper speaker 11 is attached to the upper part of the glass door 3 on the right and left sides, and one lower speaker 12 is attached to the lower right part of the glass door 3, so that various music and effects relating to the game can be obtained. Sound can be output. Hereinafter, the upper speaker 11 and the lower speaker 12 are collectively referred to as speakers 11 and 12.

  In addition, decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C and the like that can emit light by a light emitter such as an LED are provided around the glass door 3, and these decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C are variously adapted to the progress of the game. It is possible to perform the light emission mode.

  The front board 6 is provided with a receiving tray 5 that accommodates game balls and can be discharged to the outside. The tray 5 can accommodate not only game balls thrown by the player but also game balls paid out as prize balls. A launching device (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 15 is attached to the lower part of the main body frame 2, and the game ball accommodated in the receiving tray 5 is attached to the launching device 1. Supplied one by one.

  When the tray 5 is filled with game balls, the game balls are guided to the lower plate 8. On the bottom surface of the lower plate 8, a ball hole 8b for discharging game balls from the lower plate 8 is formed. The ball hole 8b is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by sliding the ball removal lever 8a to the left and right, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal lever 8a. The game ball can be discharged from the beading hole 8b below the lower plate 8.

  When the handle 7 attached to the lower right of the front board 6 is rotated, the touch sensor 7a in the handle 7 detects that the player has touched the handle 7, and the payout / launch control board 300 is detected. Send a touch signal. When the payout / firing control board 300 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 7a, the dispensing / firing control board 300 permits energization of the firing solenoid 7c. When the rotation angle of the handle 7 is changed, the gear directly connected to the handle 7 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 7b connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 7b is applied to a firing solenoid 7c provided in the launching device. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 7c, the firing solenoid 7c operates according to the applied voltage, and the launching device sends the game ball to the game area 15 with a launch intensity according to the turning angle of the handle 7. And can be fired. When the handle 7 returns to the initial position, the detection angle of the firing volume 7b becomes 0 degrees, and no voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 7c, so that the game ball is not fired.

  In the vicinity of the center portion of the front board 6, there is provided an effect operation device 60 that is pressed and rotated by the player. The effect operation device 60 has a touch button 61 whose center portion is a push-down switch (detecting a press operation by the touch button detection switch 61a) and a rotary selector (a rotation operation detecting switch 62a) at the periphery. And a selector switch 62 that is used for detecting a development effect (for example, an effect that develops from a normal reach to a super reach), or for selecting an effect or song during a big hit game. Or It is also used for volume adjustment of the speakers 11 and 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine P is provided with a main control board 100, a sub control board 200, a payout / launch control board 300, and the like on the back side. Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the board surface, and the game area 15 can be observed through the glass plate 10 after being attached to the main body frame 2. The game area 15 is partitioned and formed into a substantially circular shape by a guide rail 16a for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulating rail 16b, and the game ball launched by the launching device flows down in the game area 15 To do. Further, in the game area 15, the effect display device 40, the general winning port 20, the gate 22, the stage 50, the first starting winning port (starting port) 24 and the second starting winning port (starting port) 26. A first grand prize winning port 71, a second grand prize winning port 81, an out port 29, and the like. Further, in the game area 15, a large number of game nails 17 (a large number of game nails 17 are provided on the game board 14 as shown) and a windmill 21 are also provided. Further, at the lower right position of the game board 14, there are a first special symbol display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, a first special symbol display device 33, and a second special symbol display device 33. A symbol hold indicator 34 and a normal symbol hold indicator 35 are provided.

The first start winning port 24 and the second start winning port 26 are provided with a space in the vertical direction, and the second start winning port 26 has a pair of movable pieces 26b, and the start winning port is opened and closed. When the solenoid 26c (see FIG. 5) is energized, the pair of movable pieces 26b rotate in directions away from each other, and the entrance of the second start winning opening 26 is enlarged.
That is, in the second start winning opening 26, the start winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is not energized, and the first winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is energized in the first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 26b are kept closed. The movable state is controlled to the second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 26b are opened.

  When the second start winning opening 26 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting winning opening 24 located immediately above the second start winning opening 26 becomes an obstacle, It is impossible or difficult to win a game ball at the start winning opening 26. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening 26 is controlled in the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 26b function as trays, so that the game balls can easily enter the second starting winning opening 26. Become. When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 26, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball.

  When the launching intensity of the launching device is weak to medium (when a game ball is launched aiming at a so-called “bukkomi”), as shown by the route L, the game ball 15 has an area 18 on the left side (the effect display device 40). And the first start winning port 24 may be won. Note that when the firing strength is low to medium, there is no possibility that the game ball will pass through the gate 22, so that the lottery of the normal symbols described later is not performed. Therefore, it is impossible to win the second start winning opening 26. A game performed while firing a game ball with such launch strength is also referred to as a “left-handed game”. In addition, from this, the above-mentioned area 18 in which game balls mainly flow down in the left-handed game is also referred to as the left-handed area 18.

  In addition, when the launching intensity of the launching device is medium to strong, as shown in the route R, the game ball flows down the region 19 on the right side of the gaming region 15 (the right side of the effect display device 40) and passes through the gate 22. There will be more game balls to play. Therefore, since the normal symbol lottery is performed, there is a possibility of winning the second start winning opening 26. In this case, although it is lower than the winning at the second start winning opening 26, there is a possibility of winning at the first starting winning opening 24. A game played while firing a game ball with such a launch intensity is also referred to as a “right-handed game”. In addition, for this reason, the area 19 in which game balls mainly flow down in right-handed games is also referred to as a right-handed area 19.

  The first special symbol display device 30 displays a result of an electronic lottery (a jackpot lottery) related to a first special symbol (first special symbol) that is performed when a game ball wins a prize at the first start winning opening 24. Is for. In addition, the second special symbol display device 31 displays the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol (second special symbol) that is performed when the game ball wins at the second start winning opening 26. Is.

  More specifically, the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 display the lottery result relating to the special diagram in such a manner that the lottery result is stopped after the first special diagram or the second special diagram (for example, a number or a pattern) is changed. To do. In the present embodiment, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display devices 30 and 31. The special symbol display devices 30 and 31 are provided apart from the lower right portion of the game board 14 so as not to enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display device 40 at the same time. Then, the special figure fluctuates by causing the 7-segment display to blink, and the blinking stops and the fluctuation of the special figure stops by changing to a lighting display. This blinking time is the fluctuation time of the special figure (first special figure, second special figure).

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning port 24 and the lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning port 26 are not performed simultaneously. The execution order is the winning order of game balls. That is, the game based on the next winning is performed after the game related to the start winning opening that has been won first is completed. Therefore, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed simultaneously. In addition, the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 are a first special diagram display device 30 that performs display related to fluctuation and stop for the first special graphic, and a second that performs display related to variation and stop for the second special graphic. And a special figure display device 31.
As described above, in this embodiment, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed at the same time. It is good also as what displays the result of the lottery based on having won a prize with one special symbol display device.

  If a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26 and the lottery cannot be made immediately, such as during a special figure change or during a jackpot game, which will be described later, certain conditions are met. This winning is stored as a winning memory (hold). More specifically, the winning memory in which the game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 is stored as the first hold, and the winning memory in which the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26 is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the number of holds that can be stored is set to four, and the number (the number of stored holds) is set to the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34, respectively. Is displayed. The first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34 are each composed of two LEDs. For example, when there is one first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator is displayed. When one LED of the display device 33 is turned on and there are two first reservations, the two LEDs of the first special symbol reservation display device 33 are both turned on. Further, when there are three first holds, one LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 is lit and the other LED blinks. Furthermore, when there are four first holds, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 blink. In the second special symbol hold indicator 34, the number of the second hold is displayed in the same manner as described above.

  The effect display device 40 is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 14 and is a result of the electronic lottery according to the first special drawing performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start. A predetermined rendering mode is displayed based on the result of the electronic lottery according to the second special drawing performed when the game ball wins at the winning opening 26. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used. ing. In the effect display device 40, a background image is displayed on the entire screen, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 as a part of a predetermined effect mode. The production symbols 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) are variably displayed / stopped in synchronization with the second special figure variably displayed on the display device 31.

  In addition, the effect display device 40 is provided with hold display areas 42 and 44 for performing display (hold display) indicating the number of holds. Specifically, a first hold display area 42 is provided on the lower right side of the effect display device 40, and a second hold display area 44 is provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 40.

  The first hold display area 42 is provided with four display areas from display areas 42a to 42d. When there is one first hold, the hold is displayed on the display area 42a, and there are two first holds. In this case, the display area 42a and the display area 42b are displayed on hold, when the first hold is three, the display areas 42a to 42c are displayed on hold, and when the first hold is four, the display area is displayed. On-hold display is made on four of 42a to 42d. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in each of the display areas 42a to 42d in the first hold display area 42 is referred to as a hold display 42a to 42d.

  A first pedestal area 43 is provided below the first hold display area 42, and hold displays 42a to 42d displayed in the display areas 42a to 42d are placed on the first pedestal area 43, respectively. The pedestals 43a to 43d having such a shape are displayed. That is, the pedestal 43a is associated with the hold display 42a, the pedestal 43b is associated with the hold display 42b, the pedestal 43c is associated with the hold display 42c, and the pedestal 43d is associated with the hold display 42d. Yes. Further, the pedestals 43a to 43d are always displayed regardless of whether or not the hold displays 42a to 42d associated therewith are displayed.

  The second hold display area 44 is also provided with four display areas 44a to 44d, and the hold display is sequentially performed from the display areas 44a to 44d according to the number of holds. ing. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in each of the display areas 44a to 44d in the second hold display area 44 is referred to as a hold display 44a to 44d.

  Further, a second pedestal area 45 is provided below the second hold display area 44, and hold displays 44 a to 44 d displayed in the display areas 44 a to 44 d are provided in the second pedestal area 45. The pedestals 45a to 45d each having a shape as placed are displayed. That is, the pedestal 45a is associated with the hold display 44a, the pedestal 45b is associated with the hold display 44b, the pedestal 45c is associated with the hold display 44c, and the pedestal 45d is associated with the hold display 44d. Yes. Further, the pedestals 45a to 45d are always displayed regardless of whether or not the hold displays 44a to 44d associated therewith are displayed.

  For example, when one hold (hold display displayed in the display area 42a) is processed from the state shown in FIG. 4, the hold display moves onto the process display area 46 and is displayed as a process hold display. . Hereinafter, the process hold display displayed in the process display area 46 is referred to as a process hold display 46.

  A processing pedestal region 47 is also provided below the processing display region 46, and the processing pedestal 47 having a shape like a processing hold display 46 displayed in the processing display region 46 is displayed. The processing base 47 is always displayed regardless of whether the processing hold display 46 is displayed.

  Further, the pedestals 43 a to 43 d in the first pedestal region 43, the pedestals 45 a to 45 d in the second pedestal region 45, and the processing pedestal region 47 are displayed in the display area at the lower end of the display screen 40 a of the effect display device 40. It is in contact with an interface area IF (hereinafter referred to as “if area IF”), which is an image. The if region IF is an image (decoration image) having a shape that can be substituted for a decorative member that borders the lower end of the display screen 40a, that is, a shape like a decorative member.

Note that the if region IF is provided because, for example, when the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a), a real decorative member provided around the effect display device 40, or the like. Therefore, the display of the edge portions (upper end portion, lower end portion, left end portion, right end portion, etc.) of the display screen 40a becomes difficult to visually recognize. Accordingly, a static effect image is mainly displayed, such as an effect image of a shape imitating a decorative member or a shape elaborated in design. Thereby, it is possible to make the display area on the display screen 40a as wasted as possible and ensure the visibility.
In addition, the if region IF in the present embodiment is only the lower end portion of the display screen 40a, but is not limited thereto, for example, the four edges of the display screen 40a (upper end portion, lower end portion, left end portion, right end portion). May be provided, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, an if region IF may be provided at an arbitrary position (for example, a central portion) on the display screen 40a.

  The hold displays 42a to 42d, the hold displays 44a to 44d, and the process hold display 46 are normally displayed in gray. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the hold display 42a to 42d may change to blue, yellow, red, or the like. It has become something like an icon.

  The gate 22 has a structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type gate detection switch 22a for detecting that the game ball has passed is incorporated therein. Also, a normal symbol display device 32 for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) performed when the game ball passes through the gate 22 is adjacent to the special symbol display devices 30 and 31. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 32 is constituted by a single LED lamp, and the LED lamp is turned on when hitting a normal figure, and the LED lamp is turned off when lost. In addition, the usual figure fluctuates by making this LED lamp blink, and the fluctuation of the usual figure stops when the blink stops and changes to a lighting display or a light-off display. This blinking time is the usual fluctuation time.

  Further, since the gate 22 is provided only in the right-handed region 19, as described above, it can be said that there is almost no possibility that a game ball will pass through the gate 22 when a left-handed game is performed. Therefore, when a left-handed game is performed, the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is not performed, and the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is not opened. Therefore, when a left-handed game is being performed, it becomes impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 26.

  If the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is a win (per normal), it is possible to win the second start winning opening 26. That is, energization is performed to the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c, and the movable state is controlled to the second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 26b are opened. That is, the second start winning opening 26 operates according to the lottery result at the gate 22. The configuration including the second start winning port 26, the pair of movable pieces 26b, and the start winning port opening / closing solenoid 26c operates (open / closed state) based on the lottery related to the normal symbol. Also called "thing".

  The upper limit storage number of normal symbols is also set to 4, and the stored number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34. Displayed on the instrument 35.

  The display control of the special symbol display devices 30 and 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the special symbol hold display devices 33 and 34, and the normal symbol hold display device 35 is performed by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 5). .

  Above the effect display device 40, an effect agent device 41 is provided. The effect accessory device 41 is a movable accessory device that can move from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 40 so as to cover the front surface of the effect display device 40 (the structure, mechanism, and the like are illustrated). do not do). This stage effect device 41 is operated when a specific condition (for example, winning a jackpot or developing into a super reach) is established. And if the production | presentation actor apparatus 41 act | operates, it will become a form where a part of front surface of the production | presentation display apparatus 40 was covered (not shown).

  A stage 50 is provided below the effect display device 40. This stage 50 is a structure where the game ball stays temporarily while rolling. A groove 52 is formed at the center of the stage 50, and the first start winning opening 24 is arranged at a position directly below the groove 52. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the groove 52 is guided to the first start winning opening 24 with high probability.

  As a result of the electronic lottery related to the first special figure performed when the game ball wins at the first start winning opening 24, the first attacker device 70 became a big hit (per special figure) and shifted to the big hit game. Or when a game is won in the second start winning opening 26 and the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special drawing, which is triggered by the second special drawing, becomes a big win (per special drawing) It is a device that is opened a number of times. That is, the first attacker device 70 operates in accordance with the lottery results at the start winning ports 24 and 26. Note that the first attacker device 70 is a device that operates (opens / closes) based on a lottery related to a special symbol, and is also referred to as a “special electric accessory”.

  The first attacker device 70 includes a plate-like lid member 70b that opens and closes in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis with respect to the surface of the game board 14, and a first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 70c (see FIG. 5)), the lid member 70b rotates about the horizontal axis. When the lid member 70b is opened, the first grand prize opening 71 provided at the lower part of the game area 15 is exposed, so that the player can win a game ball in the first big prize opening 71. it can.

  That is, since the first attacker device 70 normally has the lid member 70b closing the first big winning opening 71, the game ball will not win the first big winning opening 71, but when it shifts to the big hit game, The lid member 70b is opened for a predetermined number of rounds, and the first grand prize winning port 71 is exposed. For this reason, in the jackpot game, the game ball can be won in the first big winning opening 71. When a game ball wins the first big winning opening 71, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball. That is, the player can win a game by winning a game ball in the first big winning opening 71. The first grand prize winning opening 71 is a horizontally long rectangular opening, and the lid member 70b of the first attacker device 70 has substantially the same shape as the shape of the first big winning prize opening 71. Details of the jackpot game will be described later.

  The second attacker device 80 is provided above the first attacker device 70. As a result of the electronic lottery according to the first special drawing performed when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24, the big hit As a result of the electronic lottery of the second special figure, which is performed when the game ball shifts to the jackpot game or when the game ball wins at the second start winning opening 26, the jackpot (per special figure) ) And the device is opened in a predetermined round in the jackpot game when the game shifts to the jackpot game. The second attacker device 80 is provided with a specific area 82 in which a game ball entered in the second attacker apparatus 80 can win. When a game ball wins in the specific area 82, the number of high-probability games ( X) is given a predetermined number of times.

  The second attacker device 80 includes a movable piece 80b that opens and closes in the left-right direction around an axis perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 14, and drives a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c (see FIG. 5). Thus, the movable piece 80b is configured to rotate around the vertical axis. When the movable piece 80b is opened, the second big prize opening 81 provided at the lower part of the game area 15 is exposed. In the second grand prize winning port 81, a passage 81A, a specific region 82, and a general region 83 are provided, and the passage 81A is inclined downward toward the general region 83.

The specific area 82 is provided in the middle of the downward slope toward the general area 83. The specific region 82 is provided with a slide plate 82b that opens and closes at a predetermined timing. The slide plate 82b forms a part of the bottom surface of the passage 81A (the rolling surface on which the game ball rolls). ing.
The slide plate 82b can be slid along the bottom surface of the passage 81A by driving a slide plate open / close solenoid 82c (also referred to as “specific region open / close solenoid 82c”, see FIG. 5).

When the slide plate 82b is maintained in the closed state, the slide plate 82b forms a part of the bottom surface of the passage 81A, and the specific area 82 is closed. For this reason, it becomes a state where a game ball cannot win in the specific area 82.
On the other hand, when the slide plate 82b is maintained in the open state, the slide plate 82b slides on the bottom surface of the passage 81A, so that a part of the bottom surface of the passage 81A formed by the slide plate 82b is opened. Thus, the specific region 82 is exposed. For this reason, a game ball can be won in the specific area 82.

  Thus, by driving the slide plate 82b, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 81 rolls toward the general area 83 in the passage 81A, and the slide plate 82b is in the open state. When maintained, the specific area 82 is won in the middle of rolling the passage 81A (following the route indicated by the route AB). On the other hand, when the slide plate 82b is maintained in the closed state, the prize passes to the general area 83 by rolling on the passage 81A without winning the specific area 82 (following the route indicated by the path AC). .

  Therefore, in the jackpot game, if a game ball enters the second attacker device 80 in a predetermined round in which the second attacker device 80 is opened, the game ball may win in the specific area 82. Become.

  Although not shown, the path through which the game balls winning in the specific area 82 are discharged and the path through which the game balls winning in the general area 83 are discharged are structured to merge inside the game board. A second big prize opening detection switch 81a is provided at the place where it joins. That is, the second big prize opening detection switch 81a can detect both the game balls won in the specific area 82 and the game balls won in the general area 83. When the second big prize opening detection switch 81a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. That is, when a game ball wins the second big winning opening 81, the predetermined number (three) of the game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball.

Note that the second attacker device 80 is a device that operates (opens / closes) based on a lottery related to a special symbol, and is also referred to as a “special electric accessory”.
The timings at which the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c and the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c operate are shifted by a predetermined time (details will be described later).

When a game ball wins the general winning opening 20, a predetermined number (for example, 6) of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball. The game balls that have not entered any of the general winning port 20, the first starting winning port 24, the second starting winning port 26, the first major winning port 71, and the second major winning port 81 are collected from the out port 29. Is done. Note that a general winning opening that detects the passage of a game ball inside each of the general winning opening 20, the first starting winning opening 24, the second starting winning opening 26, the first large winning opening 71, and the second large winning opening 81. Detection switch 20a, first start winning port detection switch 24a, second start winning port detection switch 26a, first large winning port detection switch 71a, second large winning port detection switch 81a, specific area detection switch 82a and general area detection switch 83a (see FIG. 5) is provided.
In addition, it is good also as what constitutes the switch which detects the game ball which won the 2nd big prize opening 81 by the specific area detection switch 82a and the general area detection switch 83a, without providing the 2nd big prize opening detection switch 81a. .

  Next, each control board etc. which comprise the pachinko machine P are demonstrated using FIG.

  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 input signals from each detection switch and various timer counters, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or performs arithmetic processing. Depending on the result, 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.

  On the input side of the main control board 100, a general winning opening detecting switch 20a, a gate detecting switch 22a, a first starting winning opening detecting switch 24a, a second starting winning opening detecting switch 26a, a first large winning opening detecting switch 71a, A second big prize opening detection switch 81a, a specific area detection switch 82a, and a general area detection switch 83a are connected, and a detection signal of a game ball is input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a start winning port opening / closing solenoid 26c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning port 26 and a first opening member 70b for opening / closing the lid member 70b of the first attacker device 70 are opened. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 70c, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c for opening / closing the movable piece 80b of the second attacker device 80, and the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c for opening / closing the slide board 82b are connected. .
Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a first special symbol display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, a first special symbol hold indicator 33, a second special symbol hold indicator. 34 and the normal symbol hold | maintenance display 35 are connected, and various signals are output via an output port.
In addition, the main control board 100 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the gaming machine in the hall computer or the like of the game store to the payout / launch control board 300.

The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores game control programs and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b)) that is referred to when determining whether the special symbol is successful or not, and a winning symbol random number that is referred to when determining the type of the special symbol Determination table (see FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b)), operation table for determining the opening / closing pattern of the attacker devices 70 and 80 (see FIGS. 8 (a) to (f)), game after the end of the special game A game state setting table (see FIG. 9) for determining the state, various tables (see FIGS. 10 to 14) referred to when determining the variation effect pattern, and referred to when determining whether or not the normal symbol is successful. Control determination of random number determination table (see FIG. 15), normal symbol fluctuation time determination table (see FIG. 16) for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and operation of the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 To do Closing control pattern table (see FIG. 17) or the like are stored in the main ROM 100b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 100c of the main control board 100 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 100c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , A first special symbol storage area, a second special symbol storage area, a V winning valid flag storage area, a high probability game count (X) storage area, a short-time game count (J) storage area, a round game count (R) storage area, Number of times released (K) storage area, gaming state storage area, gaming state buffer, determination storage area (0th storage section), common figure determination storage area, normal figure stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, symbol type Data processing area, group type data processing area, fluctuation pattern number data processing area, timer counter, fluctuation time timer counter, universal figure variable time timer counter, universal figure stop display time count Etc. are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high probability game flag storage area, a special figure execution phase data storage area, and a normal figure execution phase data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The power supply board 600 is provided with a power supply plug 601 for supplying power to the power supply board 600 and is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor. The power supply voltage supplied to the pachinko machine P is monitored, and the power supply When the voltage falls below a predetermined value, an interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 100. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 100a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 100a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  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 and calculates a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or an input signal from the touch button detection switch 61a, the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and the timer counter 200d. A process is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500 based on the process. The sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a. The timer counter 200d has a function of measuring time related to various effects.

The sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 stores an effect control program, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 100, and an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of effect symbols 48 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 200b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 200c of the sub control board 200 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 200c includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first reservation storage area, and a second reservation storage area. Etc. are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout / launch control board 300 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout / launch control board 300 includes a payout / fire CPU 300a, a payout / fire ROM 300b, and a payout / fire RAM 300c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The payout / launch CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the payout / fire ROM 300b based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 302, the door opening switch 303, and the timer counter that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out. The arithmetic processing is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 100 based on the processing. Also, a payout motor 301 of a prize ball payout device (not shown) for paying a player a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout / launch control board 300. . The payout / launch CPU 300a reads out a predetermined program from the payout / fire ROM 300b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 301 to give a predetermined prize ball. To the player. At this time, the payout / launch RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout / fire CPU 300a.

  The game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated on the main control board 100 to the hall computer 700 of the game shop via the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the hall computer 700 via an in-game LAN (not shown).

Further, a lower pan full tank detection switch 304 for detecting a full state of the lower pan 8 is connected to the dispensing / launching control board 300. The lower tray full tank detection switch 304 is provided in a path for guiding a game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 8, and a game ball detection signal is input to the payout / launch control board 300. .
When a predetermined number or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 8 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 8 and are discharged / launched control board 300 from the lower plate full tank detection switch 304. The game ball detection signal is continuously input toward the. The payout / launch control board 300 determines that the lower pan 8 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a lower pan full tank command to the main control board 100. . On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the lower pan full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the lower pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. .

The payout / launch control board 300 reads the touch signal from the touch sensor 7a and the input signal from the launch volume 7b, controls energization of the launch solenoid 7c, and launches the game ball.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 7c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the dispensing / launch control board 300. Thus, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid 7c rotates once. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The image control board 400 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the effect display device 40, and a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. The image control board 400 is connected to the sub-control board 200 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 40 and the speakers 11 and 12 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 48 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 40, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the effect display device 40 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 40. However, the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed in the effect display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 40.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data output from the speakers 11 and 12, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, and the speaker. The audio output control at 11 and 12 is performed.

  The lamp control board 500 is provided inside a board surface lamp (not shown) provided on the game board 14, decoration lamps 13A, 13B, 13C provided on the glass door 3, and the effect operating device 60, and this effect operating device. Various light emitting devices including the LED 60b that emits light 60 are controlled. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source (not shown) such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the stage effect device 41. The lamp control board 500 is connected to the sub-control board 200, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the sub-control board 200.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 100b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing a jackpot determination random number determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol stop result is a jackpot. The jackpot determination random number determination table is a low probability determination table for determining a jackpot determination random number at a low probability shown in FIG. 6A, and a jackpot determination random number at a high probability shown in FIG. 6B. It consists of a high probability determination table.

  Specifically, the jackpot-determined random number is triggered when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 (at the timing when the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100). Alternatively, it is acquired (when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100) when a game ball wins the second starting winning opening 26. Further, when winning at each of the start winning ports 24 and 26, one jackpot determination random number is acquired.

  The jackpot determination random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. The hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal periodically input.

  In this embodiment, the update speed for generating a random number of hardware random numbers is faster than the update speed of software random numbers described later, and the randomness of the extracted counter value (so-called pseudo-random number) is increased. It is improving.

  Here, the high probability determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b) has a higher probability of being a big hit than the low probability determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a). More specifically, the high probability determination table is: The jackpot winning probability is set to about 1 / 110.3, and the low probability determination table has a jackpot winning probability set to about 1 / 399.6 (so-called MAX spec). That is, the high probability determination table is set to have a higher probability of winning about 3.6 times larger than the low probability determination table.

  In the present embodiment, the same jackpot determination random number determination table (low probability determination table and high probability determination table) is referred to in both the first special figure and the second special figure.

  In addition, for convenience of explanation, in the following explanation, a gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not the jackpot is won for the first special figure with reference to the low probability determination table, or the second special figure with reference to the low probability determination table will be described. A gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not the jackpot is won is referred to as a “low probability gaming state”. In addition, a gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not the jackpot is won for the first special figure with reference to the high probability determination table, or a lottery to determine whether or not to win the jackpot for the second special figure in reference to the second probability chart The gaming state is referred to as “high probability gaming state”. In addition, a gaming state in which a lottery related to a normal symbol is performed with reference to a non-time-saving determination table (FIG. 15A), which will be described later, is referred to as a “non-time-saving gaming state”, and a time-saving determination table (FIG. 15). A gaming state in which a lottery related to a normal symbol is performed with reference to (b)) is referred to as a “short-time gaming state”.

  Further, in this embodiment, a fall decision random number is provided separately from the jackpot decision random number, and this fall decision random number is a so-called fall decision that shifts the above-described high probability gaming state to a low probability gaming state. Is a random number used for performing the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “falling lottery”). This falling lottery is performed with reference to the falling lottery determination table (agreed with the falling determination random number determination table) shown in FIG.

  Similarly to the jackpot determination random number, the falling determination random number is triggered by a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 24 (a detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100). Or when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26 (when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). Is done. Further, when winning at each of the start winning ports 24 and 26, one falling determination random number is acquired.

  This fall determination random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. The hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal periodically input.

  Here, in the falling lottery determination table shown in FIG. 6C, the probability of winning (that is, the probability of winning the falling lottery) is approximately 1 / 500.2, which is shown in FIG. 6B. The probability is much lower than the probability of winning a jackpot (1 / 110.3) in the high probability determination table. This increases the possibility that the high-probability gaming state can continue to some extent.

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, a falling lottery is performed prior to the lottery related to whether or not the jackpot is successful. In the low-probability gaming state, the result of the falling lottery is invalid (since it is not necessary to drop). For this reason, the fall determination random number may be acquired only in the case of a high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a winning symbol random number determination table that is referred to when determining the type of special symbol. In the winning symbol random number determination table, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number.

  Specifically, in FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when the jackpot determination random number value that is a jackpot is acquired, corresponding to the start winning opening that acquired the jackpot determination random number value, The winning symbol random number determination table for the first special symbol jackpot or the winning symbol random number determining table for the second special symbol jackpot in FIG. 7A determines the winning symbol random number. In FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B, when a big hit determination random number value that does not become a big hit (that is, loses) is acquired, the determination using the win symbol random number determination table is not performed.

  The winning symbol random number is input to the main control board 100 when the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 24 (the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is input), as in the case of the big hit determination random number described above. Or when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26 (when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). Is done. Further, when winning at each start winning opening 24, 26, one winning symbol random number is acquired.

  The winning design random number is a software random number generated in the main control board 100. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The

  In addition, while the jackpot determining random number described above determines whether or not the jackpot is won (special symbol winning or not), the winning symbol random number is for determining the type of the special symbol. . In other words, the content of the jackpot (type, number of rounds, number of power support, attacker opening pattern) is determined by the winning design random number.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the first special figure jackpot winning symbol random number determination table, five types of special symbol 1 to special symbol 3 are determined in advance as special symbol types. In FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when the jackpot determination random number value that is a jackpot is acquired, the special symbol 1 to the special symbol 3 is obtained by the one winning symbol random number value acquired at this time. The type of special symbol is determined for one of them.

  More specifically, in the first special figure jackpot winning symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol 1 (first special symbol) for the hit symbol random number value of 0 to 33. The special symbol combination displayed on the display device 30 is associated with “16R normal 1 symbol”, but the special symbol 2 (the first special symbol) is for those whose winning symbol random numbers are 34 to 39. The special symbol combination displayed on the symbol display device 30 is associated with “16R specific one symbol”), but the special symbol 3 (first 1 The combinations of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 30 are associated with “10R specific 1 symbol”). The selected ratios are as shown in the figure.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the second special figure jackpot winning symbol random number determination table, two types of special symbol 4 and special symbol 5 are determined in advance as special symbol types. . In FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when the jackpot determination random number value which is a jackpot is acquired, the special symbol 4 and the special symbol 5 are obtained by the one winning symbol random number value acquired at this time. The type of special symbol is determined for either.

  More specifically, in the winning symbol random number determination table for the second special symbol jackpot shown in FIG. 7 (b), the special symbol 4 (second special symbol) for those whose winning symbol random numbers are 0 to 69. The special symbol combination displayed on the display device 31 is associated with “16R specific two symbols”), but the special symbol 5 (second special symbol) is for those whose winning symbol random numbers are 70 to 99. As combinations of special symbols displayed on the symbol display device 31, “4R specific one symbol” is associated with each other.

  As will be described in detail later, in the combination of symbols associated with the special symbol type, “16R” indicates that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is 16 rounds, and “10R” indicates that the number of rounds is 10 rounds. That is, “4R” means that the number of rounds is four.

  In addition, “substantially 7R” and “substantially 4R” represent the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be actually obtained, separately from the number of rounds in the jackpot game. For example, in the special symbol 1, out of 16 rounds in the jackpot game, the number of rounds from which a prize ball can be obtained is 7 rounds. Moreover, in the special symbol 2, the number of rounds that can be awarded a prize ball out of 16 rounds in the jackpot game is 7 rounds. Moreover, in the special symbol 3, out of 10 rounds in the jackpot game, the number of rounds that can be won is 4 rounds.

  “Specific” means a jackpot (described later) where the gaming state is likely to be set to a high probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and “normal” means a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Means a jackpot (which will be described later) that is unlikely to be set to a high probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, if the special symbol is any type of the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, the gaming state is set to a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is over. In the special symbol 1, the gaming state is hardly set to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is over (details will be described later). Then, when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, it continues until the game in the high probability gaming state wins the falling lottery. In other words, when the falling lottery is won in the high probability gaming state, the game moves to the low probability gaming state.

  In addition, in FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B described above, when a big hit determination random number value that does not become a big hit (that is, loses) is acquired, the special symbol 0 for loss is decided as the relevant symbol. The The special symbol 0 is associated with a “losing symbol” as a combination of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 30 and 31.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, not only the types of special symbols that can be determined are different in the first special figure and the second special figure, but the second special figure is compared to the first special figure, The table structure is advantageous for the player (details will be described later).

  FIGS. 8A to 8E are diagrams illustrating an operation table of the attacker device in which the opening / closing patterns of the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 are associated with each other. As the operation table of the attacker device, a separate table is provided for each special symbol type.

  “Number of round games (R)” defines how many times a round game is executed during a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the number of round games during the jackpot game is 4 times (R = 4, 4 rounds), 10 times (R = 10, 10 rounds), and 16 times (R = 16, 16 rounds). There are three types.

  “Number of times of opening (K)” refers to the number of times that the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 is opened in one round game during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, in any jackpot game, the second attacker device 80 is opened in a predetermined round game (final round game), and the first attacker device 70 is opened in other round games. . Further, in one round game during the jackpot game, the number of times the first attacker device 70 opens is one, and the number of times the second attacker device 80 opens is 1-2. .

  “Opening time” refers to the time during which an attacker device (including both the first attacker device 70 and the second attacker device 80) is kept open. In this embodiment, a round game in which the opening time in one round game is set to “29.0 seconds” × 1 time, and a round game in which the opening time is set to “0.1 seconds” × 1 time , “0.1 second” × 1 time + “28.0 seconds” × 1 time round game.

For example, in a round game in which the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds” or “28.0 seconds”, the first big prize opening 71 is set after the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 is opened. Alternatively, it is possible to win a plurality of game balls in the second big winning opening 81, but in a round game in which the opening time is set to “0.1 second”, the first attacker device 70 or the second Even if the 2 attacker device 80 is in an open state, it closes immediately in 0.1 seconds, so that it is difficult to win a game ball in the first grand prize winning port 71 or the second major winning prize port 81.
In a single round game in the jackpot game, when a predetermined number (for example, 8) is won, even if each of the above opening times has not elapsed, the first attacker device 70 or the first The two attacker device 80 is closed.

  “Closed time (interval time)” refers to the time during which the first attacker device 70 or the second attacker device 80 is closed between round games or between open games in the case of a jackpot game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the type of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) described above is determined, the types shown in FIGS. 8A to 8E are used. Any one of the first to seventh operation tables shown is determined.

  The first action table shown in FIG. 8A is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 1 (16R normal one symbol)”, and the jackpot game controlled by this first action table is the first time. In the eighth round game, the number of times the first attacker device 70 is released is 1 and the release time is set to “0.1 second”, and the first attacker device 70 in the ninth to fifteenth round games The number of times of opening is 1, and the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds”. Then, in the final round game (the 16th round), the second attacker device 80 is released once, and the release time is a jackpot game set to “0.1 seconds”.

  The second operation table shown in FIG. 8B is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 2 (16R specific 1 symbol)”, and the jackpot game controlled by the second operation table is the first time. In the ninth to ninth round games, the number of times the first attacker device 70 is released is one, and the opening time is set to “0.1 second”, and the first attacker device 70 in the tenth to fifteenth round games The number of times of opening is 1, and the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds”. In the final round game (16th round), the number of times the second attacker device 80 is released is 2, the first release time is “0.1 seconds”, and the second release time is “28.0”. It will be a jackpot game set in seconds.

  The third action table shown in FIG. 8C is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 3 (10R specific one symbol)”, and the jackpot game controlled by the third action table is the first time. The number of times the first attacker device 70 is released in the sixth round game is 1 and the release time is set to “0.1 second”, and the first attacker device 70 in the seventh to ninth round games The number of times of opening is 1, and the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds”. The number of times the second attacker device 80 is released in the final round game (10th round) is 2, and the first release time is “0.1 seconds”, and the second release time is “28.0”. It will be a jackpot game set in seconds.

  The fourth action table shown in FIG. 8D is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 4 (16R specific 2 symbols)”, and the jackpot game controlled by the fourth action table is the first time. In the -15th round game, the number of times the first attacker device 70 is released is set to 1 and the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds”. In the final round game (16th round), the number of times the second attacker device 80 is released is 2, the first release time is “0.1 seconds”, and the second release time is “28.0”. It will be a jackpot game set in seconds.

  The fifth action table shown in FIG. 8E is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 5 (4R specific one symbol)”, and the jackpot game controlled by the fifth action table is the first time. In the third round game, the number of times the first attacker device 70 is released is set to 1 and the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds”. In the final round game (fourth round), the number of times the second attacker device 80 is released is 2, the first release time is “0.1 seconds”, and the second release time is “28.0”. It will be a jackpot game set in seconds.

  As described above, in the second operation table (FIG. 8B) to the fifth operation table (FIG. 8E), the opening time of the second attacker device 80 in the final round game is “28.0”. Since it is “second”, it is sufficiently possible to win the game ball in the second big winning opening 81 (this is referred to as “first release mode”). On the other hand, in the first operation table (FIG. 8A), the opening time of the second attacker device 80 in the final round game is “0.1 seconds”. It is very difficult and almost impossible to win a game ball in the game (this is referred to as “second opening mode”).

  In the first operation table (FIG. 8 (a)) to the third operation table (FIG. 8 (c)), the first to eighth times, the first to ninth times, and the first to sixth round games, respectively. The first attacker device 70 is opened once, but a round game in which the opening time is “0.1 seconds” is performed. However, with the opening time of “0.1 second”, it is difficult and almost impossible to make the game ball win the first big winning opening 71. For example, in such a round game, a prize ball cannot be obtained, but since there is a considerable amount of time required, it is possible to execute a so-called roaring effect or the like.

  From the above, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5 (the jackpot game controlled by the second operation table to the fifth operation table), the game ball can easily enter the second attacker device 80. Therefore, the possibility of winning in the specific area 82 is very high. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second attacker device 80, the specific area 82 is won at a rate of nearly 100%. As a result, after the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5 that makes it easy to win the specific area 82, the high probability game is indefinite number of times (because the number of times until winning the falling lottery is indefinite). Can be done.

  On the other hand, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 (the jackpot game controlled by the first operation table), it is difficult to enter the game ball in the second attacker device 80, so it is possible to win the specific area 82 Sex is almost zero. As a result, it is almost impossible to expect a high-probability game after the end of the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 that is difficult to win in the specific area 82.

FIG. 9 is a game state setting table for setting the game state after the jackpot game ends.
In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, depending on whether or not it is detected that the game ball has passed the specific area 82 (whether or not the game ball has won the specific area 82), after the jackpot game ends, Whether the gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state is determined.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, the prize is almost awarded to the specific area 82, and in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 is almost the specific area. No win 82. Hereinafter, winning in the specific area 82 is also referred to as “V winning”, and non-winning (not winning) in the specific area 82 is also referred to as “V non-winning”.

  For this reason, in FIG. 9A, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 on the condition that the specific area 82 is won (V winning) , Showing a game state setting table (a table that occurs if a normal game is played, so-called regular route, regular pattern) on condition that the specific area 82 is not won (V was not won) Yes.

  And in FIG. 9 (b), in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, due to the occurrence of troubles (for example, including actions such as the failure of the pachinko machine P, the player stopping the launch) In the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 on the condition that the specific area 82 was not won (V was not won), the condition that the specific area 82 was won miraculously (V was won) A game state setting table (so-called irregular route, irregular pattern) is shown.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, three states of “low accuracy mode”, “time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode” are prepared in advance as game states (game modes). “Low probability mode” consists of a low probability gaming state and a non-short time gaming state (“low probability / non-time short”), and “Time short mode” is a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state (“low probability / short time”). The “probability change mode” consists of a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state (“high probability / short time”).

  In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, depending on whether or not it is detected that the game ball has passed the specific area 82 (whether or not the game ball has won the specific area 82), after the jackpot game ends, Whether the gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state is determined. When the high probability gaming state is entered, the number of times that the high probability gaming state continues (high probability gaming number (X)) is determined. Further, the number of times the short-time gaming state continues (number of short-time games (J)) is given regardless of whether the gaming state is high probability or low probability. The high probability game count (X) determined at this time is stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and the time-short game count (J) is stored in the time-short game count (J) storage area.

  Specifically, the correspondence relationship between the type of special symbol and the gaming state set after the end of the jackpot game related to the special symbol is as follows.

  First, the case of the regular pattern shown in FIG.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 1 (16R Normal 1 Symbol)”, the game state when winning the jackpot is any of “Low Probability Mode”, “Time Reduction Mode”, and “Probability Change Mode”. However, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to 0 and the short-time game count is set to 100.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 2 (16R Specific 1 Symbol)” to “Special Symbol 5 (4R Specific 1 Symbol)”, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “Low Probability Mode”, “Short Time In both the “mode” and the “probability change mode”, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to 10000 times and the short-time game count is set to 100 times.

  However, in the figure, as described in (Note 1), when winning the falling lottery, even if it has not reached 10000 times, the number of highly probable games (X) is immediately set to “0”. In other words, even if the high probability game count (X) is set to 10,000 times, a high probability is obtained when either the falling lottery is won or 10,000 high probability games are performed. The gaming state is shifted to the low probability gaming state.

  In addition, in the figure, as described in (Note 2), when the number of short-time games (J) is set to 100 times, it is a case where the winning lottery is won when the number of short-time games (J) is less than 100 times. Even in such a case, the short-time game can be played up to 100 times. That is, the minimum guaranteed number of times of the short-time game number (J) is 100 times. Furthermore, even if the number of hourly games (J) exceeds 100, the hourly games will continue without ending unless the winning lottery is won. For example, in this embodiment, when the number of short-time games (J) set to 100 is 0, and 50 is not yet won in the falling lottery, 50 is set. In addition, when the number of short-time games (J) set to 50 is 0 at this time, and when the falling lottery has not yet been won, 50 is set again. Thereafter, this process is repeated. It is supposed to be. When the number of hourly games (J) exceeds 100 and the winning lottery is won, the timeless gaming state is shifted to the non-timeless gaming state at that time.

  Next, the case of the irregular pattern shown in FIG.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 1 (16R Normal 1 Symbol)”, the game state when winning the jackpot is any of “Low Probability Mode”, “Time Reduction Mode”, and “Probability Change Mode”. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to “until a fall win”, and the short-time game count is set to “100 times” or “until a fall win if over 100 times”.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 2 (16R Specific 1 Symbol)” to “Special Symbol 5 (4R Specific 1 Symbol)”, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “Low Probability Mode”, “Short Time In both the “mode” and the “probability change mode”, after the jackpot game ends, the high probability game count is set to 0 and the short-time game count is set to 100.

  That is, in this embodiment, if the player is playing a game as usual, in most cases, as shown in the regular pattern, the jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5 wins the specific area 82. Thus, in the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1, the high probability game count (X) is not awarded without winning the specific area 82. However, if a trouble or the like occurs in the pachinko machine P (including a case where the player does not play a normal game, for example, when the pachinko machine P stops firing during the jackpot game) As shown in the irregular pattern, even if it is a jackpot game related to the special symbol 2 to the special symbol 5, there is a possibility that the high probability game number (X) is not given without winning the specific area 82. In addition, even a jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 may miraculously win the specific area 82. In such a case, as shown in the irregular pattern, the jackpot related to the special symbol 1 Even in the case of a game, a situation may occur where a high probability game number (X) is awarded by winning in the specific area 82.

  Similarly to the jackpot determination random number and the winning symbol random number described above, when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 (a detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is sent to the main control board 100). Input timing) or triggered by a game ball winning at the second start winning opening 26 (at the timing when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). Various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) for determining the variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time) are acquired. In addition, when each of the start winning ports 24 and 26 wins, one reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are acquired.

These various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, fluctuation pattern random number) are software random numbers generated in the main control board 100.
The reach group decision random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 10006) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is done.
In addition, the reach mode determination random number is used to update the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 250) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is generated by
Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is obtained by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 249) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Generated.

  Various determination tables for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the above-described various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 is a table for determining reach group determination random numbers, and when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, a variation effect pattern (variation It is a determination table that is referred to when determining the mode and the variation time. Based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number, the type of group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table used for determining the variation effect pattern belongs is determined.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

  This reach group determination random number determination table includes, for each gaming state, for each type of start winning a prize, and the number of reserved (U) storage areas (first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area, second special symbol reserved number (U2 A plurality of suspensions are provided for each number of suspensions (the number of suspensions) stored in the storage area). Here, as shown in FIG. 10, only the reach group determination random number determination table selected when the gaming state is the non-short game state will be described, and description of other reach group determination random number determination tables will be omitted.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one reach group determined random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, when the above-mentioned jackpot lottery results in a loss, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 according to the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the number of holds Is selected, and the group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball to the first start winning opening 24 is lost When the number of holds in the first special figure at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table shown in FIG. 10A is selected, and the first special figure at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. When the number of holds is 2 or 3, the second determination table shown in FIG. 10B is selected.

  Further, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball in the second starting winning slot 26 is lost, The third determination table shown in FIG. 10C is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special figure at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3). .

  As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 8999. “B group” is determined when there is, “C group” is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and “D group” when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 8999. “B group” is determined when there is, “C group” is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and “D group” when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third determination table, when the reach group determined random number is 0 to 7999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determined random number is 8000 to 10006. If there is, “B group” is determined.

  In addition, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the first hold is stored, prior determination processing for performing various determinations regarding the lottery for the first hold before the start of the fluctuation based on the first hold is performed. Executed. Then, the group type is determined at the start of the change, and the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table also in the above-described pre-determination process.

Here, in determining the group type, the reach group determination random number determination table corresponding to the number of holdings at the time of determination is made, that is, either the first determination table or the second determination table is referred to. However, in both the first determination table and the second determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the A group or the B group is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006. In this case, either the C group or the D group is determined.
Therefore, even if the number of holds at the start of change and the number of holds at the time of executing the pre-determination process are different, if any group type of A group or B group is determined in the pre-determination process Even at the start of change, if any group type of A group or B group is determined, and if any group type of C group or D group is determined in the pre-determination process, also at the start of change The group type of either C group or D group is determined.

  The reach mode determination random number determination table is used to determine a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time) and to determine a variation pattern lottery table used to determine a variation pattern number to be described later. Is.

  This reach mode determination random number determination table is broadly divided into a loss reach reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, and the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. A jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 12) which is referred to in the case of being present.

  Further, a plurality of lose reach reach mode determination random number determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, in the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10, the A group determination table (FIG. 11 (a)) that is referred to when “A group” is determined, and “B group” are determined. B group determination table (FIG. 11 (b)) that is referred to when the “C group” is determined, a C group determination table (FIG. 11 (c)) that is referenced when the “C group” is determined, "D group determination table (FIG. 11 (d)) referred to when" "is determined, and description of other loss reach mode determination random number determination tables will be omitted.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical value of 0 to 250. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the lost reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the acquired reach mode determination random number is selected. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined based on the lost reach mode determination random number determination table.

  Specifically, for example, when “A group” is determined by lottery of the group type described above, the determination table for A group shown in FIG. 11A is selected, and “B group” is determined. In this case, when the determination table for B group shown in FIG. 11B is selected and “C group” is determined, the determination table for C group shown in FIG. 11C is selected and “D group” is selected. Is determined, the D group determination table shown in FIG. 11D is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, according to the determination table for group A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “00H” is determined and the variation pattern The first variation table is selected as the random number determination table.

The variation mode number indicated by “00H” is EVENT data constituting a control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and this EVENT data is composed of 1-byte data. In the notation “** H”, a number and a letter (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, 256 combinations from “00H” to “FFH” can be created in “** H”.
The EVENT data includes 1-byte MODE data “** H” for identifying the command classification (* is a number from 0 to 9 and A to F and a character (hexadecimal notation)). Are associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data “MODE + EVENT”, and this command data becomes a control command (variation mode command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

It should be noted that the change mode number determined here is lost when the above-described control command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, with or without reaching reach from the start of changing the effect symbol in the effect display device 40. The variation mode up to the stop is associated, and when this variation mode number is determined, the variation mode until the reach is established after the variation of the production symbol in the production display device 40, or the variation of the production symbol 48 The variation mode from the start to the stop of the lost symbol without reaching reach is determined.
Here, the fluctuation mode after the start of the change of the production symbol 48 includes, for example, not only how to change the production symbol 48 but also whether or not the step-up production and the pseudo-continuous production are executed, the background change, and the like. Is included.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11B, according to the determination table for B group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the variation mode number “01H” is determined and the variation pattern The second variation table is selected as the lottery table. When the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 250, the variation mode number “02H” is determined, and the second variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, according to the C group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the variation pattern The third variation table is selected as the lottery table.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11D, according to the D group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 89, a variation mode number of “03H” is determined and a variation pattern The third variation table is selected as the lottery table. When the reach mode determination random number is 90 to 250, the variation mode number “04H” is determined and the fourth variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (ie, at the time of jackpot winning) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached. Here, the jackpot determination table for the first special figure (FIG. 12 (a)) that is referred to when winning in the first start winning opening 24 in the non-short-time gaming state will be described, and other jackpot determination tables will be described. Description is omitted.

  In the non-time-saving gaming state, when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 24 and a big win is won, the jackpot determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 12A is selected.

Then, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 12A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the fluctuation mode number of “30H” is determined, The 30th variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. When the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 199, the variation mode number “31H” is determined, and the 31st variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 250, the variation mode number “32H” is determined, and the thirty-second variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type. Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of the start winning opening, and for each jackpot symbol type.

The variation pattern random number determination table is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time), and a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13D, the first variation table, the second variation table, the third variation table, and the fourth variation determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss. The 30th variation table, the 31st variation table, and the 32nd variation table that are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) to 13 (g) will be described. Description of the other variation pattern random number determination table is omitted.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. A variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number determination table determined by the reach group determination random number or the reach mode determination random number as described above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, according to the first variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “01H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, according to the second variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99, the variation pattern number “01H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 100 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “02H” is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13C, according to the third variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, according to the fourth variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13E, according to the 30th variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), according to the 31st variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 29, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 30 to 30. If it is 109, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and if the variation pattern random number is 110 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13G, according to the thirty-second variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 59, the variation pattern number “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 60 to 60. In the case of 149, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and in the case where the variation pattern random number is 150 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  Similarly, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined in accordance with a predetermined variation pattern random number (not shown) according to another variation table.

Note that the variation pattern number indicated by “00H” or the like is also EVENT data that constitutes a control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200, similarly to the above-described variation mode number. This EVENT data is a 1-byte data. Consists of data. In the notation “** H”, a number and a letter (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, 256 combinations from “00H” to “FFH” can be created in “** H”.
The EVENT data includes 1-byte MODE data “** H” for identifying the command classification (* is a number from 0 to 9 and A to F and a character (hexadecimal notation)). Are associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data of “MODE + EVENT”, and this command data becomes a control command (variation pattern command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

The variation pattern number determined here is associated with the variation mode after the reach of the effect symbol 48 in the effect display device 40 when the control command described above is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. When the variation pattern number is determined, the variation mode after the reach is established is determined in the effect display device 40.
Here, the fluctuation mode after the reach is established is, for example, a combination that becomes a big hit or loses through a normal reach, a super reach, or a reverse reach that restarts once reach is lost. It means the variation mode until the production symbol 48 stops.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the game at the time of the jackpot lottery The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of holds, and the like.

  The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying a variation effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the mode of the variation effect pattern is defined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, and a predetermined variation time is determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Yes.

  FIG. 14 shows a variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the total time of the variation time 1 and the variation time 2 thus determined is notified of the jackpot lottery result. , That is, the time required for the variation production (referred to as “variation time”).

  As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation mode number is determined. A variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the first half of the variation effect (before the reach is established) is determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect (until the reach is established). After the reach is established, the aspect of the production symbol is stopped). Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command, and details thereof will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern mode is determined by the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation pattern command, and the aspect of the second half portion of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect pattern may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, it may be determined based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 15 shows a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball passes through the gate 22, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “general drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the pair of movable pieces 26 b of the second start winning opening 26 is performed. Is called.

  Specifically, the winning determination random number is obtained when a game ball passes through the gate 22 (at the timing when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 22a is input to the main control board 100). Is done.

  This winning random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. The hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal periodically input.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time saving game state, the non-time-saving determination table shown in FIG. According to this non-temporal shortening determination table, when the winning random number is 1 to 32768, the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and the other winning random numbers (0, 32769 to 65535) are determined. In this case, the lost symbol is determined as the normal symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-short-time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is about 1/200. When the winning symbol is determined in the normal drawing lottery, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 are controlled to be in an open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the pair of movable pieces 26b are in a closed state. Maintained.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time game state, the short-time determination table shown in FIG. According to this short time determination table, when the winning random number is 1 to 65535, the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and when the other winning random number (0) is normal symbol Lost symbols are determined as the type of the. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is about 1 / 1.00. For this reason, when lottery is performed with reference to the determination table for time reduction, in most cases, a winning symbol is won. In other words, in the time-saving gaming state, the rate at which the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be opened is significantly increased compared to the non-time-saving gaming state.

  FIG. 16 shows a normal symbol variation time determination table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol variation time determination table is referred to when determining the variation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time determination table, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to 2.5 seconds, and the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state The variation time is determined to be 0.5 seconds. When the variation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display device 32 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned off.

  Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the regular symbol lottery and the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is referred to with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table shown in FIG. Is controlled to open and close. According to this open / close control pattern table, the number of times of opening (the number of times the pair of movable pieces 26b are controlled to be opened), the opening time (the energizing time of the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c, that is, the pair of movable pieces 26b are in the open state). Control time), closing time (energization pause time between each opening when the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c is energized multiple times) as control data for the second starting winning opening 26 for each gaming state. It is decided in advance.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in an open state only once for each ordinary figure. At this time, the time for opening (open time) is 0.3 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the pair of movable pieces 26b of the second start winning prize port 26 is controlled to be in the open state only three times for each ordinary figure. At this time, the first to third opening time is 1.5 seconds, from the first opening state to the second opening state (interval), and from the second opening state The closing time until the third open state is 0.7 seconds. In the present embodiment, since the open state is not reached after the fourth time, no interval is provided after the third open state ends.

  From the above, in the short-time gaming state, as described above, the lottery is performed with reference to the determination table for short-time, so in most cases, it is won per ordinary figure, and the second start winning opening 26 is determined by the winning. Since the open state is 1.5 seconds × 3 times, the player can win the game ball in the second start winning opening 26 relatively easily. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, it is possible to play a game without reducing the number of game balls.

As for the number of winning balls, in this embodiment, the number of winning balls in the case where there is one winning ball (one win) in the first starting winning port 24, and one winning ball in the second starting winning port. The number of prize balls when there is (one win) is set as a predetermined prescribed number to be paid out to the player as one or more game balls.
In addition, the prize balls for the first start prize opening 24 and the prize balls for the second start prize opening 26 may be different from each other in the number of prize balls to be paid out for one prize. The number of balls may be the same.
In addition, the winning probability of the special symbol (probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery) and the expected value of the total number of game balls (total number of winning prize balls) (from the beginning to the end of the short-time game state) The minimum number of winning balls to be paid out for one winning may be set based on the average number of balls to be obtained).
In addition, the winning probability of the special symbol, the expected value of the total number of game balls to be won, the number of times the first attacker device 70 is opened, the opening time of the first attacker device 70, the maximum number of winnings that can be entered into the first big winning opening 71 When the number of winning balls to be paid out for a single winning of the first big winning opening 71 satisfies a predetermined condition, the maximum winning game related to the type of jackpot that maximizes the number of winning game balls by one jackpot A jackpot type of the minimum number of game balls acquired that is less than ¼ of the number of balls may be set. The same applies to the second attacker device 80 (second winning prize opening 81).

  Next, a game processing procedure in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The CPU initialization process (step S1) in the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following CPU initialization process.

(Step S2)
First, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 100 is provided with a power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, a power-off notice signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S3. If the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S5.

(Step S5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait processing time set in step S3 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the wait processing time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S4. If it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S6.

(Step S6)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is ON (= 1). Note that a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 14, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 100. When the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, a RAM clear signal is input and the RAM clear flag is turned on.
At this time, if it is determined that the RAM clear flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S11. If it is determined that the RAM clear flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S8.

(Step S8)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an initialization process in the main RAM 100c for clearing data to be cleared when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting the main RAM 100c).

(Step S9)
Next, the main CPU 100a transmits a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 that the main RAM 100c has been cleared (sets this subcommand in the effect transmission data storage area. )I do.

(Step S10)
Next, the main CPU 100a transmits a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout / launch control board 300 that the main RAM 100c has been cleared (the payout command is stored in the payout transmission data storage area). Store in a set).

(Step S11)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes processing necessary for calculating a checksum.

(Step S12)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step S11 is inconsistent with the checksum stored when the power is turned off.
At this time, if it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S8. If it is determined that the two do not match (that is, they match), the process proceeds to step S13. Move.

(Step S13)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an initialization process in the main RAM 100c for clearing data to be cleared that is to be cleared when power is restored (when the data before power is turned off without maintaining the main RAM 100c). .

(Step S14)
Next, the main CPU 100a transmits a sub-command (power-return designation command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 that the power has been restored from the power-off (this power-return designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area). To do).

(Step S15)
Next, the main CPU 100a transmits a payout command (power supply return specifying command) for transmitting to the payout / launch control board 300 that the power supply has been recovered from the power-off (this power supply return specifying command is a transfer data storage area for payout). Set to).

(Step S16)
Next, the main CPU 100a indicates, for example, a command indicating a special symbol type (a power-on special symbol type designation command), a command indicating a first hold number (first hold number specifying command), and a second hold number. A command (second hold number designation command), a command (special symbol winning order command) indicating the winning order of the first holding and the second holding stored (special symbol winning order command), etc. A power-on subcommand set process (sets a command in the effect transmission data storage area) for transmission to the control board 200 is executed.

(Step S17)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a timer interruption period.

(Step S18)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for prohibiting interruption.

(Step S19)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number, and the random number range is “0 to 99”. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When the winning symbol random number makes one round of the random number range, the winning symbol random number is updated continuously with the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time as an initial value.

(Step S20)
Next, the main CPU 100a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout / launch control board 300 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S21)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S22)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S23)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “variation effect random number”). Thereafter, the processes after step S18 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Evacuation process when the main control board is powered off)
With reference to FIG. 19, an interrupt process (a power-off saving process) at the time of power-off in the main control board 100 will be described.

  The main CPU 100a monitors the power-off detection circuit. When the power-supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, the main CPU 100a interrupts the CPU initialization process during the interrupt permission period (between the processes from step S22 to step S18). Execute save processing.

(Step S31)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 100a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 100a to the stack area.

(Step S32)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S33)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a power-off notice signal is detected.
At this time, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S36. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S34. .

(Step S34)
Next, the main CPU 100a restores the information saved in step S31 to the register of the main CPU 100a.

(Step S35)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the saving process when the power is turned off.

(Step S36)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes output port clear processing for stopping output of the output port.

(Step S37)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing a checksum.

(Step S38)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S39)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a predetermined power-off detection signal detection count to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power-off occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S40)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S41)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a power-off notice signal is detected.
At this time, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S39. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S42. .

(Step S42)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts “1” from the value of the loop counter set in step S39.

(Step S43)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the counter value of the loop counter is “0”.
At this time, if it is determined that the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S40. If it is determined that the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1 (described above). Shift to CPU initialization processing).

  Note that when the power supply is actually cut off, the operation of the pachinko machine P is stopped while the steps S39 to S43 are looped.

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

  The main control board 100 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit for generating a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, 4 ms). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S1) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

(Step S50)
First, the main CPU 100a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 100a in the stack area.

(Step S51)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. The various timer counters are decremented every time a timer interrupt process is performed on the main control board 100, unless otherwise specified, and stop when the timer counter reaches “0”.

(Step S52)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning design random numbers in the same manner as in step S19.

(Step S53)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result 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. Updates the random number from the initial value update random number value for the winning symbol random number at that time.

(Step S100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs switch management processing. In this processing, the main CPU 100a includes the general winning opening detection switch 20a, the gate detection switch 22a, the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, the first large winning opening detection switch 71a, and the second large. Processing is performed to determine whether or not there is an input to each of the winning opening detection switch 81a, the specific area detection switch 82a, and the general area detection switch 83a. Details of the switch management processing will be described later.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special game management process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory (the first attacker device 70 and the second attacker device 80). Details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S1100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a normal game management process for controlling the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory (the second start winning opening 26, the pair of movable pieces 26b, and the starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c). Details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S54)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an error management process for performing control related to occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, the main CPU 100a responds when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening the glass door 3, a lower pan full command based on the full state of the lower pan 8, or the like. An error designation command (door open designation command, full state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the above-described error designation command, the main CPU 100a generates a corresponding error release command (door closing designation command, full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits it for production. Store in the data storage area.

(Step S60)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a payout control management process. In this process, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 71, the second big prize opening 81, the first starting prize opening 24, the second starting prize opening 26, and the general prize opening 20. When a check is made and there is a winning, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300.

  Specifically, the first big prize opening detection switch 71a, the second big prize opening detection switch 81a, the specific area detection switch 82a, the general area detection switch 83a, the first starting prize opening detection switch 24a, and the second starting prize opening detection. When detection signals from the switch 26a and the general winning opening detection switch 20a are input to the main CPU 100a, the main CPU 100a receives a prize ball counter (first big winning opening award) provided corresponding to each detection signal. The ball counter, the second grand prize mouth prize ball counter, the first start prize mouth prize ball counter, the second start prize mouth prize ball counter, and the general prize mouth prize ball counter are not shown) and are detected. A payout number designation command corresponding to the signal is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300. Thereafter, when the payout ball is paid out by the payout / launch control board 300, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 100a receives the payout command, the main CPU 100a subtracts the prize ball counter. .

(Step S70)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs data creation processing of external information data, start winning port opening / closing solenoid data, large winning port opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

(Step S80)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start winning opening / closing solenoid data, and the large winning opening / closing solenoid data created in step S70. Each of the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold indicator 33, the second special symbol hold indicator 34, and the normal symbol hold indicator 35. In order to turn on the LED, an LED display output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S70 is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c is also performed.

(Step S90)
Next, the main CPU 100a restores the information saved in step S10 to the register of the main CPU 100a.

  The switch management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S110)
First, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not the gate detection switch 22 a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 22. Further, when the gate detection switch 22a receives a signal, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and a random number range (for example, 0) prepared in advance as a winning random number. ~ 65535), one winning random number value is extracted and the extracted winning random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, or a random number determined by winning is extracted, The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored.

(Step S120)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 20. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 24 and determines the big hit. Predetermined data to perform is set. Details of the first start winning port detection switch process will be described later.

(Step S130)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made by determining whether or not the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26. Predetermined data to perform is set.

(Step S140)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first grand prize opening detection switch 71a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening 71. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the first grand prize opening detection switch 71a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the first big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and also updates the first A counter in the storage area of the first grand prize winning entrance counter (C1) for counting game balls won in the big winning opening 71 is added and updated.

(Step S150)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second grand prize opening detection switch 81a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second big prize opening 81. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the second grand prize opening detection switch 81a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the second big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. A counter in the storage area of the second big prize opening entrance counter (C2) for counting the game balls won in the big prize opening 81 is added and updated.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the specific area 82, and sets the gaming state to the high probability gaming state. Therefore, predetermined data for indicating that the game ball has won in the specific area 82 is set. Details of the specific area detection switch process will be described later.

(Step S310)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general area 83, and that the game ball has won the general area 83. Predetermined data for indicating is set. Details of the general area detection switch processing will be described later.

  The first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection switch 24a has been input.
At this time, if the detection signal from the first start winning port detection switch 24a is not input, the first start winning port detection switch input process is terminated, and the detection signal from the first start winning port detection switch 24a is received. If input, the process proceeds to step S202.

(Step S202)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the first start winning opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

(Step S203)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4.
At this time, if it is determined that the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is not less than 4, the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is terminated, and the first special symbol hold If it is determined that the data set in the number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S205)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts the jackpot determination random number value, searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the jackpots extracted to the vacant storage unit Store the determined random number.

  Here, the first special symbol storage area is composed of a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and each storage unit has a jackpot determination random number value, a fall determination random number value, a winning symbol random number value, a reach group The determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, and the variation pattern random value are stored. Further, the second special symbol storage area is composed of a fifth storage unit to an eighth storage unit, and similarly to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each storage unit has a jackpot determined random number value. A fall determination random number value, a winning design random number value, a reach group determination random value, a reach mode determination random value, and a variation pattern random value are stored.

(Step S206)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a fall determination random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the fall down to the free storage unit. Store the determined random number.

(Step S207)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a winning symbol random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the winning symbol to the free storage unit. The design random number value is stored.

(Step S208)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a reach group determined random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts it to the free storage unit. Reach group decision random value is stored.

(Step S209)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts the reach mode determination random number value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts it to the empty storage unit. The reach mode decision random value is stored.

(Step S210)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a fluctuation pattern random number value, searches for a free storage part in order from the first storage part in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the change extracted in the free storage part. Store the pattern random value.

  From the above, various random numbers acquired in steps S205 to S210 (that is, jackpot determination random number value, fall determination random number value, hit symbol random number value, reach group determination random number value, reach mode determination random number value, variation pattern random number value) Are stored in a predetermined storage unit in the same first special symbol storage area.

(Step S220)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing for making various determinations regarding the lottery lottery before starting the change based on the random number values obtained in steps S205 to S210. Details of this prior determination process will be described later.

(Step S211)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the prefetch designation command (prefetch A designation command, prefetch B designation command) generated in the pre-determination process in step S220 in the effect transmission data storage area. This prefetching designation command includes at least information relating to the above-described variation mode number and information relating to the variation pattern number. The prefetching designation command also includes special symbol hold display data indicating the number of reserved pieces in order to update the number of first holds displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 33. When the process of step S210 is finished, the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is finished.

  As described above, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24, if there is a free space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start winning a prize detection switch The input process ends. However, even when there is no free space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, the winning ball is paid out for the game ball entering the first start winning port 24.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the second start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is omitted, but the first start winning award is also received when a signal is input from the second start winning a prize opening detection switch 26a. Processing similar to the mouth detection switch input processing is performed. That is, compared with the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process, although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area, the same process is performed.

  The prior determination process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S221)
First, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 6), and selects the selected table and the jackpot determined random number obtained in step S205 described above. Based on this, a jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. After that, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) is stored in a special figure data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S222)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, if the result of determination in step S221 is a jackpot, the first special figure jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7A) is selected, and the table and the above-mentioned The type of jackpot symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number obtained in step S206.
On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S221 is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is the special symbol 0 (lost symbol).
Then, the data relating to the result of the determination (special symbol type) is stored in a symbol type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S223)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S222 is a jackpot symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S226. If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S224.

(Step S224)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state.

(Step S225)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (a jackpot determination table, see FIG. 12) based on the gaming state confirmed in step S224. When the process of step S225 is completed, the process proceeds to step S232.

(Step S226)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S223 that the special symbol is a lost symbol, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds.

(Step S227)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10) based on the current gaming state and the number of holds confirmed in step S226.

(Step S228)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number acquired in step S207 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S227, and the group type Are stored in the group type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S229)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the group type determined in step S228 is the A group or the B group.
At this time, if it is determined that it is neither the A group nor the B group, the process proceeds to step S231. If it is determined that the group is the A group or the B group, the process proceeds to step S230.

As described above, when either the A group or the B group is determined in the preliminary determination process, the group type of the A group or the B group is determined even at the start of the change. When either the C group or the D group is determined, the group type of the C group or the D group is determined even when the change starts.
Accordingly, when either the A group or the B group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 100a always determines that it is the A group or the B group in this step S229. Further, when either the C group or the D group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 100a always determines that it is the C group or the D group in this step S229.

(Step S230)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a prefetch A designation command (preliminary determination command), and ends the preliminary determination process. The pre-read A designation command is a command including at least information that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the variation effect pattern is not reached. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation effect patterns related to the A group and the B group are composed of the variation effect patterns in which the reach is not performed. On the other hand, the variation effect pattern concerning the C group and the D group is composed of a variation effect pattern in which reach is always performed.

(Step S231)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S229 that the group is neither A group nor B group, the main CPU 100a determines the group type determined in step S228 (that is, either C group or D group). Then, the reach reach determination random number determination table (see FIG. 11) is selected.

(Step S232)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines either the jackpot determination table selected in step S225 or the lose reach mode determination random number determination table selected in step S231, and the reach mode determination acquired in step S208. Based on the random number value, the variation mode number and variation pattern determination random number table are determined, and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in a variation mode number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S233)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S232.

(Step S234)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number value acquired in step S209 and the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S233, and the determined variation pattern number. Is stored in a variation pattern number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S235)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a prefetching B designation command (preliminary determination command) corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S232 and the variation pattern number determined in step S234, and performs a preliminary determination process. finish. This pre-read B designation command is a command including at least information that the result of the jackpot lottery is either a jackpot or a loss, and that it is a variation effect pattern in which a reach is performed.

  As a result of the above processing, the information regarding the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol related to the first suspension is stored for the newly stored first suspension. At this point, a command for this information is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in advance.

  Note that the preliminary determination process is also performed in the second start winning port detection switch input process, but the details are omitted because it is the same as the process described above. In the present embodiment, the pre-determination process is similarly performed in both the first start winning port detection switch input process and the second start winning port detection switch input process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a specific game mode such as the probability change mode or the time reduction mode, the pre-determination process may not be executed in the first start winning opening detection switch input process.

  The specific area detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a is input.
At this time, if the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a is not input, the specific area detection switch input process is terminated, and if the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 82a is input, the process proceeds to step S302. Move.

(Step S302)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the V winning validity flag is ON (= 1). Although the details will be described later, the case where the V winning valid flag is turned on is a state in which the second attacker device is operating (the last round game in the jackpot game is being executed).
At this time, if the V prize valid flag is not turned on, the specific area detection switch input process is terminated. If the V prize valid flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns on the high probability game flag. If the high probability game flag is already ON, the main CPU 100a keeps the high probability game flag ON in this step S303.

(Step S304)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the V winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the specific area detection switch input process. The V winning designation command set at this time is transmitted to the sub control board 200. Then, the sub control board 200 controls the execution of the V winning effect (details will be described later) based on the received V winning designation command.

  The general area detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S311)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a has been input.
At this time, when the detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a is not input, the general area detection switch input process is terminated, and when the detection signal from the general area detection switch 83a is input, the process proceeds to step S312. Move.

(Step S312)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a non-V winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the general area detection switch input process. The non-V winning designation command set at this time is transmitted to the sub control board 200. Then, the sub control board 200 controls the execution of the V winning effect based on the received non-V winning designation command.
That is, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 81, the sub-control board 200 has a command related to the prize, regardless of whether the game is won in the specific area 82 or the general area 83. Is to be sent.

  The special game management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the special figure execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the execution phase 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 “01” indicating execution of the post-stop processing. 02 ”, data“ 03 ”indicating execution of the special game control process, and data“ 04 ”indicating execution of the special game end process.

(Step S500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “00”, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation start process. Details of the special symbol variation start process will be described later.

(Step S700)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “01”, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol fluctuation stop process. Details of this special symbol variation stop process will be described later.

(Step S800)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “02”, the main CPU 100a executes post-stop processing. Details of the post-stop processing will be described later.

(Step S900)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “03”, the main CPU 100a executes the special game control process. Details of this special game control process will be described later.

(Step S1000)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “04”, the main CPU 100a executes a special game end process. Details of the special game end process will be described later.

  The special symbol variation start process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to step S502. Move.

(Step S502)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the value stored in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area (a numerical value corresponding to the second hold number at the time when this step S502 is executed, hereinafter "second hold numerical value"). Is determined to be “1” or more.
At this time, when it is determined that the second hold value is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S504, and when it is determined that the second hold value is “1” or more, step S503 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S503)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts and stores “1” from the second reserved numerical value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area.

(Step S504)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area (a numerical value corresponding to the first hold number at the time when this step S504 is executed, hereinafter "first hold numerical value"). Is determined to be “1” or more.
At this time, if it is determined that the first hold value is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S514, and if it is determined that the first hold value is “1” or more, step S505 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S505)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts and stores “1” from the first reserved numerical value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area.

(Step S506)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in step S503 or step S505.

  Specifically, when shift processing of data stored in the first special symbol storage area corresponding to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is performed, the first special symbol storage area in the first special symbol storage area Each data stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the first special symbol. It will be erased from the reserved storage area. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the winning symbol random number value, the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In addition, when the shift processing of the data stored in the second special symbol storage area corresponding to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is performed, the fifth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area Each data stored in the eighth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the fifth storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the fifth storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the second special symbol. It will be erased from the reserved storage area. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the winning symbol random number value, the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol storage area in steps S502 to S505. However, in the order in which the winning winning openings 24 and 26 are won. The first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S507)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a fall determination process for deriving the fall lottery result based on the fall lottery determination table and the fall determination random number written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S506. To do.

(Step S508)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state based on the result of the falling lottery in step S507, and the selected table and the determination storage area (the first storage area in the step S506). The jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result based on the jackpot determination random number value written in the (0 storage unit) is executed. In this step S508, the current gaming state means a gaming state reflecting the result of the falling lottery in step S507. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won, the game state is immediately shifted from the high probability game state to the low probability game state, and the jackpot determination process is executed.

(Step S509)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the determination in step S508 is a jackpot, which start winning random number value used for the determination is based on which start ball is won by the game ball (ie, the first winning prize) After confirming whether it is the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26), a winning design random number determination table corresponding to this is selected, and the determination storage area (the first storage area (first) is selected in step S506. The special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number value written in the (0 storage unit).

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in the above step S508 is a loss, the lost symbol is displayed regardless of whether the winning jackpot random number used for the determination is due to the winning of the game ball to any start winning opening. decide.

  The main CPU 100a stores the data corresponding to the special symbol determined in this way in the symbol type data processing area. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S510)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S509 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, 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 S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value written in the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit) in step S506. A variation effect pattern determination process related to the determination is performed.

(Step S511)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, when the information stored in the symbol type data processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and when the information related to the second hold, the second special Blinking display is started in the symbol display device 31 (variable display start processing).

(Step S512)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

(Step S513)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol start process.

(Step S514)
If it is determined in step S504 that the first hold value is not equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 100a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag.
At this time, if 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the main CPU 100a ends the special symbol variation start process, and if it is determined that 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the main CPU 100a proceeds to step S515. Move.

(Step S515)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the demonstration determination flag to 01H so that the demonstration designation command is not set many times in step S516 described later.

(Step S516)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S601)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S509 is a jackpot symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S604. If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S602.

(Step S602)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state. Note that, as described above, when the falling lottery in step S507 is won, the current gaming state is a low probability gaming state in step S602.

(Step S603)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (a jackpot determination table) based on the gaming state confirmed in step S602.

(Step S604)
If it is determined in step S601 that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a confirms the type of the start winning opening relating to the determination of the lottery and confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds. .

(Step S605)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table on the basis of the type of the winning prize opening, the gaming state, and the number of reserves confirmed in step S604.

(Step S606)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S506 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S605. And the group type is stored in the group type data processing area.

(Step S607)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a reach mode determination random number determination table (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step S606.

(Step S608)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the jackpot determination table selected in step S603 or the loss determination table selected in step 607 and the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S506. Based on the reach mode determination random number, the variation mode number and the variation pattern determination random number table are determined, and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in the variation mode number data processing area.

(Step S609)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S608.

(Step S610)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S609 and the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S506. The determined variation pattern number is stored in the variation pattern number data processing area.

(Step S611)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table, the variation mode number determined in step S608, and the variation pattern number determined in step S610.

(Step S612)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time determined in step S611 in the variation time timer counter.

(Step S613)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step S608, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step S610. Then, the main CPU 100a stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  The special symbol variation stopping process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S701)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to step S702. Move.

(Step S702)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step S612 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S703.

(Step S703)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step S509 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and stops the special symbol. Execute the display.

(Step S704)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores in the effect transmission data storage area a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been confirmed.

(Step S705)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter.

(Step S706)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  The post-stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S801)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to step S802. .

(Step S802)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter in step S705 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S803.

(Step S803)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S804)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, 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.
At this time, if it is determined that the short-time game flag is ON, the value of the short-time game number (J) in the short-time game number (J) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the short-time game number (J) stored in the short-time game number (J) storage area, and the subtracted result is stored as a new short-time game number (J). It is determined whether or not the stored short-time game count (J) is “0”, and if the short-time game count (J) = 0, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won ( (Determined from the current gaming state in step S803).
At this time, when the falling lottery is won (it has fallen to the low probability gaming state), the time-short game flag stored in the time-short game flag storage area is turned OFF. On the other hand, when the falling lottery is not won (they are still in a high-probability gaming state), the value of the number of short-time games (J) is updated to “50”.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of time-saving games (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the main CPU 100a executes the processing of step S804 while keeping the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area ON.
If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S805 without performing the process in step S804.

(Step S805)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a highly accurate number update process. Specifically, 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.
At this time, if it is determined that the high probability game flag is ON, the value of the high probability game count (X) in the high probability game count (X) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and the subtraction result is stored as a new high probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the stored high probability game count (X) is “0”, and if it is determined that the high probability game count (X) = 0, the high probability game flag storage area stores it. Turn off the current flag.
If it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) is not 0, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won (determined from the current gaming state in step S803).
At this time, if the winning lottery is won (the player has fallen to the low probability game state), the high probability game regardless of whether the value of the high probability game count (X) is “0” or not. Turn off the flag stored in the flag storage area. Then, the value stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area is cleared. On the other hand, when the falling lottery is not won (they are still in the high probability game state), the main CPU 100a keeps the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area, and performs the process of step S805. Run.
If it is determined that the high-probability game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S806 without performing the process in step S805.

(Step S806)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S814, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S807.

(Step S807)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot winning game state command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state.

(Step S808)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

(Step S809)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer counter.

(Step S810)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S811)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an operation table (see FIG. 8) in the main RAM 100c based on the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines an operation table (any one of the first to fifth operation tables) determined for each type of jackpot symbol. 8A to 8E) are set.

(Step S812)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special game management process.

(Step S813)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state and stores a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. The gaming state designation command also includes information on the number of short hours updated in step S804 and information on the high probability number updated in step S805. As a result, the sub-control board 200 that has received the game state designation command can grasp the number of time reductions and the number of high-precision times. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

(Step S814)
If it is determined in step S806 that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation start process in the special game management process. As such, “00” is set in the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to step S813.

  The special game control process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S901)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to step S902. Move.

(Step S902)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step S809 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S903.

(Step S903)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not an ending process is being performed. This ending process is a standby process performed after the number of round games (R) reaches the maximum value (R = 4, R = 10 or R = 16 in this embodiment) in the special game control process. Say.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step S913. If it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S904.

(Step S904)
Next, the main CPU 100a opens and closes the first attacker device 70 and the second attacker device 80 based on the operation table of the first attacker device 70 and the second attacker device 80 according to the special symbol type. The mouth opening / closing control process is executed. In this big prize opening / closing control process, referring to the operation table and the value of R in the number of round games (R), it corresponds to the “Rth” round game (hereinafter referred to as “Rth round game”). Control of the operation (open / close) of the attacker device is executed.

(Step S950)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes V prize setting processing for executing control of driving of the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c and the like.

(Step S905)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not it is the time point when the R-th round game is started based on the big winning opening / closing control process of step S904.
At this time, when it is determined that it is not the time when the R-th round game is started, the process proceeds to step S907, and when it is determined that it is the time when the R-th round game is started, step S906 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S906)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a round game start command indicating the start of the R-th round game in the effect transmission data storage area. The number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 200 by the value of “R” in the R-th round game start command.

(Step S907)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the R-th round game has ended based on the special winning opening / closing control process of step S904. That is, it is determined whether the opening time in one round game has passed or a predetermined number (8 in the case of the first big prize opening 71, 5 in the case of the second big prize opening 81) has been won. Is done.
At this time, if it is determined that the R-th round game has not ended, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the R-th round game has ended, the process proceeds to step S908.

(Step S908)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

(Step S909)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) added in step S908 is the “maximum value”.
At this time, if it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not the “maximum value”, the special game control process is terminated, and the number of round games (R) is determined to be the “maximum value”. In step S910, the process proceeds to step S910.

(Step S910)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the V winning valid flag to OFF (= 0).

(Step S911)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter.

(Step S912)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special game control process ends. The ending command may be provided for each special symbol type.

(Step S913)
If it is determined in step S903 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter has elapsed in step S911.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S914.

(Step S914)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S915)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game control process ends.

  Next, the V winning setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S951)
First, the main CPU 100a refers to the currently set operation table.

(Step S952)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the value of R in the number of round games (R) updated in step S908. That is, it is confirmed how many round games will be started from now on.

(Step S953)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not it is a round in which the second attacker device 80 is opened. That is, for the jackpot game related to the special symbol 1 to the special symbol 5, the values “4”, “10”, “16” indicating that the value of R in the round game number (R) is the final round game, respectively. (That is, “R = 4”, “R = 10”, “R = 16”).
At this time, if it is determined that the second attacker device 80 is not a round to be opened, that is, it is determined that it is not the final round, the V winning setting process is ended, and the second attacker device 80 is a round to be opened. In other words, if it is determined that it is the final round, the process proceeds to step S954.

(Step S954)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the V winning validity flag to ON (= 1).

(Step S955)
Next, the main CPU 100a drives the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c on the condition that the second attacker device 80 is opened, that is, the final round (slide plate drive processing). When the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c is driven, the slide plate 82b in the specific region 82 slides and a part of the bottom surface of the passage 81A formed by the slide plate 82b is opened, and the specific region 82 is opened. It will be exposed. As a result, a game ball can be won in the specific area 82.

Further, once the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c is driven, the state where the slide plate opening / closing solenoid 82c is driven is maintained until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined end condition is that the sixth round game released by the second attacker device 80 ends (the time for the last round game has elapsed, or a predetermined number of games to the second big prize opening 81) There was a winning ball).
In other words, during the final round game in which the second attacker device 80 is released a predetermined number of times (see FIG. 8), the specific area 82 is always kept exposed, so that the second big prize opening 81 If a game ball enters the game ball, the possibility that this game ball will win the specific area 82 is extremely high. Therefore, when a trouble or the like occurs in the pachinko machine P (such as an obstacle such as a ball clogging or a player intentionally performing a launch operation in which it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second attacker device 80). Except for the regular case, if a game ball enters the second big winning opening 81, almost all of them will win the specific area 82.
The opening / closing mode of the slide plate 82b is not limited to the above example. For example, a mode in which the second attacker device 80 is opened in accordance with the opening time (“0.1 second” is released when opening once, “0.1 second” is opened when opening twice, and “28. 0 seconds "open, etc.).

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1001)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “04”, the special game end process is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to step S1002. Move.

(Step 1002)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms ON / OFF of the jackpot symbol (stored in the symbol type data processing area in step S508 and the like) that triggered the execution of the finished special game and the high probability game flag. Based on the gaming state setting table corresponding to the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 9) and the ON / OFF state of the high probability gaming flag (see FIG. 22), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets a short-time game flag, a high probability game number (X), and a short-time game number (J).

For example, if the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 3 and the high probability game flag is ON, the time-shortage game flag is turned ON, and the high-probability game count (X) is set to “10000” and the time-short game count (J ) Is set to “100”.
If the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 1 and the high-probability game flag is not ON, the short-time game flag is turned ON and “100” is set only for the short-time game frequency (J).

(Step S1003)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step S1002. The gaming state setting command includes ON / OFF information of the high-probability gaming flag set in step S303, ON / OFF information of the short-time gaming flag set in step S1002, and the number of high-probability games (X). Information and information on the number of short-time games (J).

(Step S1004)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game end process ends.

  The normal game management process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1101)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the normal execution phase data. The usual figure execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of function modules (subroutines) constituting the normal game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the usual figure execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the normal symbol execution phase 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 execution of the processing after the normal symbol variation stop processing. Data “12” indicating “” and data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process.

(Step S1200)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “10”, the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation start process. Details of this normal symbol variation start processing will be described later.

(Step S1300)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “11”, the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation stop process. Details of this normal symbol variation stop processing will be described later.

(Step S1400)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “12”, the main CPU 100a executes normal symbol post-stop processing. Details of the normal symbol stop post-processing will be described later.

(Step S1500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “13”, the main CPU 100a executes the movable piece control process. Details of the movable piece control process will be described later.

  The normal symbol variation start process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process.
At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “10”, The process moves to step S1202.

(Step S1202)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more.
At this time, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation start processing is terminated, and the number of ordinary symbols held (G) is “1” or more. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S1203.

(Step S1203)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a new reservation number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (G) stored in the special symbol reservation number (G) storage area.

(Step S1204)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written in the general symbol determination storage area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S1205)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a hit-determined random number determination table (either a non-time reduction determination table or a time reduction determination table) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step S1204 Based on the winning random number stored in the determination storage area, a winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed.

  Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the usual time determination storage area is obtained by referring to the non-time saving determination table (FIG. 15A). judge. Further, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the general-purpose determination storage area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table (FIG. 15B).

(Step S1206)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S1205 is a win.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not a win (that is, it is a loss), the process proceeds to step S1208, and if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to step S1207.

(Step S1207)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the hit symbol data in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S1208)
When it is determined that the result of the winning determination process in step S1206 is not a win (that is, a loss), the main CPU 100a stores the lost symbol data in the normal stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S1209)
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.

(Step S1210)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the normal symbol variation time determination table (FIG. 16) and sets the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the current gaming state in the usual symbol variation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets “2.5 seconds” to the usual time variation counter when the current gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, and when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, Set "0.5 seconds" in the figure fluctuation time counter.

(Step S1211)
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 device 32 starts blinking display (common symbol variation display start processing).

(Step S1212)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of variation.

(Step S1213)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal game management processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  The normal symbol variation stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1301)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop process.
At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “11”, The process moves to step S1302.

(Step S1302)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step S1210 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1303.

(Step S1303)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display.

(Step S1304)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter.

(Step S1305)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-processing is executed in the normal game management processing, and the normal symbol variation stop processing is ended.

  The normal symbol stop post-processing will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1401)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating the execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing.
At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “12”, The process moves to step S1402.

(Step S1402)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter in step S1304 (see FIG. 36) has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1403. Move.

(Step S1403)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a symbol that is lost), the process proceeds to step S1405, and the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1404.

(Step S1404)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “13” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

(Step S1405)
If it is determined in step S1403 that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal game management process. As shown, “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  The movable piece control process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal diagram execution phase data is data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process.
At this time, if it is determined that the ordinary drawing execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ordinary drawing execution phase data is “13”, a step is performed. The process moves to S1502.

(Step S1502)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the pair of movable pieces 26b are under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 26c is energized.
At this time, if it is determined that the pair of movable pieces 26b are under operation control, the process proceeds to step S1505. If it is determined that the pair of movable pieces 26b is not under operation control, step S1503 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S1503)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the gaming state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

(Step S1504)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the release control pattern table (FIG. 17), and determines the number of energizations (opens) as the energization control data (release data) of the start winning port solenoid 26c according to the gaming state confirmed in step S1503. Count) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Step S1505)
If it is determined in step S1502 that the movable piece operation control is being performed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step S1504 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1506.

(Step S1506)
Next, the main CPU 100a stops the operation of the pair of movable pieces 26b, that is, stops the energization of the start winning port solenoid 26c.

(Step S1507)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 200a in the sub control board 200 will be described.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
The main process of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 200a, and the sub CPU 200a performs the following main processing.

(Step S2000)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 200c in response to power-on.

(Step S2100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs variable effect random number update processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 200a stores random numbers (variation effect random values (variation effect A random numbers, variation effect B random numbers), stage switching lottery random values, effect design determination random values stored in the sub RAM 200c. Etc.) is updated. Thereafter, the process of step S2100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The random effect random numbers (variable effect A random numbers, variable effect B random numbers) are software random numbers generated in the sub-control board 200. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The

  The stage switching lottery random number is a software random number generated in the sub-control board 200. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
The timer interrupt process of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the sub control board 200, and a timer interrupt processing program is read and the sub control board is read. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S2200)
First, the sub CPU 200a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 200a to the stack area.

(Step S2300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S3000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

  When receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub control board 200 generates a command reception interrupt process of the sub control board 200 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2400.

(Step S2400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a checks signals of the touch button detection switch 61a and the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and performs an effect input control process related to the effect operation device 60.

  Specifically, when there is an effect being executed, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the touch button 61 or the selector switch 62 can be accepted according to the progress state. Further, when a signal is input from the touch button detection switch 61a or the rotation operation detection switch 62a, the sub CPU 200a sends a command indicating that the effect operation device 60 has been operated to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500. Process to send.

(Step S2500)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500.

(Step S2600)
Next, the sub CPU 200a restores the information saved in step S2200 to the register of the sub CPU 200a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis processing of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3001)
First, the sub CPU 200a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command is received.
At this time, if it is determined that there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 200a ends the command analysis processing. If it is determined that there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 200a shifts the processing to step S3002.

(Step S3002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is either a power recovery designation command or a RAM clear designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is neither the power recovery designation command nor the RAM clear designation command, the process proceeds to step S3003, and the command stored in the reception buffer is determined. If it is determined that the command is either the power recovery designation command or the RAM clear designation command, the process proceeds to step S3020.

(Step S3020)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a power recovery process (also referred to as an initialization process). This power recovery process is a process of initializing various effect devices (effect display device 40, effect agent device 41, etc.) upon return from power-off or when the power is turned on. For example, in the effect display device 40, a process for initializing a screen to enable image display is performed. Further, when the production effect device 41 is in the position shown in FIG. 4 (this is referred to as “initial position”), the position (this is referred to as “specific position”) covering the front surface of the production display device 40 from this initial position. ”), And the process of confirming the operation such as returning to the initial position is performed (even if it is not in the initial position, it is once moved to the specific position and then moved to the initial position. It is also possible to adjust the position to be returned).

(Step S3003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a demonstration designation command, the process proceeds to step S3004, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command. In that case, the process proceeds to step S3030.

(Step S3030)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a demonstration effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the demonstration effect.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S3004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a prefetch designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a prefetch designation command, the process proceeds to step S3005, where it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. If YES, the process moves to step S3040.

(Step S3040)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the prefetch designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 40, and the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode is transferred to the image control board 400 and the lamp control. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the substrate 500 is performed.

  In the hold display mode determination process, the hold display data is stored in the first storage area among the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area or the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the second hold storage area. The storage area that is vacant is searched in order from the storage area or the fifth storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the predetermined vacant storage area. Specifically, in the case of a prefetch designation command corresponding to the first start winning opening 24, the storage areas that are vacant are sequentially searched from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area, and are vacant. When the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the storage area and the pre-read designation command corresponding to the second start winning opening 26, the first storage area is vacated in order from the fifth storage area. The stored display area is searched, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area. As a result, the current number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) is displayed on the effect display device 40.

(Step S4000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a prefetch effect setting process. In this prefetch effect setting process, a stage switching lottery described later can be performed based on the prefetch designation command received in step S3004.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-read designation command includes the information related to the start winning opening and the information related to the number of holds at the time of winning a prize. However, these pieces of information are generated as the start win designation command and read ahead. It may be transmitted separately from the specified command.

(Step S3005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S3006, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In that case, the process proceeds to step S3050.

(Step S3050)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 48 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 40 based on the content of the received symbol determination command.
Specifically, by analyzing the symbol determination command, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of effect symbols 48 is determined according to the presence or absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area At the same time, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S3006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S3007, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If so, the process moves to step S3060.

(Step S3060)
Next, the sub CPU 200a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and displays the information of the hold display data after the shift. A hold display mode update process to be transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500 is performed.

Specifically, in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area, the data in the display storage area and the start storage area in the respective storage areas are stored. Shift to the previous storage area.
For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. The hold display data in the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area. As a result, the number of first hold (U1) and second hold (U2) after the shift is displayed on the effect display device 40.

(Step S5000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a variation effect setting process for determining the content (effect mode) of the variation effect executed in the effect display device 40 or the like based on the received variation pattern designation command.
Specifically, processing for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed. Thereafter, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the effect agent device 41, the LED 60b (light source that causes the effect operation device 60 to emit light), and the like are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 48 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

(Step S3007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S3008, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In that case, the process proceeds to step S3070.

(Step S3070)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S3040 in order to stop display the effect symbol 48 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol 48 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. The effect design stop process to be set is performed.

(Step S3008)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S3009, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If so, the process moves to step S3080.

(Step S3080)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area (gaming state setting process). As a result, the current gaming state can be recognized on the sub-control board 200 side.

(Step S3009)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
At this time, when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the process proceeds to step S3010, and when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Moves the process to step S3090.

(Step S3090)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs special game start effect determination processing for determining the content (effect mode) of the start effect (opening effect) of the jackpot game.
Specifically, the special game start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command and the effect symbol related to the jackpot (the effect symbol determined in the effect symbol determination process in step S3050 above), and the determined special game start effect pattern is effected. In addition to being set in the pattern storage area, information on the determined special game start effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500. Therefore, data based on the determined special game start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. To do.

(Step S3010)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an R-th round game start command.
At this time, when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the R-th round game start command, the process proceeds to step S3010, and the command stored in the reception buffer is the R-th round game start command. If it is determined that, the process proceeds to step S3100.

(Step S3100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a round game effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the effect (effect during round game) during the jackpot game.
Specifically, on the basis of the R-th round game start command, a round pattern effect pattern is determined based on how many round games the round game is, and the determined round game effect pattern is determined as the effect pattern. In addition to being set in the storage area, in order to transmit information on the determined round game effect pattern to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, data based on the determined round game effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 200c. . The round game effect pattern includes, for example, an effect mode for each round game, an effect mode straddling a plurality of round games, and the like.

(Step S3011)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is either a V winning designation command or a non-V winning designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is neither a V prize designation command nor a non-V prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S3012, and the command stored in the reception buffer is determined. Is determined to be either the V winning designation command or the non-V winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S3110.

(Step S3110)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a V winning effect during the sixth round game (V winning effect process). In the V winning effect process, when a V winning designation command is received, an effect of notifying that V winning has been performed is performed. In addition, when a non-V winning designation command is received, an effect suggesting that the player may have won a V prize is performed. For example, when a V winning designation command is received, a message such as “Congratulations on winning V” is displayed. Also, when a non-V winning designation command is received, an effect such as displaying a message such as “Lucky” or displaying a symbol such as “● ×” is performed.

(Step S3012)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
At this time, when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the command analysis processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. Moves the process to step S3120.

(Step S3120)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs special game end effect determination processing for determining the content (effect mode) of the end effect (ending effect) of the jackpot game.
Specifically, a special game end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined special game end effect pattern is stored in the image control board 400. In order to transmit to the lamp control board 500, data based on the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  Next, the prefetch effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S4001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the random number for stage switching lottery updated in step S2100.

(Step S4002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the prefetch designation command stored in the reception buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processing from step S4003 is performed.

(Step S4003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not a prefetch prohibition section is set. This prefetch prohibition section is stored / updated in the prefetch prohibition section N storage area provided in the sub-RAM 200c, and is indicated by “N”. In this “N”, a natural number equal to or greater than “0” is stored, and the initial value of “N” is set to “0”. For this reason, when the prefetch prohibition section is not set, “N” is “0” (hereinafter referred to as “N = 0”). In other words, if N = 0, it can be determined that the prefetch prohibition section is not set.
At this time, if it is determined that N ≠ 0 (not “N = 0”, that is, a prefetch prohibition section is set), the prefetch effect setting process is terminated, and N = 0 ( If it is determined that no prefetch prohibition section is set, the process proceeds to step S4004.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a prefetch effect (prefetch effect with stage type switching) is executed, a new prefetch effect is not executed so as to overlap the prefetch effect executed at this time. The prefetch prohibition section is set. In addition, by setting the prefetch prohibition section, a situation in which a prefetch effect that has already been executed is interrupted and a new prefetch effect is executed does not occur.

(Step S4004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes stage switching lottery. This stage switching lottery is executed based on the stage switching lottery random value acquired in step S4001 and the stage switching lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a normal stage, a first special stage (“warning”) are used as the types of stage (stage type) in which various types of effects including the variable display of the effect symbol 48 are performed on the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a). A second special stage (also referred to as a “storm zone”). In the initial state (such as when the power is turned on), the normal stage is set as the stage type.

  The normal stage is provided with a normal stage background image (normal background) and a normal stage effect symbol 48 (see FIGS. 4, 46, 47, etc.). Therefore, when the stage type is the normal stage, the background image is set to the normal background, and various effects including a change display and a stop display by the effect symbol 48 for the normal stage are performed.

  In addition, although a normal background is not illustrated, for example, it is a background image of a mode showing a calm sea. Further, the background image in the present embodiment includes not only a still image but also a moving image. That is, in the normal background, the background image is a mode in which a state where the sea surface is small and waved is shown as a moving image. In addition, a plurality of types of patterns are provided in the normal background, and the background image (normal background) can be changed as appropriate in the variation effect setting process described later.

  The first special stage is provided with a background image (warning mode background) for the first special stage, but is not provided with an effect design for the first special stage. For this reason, in the 1st special stage, it is supposed that the effect design (the effect design 48, the effect design 49) in the stage (stage before transfer) before switching to the 1st special stage is taken over. Therefore, when the stage type is the first special stage, the background image is set as the warning mode background, and the change display by the effect symbols (the effect symbol 48 and the effect symbol 49) in the stage before the transition to the first special stage is performed. Various effects including stop display are performed.

  Although the warning mode background is not illustrated, for example, the background image is a background image in which a state where a dark cloud is trapped is shown as a moving image. Further, in the background of the warning mode, a message such as “WARNING !!” and a state in which an alarm sound is also shown. Also, a plurality of types of patterns are provided for the warning mode background, and the background image (warning mode background) can be changed as appropriate in the variation effect setting process described later.

  The second special stage includes a background image for the second special stage (storm zone background), an effect design 49 for the second special stage (see the effect design 49 dedicated to the storm zone, FIG. 45, FIG. 48, etc.), Is provided. Therefore, when the stage type is the second special stage, the background image is set as the storm zone background, and various effects including the change display and stop display by the effect symbol 49 for the second special stage are performed.

  Note that the storm zone background is a background image in a mode in which a state where a storm or storm is blowing is shown as a moving image, as shown in FIGS. 46 to 48 described later. A plurality of types of patterns are also provided for the storm zone background, and the background image (storm zone background) can be changed as appropriate in the variation effect setting process described later.

  Therefore, in the stage switching lottery in this step S4004, it is determined with reference to the stage switching lottery table (FIG. 45) whether to switch the stage type to any one of the normal stage, the first special stage, and the second special stage. Will be.

  This stage switching lottery table is provided with a jackpot stage switching lottery table shown in FIG. 45 (a) and a lose stage switching lottery table shown in FIG. 45 (b). In the lose stage switching lottery table, the ratio of stages other than the normal stage is 30%, whereas in the jackpot stage switching lottery table, other stages other than the normal stage are determined. The ratio is 50%. That is, the jackpot stage switching lottery table is easier to shift from the normal stage to another stage than the lose stage switching lottery table. This makes it possible to increase the possibility of switching to a stage other than the normal stage in the case of a big hit, and wins a big hit if switched to a stage other than the normal stage. It can give the player a sense of expectation.

(Step S4005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the stage type is switched as a result of the stage switching lottery in step S4003. That is, it is determined whether or not the stage type is changed to a stage type different from the current stage type. Specifically, the sub CPU 200a stores the stage stay information (see FIG. 45) corresponding to the stage type, which is the result of step S4004, and the stage stored in the stage stay information storage area (described later in step S4009 and the like). The stay information is compared with each other to determine whether or not they match. The sub CPU 200a determines that the stage type is switched when the two do not match, and determines that the stage is not switched when the both match.
At this time, if it is determined that the stage type is not switched, the prefetch effect setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that the stage type is switched, the process proceeds to step S4006.

(Step S4006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes background image replacement processing for setting a background image corresponding to the stage type determined in step S4004.

  Specifically, in order to display a background image corresponding to the stage type determined in step S4004, a background image command based on background image data (not shown) for the stage type is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. . When the background image command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11 and 12, the effect agent device 41, the LED 60b (the effect operation device 60) based on the background image command. And the like are controlled. As a result, the background image is switched to the background image for the stage type described above.

(Step S4007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the stage type determined to be switched in step S4005 is the second special stage (storm zone).
At this time, if it is determined that the stage is not the second special stage, the process proceeds to step S4009. If it is determined that the stage is the second special stage, the process proceeds to step S4008.

(Step S4008)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the transition destination stage notification waiting flag to ON (= 1). This transition destination notification wait flag is turned ON / OFF in a transition destination notification wait flag storage area provided in the sub-RAM 200c. The transition destination stage notification wait flag is a flag that becomes an opportunity (condition) for executing an effect (transition destination stage notification effect) for notifying the transition to the second special stage.

(Step S4009)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the stage stay information. This stage stay information is information indicating that the stage type has been switched (shifted) to the stage type determined as a result of step S4004, and is stored / updated in the stage stay information storage area provided in the sub-RAM 200c. Is. In step S4009, “01” is stored / updated if the stage type determined as a result of step S4004 is a normal stage, and “02” is stored and updated if the stage is the first special stage (FIG. 45).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the normal stage is set as the stage type in the initial state (when the power is turned on, etc.), “01” is set as the initial value in the stage stay information storage area. It has come to be remembered.

  Next, the variation effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S5001)
First, the sub CPU 200a obtains the random effect random number values (the random effect A random effect value and the random effect B random value) updated in step S2100.

(Step S5002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processes in and after step S6000 are performed.

(Step S6000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a stage information update process. In this stage information update process, a process for performing the destination stage notification effect is performed. This transition destination stage notification effect is an effect having a content for notifying that the stage type has been switched to the second special stage. Furthermore, in this stage information update process, after the stage type is switched to the second special stage, stage stay information that is information for determining various effects including the effect symbols 49 corresponding to the second special stage is obtained. Processing to update is also performed.

(Step S5003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the aspect of the variation effect in the first half based on the random number value for variation effect acquired in step S5001 and the analysis result in step S5002.

  Specifically, based on the stage stay information stored in the stage stay information storage area, among the plurality of first half variation effect determination tables (not shown) stored in the sub-ROM 200b, the variation effect for the corresponding stage. One table is selected from the determination table based on the analysis result of the variation mode command included in the variation pattern designation command.

  For example, if the stage stay information is “01” indicating the normal stage, the sub CPU 200a selects a table corresponding to the analysis result (big hit, loss) from the first half variation effect determination table for the normal stage. The first stage variation effect determination table for the normal stage includes a normal background determination table for determining the background image for the normal stage, a normal stage effect pattern determination table for determining the variation display pattern of the effect symbol 48 for the normal stage, and the like. (Both not shown) are included.

  If the stage stay information is “03” indicating the second special stage, the sub CPU 200a selects a table corresponding to the analysis result (big hit, loss) from the first half variation effect determination table for the second special stage. To do. The first special stage effect determination table for the second special stage includes a storm zone background determination table for determining the background image for the second special stage, and a second special stage for determining the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol 49 for the second special stage. Stage stage design pattern determination table and the like (both not shown) are included.

  Further, if the stage stay information is “02” indicating the first special stage, the sub CPU 200a selects a table corresponding to the analysis result (big hit, loss) from the first half variation effect determination table for the first special stage. To do. The first variation stage determination table for the first special stage includes a warning mode background determination table (not shown) for determining a background image for the first special stage. However, the first-stage variation effect determination table for the first special stage is not provided with the effect symbol pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the dedicated (for the first special stage) effect symbol. The variation pattern of the effect symbol is determined with reference to the corresponding effect symbol pattern determination table (either the normal stage effect symbol pattern determination table or the second special stage effect symbol pattern determination table).

  Thus, as described above, the first half variation effect determination table is made up of a plurality of effect patterns associated with the staying stage and associated within the random number range that the variation effect random value can take. . The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes up to the establishment of reach. Therefore, it is possible to determine an effect pattern for the first half by collating the table with the random effect random value obtained in step S5001.

(Step S5004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the second half variation effect based on the variation effect random value acquired in step S5001 and the analysis result in step S5002.

  Specifically, based on the stage stay information stored in the stage stay information storage area, among the plurality of latter half change effect determination tables (not shown) stored in the sub-ROM 200b, the change effect for the corresponding stage. One table is selected from the determination table based on the analysis result of the variation mode command included in the variation pattern designation command.

  For example, if the stage stay information is “01” indicating the normal stage, the sub CPU 200a selects the table corresponding to the analysis result (big hit, loss) from the latter half variation effect determination table for the normal stage. In the latter half variation effect determination table for the normal stage, a normal background determination table for determining a background image for the normal stage, an effect symbol pattern determination table for a normal stage for determining the variation display pattern of the effect symbol 48 for the normal stage, etc. (Both not shown) are included.

  If the stage stay information is “03” indicating the second special stage, the sub CPU 200a selects a table corresponding to the analysis result (big hit, loss) from the second half variation effect determination table for the second special stage. To do. In the second half variation effect determination table for the second special stage, a storm zone background determination table for determining the background image for the second special stage, and a second special pattern for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol 49 for the second special stage. Stage stage design pattern determination table and the like (both not shown) are included.

  If the stage stay information is “02” indicating the first special stage, the sub CPU 200a selects a table corresponding to the analysis result (big hit, loss) from the second-half variation effect determination table for the first special stage. To do. The second special stage effect determination table for the first special stage includes a warning mode background determination table (not shown) for determining a background image for the first special stage. However, the second half variation effect determination table for the first special stage is not provided with the effect symbol pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the dedicated (for the first special stage) effect symbol. The variation pattern of the effect symbol is determined with reference to the corresponding effect symbol pattern determination table (either the normal stage effect symbol pattern determination table or the second special stage effect symbol pattern determination table).

  In this way, as described above, the second half variation effect determination table is made up of a plurality of effect patterns associated with the staying stage and associated within the random number range that the variation effect random value can take. . The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes from the establishment of reach to the production symbol stop. Therefore, it is possible to determine an effect pattern for the second half by collating the table with the random value for variation effect acquired in step S5001.

(Step S5005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates an effect execution command so as to transmit the effect pattern for the first half and the effect pattern for the second half determined in Steps S5003 and S5004 to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, This effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. Thereby, the variation effect setting process is ended. When the effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11 and 12, the effect agent device 41, the LED 60b (the effect operation device 60) based on the effect execution command. Is controlled.

  Next, the stage information update process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S6001)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not N = 0. That is, it is determined whether or not a prefetch prohibition section is currently set.
At this time, if it is determined that N = 0 (when it is determined that it is not a prefetch prohibition section), the process proceeds to step S6003, where it is determined that N = 0 is not satisfied (N ≠ 0). If it is determined that it is a prefetch prohibition section, the process proceeds to step S6002.

(Step S6002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a subtracts “1” from “N” stored in the prefetch prohibition interval N storage area and updates it to a new “N”. That is, “1” is subtracted from the remaining number of prefetch prohibited sections.

(Step S6003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the transition destination stage notification wait flag is ON (= 1).
At this time, if it is determined that the transition destination stage notification wait flag is not turned on, the stage information update process is terminated, and if it is determined that the transition destination stage notification wait flag is turned on, a step is performed. The processing is shifted to S6004.

(Step S6004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a transition stage notification effect execution command in the transmission buffer. Note that when the transition destination stage notification effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12 and the effect object device are based on the transition destination stage notification effect execution command. 41, LED 60b (light source for causing the presentation operation device 60 to emit light) and the like are controlled. As a result, the transition destination stage notification effect (see FIG. 47B) is performed in the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a).

(Step S6005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the transition destination stage notification waiting flag to OFF (= 0).

(Step S6006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the stage stay information. In step S6006, the sub CPU 200a updates the stage stay information stored in the stage stay information storage area to “03”.

(Step S6007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a new “N” in the prefetch prohibition interval N storage area. The “N” set here means that the variable effect related to the hold from the winning of the hold (referred to as “the hold”) based on the pre-read designation command including the information won in the stage switching lottery in the pre-read effect setting process. It means the period until execution. For example, if the hold is hold 4, “4” times that is the number of times until the hold becomes hold 0 is set as “N”. (In other words, “N = 4” is stored in the prefetch prohibition interval N storage area). Thereby, the stage switching lottery is not executed until the fluctuating effect related to the hold is executed (at this time, the transition stage notification effect is also executed).

  An example in which stage switching (stage transition) is actually performed in the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 46A shows a state immediately before the changing effect is started. At this time, the effect symbol 48 is stopped and displayed at “7-6-5”, and the hold display is after shifting one by one. That is, the hold is stored from hold 0 (process hold display 46) to hold 3 (hold display 42c).

  In addition, the display screen 40a is provided with an effect display area 900 in which an effect symbol 48 (including an effect symbol 49 described later) is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. When the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed, for example, the effect display area 900 is indicated by a mode of scroll-displaying at high speed. In addition, this effect display area 900 is ensured as a display area where the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed or stopped and is displayed with a boundary visible to the player or the like. Therefore, it is indicated by a dotted line in the drawing. Various effects including the background image and the like are performed using the entire display screen 40a including the effect symbol display area 900.

  FIG. 46B shows a state at a certain point after the change effect is started after FIG. 46A. At this time, the production symbol 48 has started to be displayed in a variable manner, and there is a new winning in the first start winning opening 24, and a hold 4 (hold display 42d is displayed) is stored as a new hold. It has become.

  In the following, an explanation will be given of an example when it is decided to switch to the second special stage by stage switching lottery in the hold 4.

  The hold display 42d related to the hold 4 has a mode (color, shape, etc.) that does not change even when compared to the hold displays 42a to 42c related to other holds (hold 0 to hold 3). For the sake of convenience, hatching is applied to indicate that the suspension is determined to be switched to the second special stage in the stage switching lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mode of the hold display (hold display 42d in this example) related to the hold (hold 4 in this example) determined to be switched to the second special stage in the stage switching lottery is changed. You may make it make it.

  FIG.46 (c) has shown the mode at the time of a change effect further progressing after FIG.46 (b). At this time, the variation display of the effect symbol 48 is still continuing, and an effect image STM1 (hereinafter referred to as “storm STM1”) imitating a storm or storm is displayed in the approximate center of the display screen 40a (including the effect symbol display area 900). Is displayed). Further, on the upper right and lower left of the display screen 40a, there are an effect image STM2 (hereinafter referred to as “banner STM2”) and an effect image STM3 (hereinafter referred to as “banner STM3”) imitating a banner with the letters “STORM” written thereon. Is displayed.

  In this way, when it is decided to switch to the second special stage in the hold 4, during execution of the variation effect shown in FIG. 46B (while the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed), FIG. As shown in (c), by displaying the storm STM1, the banner STM2, and the banner STM3, it is possible to suggest the player to shift to the second special stage (storm zone).

  FIG. 47 (a) shows a state at the time when the variation effect is ended after FIG. 46 (c). At this time, the effect symbol 48 is stopped and displayed at “1-3-4”. The storm STM1, the banner STM2, and the banner STM3 remain displayed. These displays (storm STM1, banner STM2, banner STM3) are continuously displayed while staying at the second special stage (stone zone).

  FIG. 47 (b) shows a state after FIG. 47 (a) at the time when the next variation effect is started. At this time, the hold display is shifted by one, and a message M1 (an example of a transition destination stage notification effect) “storm zone entry” is displayed in the approximate center of the display screen 40a. As a result, it is notified that stage switching is actually performed.

At this time, the effect symbol 48 is reduced and displayed not in the effect symbol display area 900 but in the mini symbol display area 910 provided at the upper left of the display screen 40a.
In the present embodiment, the effect symbol 48 displayed in the mini symbol display area 910 is simpler than the aspect displayed in the effect symbol display area 900 (there is no simple decorative pattern or the like only with numbers). However, it is also possible to simply reduce the size of the effect symbol 48 for display.

  FIG. 47C shows a state immediately after the changing effect is started after FIG. 47B. At this time, the variation display of the effect symbol 48 is started in the mini symbol display area 910. Further, the message M1 “storm zone entry” is still displayed.

  FIG. 48 (a) shows a state at the time when the variation effect further advances after FIG. 47 (c). At this time, the message M1 “storm zone entry” disappears, and the variation display of the effect symbol 48 has moved from the mini symbol display area 910 to the effect symbol display area 900. The mode for this movement is performed as follows.

  First, when starting the variable display of the effect symbol 48 in the mini symbol display area 910, the data of the mode in which the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed in the mini symbol display area 910 and the effect symbol 49 in the effect symbol display area 900 are displayed. Is prepared in a manner that is variably displayed. While the message M1 displayed in FIG. 47 (c) is displayed, the display of the message M1 is performed using the data in the manner in which the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed in the mini symbol display area 910. In accordance with the timing of disappearance, the effect symbol 49 is switched to data in a manner in which the effect symbol 49 is variably displayed in the effect symbol display area 900. As a result, when the display area where the effect symbol is changing is switched from the mini symbol display area 910 to the effect symbol display area 900, the type of the effect symbol that is variably displayed is also changed. It is possible to show the player, etc., that the type of effect design is switched without any discomfort.

  FIG. 48 (b) shows a state at the time when the changing effect is ended after FIG. 48 (a). At this time, the effect symbol 49 for the second special stage is stopped and displayed at “7-2-3” in the effect symbol display area 900. As described above, when the stage type is switched to the second special stage, the effect symbol 49 for the second special stage is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the variation effect (during the variation display of the effect symbol 48), the stage can be switched to the second special stage in the stage switching lottery based on the winning of the new hold (the hold). If it is determined, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the background image (storm zone background) is first switched at the time of the winning prize. Then, until the variation effect ends, the effect symbol 48 is not switched to the effect symbol 49 (the effect symbol 49 for the second special stage). In other words, at the time of the winning of the hold, only the background image is changed, and the effect design 48 that is being variably displayed is not changed.

  When the variation effect ends (when the effect symbol 48 is stopped and displayed), a transition destination stage notification effect (display of the message M1 or the like) indicating that the stage is switched (stage shift) is first performed. Thereafter, after the transition destination stage notification effect is finished, the switched effect symbol 49 for the second special stage is displayed in a variable manner.

  Since it is configured in this manner, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to perform complicated processing such as switching the type of effect symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). As described above, the timing for switching the effect mode and the effect stage (corresponding to the stage type in the present embodiment) is not limited. Therefore, even in the case where the type of effect symbol is changed for each effect mode or effect stage (stage type), a game that can be frequently switched between effect mode and effect stage (stage type). Machine can be provided.

(References to other embodiments)
The above embodiment is one form of the pachinko machine P of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiment, and does not depart from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. It can be changed into various forms.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display of variation of the effect symbol 48 in the mini symbol display area 910 and the variation display of the effect symbol 49 in the effect symbol display area 900 are switched with the message M1 (transition destination stage notification effect) in between. Although it was set as the aspect, it is not restricted to this. For example, while the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed in the mini symbol display area 910, the mini symbol display area 910 is gradually enlarged and changed to the effect symbol display area 900. It is good. In this manner, it is possible to show the transition (transition, transition) from the mini symbol display area 910 to the effect symbol display area 900 without a sense of incongruity to the player who is viewing the display screen 40a. In this transition stage, when the mini symbol display area 910 starts to expand, the data of the mode in which the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed is switched to the data of the mode in which the effect symbol 49 is variably displayed. To. Thereby, when the expansion from the mini symbol display area 910 to the effect symbol display area 900 is completed, it is possible to display a mode in which the effect symbol 49 is already variably displayed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, immediately after the transition destination stage notification effect is performed, the effect symbol 48 is variably displayed in another display region (mini symbol display region 910), and thereafter, the effect symbol display region 900 is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the mode is switched to the mode in which the effect symbol 49 is variably displayed. For example, another display area such as the mini symbol display area 910 may not be provided. In this case, in the effect symbol display area 900, the transition destination stage notification effect is performed from the state where the effect symbol 48 is stopped and displayed. Then, immediately after the transition destination stage notification effect is finished, the effect symbol 48 may be switched to the effect symbol 49 in the effect symbol display area 900 and the variable display may be started.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the transition destination stage alerting | reporting effect shall be performed at the time of starting a fluctuation effect, it is not restricted to this. For example, the transition destination stage notification effect may be performed at a timing before the time point when the variation effect is started. Specifically, the transition stage stage notification effect may be performed during an interval immediately after the variation effect when the background image is switched until the next variation effect is started. In the case of such a form, for example, the stage information update process (see FIG. 44) may be executed when a symbol confirmation command (see FIG. 41 or the like) is received.

In addition, the main control board 100 in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the determination information acquisition unit, the hold storage unit, the special game determination unit, and the prior determination unit of the present invention.
The sub-control board 200 in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the symbol effect control means, the effect stage control means, the stage selection means, the background image switching means, and the effect symbol switching means of the present invention.
Moreover, the 1st start winning opening 24 and the 2nd starting winning opening 26 in the said embodiment correspond to an example of the starting area | region of this invention.
Further, the effect display device 40 (display screen 40a) in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of effect display means (display area) of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 7 Handle 7a Touch sensor 7b Firing volume 7c Solenoid for firing 8 Lower plate 8a Ball extraction lever 8b Ball extraction hole 11 Upper speaker 12 Lower speaker 14 Game board 15 Game area 16a Guide rail 16b Game ball regulation rail 17 Game nail 18 Left-handed region 19 Right-handed region 20 General winning port 20a General winning port detection switch 22 Gate 22a Gate detection switch 24 First starting winning port 24a First starting winning port detection switch 26 Second starting winning port 26a Second starting winning port detection Switch 26b A pair of movable pieces 26c Start winning opening / closing solenoid 29 Out port 30 First special symbol display device 31 Second special symbol display device 32 Normal symbol display device 33 First special symbol hold indicator 34 Second special symbol hold indicator 35 Normal symbol hold indicator 4 Effect display device 41 Effect actor device 42 First hold display area 42a-42d Display area 43a-43d Pedestal 44 Second hold display area 44a-44d Display area 45a-45d Pedestal 46 Process display area 47 Process pedestal 48 (48a, 48b) 48c) Production design 49 Image 50 Stage 52 Groove 60 Production operation device 60b LED
61 Touch Button 61a Touch Button Detection Switch 62 Selector Switch 62a Rotation Operation Detection Switch 70 First Attacker Device 70b Cover Member 70c First Grand Prize Opening Solenoid 71 First Grand Prize Opening 71a First Grand Prize Opening Detection Switch 80 Second Attacker Device 80b Movable piece 80c Second big prize opening / closing solenoid 81 Second big prize opening 81a Second big prize opening detection switch 82 Specific area 82a Specific area detection switch 82b Slide plate 82c Slide plate opening / closing solenoid 83 General area 83a General area detection switch 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
200d timer counter 300 payout / launch control board 300a payout CPU
300b payout ROM
300c payout RAM
301 Dispensing motor 302 Dispensing ball counting switch 303 Door opening switch 304 Lower pan full detection switch 308 Game information output terminal board 400 Image control board 500 Lamp control board 600 Power board 601 Power plug 700 Hall computer IF interface area (if area)

Claims (3)

A starting area where game balls can enter,
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a game ball enters the start area;
A hold storage unit that stores a predetermined number of the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit as a hold;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not the determination information stored as the hold by the hold storage means is special determination information that triggers a special game that gives a game profit advantageous to a player; ,
Effect display means having a display area for performing predetermined effect display;
Based on the determination result by the special game determining means, the effect display control means for controlling the symbol change effect to be stopped and displayed after the effect display is changed and displayed for a predetermined time in the effect display means;
An effect stage control means for controlling the effect state at a predetermined effect stage in the effect display means based on the determination result by the special game determination means,
With
The production stage control means includes:
Stage selection means for selecting the stage based on a result of the determination when the determination information stored as the hold stored in the hold storage means is determined by the special game determination means;
A background image switching unit that switches to a background image associated with the stage when the stage selection unit selects the stage.
When the background image is switched by the background image switching means, if the symbol variation effect is being executed by the symbol effect control means, the symbol variation effect is completed and then the effect stage is supported. Production design switching means for switching to the production design attached,
A gaming machine characterized by further comprising: The special game determination means includes
A pre-determination unit that determines whether the determination information is the special determination information when the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit is stored in the hold storage unit as the hold;
The stage selection means includes
It is possible to select the production stage based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination means,
The background image switching means includes
The said stage selection means can switch to the background image matched with the said effect stage when the said stage selection means selects the said effect stage based on the said prior determination result, The claim | item 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game machines. The effect stage controlled by the effect stage control means is associated with the first effect stage in which only the background image is associated with the effect stage, and with the background image and the effect symbol with respect to the effect stage. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second stage is provided.