JP2017176437A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which has high performance by difference of a light emission mode, and which can enhance expectation to a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a lamp device 35; and light emission control means for controlling light emission of the lamp device 35. The light emission control means performs control so as to make the lamp device 35 emit a light according to a game state, in light emission, at least a first light emission mode, a second light emission mode, and a third light emission mode are provided as plural light emission modes in which, a light emission mode such as a light emission color, a light emission interval and blink, is different, and in the third light emission mode, at least a part of the first light emission mode and at least a part of the second light emission mode are included.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a light emitting device.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine or the like is provided with a light emitting device, and is turned on and blinking at the time of a big hit or the like to enhance the effect.

JP 2011-194261 A

  However, the light emission in the conventional gaming machine is merely lighting or blinking, and the gaming property is poor.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a sense of expectation due to light emission.

  A first solution means for determining whether or not the game is successful due to establishment of a determination condition; and a special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the determination by the success / failure determination means is true; A game comprising: display means capable of displaying the determination result by the success / failure determination means with a special symbol that is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, light emission means, and light emission control means for controlling light emission of the light emission means. In the machine, the light emission control means performs control to cause the light emission means to emit light in an effect during either or both of the special symbol variation display and the special game execution, and the light emission includes a plurality of different light emission. As a light emission mode, a first light emission mode, a second light emission mode, and a third light emission mode are provided, and the third light emission mode is less than at least a part of the first light emission mode and the second light emission mode. And also characterized in that a light emitting mode including part.

  According to the first solving means, since the third light emitting mode comprises a light emitting mode including at least a part of the first light emitting mode and at least a part of the second light emitting mode, the performance by the light emitting mode is high, and expectation for the game A feeling becomes high.

  A second solving means is characterized in that the first light emission mode, the second light emission mode, and the third light emission mode indicate the degree of expectation of the player.

  According to the second solving means, since the player's expectation level can be indicated by the light emission mode, the performance by the light emission mode is high, and the expectation for the game is high.

  The third solving means is characterized in that the player's expectation is an expectation with respect to the success / failure determination result and / or an expectation with respect to a privilege level that the player can acquire by the special game.

  According to the third solution, the first light emitting mode, the second light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, and the third light emitting mode. Since the light emission mode can be emitted, the performance by the light emission mode is high and the expectation for the game is high.

  According to a fourth solving means, the effects include a low expectation effect set in advance for a player's low expectation effect and a high expectation effect set in a gaming state for which the player's expectation is high, and the low expectation effect. While selecting the 1st light emission mode or the 2nd light emission mode for production, it comprises the light emission mode selection means which chooses the 3rd light emission mode for the high expectation production, and the light emission control means, The light emitting unit is caused to emit light in the light emitting mode selected by the light emitting mode selecting unit.

  According to the fourth solution, since the low-expected performance emits light in the first light-emitting mode or the second light-emitting mode, and the high-expected performance emits light in the third light-emitting mode, the expectation of the game is further improved. It becomes possible to make it.

  The fifth solving means includes sound means for emitting a sound, and the sound emitted by the sound means includes at least a first sound aspect, a second sound aspect, and a third sound aspect as a plurality of different sound forms, The first sound mode is set in the first light emission mode, the second sound mode is set in the second light emission mode, and the third sound mode is set in the third light emission mode, Along with the light emission of the light emitting means, the sound means emits a sound in a sound mode set in the light emission mode.

  According to the fifth solving means, since the sound can be emitted in accordance with the light emission mode, the stage performance is high and the expectation for the game is high.

  The sixth solving means is characterized in that the third sound mode includes a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode.

  According to the sixth solving means, since the third sound mode is composed of a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode, the performance by the sound mode is high, and expectation for the game A feeling becomes high.

  According to the present invention, the third light-emitting mode includes a light-emitting mode including at least a part of the first light-emitting mode and at least a part of the second light-emitting mode. Become.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of the control board, apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the main process which the main control board in the same gaming machine performs. It is a flowchart of the interrupt process for the main process. It is a flowchart of a start winning opening detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol jackpot determination process. It is a 1st flowchart of a special symbol selection process. It is a 2nd flowchart of a special symbol selection process. It is a 1st flowchart of a special symbol fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a 2nd flowchart of a special symbol fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a 1st flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a 2nd flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of an external INT interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of an example of a main command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the other example of a main command analysis process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2, and the outer guide rail 3 And a game area 6 defined by the inner guide rail 4 is provided on the game board 2. In the game area 6, a guide nail R for guiding a game ball is provided on the surface of the game board 2. Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, the lamp device 35, the upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving the game ball supplied to the launching device and the paid out game ball, and the upper receiving ball 36 are received when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full. A lower ball tray 37 for generating sound, a speaker 38 for generating sound effects, a launching device 64 for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to the player's launch operation, and a player operable A game operation button 67 is provided. In the present embodiment, the lamp device 35 corresponds to a light emitting means that emits light according to a gaming state, and a white LED lamp and a red LED lamp are incorporated so as to emit light. The speaker 38 corresponds to sound means. The game operation button 67 corresponds to an operation unit that can be arbitrarily operated by the player. The game operation button 67 is formed of a push button switch that can be pressed, has a built-in contact-type limit sensor that detects that it has been operated correctly, and can output an output signal corresponding to the press operation. The operation of the game operation button 67 includes an input operation (an operation for turning on) that is brought into an operation state when pressed, and a release operation (an operation for turning it off) that releases the operation state by releasing the press. In FIG. 1, reference numeral W1 is an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 is a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G is a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, an upper start winning port 41, a lower start winning port 42, a big winning port 45, and an out port 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. A left sleeve first winning port 51 and a left sleeve second winning port 52 are arranged to the left of the upper starting winning port 41 and the lower starting winning port 42, and a left dropped winning port is set to the left and right of the big winning port 45. 53 and a right drop winning opening 54 are arranged. Further, a normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and a windmill 76 is provided below the normal symbol change start gate 55. On the other hand, a normal symbol display device 50 is incorporated in the lower right of the display device 10.

  The upper start winning port 41, the lower start winning port 42, the large winning port 45, the left sleeve first winning port 51, the left sleeve second winning port 52, the left dropping winning port 53, and the right dropping winning port 54 are the above-mentioned games. The game balls launched in the area 6 correspond to a plurality of winning holes that can be won. The upper start winning port 41 and the lower start winning port 42 correspond to start winning ports. When a game ball that is launched into the game area 6 and flows down in the game area 6 wins (enters) each of the winning holes, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are awarded to the player for one winning ball. To be paid out. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the one winning ball is set for each winning slot.

  The display device 10 corresponds to a display unit, displays an effect based on the result of the determination as to whether or not the result is determined by the determination unit, and displays the result of the determination as a symbol. The display device 10 can display an image such as a pattern, and is composed of an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the display device 10 is a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module). It is configured. The display device 10 is configured to be able to stop display after a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time according to a variation pattern, and displays a determination result by the special symbols that are stopped. The special symbol is a determination symbol for displaying the determination result, and is identification information that can identify the determination result.

  In the display device 10, the left special symbol (left determination symbol), the middle special symbol (middle determination symbol), and the right special symbol (right determination symbol) arranged side by side are variably displayed according to the variation pattern, and set as the variation pattern. The left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed as a fixed stop special symbol (fixed stop determination symbol) based on the result of the determination of success or failure. A plurality of the variation patterns are provided as described later, and are selected from the plurality of variation patterns.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol which are displayed in a variable and stopped state are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”, respectively. There are 12 patterns. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot, the display device 10 has a jackpot special symbol combination, in this example, “0, 0, 0” (so-called “0” tick) or “ A special symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of the same numbers such as “1, 1, 1” (so-called “1” glances). In the case of a big hit, a special game (a big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player (easy to acquire a game ball) than the case of a miss is executed. In addition, when the game success / failure determination result is unacceptable, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device 10 in a combination other than a glance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot of the determination result is usually a 16-round jackpot, a probabilistic 16-round jackpot, a normal 4-round jackpot, and a probabilistic 4-round jackpot. When the determination result is normally 16 round jackpot, the display device 10 normally has 16 round jackpot symbol combinations. In this example, “0, 0, 0” (so-called “0” ghosts) or “2, "2" (so-called '2' tick-eye) etc., and the same even numbered symbols (even tick-eye) from '0' to '8' are stopped and displayed, while the probability variation of 16 rounds big hit In this case, the probability variation 16 rounds jackpot symbol combination, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called '1' roaring eyes), “3,3,3” (so-called '3' roaring eyes), etc. The same odd number symbols (odd slots) from “1” to “9” consisting of are stopped and displayed. In addition, in the case of a big hit of 4 rounds, “10, 10, 10” is normally displayed, and in the case of a promising 4 round big hit, it is stopped and displayed as “11, 11, 11”.

  The normal symbol display device 50 includes a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. The normal symbol display device 50 of this embodiment is composed of an LED display device. The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 50 in the present embodiment are composed of two types, “◯” and “×”. In the case of the normal symbol, the normal symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and “X” is displayed in the case of being out of the normal symbol.

The upper start winning opening 41 has a shape with an open top so that a game ball can enter (win) from above.
On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 42 has two movable pieces 42a and 42b which are substantially vertical by a start winning opening solenoid on the back and a closed state (normal state) where a game ball is difficult to win (entry) and a substantially V-shape. It is controlled so as to be able to change between open states in which (inverted C-shaped) can be won. The space between the movable pieces 42a and 42b of the lower start winning opening 42 corresponds to a winning (winning) area. The lower start winning opening 42 is shifted to the open state after the normal symbol is changed on the normal symbol display device 50, and then a fixed stop display is displayed with a normal symbol (“○” in this embodiment) indicating the normal symbol. It is done when

  Further, on the back of the game board 2, an upper start winning port detection switch (upper start winning port sensor) for detecting a game ball won (entered) in the upper start winning port 41 and the lower start winning port A lower start winning port detection switch (lower start winning port sensor) for detecting a game ball won (entered) 42 is provided in each winning ball passage. In this embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball in the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower start winning opening 42 is caused by acquisition of a random number value and start of variable display of the special symbol. Is set to establishment of the determination condition, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit by the determination unit due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  The number of game balls detected (started) by winning at the upper start winning port 41 or the lower start winning port 42 and detected by the upper start winning port detection switch (upper start winning port sensor) and the lower start winning port detection switch. The number of winning balls (the number of winning balls) and the acquired random number values are stored in the order of winning as special symbol holding balls, up to a preset number, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily suspended and the special symbol variation display is started sequentially. As a result, the number of stored special symbol holding balls is reduced, and the random number data is deleted. The memory for winning in the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower starting winning opening 42 does not include the memory that is currently changing in the display device 10 and is set to a maximum of four.

  When the maximum number of game balls detected by the start winning port detection switch (upper start winning port detection switch, lower start winning port detection switch) is stored, the start winning port detection switch has more winning games. Even if a ball is detected, it is regarded as an invalid ball (overflow winning ball) that is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and for the invalid ball, a random ball value is stored, whether or not a random number is determined, and a special symbol is not changed. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  The normal symbol change start gate 55 is configured to display the normal symbol display based on the fact that a game ball passing through the normal symbol change start gate 55 is detected by a normal symbol change start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The apparatus 50 starts to change the normal symbol. Further, during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is not included in the memory of the normal symbol variation device 50 that is currently changing. A maximum of four normal symbol holding balls are stored, and the number of normal symbol holding balls is reduced by the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol.

  Further, on the back of the game board 2, a left sleeve first winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball of the left sleeve first winning opening 51, and a left detecting the winning ball of the left sleeve second winning opening 52 are detected. A sleeve second winning opening detection switch, a left dropping winning opening detection switch and a right dropping winning opening detection switch for detecting winning balls of the left dropping winning opening 53 and the right dropping winning opening 54 are provided.

  The special prize opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 that is opened and closed by a special prize opening opening solenoid provided on the back of the game board 2. The special winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and in the present embodiment, 16 rounds (16 times) as a predetermined round at the time of a special game (a big win game) executed when the determination result is a big hit. Opened. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the big winning port 45.

  Upper start winning opening detection switch, lower starting winning opening detection switch, left sleeve first winning opening detection switch, left sleeve second winning opening detection switch, left falling winning opening detection switch, right falling winning opening detection The switch and the winning ball count switch (count sensor) correspond to winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device.

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 65 on the back side, and the game ball is ejected by the driving of the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. The The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls down and falls down and wins each of the devices and the winning holes, or if the player does not win anywhere, the game board 2 enters the game board 2 from the out port 48. It is discharged to the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Reference numeral 271 denotes a RAM clear switch, and reference numeral 272 denotes a power switch. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board 200 corresponds to a control device that controls the progress of the game according to the game information. The main control board 200 includes at least a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters, is connected to the sub-control board 205 and the payout control board 240, and is connected to the upper start winning opening 41 via a relay circuit. The lower start winning opening 42 and the large winning opening 45 are connected. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, and also generates a random number value, and also generates a command signal (also called a control signal or command). Are capable of being output (transmitted) to the sub-control board 205 and the device connected thereto. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The game information is information necessary for the progress of the game, such as probability information regarding determination of success / failure, winning information to the winning device, payout information, round state, and information regarding effects.

  Command signals (commands) output from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a start winning opening winning command, a jackpot opening command, a variation command, a variation stop command, a jackpot round command, a jackpot ending command, and the like. The jackpot opening command is a display command at the start of the jackpot game, and the variable stop command is a special symbol variable stop command. The jackpot round command is a command for displaying each round during the special game, and the jackpot ending command is a command for displaying at the end of the special game. Further, the start winning opening winning command includes at least jackpot determination result data for stopping and displaying the special symbol on the display device 10. The variation command includes a variation pattern command for variably displaying a special symbol on the display device 10 and a command related to the symbol. The command signal output from the main control board 200 may include other data related to normal symbols, data such as when the power is turned on, when there is an abnormality, and when the jackpot round. Note that the content displayed on the display device 10 by the sub control substrate 205 is set based on a command signal output by the main control substrate 200 regarding the control of the display device 10.

  The RAM also corresponds to a holding storage means, the number of special symbol holding balls of the game ball detected by the upper start winning port detection switch and the lower start winning port detection switch, a storage area of the acquired random number value, A storage area for the number of normal symbol holding balls of the game ball detected by the symbol variation start switch, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, and a memory for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for the game A storage area and flag for storing game information, and a work area for the CPU.

  In the ROM, control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data relating to variation display on the display device, data such as presentation time, etc. are written, judgment values per jackpot, ordinary symbol, etc. Has been written.

  The sub control board 205 is connected to the main control board 200 and configured to receive a command signal from the main control board 200, and is connected to the display control board 210 and configured to control the display device 10. Yes. The sub-control board 205 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, a microcomputer including a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200, the display control board 210, the lamp relay board, and the voice control board. 220, and an input / output circuit connecting the game operation buttons 67. The sub-control board 205 corresponds to control means for controlling the game together with the main control board 200, and controls the game according to a command signal output from the main control board 200. In this embodiment, the sub-control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board, receives the command signal output from the main control board 200, and based on the received command signal, the lamp relay board, the display control board 210, the lamp A command signal is output to the device 35. The command signal from the main control board 200 includes a command signal for the sub-control board 205 to control the display device 10, a winning command, a start winning mouth winning command, a variation command, and the like. The game is controlled according to the content. The ROM of the sub-control board 205 stores control programs, data constants, effects by the variation pattern executed by the display device 10 and background effect information, and the RAM is a RAM of the main control board 200. At the same time, it corresponds to a holding storage means, and has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a command signal transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub control board 205 is operated by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the sub-control board 205, and an output circuit that connects the display device 10, and is transmitted from the sub-control board 205. Based on the control signal, display on the display device 10 is controlled. A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, based on a command signal from the sub-control board 205, the CPU of the display control board 210 reads predetermined display control data from the ROM, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and generates VDP. (Not shown). The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the display device 10.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal based on the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a command signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 indicates the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning ports (winning devices) for each payout number for the detection of one winning ball. Can be remembered.

  The payout device 281 includes a payout screw that rotates by driving of a payout motor, and the payout screw rotates by placing a game ball guided from the ball guide rod 291 and reaching the payout device 281 on the blade portion of the payout screw. Accordingly, the game ball is paid out by gradually moving downward. The no-ball sensor 283 for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball is provided in the flow path of the game ball between the ball guide bar 291 and the payout device 281. A payout sensor that detects a game ball paid out from the payout device 281 is provided at a ball exit of the payout device 281.

The power supply board 250 generates a power supply for a gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from a main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 to generate a main control board (game control device) 200, a sub control board 205, and a payout control. This is supplied to the substrate 240 or the like and corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage at the game store side, in this embodiment, a direct current (AC) 24V.
The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  As a random number counter provided on the main control board 200, a jackpot determination random number counter, a hit type determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, There is an ordinary symbol random number counter.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is used for jackpot determination by the hit determination unit, and is composed of random numbers from “0” to “629”. The jackpot determination random number value in the jackpot determination random number counter is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later starts from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. Is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The jackpot determination random number is based on the fact that a winning at the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower starting winning opening 42 is detected by the upper start winning opening detection switch or the lower start winning opening detection switch (establishment of determination condition). The acquired random number value (random number value of the data for success / failure determination) is set as a jackpot value (corresponding to a hit random number value) in a normal game (low probability state, probability: 1/315) '3' , '397' is a big hit if it matches any of '397', on the other hand, in the probability variation game (high probability state, probability: 5/315) '3', ' If it matches any of 53 ',' 100 ',' 173 ',' 227 ',' 281 ',' 337 ',' 397 ',' 449 ', and' 503 ', it is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot value for probability variation games (high probability state, probability: 5/315) is set to include all the jackpot values for normal games (low probability state, probability: 1/315). ing. In the case of a jackpot, a special symbol (identification information) is changed on the display device 10 and a combination of symbols (identification-specific information) indicating a jackpot. In this embodiment, in the case of a normal 16R jackpot, “0” to “8”. The same even number of symbols (even numbers) are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of a probable 16R jackpot, the same odd number of symbols (odd numbers) from '1' to '9' Is displayed in a stopped state, and is normally displayed as “10, 10, 10” when 4R jackpot is hit, and is stopped and displayed as “11,11,11” when 4R jackpot is probable, a jackpot game (special game) Migrate to When it is a big win game, the big winning opening 45 is opened (opened), and a winning is made possible. The opening and closing of the winning prize opening 45 is normally repeated 16 rounds (16 times) for 16R jackpot and probable 16R jackpot, while it is repeated for 4 rounds (4 times) for normal 4R jackpot and probable 4R jackpot. It is. Whether or not the normal 16R, the normal 4R, the probability variation 16R, and the probability variation 4R big hit is determined by a random number value acquired from a hit type determination random number counter described later.

  The hit type determination random number counter is used to determine whether the jackpot type is a normal 16R jackpot, a probability variation 16R jackpot, a normal 4R jackpot, or a probability variable 4R jackpot, and consists of random numbers from “0” to “9”. . The winning type determination random number value is incremented by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later starts from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then becomes “0” when reaching “9”. The above addition is repeated again. The winning type determination random number value is acquired due to the fact that a winning at the starting winning port 42 is detected by the starting winning port detecting switch (establishment of success / failure determination condition).

  The hit type determination random value is an even number random number, and in the case of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “2”, “4”, “6” are usually 16R. The jackpot is set and the remaining “0” and “8” are normally set to 4R jackpot. On the other hand, when the random number value for determining the hit type is an odd number random number value “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “3”, “5”, “7” is the probability variation 16R. The jackpot is set, and the remaining '1' and '9' are set to the probability variation 4R jackpot. In the case of a normal 16R jackpot and a normal 4R jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game (special game) becomes a normal game (low probability state), and in the case of the probability variation 16R jackpot and the probability variation 4R jackpot, the jackpot game (special game) ) After that, the gaming state becomes a probability variation game (high probability state). In the case of the probability variation 16R jackpot and the probability variation 4R jackpot, after the jackpot game, a high probability state is maintained until at least the next jackpot.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter determines the jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped in the display device 10 when the result of the jackpot success / failure determination is a jackpot and the hit type is usually 16R jackpot or the probability variation 16R jackpot And consist of random numbers from “0” to “4”. This jackpot symbol random number is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol major random number update process described later starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and when it reaches “4”, it then returns to “0” and is added again. Is to repeat. The jackpot symbol random number is acquired due to winning in the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower starting winning opening 42.

  The jackpot symbol random number is assigned differently depending on whether the hit type is a normal 16R jackpot or a probability variable 16R jackpot as a jackpot symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the display device 10 when the determination result is a jackpot. It has been. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number “0” is assigned a zero-numbered pattern (all symbols are the same) that is “0, 0, 0” when the hit type is usually 16R jackpot, while the hit type When the probability is a probable 16R jackpot, the first slot that is “1, 1, 1” (all symbols are the same) is assigned. In addition, the big hit symbol random number '1' is assigned with the two crests (all symbols are the same) which is “2, 2, 2” when the hit type is normally 16R big hit, while the hit type is probable 16R. In the case of a big hit, three ticks (all symbols are the same) which are “3, 3, 3” are assigned. The big hit symbol random number '2' is assigned 4 slots (same for all symbols) that are “4, 4, 4” when the hit type is usually 16R big hit, while the hit type is probable 16R big hit In this case, the fifth gaze (all symbols are the same) which is “5, 5, 5” is assigned. In addition, the jackpot symbol random number '3' is assigned 6 slots (all symbols are the same) which is “6, 6, 6” when the hit type is usually 16R jackpot, while the hit type is probable 16R. In the case of a big hit, 7 ticks (all symbols are the same) which are “7, 7, 7” are assigned. The jackpot symbol random number '4' is assigned 8 slots (all symbols are the same), which is “8, 8, 8” when the hit type is usually 16R jackpot, while the hit type is a probable 16R jackpot In this case, the 9 ticks (all symbols are the same) which are “9, 9, 9” are assigned.

  As described above, when the hit type is usually 4R jackpot, the jackpot symbol combination of “10,10,10” is set, and when the hit type is probable 4R jackpot, the jackpot of “11,11,11” is set. Since the symbol combination is set, the jackpot symbol random number is not used in the case of the normal 4R jackpot and the probability variation 4R jackpot.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the result of the success / failure determination by the jackpot determination random number value is out of the reach, and from the random numbers from “0” to “126”. Become. The reach state in this embodiment is except for the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are stopped and displayed on the display device 10. Other special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (excluding the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, and the case where the jackpot is finally a big win Is included). This reach random number starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and is incremented by 1 for each of the later-described normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing. When the numerical value reaches “126”, then “0” is reached. The above addition is repeated again. The reach random number is acquired due to the fact that a winning at the starting winning port 42 is detected by the starting winning port detecting switch (satisfaction determination condition is satisfied). The reach is determined by comparing with the determined reach establishment value. In this embodiment, reach establishment values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value based on the jackpot determination random number value is always a reach, so this reach random number is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used for determining a special symbol combination that is to be stopped and displayed on the display device 10 when the jackpot determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value is out of the display unit 10. A special symbol data 1 random number counter for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a random symbol counter for the special symbol data 2 for determining the middle special symbol, and a random number counter for the special symbol data 3 for determining the right special symbol. Each special symbol data random number counter is composed of random numbers from “0” to “11”.

  The random number of the special symbol data 1 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing described later is performed. And the addition is repeated again. The random number of the special symbol data 2 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 1 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Further, the random number of the special symbol data 3 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 2 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are the same, the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 can be prevented from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  Each random number of the special symbol data 1 to 3 is “0” for “0”, “1” for “1”, “2” for “2”, etc. A left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol that are stopped and displayed on the display device 10 at the time of disengagement are assigned. The random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are acquired due to winning in the upper starting winning port 41 or the lower starting winning port 42, and when the special symbol data 1 to 3 are combined, The left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol displayed on the display device 10 are determined.

  The variation pattern random number counter is used when a variation pattern of a special symbol (identification symbol) in the display device 10 is selected from the variation pattern table, and includes variation pattern random numbers from ‘0’ to ‘198’. The random number value of the fluctuation pattern starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing to be described later. It is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The variation pattern random value is acquired due to winning in the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower start winning opening 42.

  A plurality of variation pattern tables are provided. In this embodiment, a normal 4R jackpot variation pattern table, a normal 16R jackpot variation pattern table, a normal reach loss variation pattern table, a normal lose variation pattern table, a probability variation 4R jackpot variation pattern table, a probability variation 16R jackpot variation pattern table, a probability variation reach loss variation pattern table Eight types of variation pattern tables including probability variation loss variation pattern tables are provided. Each variation pattern table is composed of a plurality of variation patterns of special symbols displayed on the display device 10 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. In each variation pattern, a variation time is set, and the special symbol displayed on the display device 10 is varied / stopped according to the set variation time. The plurality of variation patterns included in the same variation pattern table are different from each other in variation time, production, and the like.

In this embodiment, there are a step-up effect and a normal effect (an effect that does not step up) as the types of effects assigned to the variation pattern. The step-up effect is an effect in which the contents of the effect step up while repeating the temporary stop and temporary stop and change while the left, middle, and right special symbols are changing.
The step-up effect is assigned to a predetermined variation pattern among a plurality of variation patterns included in the normal reach loss variation pattern table, the normal hit variation pattern table, the probability variation reach loss variation pattern table, and the probability variation variation pattern. For example, a random value for selecting a variation pattern is provided from each variation pattern table, and a step-up effect is set for the variation pattern selected with a specific random value.

  The variation pattern is selected by selecting a variation pattern table according to whether the result of the determination is successful or not, whether the gaming state is a probable variation state or a normal state, and whether the hit type is 4R big hit or 16R big hit, and then for the variable pattern random number This is done by comparing the fluctuation pattern random value acquired from the counter with the fluctuation pattern random value assigned to each fluctuation pattern in the selected fluctuation pattern table and selecting a matching fluctuation pattern.

  The acquired jackpot determination random number value, the hit type determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach random number value, the special symbol data random number value, and the variation pattern random number value are each for winning at the start winning opening 42. A maximum of four of each are stored in corresponding areas in the RAM of the main control board 200 in correspondence with the number of reserved balls, and are used sequentially.

  The normal symbol random number counter is used for determination per ordinary symbol, has a normal symbol random number of “0” to “299”, and starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. “1” is added for each normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, and when it reaches “299”, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The normal symbol random numbers are acquired every time the normal symbol variation start switch detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55, and up to four normal symbol random numbers in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored in the storage area. The value of the normal symbol random number acquired due to the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is set to “5” (1/300) as the established value per normal symbol in the low probability state. If it matches the probability of “0” to “59” (1/5) set as a numerical value established per normal symbol in the probability variation (high probability) state, Usually per symbol. In the case of per normal symbol, “O” is displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and the lower start winning opening 42 is released according to whether or not it is in the certain change state, and the release time is released. If the normal symbol random number value does not match the established value per normal symbol, it is out of the normal symbol and "x" is displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and the lower start winning opening 42 is in a state where it is difficult to win. Leave.

  The game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launch device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes are awarded as the winning balls from the payout device 281. The upper ball receiving tray 36 is paid out. Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gate 55, a normal symbol random number is acquired, and the normal symbol display device 50 determines the normal symbol per unit based on the acquired random number value. Starts to fluctuate and stops after fluctuating for a predetermined time. At that time, if the determination result per normal symbol is a win, it stops at the normal symbol, “◯” in this example, and the two movable pieces 42a and 42b of the lower start winning port 42 are on the back side. The closed solenoid (normal state), which is almost vertical and difficult to win, is changed from the closed solenoid (normal state) to the open state in which a winning is possible with a V shape (reverse C shape). In the case of the probability variation state, when it comes to the normal symbol, the lower start winning opening 42 is opened for 2 seconds three times. On the other hand, in the case of the low probability state, it is released for 1 second. Is performed once. When a game ball wins the lower start winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, when a game ball is won in the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower start winning opening 42, if the number of special symbol reserved balls is less than 4, the special symbol reserved ball number is incremented by 1, and a jackpot determination random number value, Hit type determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, random number value such as fluctuation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired, jackpot determination is performed based on the acquired jackpot determination random value, and the determination result One variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the hit type determination random value, the reach random number value, and the variation pattern random value. Then, based on the selected variation pattern, the display device 10 starts the variation display of the special symbol, and the effect display based on the type of the effect selected based on the variation pattern is started.

  In addition, when a game ball wins (enters) the upper start winning port 41 or the lower start winning port 42 during the special symbol variation display, a big hit determination random number value, a hit type determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, Reach random number value, special symbol data random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired, and if the special symbol fluctuation holding ball number is less than 4, the special symbol fluctuation holding ball number is added by 1 and the acquired random number value is It is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 until the maximum is 4 (until hold 4). In this embodiment, the number of the special symbol holding balls is subtracted from the RAM of the main control board 200 by the start of the change of the special symbol, and the random number corresponding to the start of the change is deleted (erased) from the RAM of the main control board 200. )

  After the special symbol variation display is performed on the display device 10 for the variation time set in the variation pattern, the special symbol stop display is performed. If the combination of the left special symbol, middle special symbol, right special symbol, which is displayed in a stopped state, is usually a 4-round jackpot, usually a 16-round jackpot, a probabilistic 4-round jackpot, or a probable 16-round jackpot, the jackpot game according to the hit type (special (Game). In other words, a 4-round jackpot game (special game) is played in the case of a normal 4-round jackpot or a probabilistic 4-round jackpot, and a 16-round jackpot game (a special game) is played in a normal 16-round jackpot or a probable 16-round jackpot. Done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lamp device 35 has a preset player's expectation level (the degree of expectation) in one or both of the special symbol variation display and the special game (big hit game). It emits light in a light emission mode according to the degree of expectation). The player's expectation is an expectation for the jackpot and an expectation for the size of the privilege (amount of prize balls) that the player can acquire during the special game (bonus game). At least the low expectation and the lower expectation There are high expectations and high expectations. In addition, the size of the privilege (amount of prize balls) that a player can acquire during a special game (a jackpot game) is compared with a 4-round special game (a jackpot game) and a 16-round special game (a jackpot game) 4 round special game (big hit game) <16 round special game (big hit game).

  The production of low expectation or high expectation is set in advance by the gaming machine manufacturer in anticipation of the player's expectation. For example, as a low-expected performance, special games such as when performing a confrontation in a regular performance where characters confront each other when the special symbol fluctuates, or step-up first and second stages in a three-step step-up effect, or a type of jackpot There are 2 types of 4 jackpot games (4 jackpot games) and 16 round jackpot games that run 16 rounds. When there is a possibility of 4 round jackpot or 16 round jackpot, or 4 round special game ( 4 rounds jackpot game) During execution. On the other hand, as a highly anticipated effect, for example, when the special symbol stops at “777” by re-drawing while the special symbol fluctuates, or when the two rounds of 4 round jackpot and 16 round jackpot games are provided, the 16 round jackpot In a scene where is confirmed, or in a special game (a jackpot game), a 4-round jackpot effect is initially performed, and a case where the effect is changed to a 16-round jackpot effect on the way is given.

  The light emission mode includes a light emission color, flashing light emission, constant light emission, light emission interval, and a combination thereof. In the present embodiment, the first light emission mode or the second light emission mode is set for the low expectation effect, and the third light emission mode is set for the high expectation effect. The third light emission mode is configured by a light emission mode including at least a part of the first light emission mode and at least a part of the second light emission mode. The first light emission mode in this embodiment is a white light emission mode in which only the white LED is lit on the lamp device 35, and the second light emission mode is a red light emission mode in which only the red LED is lit on the lamp device 35, The third light emission mode is a red / white flashing light emission mode in which a white LED and a red LED flash.

Specific examples of light emission modes for low expectations and high expectations are shown below.
First example (baseball confrontation effect): The lamp device 35 emits light in the first light emission mode (white) at the time of the confrontation in the special symbol variation, and the lamp device 35 emits the second light emission mode (red) in the ball determination. The light is emitted in the third light emission mode (flashing red and white) at the big hit of “777”. The player's expectation for jackpot is “white light emission (first light emission mode) or red light emission (second light emission mode)” <“red / white flashing (third light emission mode)”.

  Second example (step-up effect): In the effect during the change of the special game, light is emitted in the first light emission mode (white) in step 1, light is emitted in the second light emission mode (red) in step 2, and third in step 3. Emits light in the light emission mode (red and flashing white). The player's expectation for jackpot is “white light emission (first light emission mode) or red light emission (second light emission mode) <“ red / white blinking (third light emission mode) ”.

  Third example (fluctuation pattern effect 1): 4 round jackpots and 16 round jackpots are provided, and the variation pattern selected from a plurality of variation patterns based on the hit / fail judgment result and the hit type includes the hit / fail judgment result and the hit type. Select a different selection rate depending on whether a variation pattern with a higher selection rate than the other 16 round jackpots or loses is selected when the 4-round jackpot, or when the 16-round jackpot When a variation pattern with a higher selection rate is selected than in the case of 4 round jackpot or loss, the first light emission mode (white) at the start of the variation (when there is a possibility of 4R jackpot or 16R jackpot) When 4 round jackpots are confirmed, light is emitted in the first light emission mode (white) or the second light emission mode (red). , When the 16 rounds jackpot is determined emits light at a third light-emitting mode (flashes red and white). The expectation for the player's jackpot and the expectation for the amount of prize balls to be obtained is “white light emission (first light emission mode) or red light emission (second light emission mode)” <“red / white flashing mode (third light emission mode) "

  Fourth example (fluctuation pattern production 2): A 16-round normal jackpot and a 16-round odd jackpot are provided as jackpots, and the selection rate is set higher than the other cases when the 16-round regular jackpot or the 16-round odd jackpot When the variation pattern is selected, light is emitted in the first light emission mode (white) or the second light emission mode (red) at the start of the variation (when there is a possibility of 16 round normal big hit or 16 round probability big hit), and 16 rounds When the probability variation jackpot is determined, light is emitted in the third light emission mode (blinking red and white). The expectation for the player's jackpot and the expectation for the amount of prize balls to be obtained is “white light emission (first light emission mode) or red light emission (second light emission mode)” <“red / white flashing mode (third light emission mode) "

  In the third and fourth examples, the light emission in the first light emission mode or the second light emission mode may be performed at a time other than when the fluctuation starts. Further, either the first light emission mode or the second light emission mode may emit light only when the jackpot is determined, and may not emit light when lost. In addition, red light emission (second light emission mode) is used when the expectation for the big hit or the prize ball to be won is high, and the jackpot is confirmed by red / white flashing (third light emission mode) that combines this red light emission and white light emission with low expectation level. By emitting light sometimes, it is possible to effectively increase a player's expectation for a jackpot or a prize ball to be obtained. In addition, white light emission (first light emission mode) is set when 4 or 16 rounds are confirmed, and red / white blinking (third light emission mode) is combined with low-expected white light emission and high-expected red light emission when 16 rounds are determined. By making it emit light, it is possible to effectively increase the degree of expectation for a prize ball acquired by the player.

Example 5 (Direction during jackpot): As a jackpot game (special game), a 4-round jackpot game (4 round special game) and a 16-round jackpot game (16 round special game) are provided. At first, a 4-round jackpot production is performed, in which case the first light-emitting mode (white) or the second light-emitting mode (red) emits light, and when it changes to a 16-round jackpot effect on the way, the third light-emitting mode Flashes in red and white. The degree of expectation for the prize ball acquired by the player is “white light emission (first light emission mode) or red light emission (second light emission mode)” <“red / white blinking (third light emission mode)”.
Further, in each of the above examples, a lamp device is provided at a plurality of locations of the gaming machine, and only one of the lamp devices (for example, the lamp device 35 at the top position in the present embodiment) emits light according to the expected degree. It may be configured to emit light. With such a configuration, the player comes to pay attention to the lamp device that emits light in a light emission mode according to the degree of expectation, and the expectation for the game can be further enhanced.

  Further, medium expectation is set as an expectation degree between low expectation and high expectation, the first light emission mode is set for the low expectation gaming state, the second light emission mode is set for the medium expectation gaming state, A third light emission mode may be set for the expected gaming state. For example, in step 1 in the step-up effect, light is emitted in the first light emission mode (white), light is emitted in the second light emission mode (red) in step 2, and in step 3, the third light emission mode (red and white flashes). Emits light. The player's expectation is “white light emission (first light emission mode)” <“red light emission (second light emission mode)” <“red / white blinking (third light emission mode)”.

  Further, sound generation by the speaker 38 may be combined with each light emission mode. At least a first sound mode, a second sound mode, and a third sound mode are provided as a plurality of different sound modes emitted from the speaker 38, the first sound mode is set as the first light mode, and the second light emission The second sound mode is set for the mode, the third sound mode is set for the third light-emission mode, and the speaker 38 emits sound in the sound mode set in the light-emission mode along with the light emission by the lamp device 35. You may do it. Specific examples of the sound modes include differences in musical instruments, pitches, intermittent sounds, continuous sounds, melody, sound types (animals, wind sounds, wave sounds, natural sounds), and the like. The third sound mode may be a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode. For example, the first sound mode is a whistle sound, the second sound mode is a drum sound, the third mode is a whistle sound and a drum sound, and the like.

A specific example in which light emission and sound generation according to the degree of expectation set in the gaming state will be described.
For example, in the baseball confrontation effect, the lamp device 35 emits light in the first light emission mode at the time of the confrontation and the speaker 38 emits sound in the first sound mode, and the lamp device 35 emits the second light emission mode in the ball determination. The speaker 38 emits sound in the second sound mode, and the speaker 38 emits sound in the third light emission mode when the big hit of “777” occurs.
In the step-up effect, in step 1, light is emitted in the first light emission mode and sound is emitted in the first sound mode. In step 2, light is emitted in the second light emission mode and sound is emitted in the second sound mode. Then, light is emitted in the third light emission mode and the speaker 38 emits sound in the third light emission mode.
Further, in the big hit effect, the light is emitted in the first light emission mode and the sound is emitted in the first sound mode during the low expectation effect, and the light is emitted in the second light emission mode and the sound in the second sound mode in the other low expectation effect. Emits light in the third light emission mode and emits sound in the third sound mode during the high expectation effect.

  If the result of the special symbol change is a failure, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are removed from the display device 10 and stopped in a combination of symbols (a state other than a glance). There is no transition to (big hit games). And if the number of special symbol reservation spheres stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is 1 or more, the jackpot determination random number value or the like is acquired again as described above, and based on the acquired jackpot determination random number value In addition to determining whether or not the jackpot is true, the display device 10 displays a variation of the special symbol based on the selected variation pattern, and displays an effect based on the effect pattern.

  On the other hand, if the winning / failing determination result is a jackpot, the symbols of the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol that are displayed in a stopped state are usually four round jackpots, usually 16 round jackpots, probability variable four round jackpots, and probability variable 16 round jackpot combinations. In this case, the game shifts to a jackpot game (special game) according to the hit type. In other words, a 4-round jackpot game (special game) is played in the case of a normal 4-round jackpot or a probabilistic 4-round jackpot, and a 16-round jackpot game (special game) in a normal 16-round jackpot or a probable 16-round jackpot. Is done.

  In the big win game (special game) state, the open / close plate 46 of the big prize opening 45 is opened to make it easy to receive the game balls falling on the surface of the game area 6 so that the big prize opening 45 can be won. . When a winning at the big winning opening 45 is detected, the number of payout balls (number of game balls) set for the detection of one winning ball is paid out. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed even when the winning number (the number of winning balls) reaches the set number for the large winning opening 45 set for each round, or even before the winning number reaches the set number. Has been. The special winning opening 45 repeats the opening of the opening / closing plate 46 by repeating the number of rounds (number of times) according to the type. Specifically, 4 rounds are usually repeated for 4 rounds or probability variation of 4 rounds, and 16 rounds are repeated for 16 rounds or probability variation of 16 rounds.

  During the jackpot game, a jackpot effect (round effect) is executed, and the lamps in the first light emitting mode, the second light emitting mode, and the third light emitting mode according to the expectation level set for the jackpot medium effect. The device 35 emits light.

In this embodiment, in the case of a normal 4-round jackpot or a normal 16-round jackpot, after the jackpot game (special game) is finished, the jackpot probability is low (until (2 / 630 (1/315)) On the other hand, in the case of a probable 4 round jackpot or a probabilistic 16 round jackpot, the probability of the jackpot is high (mainly) until the next jackpot after the jackpot game (special game) ends. In the embodiment, it is set to (12/630 (6/315)), and the opening (expansion) time of the lower start winning opening 42 in the case of normal symbols is 1 second in a low probability (normal) state. The number of times that the lower start winning opening 42 is opened (expanded) increases from 1 to 3 times in the low probability (normal) state, and the probability per normal symbol is low (normal) It increases from 1/300 of state to 1/5.
When the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 1 or more after the big hit game is finished, the special symbol variation display is started for the next suspension.

The control process in the gaming machine 1 will be described below. Examples of main flags provided in the control circuit of the main control board 200 include a big hit flag, a big hit end flag, a probability change flag, and the like in this embodiment. These flags are all turned off (= 0) at the initial setting.
First, the control process by the main control board 200 will be described. In the following control example, the first to third light emission modes are set for the step-up effect during the special symbol variation display, and two types of jackpot types, four round jackpot and sixteen rounds, are provided. An example in which a light emission mode corresponding to an expectation level in the production is set will be described.
Under the control of the main control board 200, a main process M shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 is performed. In the main process M, an initial setting process (S10) such as a CPU, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and a loop process is performed in the final process. Is being performed, interrupt processing (S100) is executed every 4 ms.

  In the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU and the like, stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Although the main process M is repeatedly performed, the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU or the like is an initial control procedure necessary only when the power is turned on, and is executed only in the first round, and is not executed thereafter. Details are omitted because they are well known.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are added for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), and when the update range upper limit value of each random number is reached as described above, The value is returned to the minimum value and the addition is performed again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, the output process (S101), the input process (S102), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the start winning opening detection process (S104), the normal operation Processing (S105), special operation processing (S106), reserved ball number processing (S107), power-off monitoring processing (S108), and other processing (S109) are performed in this order.

In the output process (S101), an output command (command signal) set in each process is transmitted to each control board.
In the input process (S102), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected.
In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process M is performed.

  In the start winning opening detection process (S104), as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a winning to the upper starting winning opening 41 or the lower starting winning opening 42 is detected (S104-1), and a winning is detected. If not, it is determined whether or not the game ball passage to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected (S104-2). When the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is not detected, the start winning opening detection process (S104) is ended. On the other hand, when the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of the normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (S104-3). The mouth detection process (S104) ends. On the other hand, if the number of the normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of the normal symbol reserved balls (S104-4), the normal symbol random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number value is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. The normal symbol random number acquisition process stored in the corresponding area is performed (S104-5), and the start winning opening detection process (S104) is completed.

  If it is determined in S104-1 that a winning in the upper starting winning port 41 or the lower starting winning port 42 is detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (S104-6). In this case, the start winning opening detection process (S104) ends. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol reserved balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of special symbol reserved balls (S104-7), and the jackpot determination random number value, hit type determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, A special symbol-related random number acquisition process is performed to acquire special symbol-related random numbers such as special symbol data random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values, etc., and store them in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 200 (S104-8). The winning opening detection process (S104) ends.

  In the normal operation process (S105), as shown in FIG. 7, first, it is confirmed whether the lower start winning opening 42 is open (S105-1). If the lower start winning opening 42 is closed, it is confirmed that the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 0 (S105-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S105) is ended. On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol holding balls is not 0, it is acquired by the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S104-5) of the start winning opening detection process (S104) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. The acquired normal symbol random value is read (S105-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability change is in progress (the probability change flag is ON) (S105-4). If it is not probabilistic, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the established value per normal symbol in the low probability state to check whether they match, and if they match, it corresponds to the normal symbol in the low probability state and matches If not, it is determined that it is off (S105-5). If it is off, the normal operation process (S105) ends. On the other hand, if it is per normal symbol, the lower start winning opening 42 is opened with an opening time of 1 second and the opening number of opening is once. Processing 1 is performed (S105-6), and thereafter, this normal operation processing (S105) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S105-4 that the probability change is in progress, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the normal symbol or the established numerical value in the high probability state to check whether or not both match. It is per ordinary symbol in the probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is off (S105-7). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S105) is completed. On the other hand, in the case of a normal symbol, the lower start prize opening 42 is opened with an opening time of 2 seconds and the number of times of opening three times. Processing 2 is performed (S105-8), and thereafter, this normal operation processing (S105) ends.

  If it is determined in S105-1 that the lower start winning opening 42 is being opened, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the lower start winning opening 42 has passed (finished) (S105-9). When the time has not elapsed, the normal operation process (S105) ends. On the other hand, when the start winning opening opening time has elapsed, a process for closing the lower starting winning opening 42 is performed (S105-). 10) Thereafter, the normal operation process (S105) is completed.

  In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined which of the special operation statuses is 1 to 4 (S106-1 to S106-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S106-4) is performed, and when the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S106-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, a special symbol confirmation process (S106-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, a special electric accessory process (S106-7) is performed.

In the special symbol standby process (S106-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 (S106-4-1), and the special symbol is determined. When the number of held balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display device 10 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S106-4-9). Then, the special symbol standby process (S106-4) ends. On the other hand, if it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), a standby screen setting process for making the display device 10 a standby screen (standby screen) is performed (S106-4-10), and then set in standby. (S106-4-11), and then the special symbol standby process (S106-4) is completed. The setting process for setting the standby screen is a command for setting the standby screen when a game ball does not win the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower starting winning opening 42 for a predetermined time after the setting process is performed. Is a process for outputting.
On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-4-1 that the number of special symbol reservation balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S106-4-2) is performed.

  In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S106-4-2), as shown in FIG. 10, first, it is acquired by the special symbol-related random number acquisition process (S104-8) of the start winning opening detection process (S104) and is subjected to main control. The jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM of the substrate 200 is read (S106-4-2-1), and then it is confirmed whether the current probability is changing (high probability state) (S106-4-2-2). . Whether or not the probability change is in progress is determined to be in the probability change state when the probability change flag is ON, and on the other hand, when the probability change flag is OFF, it is determined to be a low probability state in which the probability change is not in progress. In the case of a low probability state that is not probabilistic, the acquired jackpot determination random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the low probability state to check whether both match, and if they match, it is a jackpot in the low probability state, If they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S106-4-2-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S106-4-2) ends. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S106-4-2-5). This special symbol jackpot determination process (S106-4-2) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-4-2-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), the acquired jackpot determination random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state to confirm whether they match. If they match, it is a jackpot in a high probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S106-4-2-4). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S106-4-2) ends. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S106-4-2-5). This special symbol jackpot determination process (S106-4-2) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S106-4-2) corresponds to a win / fail determination means.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S106-4-2), a special symbol selection process (S106-4-3) is performed.

  In the special symbol selection process (S106-4-3), a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 10 is selected. In the special symbol selection process (S106-4-3), as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S106-4-3-1), and the jackpot flag is ON, that is, the jackpot If so, it is next determined whether or not the hit type is probable (S106-4-3-3). In the case of the probability variation, it is determined whether the probability variation 4R jackpot or the probability variation 16R jackpot (S106-4-3-3), and in the case of the probability variation 4R jackpot, the probability variation 4R jackpot symbol is set (S106-4-3-3, probability variation). In the case of 16R jackpot, a probabilistic 16R jackpot symbol is set (S106-4-3-5) On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-4-3-3 that the hit type is not probabilistic, it is usually 4R jackpot Or normal 16R jackpot (S106-4-3-6), if 4R jackpot is normal, 4R jackpot symbol is set (S106-4-3-7, if 16R jackpot is normal, usually 16R jackpot The symbol is set (S106-4-3-8).

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, if it is off, a special symbol data random value is acquired (S106-4-3-9), and the special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, and special symbol data 3 It is determined whether all the random number values match (S106-4-3-10). If they match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S106-4-3-11). ). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stopping, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stopping right (S106-4-3-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned is the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S106-4-3-13). .

  If it is determined in S106-4-3-10 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S106-4-3-14). If the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S106-4-3-15). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 which is the special symbol being stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for the right stop (S106-4-3-16). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned is the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S106-4-3-13). .

  When it is determined in S106-4-3-14 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is established. It is determined whether or not it matches the numerical value (S106-4-3-17). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the stop left special symbol and the stop right special symbol, The special symbol assigned to the random number value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol during stoppage (S106-4-3-18). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The assigned special symbol is set to the stopped special symbol, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right special symbol (S106-4-3-16).

After the special symbol selection process (S106-4-3), a special symbol variation pattern selection process (S106-4-4) is performed.
In the special symbol variation pattern selection process (S106-4-4), as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (big hit) (S106-4-4-1). If the jackpot flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the probability change is made (S106-4-4-2). If the jackpot flag is determined, it is determined whether or not the probability change 4R is a big hit (S106-4-4-3). Whether the probability variation or the probability variation 4R big hit is determined is determined by the hit type determination random number value. In the case of the probability variation 4R jackpot, a variation pattern is selected from the probability variation 4R jackpot variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number value (S106-4-4-4). On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-4-4-3 that the probability variation 4R big hit is not, a variation pattern is selected from the probability variation 16R jackpot variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random value (S106-4--4-). 5). If it is determined in S106-4-4-2 that there is no certain change, it is usually determined whether or not 4R big hit (S106-4-4-6). The determination as to whether or not 4R is a big hit is normally made based on the winning type determination random number. In the case of a normal 4R jackpot, a fluctuation pattern is selected from the normal 4R jackpot fluctuation pattern table based on the fluctuation pattern random value (S106-4-4-7). On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-4-4-6 that it is not normally a 4R big hit, a fluctuation pattern is selected from the normal 16R big hit fluctuation pattern table based on the fluctuation pattern random value (S106-4-4). 8).

  If it is determined in S106-4-4-1 that the jackpot flag is OFF (not a jackpot), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is changed by the probability change flag (S106-4-4-9). Is determined whether or not the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (reach) (S106-4-4-10). In the case of reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random value from the probability variation reach loss variation pattern table (S106-4-4-11). On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-4-4-10 that it is not reach, a variation pattern is selected from the probability variation loss variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random value (S106-4-4-12). If it is determined in S106-4-4-9 that there is no probability change, it is determined whether or not the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (reach) (S106-4-4-13). In the case of reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number value from the normal reach loss variation pattern table (S106-4-4-14). On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-4-4-13 that it is not reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random value from the normal loss variation pattern table (S106-4-4-15).

  The selected variation pattern is set as a variation command (variation mode selection signal) output to the sub control board 205 (S106-4-4-16), and other necessary processing (S106-4-4-17). ) And then the special symbol variation pattern selection process (S106-4-4) is completed. After the special symbol variation pattern selection process (S106-4-4), a special symbol random number shift process (S106-4-5) is performed.

After the special symbol variation pattern selection process (S106-4-4), a special symbol random number shift process (S106-4-5) is performed.
In the special symbol random number shift process (S106-4-5), in the data storage area of the special symbol reservation ball number in the RAM, the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the storage area of the load (reading) ranking first place. Due to the fact that this data is loaded in the previous process and becomes vacant, the address that advances the loading order one by one with respect to the data of the number of special symbol holding balls stored in the second and subsequent addresses. Shifts are made. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (for example, the number of reserved balls of 2 is set to 1 and 3 (S106-4-5-1), and the data corresponding to each number of reserved balls is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S106-). 4-5-2) Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of special symbol reservation balls (the last in the loading order, the fourth in this embodiment) (S106-4-5-3). ).

Subsequent to the special symbol random number shift process (S106-4-5), a special symbol variation start process (S106-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol variation start process (S106-4-6), processing necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed.
After the special symbol variation start process (S106-4-6), the special operation status is set to 2 (S106-4-7), the waiting state is canceled (S106-4-8), and the special symbol standby is performed. The process (S106-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S106-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not the special symbol change time (change pattern change time) has ended (S106). -5-1) If the change time has not ended, the changing process (S106-5) is ended. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended, a fluctuation stop command is set (S106-5-2). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S106-5-3) and other necessary processing (S106-5-4) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S106-5) ends.

  In the special symbol confirmation process (S106-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 17, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (S106-6). 1). When the big hit flag is ON, that is, big hit, it is determined whether or not the hit type is 4R (usually 4R big hit or probability variation 4R big hit) (S106-6-2). When the hit type is 4R, the 4R jackpot round counter is set (S106-6-3). On the other hand, when the hit type is not 4R (16R), the 16R jackpot round counter is set (S106- 6-4) After the special operation status is set to 4 (S106-6-5), the special symbol confirmation process (S106-6) is completed. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S106-6-6), and then the special symbol confirmation process (S106-6) is completed.

  In the special symbol confirmation process (S106-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 17, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (S106-6). 1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is successful, the jackpot command is stored in the output buffer (S106-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S106-6-3). The process (S106-6) ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S106-6-4), and this special symbol confirmation process (S106-6) is completed.

  The special electric accessory processing (S106-7) performed when the special operation status is 4 corresponds to special game execution means (big hit game execution means). In the special electric accessory processing (S106-7), as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the probability variation flag is turned off (S106-7-1), and it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot opening has been performed on the display device 10. (S106-7-2). If the jackpot opening has not been performed, a jackpot opening command for executing the jackpot opening is set (S106-7-3), and then it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (the jackpot game end). (S106-7-4). On the other hand, if the jackpot opening has been performed, it is next determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (the jackpot game ends) (S106-7-4).

  When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 45 is currently open (S106-7-5). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the mouth 45 (S106-7-6). In the case of the opening time of the big winning opening 45, the opening process of the big winning opening (setting of a big hit round command for displaying during the round, etc.) is performed (S106-7-7), and then this special electric accessory The process (S106-7) ends. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S106-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-7-5 that the big prize opening 45 is open, a set number of 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 (S106-7-8) or the round end time (this In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (S106-7-9). If not, the special electric accessory processing (S106-7) is terminated as it is. When 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, the big winning opening closing process (S106-7-10) and the process of subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter (S106) -7-11) is performed. In the special winning opening closing process (S106-7-10), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S106-7-12). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S106-7) is finished as it is, and the round counter is processed. When the counter is 0, the jackpot end process (S106-7-13) is performed. In the jackpot end process, preparation for ending is performed and a jackpot ending command is set. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S106-7-14), and this special electric accessory processing (S106-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S106-7-4 that the jackpot end flag is ON, that is, if the jackpot end flag is determined, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S106-7-15) and the process of turning the jackpot flag OFF. (S106-7-16) is performed, and then it is confirmed whether the hit type is probable (S106-7-17). If it is probable, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S106-7-18). If not, the probability variation flag is turned off (S106-7-19), the special operation status is set to 1 (S106-7-20), and this special electric accessory processing (S106-7) Ends.

  Following the special operation process (S106), a reserved ball number process (S107) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S107), as shown in FIG. 20, the current reserved ball number is loaded (S107-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer (S107-2).

  A power-off monitoring process (S108) is performed after the reserved ball number process (S107). In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether a power-off signal is input (S108-1). If no power-off signal is input, this power-off monitoring process (S108). Ends. On the other hand, when the power-off signal is input, the current data (game state) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S108-2), and then the power-off flag is set ON (S108-). 3) The power-off monitoring process (S108) ends. The data (game state) stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is roughly divided into display standby, symbol variation, symbol fixed display, and jackpot game data. (High probability state) and normal state (low probability state) data.

  Following the power-off monitoring process (S108), other processes (S109) are performed. In other processing (S109), other processing necessary for game control is performed.

Processing performed by the sub control board (sub control device) 205 will be described.
In the sub-control main process J performed by the sub-control board 205, as shown in FIG. 22, the CPU initialization process is performed in the sub-control board 205 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on (S201). In the CPU initialization process, settings are made for the external INT interrupt (reception interrupt) process (S300), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500). Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM are normal (S202). If the power-off signal is not ON, or if the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM are not normal, such as when the power-off signal is not normal and the contents of the RAM are normal, the RAM is initialized (S203). After that, the watchdog timer counters 1 and 2 are initialized (S204). On the other hand, if both the power-off signal ON and the normal contents of the RAM are satisfied, the watchdog timer counters 1 and 2 are initialized without initializing the RAM (S204). The processes of S201 to S204 are executed only in the first order when the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  After initialization of watchdog timer counters 1 and 2 (S204), interrupt processing is disabled in loop processing (S205), random number seed update (S206), command transmission processing (S207), watchdog timer counter 1 initialization (S208), Interrupt permission (S209) is performed. Also, external INT interrupt processing (S300), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S400), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) are performed during the loop processing.

In the interrupt prohibition (S205), even if an interrupt occurs, the interrupt is prohibited.
In the random number seed update (S206), the random number counter provided in the sub-control board 205 is updated.
In the command transmission process (S207), various commands set in the sub-control process are transmitted to the corresponding substrate, apparatus, and the like.
In the initialization of the watchdog timer counter 1 (S208), the value of the watchdog timer counter 1 is initialized.
In interrupt permission (S209), execution of the interrupt is permitted.

  In the external INT interrupt process (S300), as shown in FIG. 23, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301), and the strobe signal is ON, that is, the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit. Is received, the command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the external INT interrupt processing (S300) is completed at that time.

  In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), as shown in FIG. 24, a lamp data output process (S401), a Sw / drive output process (S402), an input process (S403), and a watchdog timer process (S404) are performed. In the lamp data output process (S401), the lamp data created in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is output. In the Sw / drive output process (S402), drive data is created and output. In the input process (S403), switch edge data and level data are created. In the watchdog timer process (S404), the watchdog timer is reset.

  In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), as shown in FIG. 25, the switch state acquisition process (S501), the notification timer determination process (S502), the main command analysis process (S503, S503A), the SW process (S504), the voice control Processing (S505) and ramp processing (S506) are performed.

In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2ms timer interrupt process (S400) is stored as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process.
In notification timer determination processing (S502), processing for time management for performing notification release after a certain period of time has elapsed from notification start and notification cancellation, such as RAM clear, door opening notification, and the like.

  The main command analysis process (S503, S503A) corresponds to the light emission control means and the light emission mode selection means. The main command analysis process of S503 is a process corresponding to the light emission mode in the second example (step-up effect) and the fifth example (effect during the big hit). Further, the main command analysis process of S503A is a process corresponding to the light emission mode in the third example (effect 1 of fluctuation pattern) and the fifth example (effect of winning big hit).

  In the main command analysis process (S503), as shown in FIG. 26, it is first confirmed whether the received command is a fluctuation command (S503-1). If it is determined that the received command is a variation command, it is determined whether the variation command is a variation pattern in which a step-up effect is set (S503-2). When it is determined that the variation pattern is set to the step-up effect, the step-up effect is set, and at step 1, the lamp device 35 is caused to emit light in the first light emission mode, and at step 2, the lamp device 35 is set to the second light emission mode. In step 3, a control signal for emitting light in the third light emission mode is set in step 3 (S503-3), and then other necessary processing is performed (S503-7). This main command analysis processing (S503) ) Ends. The step-up effect setting process in S503-3 corresponds to effect execution means. The setting of the first light emission mode in Step 1, the setting of the second light emission mode in Step 2, and the setting of the third light emission mode in Step 3 correspond to the light emission mode selection means and the light emission control means.

  If it is determined in step S503-2 that the variation pattern is different from the set variation pattern of the step-up effect, other necessary processing is performed (S503-7), and the main command analysis processing (S503) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S503-1 that the command is different from the variable command, it is then confirmed whether the received command is a big hit round command (S503-4). If it is judged that the jackpot round command, the light emission setting of the jackpot effect is performed (S503-5). In the light emission setting for the big hit effect, the control signal for the first light emission mode or the second light emission mode setting is set for the low expectation effect, and the control signal for the third light emission mode setting is set for the high expectation effect. The light emission setting during the jackpot in S503-5 corresponds to a light emission mode selection unit and a light emission control unit. Thereafter, other necessary processing is performed (S503-7), and the main command analysis processing (S503) is terminated.

  If it is determined in S503-1 that the received command is different from the variation command, and if it is further determined in S503-4 that it is different from the jackpot round command, processing according to the received command is performed (S503-6). Thereafter, other necessary processing is performed (S503-7), and the main command analysis processing (S503) is terminated.

  In the main command analysis process (S503A), as shown in FIG. 27, first, it is confirmed whether the received command is a fluctuation command (S503A-1). If it is determined that the received command is a variation command, it is determined whether the variation command is a variation pattern that is easy to select when the jackpot is large (the selection rate is high) (S503A-2). When it is determined that the pattern is a variation pattern that is easy to select in the case of a big hit (the selection rate of the winning side is set higher than the selection rate in the case of losing), the effect light emission setting during the special symbol variation is performed (S503A-3). In the effect light emission setting during the special symbol change, the first light emission mode or the second light emission mode is set at the start of the change (at the time of low expectation effect), the first light emission mode or the second light emission at the time of 4R big hit determination (at the time of low expectation effect). The control signal for setting the third light emission mode is set when the mode is set and the 16R jackpot is confirmed (at the time of high expectation effect). The effect light emission setting during the special symbol change in S503A-3 corresponds to a light emission mode selection unit and a light emission control unit. Thereafter, other necessary processing is performed (S503A-7), and the main command analysis processing (S503A) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S503A-1 that the command is different from the variable command, it is then confirmed whether the received command is a big hit round command (S503A-4). If it is determined that the jackpot round command, the jackpot effect light emission setting is performed (S503A-5). In the light emission setting for the big hit effect, the control signal for the first light emission mode or the second light emission mode setting is set for the low expectation effect, and the control signal for the third light emission mode setting is set for the high expectation effect. The light emission setting during the jackpot in S503A-5 corresponds to a light emission mode selection unit and a light emission control unit. Thereafter, other necessary processing is performed (S503A-7), and the main command analysis processing (S503A) is completed.

  If it is determined in S503A-1 that the received command is different from the variation command, and if it is further determined in S503A-4 that it is different from the jackpot round command, processing according to the received command is performed (S503A-6). Thereafter, other necessary processing is performed (S503A-7), and the main command analysis processing (S503A) is completed.

  When the lamp device 35 emits light in each light emission mode, if the speaker 38 emits sound according to the sound mode set in each light emission mode, in the main command analysis process (S503, S503A), The sound control signal of the sound mode set to the light emission mode is set together with the light emission control signal of each light emission mode.

  In the SW process (S504), the management of the effective period of the game operation button 67 and the setting of the operation are performed based on the data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S501).

In the voice control process (S505) executed after the end of the SW process (S504), a process for a sound emitted from the speaker 38 is performed.
In the ramp process (S506) executed after the voice control process (S505) is completed, the output ramp data is created and the production time is managed.

Thus, the embodiment has the following solution.
A first solution means for determining whether or not the game is successful due to establishment of a determination condition; and a special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the determination by the success / failure determination means is true; A game comprising: display means capable of displaying the determination result by the success / failure determination means with a special symbol that is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, light emission means, and light emission control means for controlling light emission of the light emission means. In the machine, the light emission control means performs control to cause the light emission means to emit light in an effect during either or both of the special symbol variation display and the special game execution, and the light emission includes a plurality of different light emission. As a light emission mode, a first light emission mode, a second light emission mode, and a third light emission mode are provided, and the third light emission mode is less than at least a part of the first light emission mode and the second light emission mode. And also characterized in that a light emitting mode including part.

  According to the first solving means, since the third light emitting mode comprises a light emitting mode including at least a part of the first light emitting mode and at least a part of the second light emitting mode, the performance by the light emitting mode is high, and expectation for the game A feeling becomes high.

  A second solving means is characterized in that the first light emission mode, the second light emission mode, and the third light emission mode indicate the degree of expectation of the player.

  According to the second solving means, since the player's expectation level can be indicated by the light emission mode, the performance by the light emission mode is high, and the expectation for the game is high.

  The third solving means is characterized in that the player's expectation is an expectation with respect to the success / failure determination result and / or an expectation with respect to a privilege level that the player can acquire by the special game.

  According to the third solution, the first light emitting mode, the second light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, the third light emitting mode, and the third light emitting mode. Since the light emission mode can be emitted, the performance by the light emission mode is high and the expectation for the game is high.

  According to a fourth solving means, the effects include a low expectation effect set in advance for a player's low expectation effect and a high expectation effect set in a gaming state for which the player's expectation is high, and the low expectation effect. While selecting the 1st light emission mode or the 2nd light emission mode for production, it comprises the light emission mode selection means which chooses the 3rd light emission mode for the high expectation production, and the light emission control means, The light emitting unit is caused to emit light in the light emitting mode selected by the light emitting mode selecting unit.

  According to the fourth solution, since the low-expected performance emits light in the first light-emitting mode or the second light-emitting mode, and the high-expected performance emits light in the third light-emitting mode, the expectation of the game is further improved. It becomes possible to make it.

  The fifth solving means includes sound means for emitting a sound, and the sound emitted by the sound means includes at least a first sound aspect, a second sound aspect, and a third sound aspect as a plurality of different sound forms, The first sound mode is set in the first light emission mode, the second sound mode is set in the second light emission mode, and the third sound mode is set in the third light emission mode, Along with the light emission of the light emitting means, the sound means emits a sound in a sound mode set in the light emission mode.

  According to the fifth solving means, since the sound can be emitted in accordance with the light emission mode, the stage performance is high and the expectation for the game is high.

  The sixth solving means is characterized in that the third sound mode includes a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode.

  According to the sixth solving means, since the third sound mode is composed of a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode, the performance by the sound mode is high, and expectation for the game A feeling becomes high.

  The seventh solving means includes a low-expectation effect set in advance for a low-expectation effect with low player expectations and a high-expected effect set for a high-expectation effect with high player expectations. , There is a medium expectation effect in which the player's expectation is set to a medium expectation effect between the low expectation and the high expectation, and the first expectation mode is selected for the low expectation effect, and the medium expectation The second light emitting mode is selected for the production, and the third light emitting mode is selected for the highly anticipated production, and the light emission control means is selected by the light emission mode selecting unit. The light emitting means emits light in the light emitting mode.

  According to the seventh solving means, the expectation set in the production emits light in the order of low expectation → medium expectation → high expectation in the order of the first light emission mode → the second light emission mode → the third light emission mode. The performance is high, and it is possible to further improve the sense of expectation for the game.

Further, the lamp device that emits light in a light emission mode according to the degree of expectation is not limited to one place, and may be directed to a plurality of places. Further, only one lamp device (for example, the lamp device 35 at the top position in the present embodiment) among the lamp devices provided at a plurality of locations may be configured to emit light in a light emission mode according to the degree of expectation. . With such a configuration, the player pays attention to a lamp device that emits light in a light emission mode according to the degree of expectation (for example, the lamp device 35 at the top position), and it becomes possible to further increase the expectation for the game. .
The light emission mode is not limited to the light emission color, but includes a mode in which the light emission mode is changed by blinking light emission, constant light emission, light emission interval, or a combination thereof.
Expectation is a game for various game states (game scenes) such as special symbol change stop stage at the time of special symbol change, game production scene, normal (low probability) state, probability change (high probability) state, etc. The expectation by the user (expectation for jackpot, expectation for change in performance, etc.) is predicted, and low expectation, medium expectation, and high expectation are set based on the prediction result.
Further, the degree of expectation may be as exemplified below. For example, the degree of expectation in the promotion effect that informs the expectation of whether it is normal or probability change during the jackpot round may be used. In addition, for example, after a small hit at the normal probability (special electric accessory (big prize opening) is opened once), the mode is changed to a mode called a latent suggestion mode, and whether or not it is hidden (normal or certain change) It may be the level of the production indicating the degree of expectation for ()). Further, for example, the degree of expectation in the effect of notifying the player of whether or not there is a jackpot in the special symbol hold during the jackpot round may be high. Further, after the jackpot, the player may shift to a mode called a probability change suggestion mode in which the player is not sure whether the normal state or the probability variation state, and the level of the effect indicating the degree of expectation for whether or not the probability variation state is present may be used.

  Conventionally, there is a case where at least red light is emitted when the degree of expectation of jackpot is high, and in this embodiment, red / white blinking light emission combining this red light emission and white light emission with low expectation is set as the third light emission mode. Thus, it is possible to effectively inform the player of the degree of expectation.

In this embodiment, the step-up effect is set to a specific variation pattern, and the step-up effect is selected by selecting the variation pattern in which the step-up effect is set. The selection may be performed by other methods, for example, other lotteries.
Further, the step-up effect may be a step-up effect when the player operates the operation means (game operation button 67 or the like) (continuous hitting or the like), or a step-up effect when other conditions are satisfied. .

The light emission in the first light emission mode, the second light emission mode, and the third light emission mode is not limited to the step in the step-up effect, and in other effects, the light is emitted in the first light emission mode, the second light emission mode, and the third light emission mode. You may let them.
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified without departing from the spirit of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Display apparatus 41 Upper side start winning opening 42 Lower side starting winning opening 64 Launching device

The solving means includes: a determination unit for determining whether or not the game is successful due to establishment of a determination condition; a special game executing unit for executing a special game when the result of the determination by the determination unit is true; and a special symbol. In a gaming machine comprising: a display unit capable of displaying a determination result by the success / failure determination unit with a special symbol stopped and displayed after fluctuation display for a predetermined time; and a sound unit that emits a sound. Control is performed to produce a sound during the display or during the execution of the special game, and the sound produced by the sound means includes at least a first sound mode and a second sound as a plurality of different sound modes. And a third sound mode, wherein the third sound mode includes a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode .

According to the solving means , since the third sound mode is composed of a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode, the performance by the sound mode is high and the expectation for the game is high. Become.

According to the present invention, since the third sound aspects consisting sound embodiments comprising at least part of the second sound mode of the first sound mode, a high effect of by sound mode, the expectation for the game Get higher.

Claims (6)

A success / failure determination means for determining whether or not the game is successful due to establishment of the determination condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is successful;
Display means capable of displaying the determination result by the success / failure determination means in a special symbol that is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time;
Light emitting means;
A light emission control means for controlling light emission of the light emission means;
In a gaming machine comprising
The light emission control means performs a control of causing the light emission means to emit light in an effect during either or both of the special symbol variation display or the special game execution,
The light emission includes a first light emission mode, a second light emission mode, and a third light emission mode as a plurality of different light emission modes, and the third light emission mode includes at least a part of the first light emission mode and the second light emission mode. A gaming machine comprising a light emitting mode including at least a part of the mode.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first light emission mode, the second light emission mode, and the third light emission mode indicate a degree of expectation of a player.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the player's expectation is an expectation with respect to the success / failure determination result and / or an expectation with respect to a size of a privilege that the player can acquire by the special game. The effects include a low expectation effect set in advance for a player's low expectation effect and a high expectation effect set for a player's high expectation effect,
A light emission mode selection means for selecting the first light emission mode or the second light emission mode for the low expectation effect, while selecting the third light emission mode for the high expectation effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the light emission control means causes the light emission means to emit light in a light emission mode selected by the light emission mode selection unit.
Equipped with sound means to emit sound,
The sound emitted by the sound means includes at least a first sound mode, a second sound mode, and a third sound mode as a plurality of different sound modes, and the first sound mode is set to the first sound mode. The second sound mode is set in the second light emission mode, the third sound mode is set in the third light emission mode,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sound means emits sound in a sound mode set in the light emission mode together with light emission of the light emitting means.   The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the third sound mode includes a sound mode including at least a part of the first sound mode and at least a part of the second sound mode.

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