JP2018042815A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention executes a variable performance corresponding to a determination result as to whether or not a big winning game is executed. A specific performance which allows a player to expect that the big winning game is to be executed in the variable performance can be executed, a timer performance can be executed so that a specific display is made in an execution period of the specific performance. Execution expectations of the big winning game differ between the cases in which a timer is displayed in a first display mode and the timer is displayed in a second display mode in the timer performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 61

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventional gaming machines generally determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and execute a game effect (display effect or the like) for notifying the determination result.

  Some of these gaming machines execute a timer effect that updates the timer displayed on the display means so that a specific display is performed at the time of execution of the specific effect executed during the game effect ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-211762

  However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has a problem that the interest of gaming is poor.

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

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player and can execute a game effect (variable effect) according to the determination result. In the game production, a specific production (icon change, pseudo-ream, count-up production, (heat) zone production, next notice production, various reach production, effective period occurrence, jackpot that expects the special game to be executed. A specific effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a symbol stop, etc., and a timer displayed on the display means are updated so that a specific display (display of another 0 seconds) is performed at the execution time of the specific effect. Timer effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a timer effect, and when the timer is displayed in the first display mode (white character) in the timer effect. When, wherein the expectation that the timer second display mode (blue letters, red, rainbow character) is the special game in a case where it is displayed in the execution are different.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the game machine which opened the glass frame. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of a main controller. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the various elements which comprise a main controller. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of the various storage areas of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the general winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prize ball number data totaling process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 10 set prize ball number ratio calculation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the total prize-ball number ratio calculation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the ratio display data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the totalization state of the number of prize balls. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a prize ball number ratio. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a prize ball number ratio. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the area | region for aggregation in main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon last display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot notice effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-reach notice determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a serif pattern determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a step-up pattern determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice determination table during reach, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a character group pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the count-up effect determination process in an effect control part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the last count value determination table, (b) is a figure which shows a count display example. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of count-up effect. It is a figure which shows the timer effect determination process in an effect control part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a change timer frequency determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of an event timer frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for timer 1 time. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for timer 2 times. It is a figure which shows an example of the update pattern determination table. It is a timing chart in the case where one event timer effect is executed during the changing effect in which the SP reach effect is executed. It is a timing chart in the case where one event timer effect is executed during the changing effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed. It is a timing chart in case two event timer effects are performed during a change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect by which three timer effects are performed during a change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect by which two timer effects are performed during a change effect.

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

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame opened in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 includes an audio output device 32 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (here Are provided with a cross key 36 that can be pressed in four directions.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. Further, the frame illumination device 34b is configured to provide lighting effects by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 6).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 6).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. The game ball has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 6) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the launch rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and then falls freely in the game area 6 To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are various winning ports (general winning port 12, normal symbol gate 13, first starting port 14, second starting port 15, first grand winning port 16, second large winning port. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31.

  On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  In the lower left portion of the game area 6, a game ball launched toward the left area of the game area 6 (so-called “left-handed”) can win (enter) and fire toward the right area of the game area 6. There are provided three general winning holes 12 in which a so-called right-handed game ball cannot be won, and a right-handed game ball can win (win) in the lower right part of the game area 6. There is one general winning opening 12 through which a left-handed game ball cannot be won.

  Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a for detecting a winning (winning) of a game ball. When a winning of a game ball to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of award balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from a payout device for paying out game balls. .

  In the lower center of the game area 6, a first start port 14 that constitutes a start area in which a left-handed game ball can win and a right-handed game ball cannot win, and a left-handed game ball And the 2nd starting port 15 which comprises the starting area | region where the game ball hit by right-handed can win (entry) is provided up and down.

  The second start port 15 includes a start movable piece 15b and a start port opening / closing solenoid 15c constituting a normal electric accessory (start port opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the second start port 15. The start movable piece 15b is in a state where the start movable piece 15b stands vertically by the operation of the start opening / closing solenoid 15c to restrict the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 15, and the start movable piece 15b It is controlled to be converted into an open state (open mode) that allows the game ball to win the second start port 15 by tilting. When the second start port 15 is in the open state, the starter movable piece 15b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 15, so that the game ball to the second start port 15 is more than that in the closed state. The winning opportunities (winning rate) will increase.

  Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting a winning (entering ball) of a game ball, and the second starting port 15 receives a winning (entering ball). ) Is provided. The second starting port detection switch 15a is provided. When a winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 is detected, a big hit determination random number value for performing “big hit lottery (big hit determination)” described later is acquired.

  When a winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 is detected, in addition to the jackpot determining random number value, a special symbol determining random value for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed The reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation time of the special symbol are also acquired. The jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random value are referred to as special figure determination information.

  Further, when a winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out from the payout device. When a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15 is detected, a predetermined number of award balls (for example, one game ball) is paid out from the payout device. Note that the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the first start port 14 may be the same as the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the second start port 15.

  On the left side and the right side of the game area 6 are provided normal symbol gates 13 that constitute a normal area through which game balls can pass.

  Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage (entrance) of the game ball. When the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a winning determination random value for performing “winning lottery (winning determination)” described later is acquired.

  When the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determining random value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and the normal symbol variation time are obtained. A random number value for ordinary figure variation for determination is also acquired. Note that the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for normal symbol determination, and the random number value for ordinary figure variation are referred to as ordinary figure determination information.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 6, the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in which the right-handed game ball can win (win) and the left-handed game ball cannot win. Are spaced apart from each other (with a width through which game balls can pass).

  The first grand prize opening 16 is a first special prize opening and closing that constitutes a first special electric accessory (first grand prize opening and closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the first grand prize opening 16. The first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c has a door 16b and a first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, and the operation of the first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c causes the first prize winning opening / closing door 16b to stand substantially vertically to the first prize winning opening 16. A closed state (closed mode) that restricts the winning of game balls and an open state (open mode) in which the first grand prize opening / closing door 16b tilts to allow the game balls to win the first big winning port 16 Conversion controlled. When the first grand prize opening 16 is in the open state, the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the first big prize opening 16, so that the first large prize opening opening / closing door 16b is larger than that in the closed state. The winning opportunities (winning rate) of game balls at the winning opening 16 will increase.

  Here, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided with a first big prize winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting a winning (winning) game ball. Then, when a winning of a game ball to the first grand prize opening 16 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  The second grand prize opening 17 is a second special prize opening / closing that constitutes a second special electric accessory (second grand prize opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of game balls to the second big prize opening 17. A door 17b and a second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 17c are provided, and the operation of the second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 17c causes the second prize winning opening / closing door 17b to stand substantially vertically to the second prize winning opening 17. A closed state (closed mode) that restricts the winning of game balls and an open state (open mode) in which the second large winning port opening / closing door 17b tilts to allow the winning of the gaming balls to the second large winning port 17 Conversion controlled. When the second big prize opening 17 is in the open state, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second big prize opening 17, so that the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is larger than that in the closed state. The winning opportunities (winning ratio) of the game balls at the winning opening 17 will increase.

  Here, the second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting a winning (winning) game ball. Then, when a winning of a game ball to the second big winning port 17 is detected, a preset winning ball (for example, 15 gaming balls) is paid out. It should be noted that the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening 16 may be different from the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the second big prize port 17.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17 do not win (win). An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game ball outside the game area.

  In the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  This image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying a lottery lottery result in the variation effect described later are displayed in a variable manner, and combinations of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777). ) Is displayed in a stopped state, the jackpot is notified as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination other than a specific performance symbol 38 (for example, 289) is stopped and displayed, and a loss is reported as a jackpot lottery result. .

  The effect symbol 38 starts to be displayed in synchronization with the start of the variable symbol display that is executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, Stop display in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after the fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, even when the game ball wins (wins) at the first start port 14, even when the game ball wins (wins) at the second start port 15, the fluctuation occurs. In the effect, the same type of effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 31, among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is not executed (undetermined). The first hold icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of figure determination information, and winning the game ball to the second start port 15 Among the special figure determination information acquired based on the above, it is easy for the player to grasp the second special symbol holding number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information that has not been executed (undetermined) for the jackpot lottery (the jackpot determination) The second hold icon display area 31b for displaying an icon on the screen, and the change icon for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp information indicating special figure determination information during execution of the change display (change effect). Display area 31c It is provided.

  In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are referred to as “hold icon (special display determination information for which the big hit determination has not been executed and the hold information is displayed). The icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is “the variation icon (special determination information for which the jackpot determination has been performed and the variation display (variation effect) is being performed, and is executed information”). Is equivalent).

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It has been.

  In addition, a panel lighting device 34 a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) is provided on both the left and right sides of the decoration member 7, and “signboard” of the title (model name) of the gaming machine is provided above the decoration member 7. The first decoration member 33a (production effect) imitating "is provided, and the second decoration member 33b (production effect) imitating" sword "is provided on the right side of the decoration member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement causes the first decorative member 33a to move to the front surface of the image display device 31. Can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel drive device 33, can be tilted to the left with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and can be moved to the front surface of the image display device 31. The second decorative member 33b includes a sheath portion 33b1 that imitates a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 that is housed in the sheath, and the blade portion is driven by the board drive device 33 to move in the vertical direction. be able to.

  Note that a liquid crystal display may be provided on at least one of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b, and at least one of the reserved icon display area and the variable icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display. One of the liquid crystal display provided on the decorative member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b may be provided with a reserved icon display area, and the other may be provided with the variable icon display area.

  The first special symbol display device 20 displays a lottery result (determination result) of a jackpot lottery (a jackpot determination) executed based on the winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 over the first special symbol for a predetermined time. The first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the notification is made by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (bonus determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 15 and the second special symbol over a predetermined time. It is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after being displayed in a variable manner, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The first special symbol display device 20 and / or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, “7” may be stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” may be stopped and displayed when the player is lost.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that the big hit determination random number value is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, and the acquired big hit determination random number value is obtained. Is a process of determining whether or not is a random value corresponding to “big hit” (big hit determination).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “big hit” refers to a big hit game (player) in a big hit lottery executed based on a game ball winning (entering) at the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. That has acquired the right to perform a special game advantageous to

  In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 16 (first special electric accessory) or the second big prize opening 17 (second special electric accessory) is opened, and the special electric accessory is continued. This is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times) by operating the accessory continuous operation device for operation.

  A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 in each round game (the operation time of the special electric accessory), during which the first grand prize winning port is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) are won (entered) in 16 or the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is ended. In other words, the “hit game” is a game in which a game ball wins (enters) in the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning. . In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  Also, if a special winning symbol is not displayed immediately even if a game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, such as during a special symbol change display or during a jackpot game (special game). The right to win a jackpot is held under certain conditions.

  More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when a game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 14 is stored as a first hold, up to four pieces, and the second start opening 15 stores a game. The special figure determination information acquired when the ball wins (wins) is stored as a second hold, up to four. The first special symbol hold number (U1) which is the number of the first hold and the second special symbol hold number (U2) which is the number of the second hold are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold, respectively. Displayed on the display 24.

  When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs turn on. In addition, when there are three first holds, three LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. Also, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the number of second hold on hold as described above.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 has a lottery result (determination) of the winning lottery (winning determination) performed when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. Result) is displayed by variably displaying the normal symbol over a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is constituted by a plurality of lighting members constituted by LEDs or the like. Has been.

  Here, the “winning lottery” is a random number value for winning determination when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the acquired random number for winning determination is a random value corresponding to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not (winning determination).

  Further, in this embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute an auxiliary game advantageous to the player is obtained in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. Say. In the “auxiliary game”, the start movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is converted to an open state for a predetermined time. In other words, the “auxiliary game” is a game in which a game ball wins (wins) at the second start port 15 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the win. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  Also, as with special symbols, even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 such as during normal symbol fluctuation display or auxiliary game, if a winning lottery cannot be performed immediately, under certain conditions, The right to win a lottery is held.

  More specifically, the common figure determination information acquired when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold, up to four. The number of normal symbols on hold (G), which is the number of third holds, is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52 and rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, thereby opening the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  A lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end side in the left-right direction of the glass frame 50. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a power plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch are provided on the power board 140.

(Main controller configuration)
Next, the configuration of the main control device that controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main controller.

  The main control device includes a main control board 110 on which various electronic components are mounted, a transparent resin board case for housing the main control board 110 therein, and a sealing seal 104 for restricting the opening of the board case. And a transparent resin seal cover member 105 attached to the substrate case so as to cover the seal seal 104.

  On the front side of the main control board 110, a one-chip microcomputer 110m for controlling the game, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and paying out to the player as a result of the game A prize ball ratio display 112 and the like for displaying calculation information calculated from the number of game media (number of prize balls and game value to be given to the player) are implemented.

  The award ball number ratio indicator 112 is based on the operation of the special electric combination among the number of game media given to the player (acquired by the player) as the above-described calculation information (the first big prize winning port 16, The special electric prize ball number ratio, which is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out based on the winning of game balls to the second big prize opening 17, and to be given to the player (obtained by the player). Out of the number of game media that are generated by the operation of the special electric machine and the ordinary electric machine (the payout based on the winning of the game ball to the first big winning port 16, the second big winning port 17, and the second starting port 15) The number of electrified prize balls, which is the ratio of the number of game balls played), is displayed, and is composed of four 7-segment displays (112a to 112d).

  The substrate case includes a lower case member 101 having a concave chamber shape that opens at a portion facing the back side of the main control board 110, and an upper case member 102 having a concave chamber shape that opens at a portion facing the front surface side of the main control board 110. The lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 are closed to form a storage space for storing the main control board 110.

  At the end portion of the substrate case, a sealing portion for sealing the substrate case in a state where the lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 in a state where the main control substrate 110 is accommodated, and a lower case member 101, An affixing portion for affixing the seal seal 104 across the upper case member 102 is provided.

  The sealing portion includes a lower fixing portion 101a provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper fixing portion 102a provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower fixing portion 101a. Then, the board case is sealed by screwing a one-way screw that is restricted from rotating in the removal direction from the upper fixing portion 102a to the lower fixing portion 101a.

  The affixing part includes a lower affixing part 101b provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper affixing part 102b provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower affixing part 101b. And a board | substrate case is sealed by sticking the sealing sticker 104 straddling the lower sticking part 101b and the upper sticking part 102b.

  The seal cover member 105 is formed in a concave chamber shape that is open at one side. Then, the seal sticker 104 is protected by being attached to the substrate case so as to enclose the sticking portion in a state where the seal sticker 104 is stuck.

  On the upper surface of the upper case member 102, a model name sticker on which the model name (model name) of the gaming machine 1 is printed and a management number sticker on which the management number of the main control board 110 is printed are arranged in the left and right direction. Affixed. An operation member 108 for pressing (ON) the actuator of the RAM clear switch 111a is loosely fitted at a position corresponding to the RAM clear switch 111a. When the operation member 108 is pressed, the actuator of the RAM clear switch 111a is pressed and the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on.

(Positional relationship of various elements)
Next, the positional relationship of various elements constituting the main control device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a positional relationship between various elements constituting the main control device.

  The model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 are arranged above the step portion formed in the left-right direction at the lower part of the upper case member 102, and are arranged side by side in the vicinity of the center in the short direction of the upper case member 102. It is affixed as follows. Therefore, it is located on the near side (upper side) than the one-chip microcomputer 110m and the winning ball number ratio indicator 112 mounted on the main control board 110, and it is possible to easily check the contents of printing. .

  The one-chip microcomputer 110m is printed with the model number, product name, etc. at the center near the upper side of the main control board 110 and shifted upward so as not to overlap the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107. It is mounted with the printed surface facing upward. Therefore, the one-chip microcomputer 110m is not restricted (screened) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107, and can easily check the printing surface from the upper side of the substrate case.

  The prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is composed of four seven-segment indicators, and is located on the right side of the main control board 110 on the right side so as not to overlap the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 in the right direction. In addition, they are mounted side by side at positions shifted upward. Accordingly, the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107, and the displayed content can be easily confirmed.

  The seal sticker 104 has a portion attached to the upper surface (front surface) of the application portion formed by the upper application portion 102b closer to the main control board 110 than the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 (the upper surface of the upper case member 102). The portion affixed to the lower surface (bottom surface) of the affixing portion formed by the lower affixing portion 101b is lower than the award ball number proportion indicator 112. It is located on the back side.

  Instead of arranging four 7-segment indicators in a horizontal row as the prize ball number ratio indicator 112, the four 7-segment indicators may be arranged in two 2 × 2 upper and lower stages, It may be arranged in an L shape along the end of the main control board 110, and the winning ball number ratio display 112 may be a 4-digit 7-segment display. Even in such a case, it is desirable to dispose them so as not to overlap each other so that visual recognition is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 6 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid 16c. Etc. are driven to control the game.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140. Communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication is configured such that data can be communicated in both directions. The main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and various data and tables necessary for game control, and a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing. It includes at least a built-in one-chip microcomputer 110m, a main control input port and output port (not shown), a RAM clear switch 111a, and a prize ball ratio display 112.

  In this main control input port, a payout control board 130, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and a general detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 are provided. A winning opening detection switch 12a, a gate detection switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and a first 2 a second start port detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the start port 15; a first grand prize port detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first grand prize port 16; A second grand prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 17 is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device for displaying special symbols. 21, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a normal symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of special symbols held, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of normal symbols held From the display 25, the game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, and the number of game media (the number of prize balls and game value) given to the player (obtained by the player) as a result of the game Such winning balls number percentage display 112 for displaying the calculated information issued is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

In the main ROM 110b, in addition to the game control program, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7) used for the jackpot lottery, a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining a special symbol to be stopped, and a jackpot end A jackpot game end setting data table (see FIG. 9) for determining the subsequent gaming state, a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big winning opening / closing door, and the big winning opening Open mode table (see FIG. 11), special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) for determining a special symbol fluctuation pattern, jackpot lottery pre-determination table (see FIG. 13), hit determination table referred to in the win lottery (See FIG. 14) and the like are stored.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

In the main RAM 110c, a special symbol special power processing data storage area, a general symbol normal power processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol reservation area Number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first jackpot determination random value storage area, second jackpot determination random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of releases (K) storage area, winning prize winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting entry winning ball counter (D), start / release count counter, high probability game flag storage area, short-time game flag storage area, high probability game Number of times (X) storage area, short-time game number of times (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop normal figure data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter Special game timer counter, various timer counters such auxiliary game timer counter is provided.
The storage area described above is merely an example, and a large number of other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated on the main control board 110 or the payout control board 130 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a plurality of connectors (terminals) for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during game and standby, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and image control that performs image display control in the image display device 31. A control unit 160 that controls driving of solenoids, motors, and the like in the panel driving device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 that controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180. The communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data bidirectionally, and the effect control board 120 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 are instructed to execute various effects (data Send).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the board Effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) for causing the drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect is determined. Then, by transmitting the determined effect data to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, control for executing the variation effect is performed.

  In addition to the effect control program, the sub ROM 120b stores a change effect pattern determination table for determining a change effect pattern for executing the change effect, and the like. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and performs image display control on the image display device 31 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose board 39 having a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 for displaying image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots). Is absorbed as the image display device 31, and the difference in resolution between when the XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device is connected as the image display device 31 is absorbed.

  The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a drawing control unit 151 (abbreviation of VDP: Video Display Processor), a CGROM 152, a VRAM 153, and a crystal oscillator 154.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the effect data (effect pattern designation command or the like) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and this display list is sent to the drawing control unit 151. In response to the instruction, the image display device 31 is instructed to display the image data stored in the CGROM 152.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the drawing control unit 151, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of an effect using an image corresponding to the effect data An animation pattern for displaying, animation scene information, and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation, and stores a combination of animation scene information of an image corresponding to the effect data, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  The CGROM 152 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 152 is read out in units of image data by the drawing control unit 151, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Furthermore, the CGROM 152 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 152 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 154 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 151, and divides the pulse signal, thereby synchronizing the system clock for the drawing control unit 151 to control and the image display device 31. A signal or the like is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

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

  The drawing control unit 151 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 152 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Further, the drawing control unit 151 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the board drive device 33 based on various production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided in the game board 2 are driven.

  The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a based on various types of production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Do. Then, by controlling lighting of the board lighting device 34a, the board lighting device 34a provided in the game board 2 is turned on / off.

  The frame control board 180 controls the effects of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35.

  The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The frame control board 180 controls to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on various kinds of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on LEDs and the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. .

  Furthermore, when the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that performs payout control of the game ball, and a launch control unit 132 that performs the launch control of the game ball.

  The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The payout control board 130 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer that includes a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

  Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to obtain a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 131a.

  In the firing control unit 132, the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b are connected to the input side, and the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b are connected to the output side. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4 a to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one piece is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  The power supply board 140 is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state regarding the starter movable piece 15b included in the second starting port 15. “Time-short game state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states relating to the startable movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) “Low probability short-time gaming state” which is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state;
(2) “Low-probability non-short game state” which is a low-probability game state and a non-short-time game state;
(3) “High probability short-time gaming state” which is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state;
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability non-short game state” which is a high probability game state and a non-time short game state.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “low probability non-short gaming state”, and this gaming state is “normal gaming state” in the present embodiment. I will call it.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 A gaming state set low as / 300. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as 1/60, for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game described later.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “time-short game” in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. It is a gaming state that is set longer than the “state” and is easily set to have a shorter opening time of the second start port 15 when winning. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non-short-time game” in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. The game state is set to be shorter than the “state”, and the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning the win is, for example, 3 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Is set. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled to the open state than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 15 and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state”. ing. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the winning probability of winning the lottery is advantageous.

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port 14, and FIG. 7B shows the second start port 15. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entrance of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random value, and the jackpot determination result.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, and is “big hit” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired jackpot determination random value. Or “losing”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 7A, in the low-probability gaming state, two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be a jackpot. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 599, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. The probability is increased by a factor of 5 to 1/60.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. Specifically, FIG. 8 (a) is a special symbol determination table for lost, and FIG. 8 (b) is a special symbol determination table for jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the special symbol determination table for losing has a special symbol display device type and a special symbol acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The random number value for symbol determination is associated with the special symbol for losing (stop special symbol data). It should be noted that a plurality of special symbols for determination and random numbers for determining special symbols may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of a loss.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol determination table in the jackpot includes the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting port where the game ball has won) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. The special symbol determining random number value acquired when the game ball enters the ball and the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random number, and the like.

  Then, at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information on the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Here, as will be described later, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 9) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 10) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game. Therefore, in the special symbol column in FIG. 8B, explanations corresponding to the types of jackpot games are supplementarily described.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 9 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot game end setting data table includes special symbol stop special data, a game state buffer, a short-time game state, a short-time game count (J), a probability game state, and a high probability. The number of games (X) is associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time game number (J), and the probability The game state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9 in the present embodiment is configured to determine a high probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times after all the jackpot games are finished. .

  Further, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9 is based on the information stored in the game state buffer (the game state at the time of the jackpot winning) even if the stop special figure data of the same special symbol. It is possible to set the short-time game flag and to vary the number of short-time games (J).

  For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low probability game state and the non-short time short game state are stored in the game state buffer with respect to the short time game flag and the short time game number (J). If the game state information (00H) indicating is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the end of the jackpot, and the short-time game count (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information other than the above (02H, 03H, or 04H) is stored in the game state buffer, the time-short game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the number of time-short games (J) is set to 80. Set to times.

  This makes it possible to change the number of short-time games (J) according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and to give the player interest in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 10 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed on the basis of the big prize opening manner table, it can be said that the big prize opening manner table indicates the type of the big prize game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 10, special symbol stop special pattern data and a special winning opening opening mode table are associated with the special electric accessory operating mode determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening manner table determined in FIG. 10, and the opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening manner table. Conditions are determined.

  Specifically, it is a jackpot opening mode determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and a fourth jackpot table. ing.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 11, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17), the maximum number of round games in one big hit game, A specified number that indicates the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening in each round game, One opening time of the grand prize opening in the round game, one closing time of the big prize opening in each round game, the interval time until the next round game is executed, and the jackpot from the end of the last round game The ending time until the end of the game is associated.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The fourth jackpot game is executed based on the four jackpot table.

  According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a), the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize winning hole 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 seconds per round. It is possible to execute the first big hit game that is released until However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of the game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends.

  Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a), the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to move the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times for one round (K = 3). The second big hit game can be executed (the second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second grand prize opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening, one round of the game is completed. When the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends.

  In addition, the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a) has data set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but the maximum number of round games is set larger than that in the third jackpot table. Is different. For this reason, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a), the first grand prize winning opening / closing door 16b is operated to move the first big winning prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for two rounds (twice). The fourth big hit game that allows a maximum of 0.052 seconds to be released can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the fourth big hit game ends.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, there are provided four types of “big hit games (special games)” from the first jackpot game to the fourth jackpot game, which are different in the opening action of the big prize opening to be opened and the big prize winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games.

  Also, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b. Even if is activated, it is difficult to win the first grand prize opening 16. Therefore, it can be said that the fourth jackpot game is an “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, It can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

(Special figure variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. , The special symbol variation random number, the special symbol variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time are associated with each other.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is reduced so that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. The variation time (T2) of the variation pattern (2) (shortening variation) is set to be shorter than the variation time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. Note that the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of special symbols held, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of special symbols held. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol to be stopped, a special symbol hold number (U1 or U2), Based on the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and information on the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 14 is shown, and the MODE data is When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 15 is indicated.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the contents of effects such as effect symbols 38 are described as a reference.

  Here, as the production contents, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, Normal fluctuations and shortening fluctuations are different in that the shortening fluctuations are completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuations.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the performance symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other performance symbols 38 vary. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop at “7” and the remaining effects An aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect design 38 is shown to be stopped by the player as the effect design 38 swings small or the effect design 38 deforms small.

“Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, the big hit is not made by “normal reach”, but the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.
“SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the production symbol 38 that is not temporarily stopped changes specially or a special character is displayed.
“SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.
In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery is displayed during the variable display. This means that the design 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again, so that the change in the effect design 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times in advance.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Numerical values are associated with scheduled fluctuation patterns.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” by the random number for jackpot determination acquired when the game ball enters the start opening, and special by the random number for special symbol determination The type of symbol (special bonus special symbol, special bonus bonus, special loser) can be determined in advance.
Furthermore, because the randomness value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure fluctuation can be determined in advance, the planned fluctuation pattern (the contents of production such as the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach) can be determined in advance. It is possible to include a type and a planned variation pattern.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. A planned variation pattern is determined based on the numerical value. Then, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined scheduled variation pattern is generated.

  The start opening prize designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting opening 14 is indicated, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start is performed. A starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the opening 15 is shown.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 is similar to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 is used when the special symbol variation starts. Yes. In addition, it is different whether or not the “holding number” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ (See Scheduled Variation Pattern).

13 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, although illustration is omitted, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 13, but it is determined in advance whether it is a “big hit” or “losing”. The value of the random number for jackpot determination is different.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15 b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 14 (a) is a diagram showing a winning determination table for winning lottery, and FIG. 14 (b) is a normal for determining the type of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. FIG. 14C is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol. FIG. 14D shows the opening manner of the starting movable piece 15b when the winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting port open | release mode determination table for determining.

(Winning lottery hit determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14A, the hit determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the hit determination random value, and the hit determination result.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14A, and determines whether it is “win” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for winning determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the non-short game state, it is determined that one specific hit determination random value “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, 15 hit determination random numbers from “0” to “14” are determined to be wins. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be winning in the non-time saving gaming state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time saving gaming state is 15 / 16.

(Normal design determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14B, in the normal symbol determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a hit determination result, a normal symbol determination random number value, and a normal symbol (stop normal symbol data) are associated with each other. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14B, and displays the normal symbol to be stopped based on the current short time gaming state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. (Stop normal data) is determined.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol designation command as information on the normal symbol on the basis of the determined normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) at the start of normal symbol variation, and determines the determined common symbol designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal figure variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 14C is a diagram showing a normal pattern variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (such as variation time) of a normal symbol as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number for normal variation, and the variation time of the normal symbol are associated with each other. ing.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the common figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the hit determination result, and the obtained random number value for common figure variation, Determine the variation time.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a normal pattern variation designation command as information on the variation time of the normal symbol based on the determined variation time of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol, Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the typical variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14C, the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short gaming state. It is configured as follows.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 14 (d), the start opening release mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15 b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start opening 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 14 (d), and based on the stop normal signal data, the maximum number of opening of the start movable piece 15b, the opening time, the opening time, the closing time, the interval time, Determine the ending time.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 14D, the start port opening mode based on stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 14 (b), when the win is made in the short-time gaming state, the stop normal map data = 03 which is the most advantageous release mode is selected. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 15 (a) shows special figure determination information (random number for jackpot determination, special symbol determination) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating a special figure determination information storage area in which random number values, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for special figure fluctuation are stored. FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating each storage unit of the special figure determination information storage area. FIG. 15 (c) is a diagram showing the configuration, and FIG. 15 (c) shows general symbol determination information acquired when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 (a random number value for hit determination, a random number value for normal symbol determination, a normal symbol variation). 15 (d) is a diagram showing a configuration of each storage unit of the common figure determination information storage area, and FIG. 15 (e) is a game The number of prize balls given to the player (obtained by the player) is memorized and the total number of memorized prize balls Is a diagram showing the configuration of a sphere tally region, FIG. 15 (f), the winning balls number ratio calculated based on the number of aggregated winning balls are winning balls number percentage area to be stored.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the first special figure determination information on-hold storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 is stored. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the second start port 15 is stored, and special figure determination information in which variable display is being executed are stored The first special figure determination information hold storage area and the second special figure determination information hold storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively.

  The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is the first special symbol hold number (U1), and these undetermined numbers are determined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is the second special symbol. The number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 31b and the variable display (variation effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), each storage unit has a jackpot determination random value storage area for storing the jackpot determination random value and a special symbol determination random number for storing the special symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number value storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure change random value storage area for storing special figure change random value values.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored. When the game ball enters the second start port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored.

  In the special figure execution storage area, when the start condition for the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted to the first special symbol determination storage area. Referenced to perform symbol variation display. Further, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to perform.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the general-purpose determination information storage area includes a general-purpose determination information holding storage area in which general-purpose determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored, The usual figure determination storage area in which the usual figure determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the common figure determination information holding storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In addition, the number of the undecided common figure determination information memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part-the 4th memory | storage part of a common figure determination information holding | maintenance storage area turns into a normal symbol hold number (G).

  As shown in FIG. 15 (d), each storage unit stores a hit determination random number value storage area for storing a hit determination random number value, and a normal symbol determination random number for storing a normal symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area and a general-purpose change random value storage area for storing normal-use change random number values. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the universal symbol determination information is acquired, the universal symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the universal symbol determination information holding storage area. The general-purpose determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number is stored.

  When the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, the normal symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the general symbol determination information holding storage region is shifted, and the normal symbol execution storage region displays the normal symbol variation display. Referenced to execute.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (e), the prize ball count total area is a general prize opening prize ball in which the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player when the game ball is won in the general prize opening 12 is stored. Several areas, a first starting opening prize ball number area in which the number of winning balls to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a game ball in the first starting opening 14 is stored; The second start opening prize ball number area in which the number of winning balls to be paid out to the player due to the winning of the game ball at the second start opening 15 is stored, and the operation of the special electric accessory causes the first big winning prize. It is composed of a large winning mouth prize ball number area in which the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a game ball at the mouth 16 and the second big winning hole 17 is stored.

  Each prize ball number area includes 10 buffer areas (A1 area to A10 area, B1 area to B10 area, C1 area to C10 area, D1 area to D10 area) for accumulating and storing the number of prize balls. 10 set cumulative area (A10 set cumulative area, B10 set cumulative area, C10 set cumulative area, D10 set cumulative area) where the total value of the number of prize balls stored in the area is stored, and buffer area so far Are divided into total accumulated areas (A total accumulated area, B total accumulated area, C total accumulated area, and D total accumulated area) in which the total value of all the prize balls stored in is stored.

  Each buffer area is set in the main RAM 110c as a 2-byte area, and each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area are set in the main RAM 110c as 3-byte areas.

  Then, when the game ball is won at various winning holes and the player is paid out to the player, the update target corresponding to the value of the write pointer is selected in the award ball number area corresponding to the type of the winning hole. The number of winning balls corresponding to the type of winning opening is added to the buffer area. For example, if the value of the writing pointer is “0” when a game ball is won in the general winning opening 12, “5” which is the number of winning balls in the general winning opening is added to the number of winning balls stored in the A 1 area. Will be.

  Thereafter, the total number of prize balls stored in the four buffer areas to be updated corresponding to the value of the write pointer (for example, if the write pointer is “1”, the A1, B1, C1, and D1 areas) Is equal to or greater than a prescribed number (for example, 6000), the total number of prize balls stored in the ten buffer areas of each prize ball area is calculated and stored in the corresponding 10-set accumulation area, and the total accumulation The number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated corresponding to the number of prize balls stored in the area is added, and “1” is added to the write pointer.

  When the value of the write pointer exceeds the upper limit “9”, “0” is set in the write pointer. Therefore, each buffer area (A1 area-A10 area, B1 area-B10 area, C1 area-C10 area, D1 area-D10 area) is the latest 10 sets, with one winning ball number being 6000 or more. It functions as a ring buffer that can store up to minutes.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (f), the prize ball number ratio area is such that a game ball is won at the big prize opening when a special electric accessory out of the number of prize balls for the last 10 sets (unit period) is activated. The short-term special electricity prize ball ratio area that stores the percentage of short-term special electricity prize balls, which is the percentage of the number of prize balls that will be paid out to the player based on the results, and the awards for the last 10 sets (unit period) Of the number of balls, a game ball has been won at the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 by the operation of the special electric combination, and the second start opening 15 game ball is activated by the operation of the ordinary electric combination. The short-term electrification prize ball percentage area, where the percentage of short-term electrification prize balls, which is the percentage of the number of prize balls that will be paid out to the player as a result of winning a prize, Of all the prize balls that were to be paid out to the player by the time of calculation A long-term special electric ball that stores the percentage of long-term special electric balls, which is the ratio of the number of award balls that will be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball in the grand prize opening due to the operation of the electric accessory A percentage of the area, the fact that the special electric combination out of all the prize balls that have been paid to the player so far has been activated, and that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and the ordinary electric combination A long-term electrification prize ball ratio area in which a long-term electrification prize ball percentage, which is a percentage of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player as a result of winning the second starting opening 15 game balls by the operation of It consists of and.

  When the number of prize balls exceeds 6,000 and one set is completed, the number of prize balls stored in each 10 set cumulative area (A10 set cumulative area, B10 set cumulative area, C10 set cumulative area, D10 set cumulative area) The short-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the short-term electric power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage area and the short-term electric power prize ball percentage area, respectively. Based on the number of prize balls stored in the cumulative area, the B total cumulative area, the C total cumulative area, and the D total cumulative area), the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electric power prize ball percentage are calculated. They are stored in the ball number ratio area and the long-term electrification prize ball number ratio area, respectively.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing in the main control board 110.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process configured by steps S1 to S15. Specifically, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c in step S1.

  In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a backup flag indicating that power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process proceeds to step S3. If the backup flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c. In step S4, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c with the previous power-off and the newly calculated checksum. Determine whether it is normal. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S6. If the checksum is not normal, the data stored in the RAM 110c is abnormal (the control state before power-off cannot be restored normally). As a matter of course, the processing is shifted to step S12.

  In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S7, assuming that the process is performed when the power is restored. If the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, the process is performed when the power is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM when power is restored. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power is turned off, so that the game can be resumed from the state before the power is turned off.

  In step S8, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the gaming state before the occurrence of the power failure in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and moves the process to step S20. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the power restoration notification.

  The power recovery notification is to display a power recovery screen (image) indicating that the power is recovered on the image display device 31 or to output a power recovery notification sound indicating that the power is recovered from the audio output device 32. It is to do.

  Note that without including information indicating the current gaming state in the power recovery designation command, a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming state may be transmitted before or after transmitting the power restoration designation command.

  In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold count (U1) and the second special symbol hold count (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the first hold icon and the second hold icon on the image display device 31. The process for displaying is performed.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of normal symbols held (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the normal symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of normal symbol memories.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a includes all areas of the main RAM 110c including areas for counting (award ball number counting area and prize ball number ratio area) related to counting of the winning ball number ratios displayed on the winning ball number ratio display 112. Is cleared, the RAM is set when the power is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S14. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state, and the data (information regarding the number of prize balls) stored in the totaling area is the value before the power is turned off. It will not be taken over.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears all areas of the main RAM 110c except for the counting area (award ball number counting area, prize ball number ratio area, etc.), sets the RAM when power is turned on, and goes to step S14. Move processing. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state, but the data stored in the totaling area (information on the number of winning balls, data satisfaction flag described later) The value before the power interruption is taken over.

  In step S14, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and moves the process to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the power-on notification.

  Note that the power-on notification displays a power-on screen (image) indicating that the image display device 31 has been powered on, or a RAM clear notification indicating that the main RAM 110c has been initialized from the audio output device 32. Or to output sound.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and in step S30, the big hit determination initial disturbance. The numerical value, the initial random number for determining the special symbol, the initial random value for determining the hit, and the initial random number for determining the normal symbol are updated.

  In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power interruption detection signal is input from the power interruption detection circuit provided on the power supply substrate 140. If a power interruption has occurred, the process proceeds to step S32. If no power interruption has occurred, the process proceeds to step S20 so that the process loops.

  In step S32, the main CPU 110a prohibits timer interruption, clears the output port in step S33, calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S34, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and then step S35. In step S45, a backup flag to be referred to at the time of recovery from power interruption is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S45, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the process waits until the supply of power supply voltage is completely cut off.

  It should be noted that the checksums of all the used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared when the power interruption occurs and when the power is turned on. However, the checksums of all the areas including the unused areas are calculated. It may be calculated and compared.

  In addition, when the power is cut off and when the power is turned on, the checksum of the summing area of the main RAM 110c and the checksum other than the summing area are separately calculated and compared, and other than the summing area Even if the checksum is not normal, if the checksum of the totaling area is normal, do not clear the data stored in the totaling area (information on the number of prize balls) Also good.

  Also, different power-on designation commands are transmitted when all areas of the main RAM 110c are cleared and when all areas other than the totaling area of the main RAM 110c are cleared. The power-on notification corresponding to the type of the power-on designation command received in step 1 may be performed. Specifically, the power-on screen (image) displayed on the image display device 31 displays information that makes it possible to determine whether or not the counting area has been cleared, or clears the counting area from the audio output device 32. For example, a sound that makes it possible to determine whether or not the recording has been performed is output.

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

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a performs time control processing. Specifically, the special symbol time counter update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the opening / closing time update process of the starting movable piece 15b, etc. The timer counter is updated (subtracted by 1).

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process. Specifically, processing for updating the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random value, and the normal variation random number value is performed. More specifically, 1 is added to each random number value and random number counter. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random number value update process. Specifically, processing for updating (adding 1) the initial random number for jackpot determination, the initial random number for determining special symbols, the initial random number for determining hits, and the initial random number for determining normal symbols is performed.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the first large winning opening detection switch 16a, the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the gate detection switch 13a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches. If there is an input, processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process. Specifically, a process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special symbol variation display, the opening / closing of the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17, the change of the gaming state, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process. Specifically, a process for controlling winning lottery, normal symbol variation display, opening and closing of the starting movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. Specifically, referring to each prize ball counter, a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is generated and set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and a process for paying out the number of game balls according to the payout number designation command from the payout device is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs game progress data creation processing. Specifically, an external information signal output from the game information output terminal board 30, drive data for the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, drive data for the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c, drive data for the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c. The display data of the first special symbol display device 20, the display data of the second special symbol display device 21, the display data of the normal symbol display device 22, the display data of the first special symbol hold display 23, the second special symbol hold display Processing for creating output data relating to the progress of the game, such as display data of the device 24 and display data of the normal symbol hold display device 25, is performed.

  In step S650, the main CPU 110a performs prize ball number data aggregation processing. Specifically, the number of winning balls stored in the buffer area of the winning ball number counting area of the main RAM 110c is counted, and various kinds of winning ball ratios are calculated and set in the winning ball number ratio area. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S660, the main CPU 110a performs ratio display data creation processing. Specifically, a process of creating display data for displaying various prize ball ratios set in the prize ball number ratio area of the main RAM 110c on the prize ball number ratio display 112 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. Specifically, a process of outputting the external information signal, various drive data, and various display data created in step S600 or step S660 is performed. In addition, processing for transmitting commands set in the transmission data storage area for production in the main RAM 110c and the transmission buffer to the presentation control board 120 and the payout control board 130 is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, and when the detection signal is input, a process of adding 1 to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, and when the detection signal is input, a prize ball for the big prize opening is obtained. A process of adding 1 to the counter is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the first start port prize ball counter, and the first special If the number of symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is incremented by 1, and the special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first Processing is performed when stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port, If the special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is incremented by 1 and the special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first Processing to be stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing and ends the current input control processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. When the detection signal is input and the normal symbol hold count (G) is less than 4, the normal symbol hold count (G) is calculated. 1 is added, and the common figure determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in the general map determination information storage area.

(General winning award detection switch input processing on the main control board)
The general winning a prize opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a general winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board.

  First, in step S210-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general prize opening detection switch 12a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S210-2. If the detection signal is not input, the current general winning a prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S210-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to a prize ball counter for general winning a prize used for prize balls (five prize ball counters).

  In step S210-3, the main CPU 110a specifies the buffer area (any one of the A1 area to A10 area) to be updated from the above-described writing pointer, and specifies it in step S210-4. The number of winning balls (five) corresponding to the general winning opening 12 is added to the buffer area to be updated, and the current general winning opening detecting switch input process is terminated.

(Main control board large winning opening detection switch input processing)
With reference to FIG. 20, the special winning opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S220-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S220-2. If the detection signal is not input, the current big prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to the prize ball counter (15 prize ball counters) for the big prize opening used for the prize ball.

  In step S220-3, the main CPU 110a identifies the buffer area (any one of the B1 area to B10 area) to be updated from the above-described writing pointer, and identifies it in step S220-4. The number of winning balls (15) corresponding to the big winning opening is added to the updated buffer area.

  In step S220-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current game is a big hit game. If it is not during the big win game, the current big winning opening detection switch input processing is terminated. If it is during the big win game, in step S220-6, the big winning for counting the number of winning at the big winning mouth is counted. The entry winning ball counter (C) is incremented by 1 and updated, and the current winning entry detection switch input process ends.

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

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. If the detection signal is not input, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to the first starting-port prize ball counter (three prize ball counters) used for the prize ball.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a specifies a buffer area (any one of the C1 area to C10 area) to be updated in the first start-out prize ball number area from the writing pointer described above, and in step S230-4, The number of prize balls (three) corresponding to the first start port 14 is added to the specified update target buffer area.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4. When the number of first special symbol hold (U1) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-6, and when the number of first special symbol hold (U1) is not less than 4, the current first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold number (U1) and stores it. In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a stores the first special symbol hold number (U1). The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and a process such as displaying the first hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and stores an empty storage unit. The acquired special figure determination information is stored.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special chart A process for determining a planned fluctuation pattern based on the random number for fluctuation is performed.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start opening prize designation command indicating the scheduled variation pattern determined in the predetermination process in step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. 1 The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  As a result, the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the change display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 14 is started (one or more). It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (over expecting the execution of the jackpot game) over the variation display of the special symbol.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the second start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S240-2. When the detection signal is not input, the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to the prize ball counter for the second starting port (one prize ball counter) used for the prize ball.

  In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a specifies a buffer area (any one of the D1 area to D10 area) to be updated in the second starting opening prize ball number area from the above-described writing pointer, and in step S240-4, The number of award balls (one) corresponding to the second start port 15 is added to the specified update target buffer area.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current auxiliary game is in progress. If it is not in the auxiliary game, the process proceeds to step S240-7. If it is in the auxiliary game, 1 is added to the second start opening winning ball counter (D) and updated in step S240-6.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is less than 4. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-8. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not less than 4, the current second start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the second special symbol hold number (U2) and stores it. In step S240-9, the main CPU 110a stores the second special symbol hold number (U2). The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing such as displaying the second hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special figure determination information storage area, and stores an empty storage unit. The acquired special figure determination information is stored.

  In step S240-11, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special chart A process for determining a planned fluctuation pattern based on the random number for fluctuation is performed.

  In step S240-12, the main CPU 110a sets a start opening prize designation command indicating the scheduled variation pattern determined in the prior determination process in step S240-11 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. 2. The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  As a result, the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the display of the variation of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 15 is started (one or more). It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (over expecting the execution of the jackpot game) over the variation display of the special symbol.

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

  First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads special figure special electricity processing data. If special figure special electricity processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing (step S310), and the special figure special electric treatment data = 1. If so, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320). If the special figure special electric processing data = 2, the process moves to the special symbol stop process (step S330). The process moves to the game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350).

  This “Special Figure Special Electric Processing Data” is set as needed in each subroutine of the Special Special Electric Control Process as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the progress of the game is appropriately processed. Become.

  In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol memory determination process and ends the current special figure special electric control process. Specifically, jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, variation time determination processing for determining the variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation processing, and ends the current special symbol special power control processing. Specifically, a process for determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed is performed. When the special symbol variation time has elapsed, a process of shifting to the special symbol stop process in step S330 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process, and ends this special figure special electric control process. Specifically, while performing processing corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, the time-short game count (J), the short-time game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the high-probability game flag Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game process and ends the current special figure special electric control process. Specifically, a process for controlling the jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game ending process, and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, processing is performed for determining either the high probability game state or the low probability game state and determining either the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), The process moves to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. Move.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the second special symbol hold number (U2), and moves the process to step S310-6.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. When it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- The process is moved to 1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special symbol hold number (U1), and moves the process to step S310-6.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a stores the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. Shift (storage area shift) is performed. Specifically, each special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage part from the first storage part in the first special figure determination information storage area or the second special figure determination information storage area is stored in the previous storage part. Shift. Here, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the special figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous special symbol variation display already written in the special figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) is deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol hold number (U2) is subtracted in preference to the first special symbol hold number (U1). The reserved number (U1) and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) may be subtracted, or the first special symbol reserved number (U1) is prioritized and subtracted over the second special symbol reserved number (U2). You may make it do.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a designates a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1) or the second special symbol hold number (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. And the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, a special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the number of the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 is reduced, or the first hold icon or the second hold icon is displayed. Is changed to the fluctuation icon.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the probability gaming state and the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area, FIG. Referring to the special symbol determination table shown, the special symbol display device (type of start port) and the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) based on the special symbol determination random number stored in the special symbol execution storage area To decide. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs special figure variation pattern determination processing. Specifically, referring to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the number of special symbol hold (U), the special figure execution The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the storage area.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the variation effect according to the variation pattern so as to correspond to the variation display of the special symbol. .

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped in the effect control board 120.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a starts displaying special symbols in a variable manner. Specifically, the special symbol variation display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the display data for variably displaying the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. The first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 performs the variable symbol special display.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

  In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating that there is a customer waiting state (standby state) in which a special symbol variation display or jackpot game is not executed. If there is a customer waiting state flag, the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the process proceeds to step S318-2.

  In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating that a customer is waiting in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S318-3, the main CPU 110a indicates a customer waiting state indicating that the customer is waiting. The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated. Thereby, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the customer waiting effect.

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

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot determination table, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot shown in FIG. With reference to the lottery jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If not, the process moves to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, with reference to the special symbol determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (b), the type of special jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special symbol execution storage area And the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined type of the special jackpot special symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  It should be noted that the stop special symbol data set in the stop special symbol data storage area is used to determine whether or not it is a “big hit symbol” in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 27 described later, and the jackpot game processing of FIG. Is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end processing of FIG.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a sets a jackpot effect designating command corresponding to the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, an effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of special jackpot symbol (stop special figure data) to be stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), it is decided to set the game state at the time of winning the big hit in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the jackpot, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time gaming number).

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a performs a lost symbol determination process. Specifically, referring to the special symbol determination table for the loss shown in FIG. 8A, the type of the special symbol for the stop to be displayed based on the random number for determining the special symbol stored in the special symbol execution storage area And the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined special type of lost symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets an effect symbol designating command for losing corresponding to the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The jackpot determination process ends. As a result, an effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of special stop symbol (stop special figure data) that is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process of this time is terminated, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a stops the special symbol variation display. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 is changed to the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device. Stop display data for stopping and displaying on 21 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for ending the variation effect.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) for the special symbol stop display to the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 27, and ends this special symbol variation processing.

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

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process of this time is terminated.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the short-time game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the number of short-time games (J) and updated to determine whether or not the new short-time game number (J) is “0”. judge. As a result, when the number of hourly games (J) is “0”, the hourly game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, if the short-time game flag is not set or if the short-time game count (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, when the high probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the high probability game number (X) and updated, and the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. Determine whether or not. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high probability game flag is not set, or if the high probability game count (X) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped in the effect control board 120.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop special symbol data stored in the stop special symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol. If it is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if it is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol stop processing this time.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special power processing data, and prepares to transfer the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a normal gaming state transition process. Specifically, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the short-time game flag, and the short-time game count (J) are cleared and the normal game state (low-probability non-short-time game state) is entered.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing. Specifically, the type of jackpot game is determined based on the stop special chart data with reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the jackpot winning jack for jackpot shown in FIG. From the opening mode determination table group, a winning opening opening mode determination table (“first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, “third jackpot table”, “fourth jackpot table”) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed. decide.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command according to the type of jackpot game (first jackpot game to fourth jackpot game) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, an opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game to the special game timer counter, and ends the special symbol stop process this time. Specifically, the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot game is determined from the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-9 and set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a jackpot game is currently being opened. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. If it is during opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is not during opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated. If the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a sets 1 to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K), energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set, and the step S330 is performed. Referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 11 (a)) determined in -9, based on the current round game number (R) and opening number (K), Set the opening time of the two big winning openings 17 in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, when the number of times of opening (K) is “1”, that is, when a round game is started, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is stored in the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereby, a round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the round effect of the big hit game is performed by the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the jackpot game is currently ending. Ending is a period after all the round games set in advance are finished. If it is ending, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is not ending, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If the big prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If the big prize opening is not closed, the process moves to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated. If the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4 in order to open the big winning opening.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, either one of the value of the winning prize winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9) and the opening time per one time in the number of opening (K) elapses. It is determined whether or not it is established. If it is determined that the release end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the release end condition is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is cleared, and the big prize opening opening determination table (determined in step S330-9) ( Referring to FIG. 11 (a), based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K), the closing time (the closing interval time or the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17). 1 time of closing) is set in the special game timer counter. Thereby, the 1st grand prize opening 16 or the 2nd big prize opening 17 is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether one round has been completed. Specifically, whether or not one of the value of the winning prize winning ball counter (C) reaches a specified number (9) and the number of times of opening (K) reaches the maximum number of times of opening is established. Determine whether. If one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs round data initialization processing. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) and the big prize opening winning ball counter (C) are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) is the maximum number of round games. If it is the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if it is not the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the number of round games (R) and stores it, and ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R), and in step S340-16, the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-9 (see FIG. 11A). Based on the above, the type of special game (long win game, short win game, development game) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the big hit game type is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thus, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the big hit game ending effect.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot game based on the big winning opening release mode determination table (see FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-9 to the special game. Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-19. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special power processing data, prepares to move to the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 29, and ends the current big hit game process.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the gaming state information in the gaming state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the loaded stop special data and the game state information, whether or not to shift to the high probability game state at the end of the jackpot game When the determination is made and a transition is made to the high probability gaming state, a high probability gaming flag indicating the high probability gaming state is set in the high probability gaming flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, a high probability game flag is set.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the loaded stop special chart data and the game state information, the high probability that is the number of variable displays that can be executed in the high probability game state The number of games (X) is determined, and the determined high probability game count (X) is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, 84 times is set as the high probability game number (X).

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game flag setting process. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not to shift to the short-time game state at the end of the jackpot game based on the loaded stop special data and game information. When shifting to the short-time game state, the short-time game flag indicating the short-time game state is set in the short-time game flag storage area. For example, when the game state information is 01H, 02H or 03H, the time-short game flag is set.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number determination processing. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the loaded stop special chart data and game state information, the number of times of short-time game that is the number of variable displays that can be executed in the short-time game state (J) is determined, and the determined short-time game number (J) is set in the short-time game number (J) storage area. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game state information is 00H, 0 is set to the number of hourly games (J), and when the game state information is 01H, 02H or 03H, the number of hourly games (J). Set 80 times.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a identifies the gaming state by checking the presence / absence of the high probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag, and sets a gaming state designation command indicating the identified gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area. . Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 30, the common power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the ordinary figure normal power processing data. If the ordinary figure ordinary power processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410). If = 1, the process proceeds to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

  As will be described later, this “general-purpose power transmission processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of general-purpose power transmission control processing, so that necessary subroutines are processed appropriately in the progress of the game. It will be.

  In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process, and ends the current common map / electric power control process. Specifically, a hit determination process, a process for variably displaying a normal symbol, a process for stopping and displaying a normal symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process, and ends the current ordinary power transmission control process. Specifically, a process for controlling the auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S410-9. If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol reservation number (G) is 1 or more. If the number of normal symbol hold (G) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S410-3. If the number of normal symbol hold (G) is not 1 or more, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a updates 1 by subtracting 1 from the number of normal symbols held (G), and moves the process to step S410-4.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the normal symbol determination information stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each common figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted from the first storage unit to the previous storage unit. Here, the common figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the common figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variation display of the normal symbol already written in the normal figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) is deleted.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process. Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the hit is based on the gaming state and the random number value for hit determination stored in the normal execution storage area.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process. Specifically, with reference to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14, the type of the normal symbol (stopped normal symbol data) is determined based on the gaming state, the hit determination result, and the normal symbol determination random number.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14B, based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired normal symbol determination random number value, Normal symbols to be stopped (stop normal map data) are determined, the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area, and a general map designation command corresponding to the stop normal map data is transmitted for production in the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. As a result, a common figure designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the stop control figure data can be grasped in the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing. Specifically, referring to the usual figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14C, based on the game state, the hit determination result, and the random number value for ordinary figure variation stored in the ordinary figure execution storage area, The symbol variation time is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and the common symbol variation designation command corresponding to the regular symbol variation time is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the common figure variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display, and ends the current normal symbol variation process. Specifically, the normal symbol variation display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variably displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is generated in step S600, and the generated data is output in step S700, so that the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol. A variable display will be performed.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the variation time has not elapsed, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S410-10.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a stops the normal symbol variation display. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S410-8 is cleared, and the stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol set in step S410-6 on the normal symbol display device 22 is the main. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. Thus, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, and the player is notified of the hit determination result.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop normal data set in the stop normal data storage area is a normal symbol. If it is a hit normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-12, and if it is not a hit normal symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, and prepares to move the process to the ordinary electric utility control process shown in FIG. 32. In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs the release mode determination process. I do. Specifically, referring to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 14D, based on the stop normal data, the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, the second start port 15 The opening time, interval time, and ending time of auxiliary games are determined.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game in the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Auxiliary game processing of main control board)
The auxiliary game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game is currently being opened. If it is during opening, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If it is not during opening, the process proceeds to S420-4.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs the second start-up opening process and ends the current auxiliary game process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (S), the energization data for energizing the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set, and the opening of the second starting port 15 corresponding to the number of times of opening (S) is set. Set the time in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second start port 15 is opened.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently ending. If it is ending, the process proceeds to step S420-12, and if it is not ending, the process proceeds to step S420-5.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is being closed (interval). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is set. If the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6, and if the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the second starting port 15 set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary process is terminated. If the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3 in order to open the second start port 15.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for ending the opening of the second start port 15 is satisfied. Specifically, one of the value of the second start opening winning ball counter (D) reaching a specified number (10) and the opening time per time in the number of opening times (S) elapses. It is determined whether or not is established. If it is determined that the release end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S420-8. If it is determined that the release end condition is not satisfied, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is cleared, and the closing time of the second start opening 15 determined in step S410-13 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second start port 15 is closed.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game ends. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening the second start port (S) is the maximum number of times of opening. If the auxiliary game is to be ended, the process proceeds to step S420-10. If the auxiliary game is not to be ended, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game end processing. Specifically, the number of times of opening (S) and the second start opening winning ball counter (D) are cleared.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time determined in step S410-13 in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-13. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the ordinary figure normal power process data, prepares to move the process to the normal symbol variation process shown in FIG. 31, and ends the current auxiliary game process.

(Prize ball data aggregation process)
The winning ball number data totaling process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35 are flowcharts showing the award ball number data totaling process in the main control board 110 and its subroutine.

  First, in step S650-1, the main CPU 110a determines each prize ball number area (general winning mouth prize ball number area, first starting mouth prize ball number area, second starting mouth prize ball from the write pointer of the ring buffer described above. The number of buffer areas to be updated is specified. For example, if the writing pointer is “0”, the A1 area of the general winning mouth prize ball area, the B1 area of the first starting mouth prize ball area, the C1 area of the second starting mouth prize ball area, the big prize The D1 area of the winning ball area is the buffer area to be updated.

  In step S650-2, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in each specified buffer area to be updated, and in step S650-3, the calculated total is a specified number (here, 6000). It is determined whether it is above. If it is not the specified number or more, the present winning ball number data totaling process is terminated, and if it is the specified number or more, in step S650-4, the winning ball number ratio ( A 10-set prize ball number ratio calculation process for calculating a short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio and a short-term electric role award ball number ratio) is performed.

(10 set prize ball number ratio calculation process)
Here, the 10-set prize ball ratio calculation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing 10-set prize ball number ratio calculation processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S650-4-1, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the A1 to A10 areas of the general prize opening prize ball number area, and in step S650-4-2, calculated. The total value is stored in the A10 set cumulative area. In other words, the cumulative value of the number of winning balls for the last 10 sets to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 12 is stored in the A10 set cumulative area.

  In step S650-4-3, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the B1 to B10 areas of the first start opening prize ball number area, and the calculated total in step S650-4-4. The value is stored in the B10 set cumulative area. In other words, the cumulative value of the number of award balls for the last 10 sets to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 is stored in the B10 set cumulative area.

  In step S650-4-5, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the C1 to C10 area of the second starting opening prize ball number area, and in step S650-4-6, the calculated total The value is stored in the C10 set cumulative area. In other words, the cumulative value of the number of award balls for the last 10 sets that has been paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball at the second start port 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) is the C10 set cumulative area. Will be remembered.

  In step S650-4-7, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the D1 to D10 areas of the big prize winning prize area, and in step S650-4-8, the calculated total value. Is stored in the D10 set cumulative area. In other words, the latest 10 sets (unit period) for paying out to the player based on the winning of the game ball (the operation of the special electric accessory) to the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 Will be stored in the D10 set cumulative area.

  In step S650-4-9, the main CPU 110a, based on the number of winning balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area, out of the 10 winning balls for the last 10 sets, The ratio of the number of prize balls (short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio) to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 17 (operation of the special electric game) is calculated, step S650- In 4-10, the calculated ratio is stored in the short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio area.

  The short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of prize balls stored in the A10 set cumulative area to the D10 set cumulative area from the number of prize balls stored in the D10 set cumulative area. The

  In step S650-4-11, the main CPU 110a, based on the number of winning balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area, out of the 10 winning balls for the last 10 sets, Based on the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 17 (operation of the special electric accessory) and the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) The ratio of the number of winning balls (short-term electric winning award ball ratio) is calculated, and in step S650-4-12, the calculated ratio is stored in the short-term electric winning award ball ratio area, and this time 10 sets of winning balls The number ratio calculation process ends.

  It should be noted that the ratio of the short-term electrification prize ball number is the sum of the number of prize balls stored in the D10 set cumulative area and the C10 set cumulative area, the number of prize balls stored in the A10 set cumulative area to the D10 set cumulative area. Calculated by dividing the total.

  Here, returning to the award ball number data totaling process shown in FIG. 33, the main CPU 110a, in step S650-5, displays each total accumulated area (A total accumulated area, B total accumulated area, C total accumulated area, D total accumulated). The total number of prize balls stored in (region) is calculated. In step S650-6, it is determined whether or not the calculated total is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number (here, 600,000). If it is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number, the process proceeds to step S650-8. If it is not equal to or greater than the maximum specified number, in step S650-7, the ratio of the number of winning balls from the start of counting to the present is determined (long term) A total prize ball ratio calculation process is performed to calculate a special electricity prize ball ratio and a long-term electrification prize ball ratio.

  Note that the maximum specified number is not limited to 600,000, and any numerical value that can be stored in each total cumulative area reserved for 3 bytes may be used. Range of numerical values (65536 to 16777215) that can be stored in 3 bytes Can be set as appropriate. For example, when 16777215 is expressed by the number of sets (divided by 6000 for one set), it becomes about 2796.2 sets, so that 17676000 equivalent to 2796 sets with the decimal part rounded down is set to the maximum specified number. is there. Further, 4 bytes may be secured for each total cumulative area, and even in this case, any numerical value that can be stored in each total cumulative area may be used.

(Total prize ball ratio calculation process)
Here, the total award ball number ratio calculation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the total award ball number ratio calculation process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S650-7-1, the main CPU 110a sets the number of prize balls stored in the update target buffer area (any one of the A1 to A10 areas) in the general winning opening prize ball number area as the A total accumulated area. to add. That is, the cumulative value of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game balls to the general prize opening 12 from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present is the A total cumulative area. Will be remembered.

  In step S650-7-2, the main CPU 110a adds the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated (any one of the B1 to B10 areas) in the first start opening prize ball number area to the B total accumulated area. To do. That is, the cumulative value of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game balls to the first starting port 14 from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present is the B total cumulative It will be stored in the area.

  In step S650-7-3, the main CPU 110a adds the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated (any one of the C1 to C10 areas) in the second start opening prize ball number area to the C total accumulated area. To do. In other words, the prize ball to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present. The accumulated value of the number is stored in the C total accumulated area.

  In step S650-7-4, the main CPU 110a adds the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated (any one of the D1 to D10 areas) to the D total accumulated area. . That is, based on the winning of game balls (operation of a special electric accessory) to the first grand prize winning opening 16 and the second big winning prize opening 17 from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present. The accumulated value of the number of prize balls to be paid out is stored in the D total accumulated area.

  In step S650-7-5, the main CPU 110a determines the number of prize balls from the start of counting the prize balls to the present based on the number of prize balls stored in each total cumulative area. Proportion of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player based on the winning of game balls to the 1st grand prize opening 16 and the 2nd big prize opening 17 (operation of the special electric accessory) In step S650-7-6, the calculated ratio is stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio area.

  The long-term special electricity prize ball ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of prize balls stored in the A total accumulated area to the D total accumulated area from the number of prize balls stored in the D total accumulated area. .

  In step S650-7-7, the main CPU 110a determines the number of prize balls from the start of counting the prize balls to the present based on the number of prize balls stored in each total cumulative area. Based on the winning of the game ball at the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 (operation of the special electric accessory) and the winning of the game ball at the second start opening 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) The ratio of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player (long-term electrification prize ball percentage) is calculated, and in step S650-7-8, the calculated percentage is stored in the long-term electrification prize ball percentage area. Then, the current total prize ball ratio calculation process is completed.

  The ratio of the number of long-term electrification prize balls is calculated from the total number of prize balls stored in the D total accumulation area and the C total accumulation area, from the total number of prize balls stored in the A total accumulation area to the D total accumulation area. Calculated by dividing the total.

  Here, returning to the prize ball number data totaling process shown in FIG. 33, the main CPU 110a has an abnormality in the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball area in step S650-8. It is determined whether or not. If there is an abnormality in the number of winning balls, the process proceeds to step S650-9. If there is no abnormality in the number of winning balls, the process proceeds to step S650-10.

  Specifically, when the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the general winning opening prize ball number area is “0” or less than a predetermined value (for example, “100”), an abnormality is indicated. Determined. Further, when both the number of prize balls stored in the buffer areas to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball number area and the second start mouth prize ball number area are “0”, it is determined as abnormal. In addition, when the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the big winning mouth prize ball number area is “1” or more and smaller than the minimum number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game It is determined as abnormal.

  In addition, in order to improve the accuracy of the abnormality determination, it is stored in the buffer area of the general winning award winning ball number area to be updated and the buffer area of the general winning award winning ball number area that was to be updated immediately before. You may make it determine with it being abnormal when the sum total of the number of prize balls is less than predetermined value (for example, "100"). In addition, the buffer area to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball area and the second start mouth prize ball area, and the first start mouth prize ball area and the second start mouth prize ball that were to be updated immediately before that area. You may make it determine with abnormality when the sum total of the number of prize balls memorize | stored in several buffer areas is "0", or when it is less than predetermined value (for example, "10").

  In step S650-9, the main CPU 110a displays display data for displaying information indicating a prize ball number error on an error indicator (not shown) mounted on the main control board 110 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Set to. As a result, display data for displaying information indicating a prize ball number error is output in step S700, so that a prize ball number error is notified (displayed). The error indicator may be a 7-segment indicator that can display that there is an award ball number error, or may be an indicator composed of one or a plurality of LEDs.

  In step S650-10, the main CPU 110a clears the display data of the prize ball number error set in the main RAM 110c. Thereby, it will be in the state where the information which shows that it is a prize ball number error currently displayed on the error indicator mentioned above is not displayed.

  In step S650-11, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the write pointer to move to the next set. In step S650-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the write pointer is larger than the upper limit (here, “9”). Determine whether. If it is greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-13, and if it is not greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-15.

  The main CPU 110a sets “0” to the writing pointer in step S650-13, and in step S650-14, the minimum data necessary for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is collected. Set the data satisfaction flag indicating. The data sufficiency flag is referred to in the ratio display data creation process described later.

  In step S650-15, the main CPU 110a determines each winning ball area (general winning mouth prize ball area, first starting opening prize ball area, second starting opening prize ball area, large winning mouth prize ball area). Clears the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated corresponding to the writing pointer, that is, the buffer area for counting the number of prize balls as a new set, and finishes this prize ball number data aggregation process To do.

  In this way, every time the total number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball number area exceeds a specified number (here, 6000), the ratio of the number of prize balls for the latest 10 sets ( Since the percentage of short-term special electricity prize balls and the percentage of short-term electrification prize balls are calculated, the data volume of the number of prize balls (number of prize balls) compared to the case of calculating the percentage of prize balls divided by time ), And it is possible to calculate a credible prize ball ratio.

  In addition, every time the total number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball number area exceeds a specified number (here, 6000), there is an abnormality in the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area. Since it is determined whether or not there is, the data amount of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) is less likely to vary than when calculating the percentage of prize balls divided by time. It is possible to perform a characteristic abnormality determination.

  In addition, when the total number of prize balls in each total cumulative area exceeds the maximum specified number (here, 600,000), the total number of prize balls from the start of counting the prize balls to the present Since the calculation of the percentage of long-term special electric prize balls and the percentage of long-term electric prize balls is regulated (finished), sufficient data is collected to evaluate the game performance of the gaming machine 1 It is possible to reduce the subsequent control load.

(Percentage display data creation process)
The ratio display data creation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a ratio display data creation process in the main control board 110.

  In step S660-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a display switching time (in this case, 5 seconds) for switching the type of the winning ball number ratio displayed on the winning ball number ratio indicator 112 has elapsed. If the display switching time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S660-2, and if the display switching time has not elapsed, the current percentage display is assumed to maintain the display content on the award ball number ratio indicator 112. The data creation process ends.

  In step S660-2, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the display counter for specifying the type of the number of prize balls displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112, and updates it. In step S660-3, the main CPU 110a updates the display counter. It is determined whether or not the counter is larger than the upper limit value (here, “4”). If it is not larger than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S660-5. If it is larger than the upper limit value, “0” is set to the display counter in step S660-4.

  When the display counter is “0”, the type of prize ball number displayed on the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, and when the display counter is “1”. When the type of the winning ball number ratio displayed on the winning ball number ratio display unit 112 is the short-term electrification winning ball rate ratio and the display counter is “2”, the award displayed on the winning ball number ratio display unit 112 is displayed. When the type of the number of balls is the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio and the display counter is “3”, the type of the number of prize balls displayed on the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is the long-term electric prize ball number ratio. It becomes.

  In step S660-5, the main CPU 110a displays identification information (type information) indicating the type of the winning ball number ratio on the winning ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112a, 112b) based on the display counter. Identification information display data is created and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S660-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the above-described data satisfaction flag is set in the main RAM 110c. If the data satisfaction flag is set, it is assumed that the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is collected, and the process proceeds to step S660-7, where the data satisfaction flag is set. If it is not set, it is assumed that the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is not collected, and the process proceeds to step S660-10.

  In step S660-7, the main CPU 110a sets lighting information for lighting and displaying the identification information display data set in step S660-5 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the identification information indicating the type of the number of winning balls is lit up and displayed on the winning ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112a, 112b).

  In step S660-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the prize ball number ratio corresponding to the display counter from the prize ball number ratio area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S660-9, the obtained prize ball number ratio (rounded down to the nearest decimal point). The ratio display data indicating only the integer) is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S660-12.

  In step S660-10, the main CPU 110a sets blink information for blinking the identification information display data set in step S660-5 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the identification information indicating the type of the number of winning balls is blinked and displayed on the winning ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112a, 112b).

  In step S660-11, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined specific ratio (in this case) as the minimum required data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is not collected (data is insufficient). The ratio display data indicating "0") is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S660-12.

  In step S660-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ratio display data set in the main RAM 110c is a special electricity prize ball number ratio (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage or long-term special electricity prize ball percentage). When it is the special electric prize ball number ratio, the process proceeds to step S660-13, and when it is not the special electric prize ball number ratio (the electric prize ball number ratio), the process proceeds to step S660-16.

  In step S660-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special electricity prize-ball number ratio is equal to or greater than a first specified value (here, “60%”) that is a threshold value for abnormality determination. If it is greater than or equal to the first specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-14, and if not greater than the first specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-15.

  In step S660-14, the main CPU 110a sets blinking information for blinking the ratio display data (display data of the special electricity prize ball ratio) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S660. The process is moved to -19. Thereby, the prize ball number ratio (short-term special electricity prize ball ratio or long-term special electricity prize ball ratio) is blinked and displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112c, 112d).

  In step S660-15, the main CPU 110a sets lighting information for lighting and displaying the ratio display data (display data of the special electric ball number ratio) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S660. The process is moved to -19. As a result, the award ball number ratio (the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio or the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio) is lit and displayed on the award ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112c, 112d).

  In step S660-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ratio of the number of electrified prize balls is equal to or greater than a second specified value (here, “70%”) that is a threshold for abnormality determination. If it is greater than or equal to the second specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-17, and if not greater than the second specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-18.

  In step S660-17, the main CPU 110a sets blinking information for blinking and displaying the ratio display data (display data of the ratio of the number of winning characters) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. The processing is moved to S660-19. As a result, the award ball number ratio display unit 112 (7-segment display units 112c and 112d) blinks and displays the award ball number ratio (short-term electrification prize ball ratio or long-term electrification prize ball ratio).

  In step S660-18, the main CPU 110a sets lighting information for lighting the ratio display data (display data of the ratio of the number of winning characters) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. The processing is moved to S660-19. As a result, the prize ball ratio (the short-term electrification prize ball ratio or the long-term electrification prize ball ratio) is lit and displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112c, 112d).

  In step S660-19, the main CPU 110a sets the above-described display switching time (here, 5 seconds) in the main RAM 110c, and ends the present ratio display data creation processing.

  Thus, every time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, the type of prize ball number ratio displayed on the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is changed, so that each prize ball number ratio is displayed. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated display device, and the cost can be reduced.

  In addition, when the minimum necessary data is collected to display the credible prize ball ratio, and when the minimum necessary data is not collected, it is displayed on the prize ball ratio display 112. Since the display mode of the identification information is different, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the data is insufficient.

  In addition, when the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball number ratio is not collected, and when the minimum necessary data is not collected, the prize ball number ratio display 112 is displayed. Since the award ball number ratios are clearly different values, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the data is insufficient.

  In addition, the display mode of the prize ball number ratio displayed on the prize ball number ratio display unit 112 is different depending on whether the special electricity prize ball number ratio or the electoral prize ball number ratio is equal to or greater than the specified value. Since they are different, it is possible to notify that the displayed percentage of prize balls is an abnormal value.

(Specific examples of the total number of winning balls and the display state of the number of winning balls)
A specific example of the total number of winning balls and the display state of the number of winning balls will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a state in which the number of prize balls is tabulated, and FIGS. 38 and 39 are diagrams showing display examples of a prize ball number ratio display.

  FIG. 37 (a) is a diagram showing the total number of prize balls when the gaming machine 1 is first turned on, that is, immediately after the prize balls are counted. At this time, the write pointer is “0”, and the areas A1 to D1 in the award ball count total area are the buffer areas to be updated. At this time, since the game has not started, no payout of the winning ball has occurred, and “0” is stored in all the buffer areas of the winning ball count totaling area.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 until the first set of winning balls is counted from here, first, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-1), 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. In addition, “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is displayed in a blinking manner, and “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-2), “Y7”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is displayed in a blinking manner, and “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing comes after another 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-3), “A6”, which is the identification information indicating the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio, blinks on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. At the same time, “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-4), the award ball number ratio display unit 112 has a long-term electrification winning ball number ratio on the 7-segment display units 112a and 112b. “A7”, which is the identification information indicating “”, is displayed in a blinking manner, and “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment display 112c, 112d. Thereafter, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display of FIG. 38 (a-1) to FIG. 38 (a-4) is repeated.

  Thus, in the state where the minimum required data (information on the number of winning balls) is not collected to display the credible number of winning balls, the identification information for displaying various winning ball ratios flashes. Since it is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the data is insufficient.

  In addition, as a display showing the percentage of various prize balls (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage, short-term electric power prize ball percentage, long-term special electricity prize ball percentage, long-term electric prize ball percentage), a specific percentage indicating a lack of data Since a certain “00” is lit and displayed, it is possible to emphasize that data is insufficient.

  FIG. 37 (b) is a diagram showing the total number of prize balls immediately after the total number of prize balls after starting to count the number of prize balls becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (here, 6000). At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). .

  Further, when the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A1, B1, C1, D1) to be updated is added to each total accumulated area (A total to D total accumulated area), the write pointer is changed. From “0” to “1”, counting of the number of winning balls in the next set is started. At this point, since the number of prize balls for one set is only counted, the number of prize balls stored in each buffer area to be updated, each 10-set cumulative area, and each total cumulative area is the same.

  From here, until the first 10 sets of winning ball counts are completed, the minimum required data for displaying the reliable winning ball rate ratio is not collected. The display state of FIG. 38 repeats the display of FIG. 38 (a-1) to FIG. 38 (a-4) every time the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds.

  FIG. 37 (c) is a diagram showing the total number of prize balls immediately after the first ten sets of prize balls have been counted since the start of counting the number of prize balls. At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). . Also, the short-term special power prize ball ratio and the short-term special power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special power prize ball ratio area and the short-term special power prize ball ratio area, respectively.

  Furthermore, the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A10 area, B10 area, C10 area, D10 area) to be updated is added to each total cumulative area, and the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electric prize ball percentage It is calculated and stored in the long-term special electric prize ball number ratio area and the long-term electric prize ball number ratio area, respectively. In addition, the writing pointer is changed from “9” to “0”, and counting of the number of prize balls for the next set (11th set) is started. At this time, since only the minimum required number of prize balls for displaying the credible percentage of prize balls is displayed, it is stored in each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area. The number of winning balls is the same.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 until the eleventh winning ball counting is completed, first, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-1), 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit and displayed, and the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d store the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage ratio ( “53 (%)” which is an integer only) is lit up.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-2), “Y7” which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is lit and displayed, and “66 (%)”, which is the short-term electrification prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the short-term electrification prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, “A6”, which is identification information indicating the long-term special electric ball number ratio, blinks on the 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b as shown in FIG. 38 (b-3). At the same time, “53 (%)”, which is the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-4), “A7” which is identification information indicating the ratio of the long-term electrification prize ball number on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is flashed and “66 (%)”, which is the long-term electrification prize ball ratio (integer only) stored in the long-term electrification prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done. Thereafter, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display of FIG. 38 (b-1) to FIG. 38 (b-4) is repeated.

  In this way, in the state where the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is collected, the identification information when displaying the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage and the short-term electrification prize ball percentage Since it is lit and displayed, it is possible to recognize that it is a display of the number of credible prize balls.

  Further, even if the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible number of prize balls is collected, sufficient data necessary for evaluating the play performance of the gaming machine 1 is not collected. In the state, since the identification information for displaying the long-term special electric prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball ratio is blinking, it is possible to recognize that data for a long period is not collected. .

  In addition, the number of prize balls (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage, short-term electric power prize ball percentage, long-term special electricity prize ball percentage, long-term electric prize ball percentage) Since the value calculated from the number is lit and displayed, it is possible to notify various percentages of prize balls having credibility different from the design value.

  FIG. 37 (d) is a diagram showing the counting state of the number of prize balls immediately after the counting of the number of prize balls for 21 sets is completed after the counting of the number of prize balls is started. At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). . Also, the short-term special power prize ball ratio and the short-term special power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special power prize ball ratio area and the short-term special power prize ball ratio area, respectively.

  In addition, the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A1, B1, C1, and D1 areas) to be updated is added to each total cumulative area, and the long-term special electric prize ball ratio and the long-term electric power prize ball ratio are obtained. It is calculated and stored in the long-term special electric prize ball number ratio area and the long-term electric prize ball number ratio area, respectively. In addition, the writing pointer is changed from “0” to “1”, and counting of the number of prize balls for the next set (the 22nd set) is started. At this point, since the number of prize balls for 10 sets or more has been tabulated, the number of prize balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area has different values.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 until the 22nd set of winning balls is counted, first, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-1), 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit and displayed, and the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d store the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage ratio ( “63 (%)” which is an integer only) is displayed blinking.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-2), “Y7”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. “70 (%)”, which is the short-term electrification prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the short-term electrification prize ball ratio area, is displayed blinking on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-3), “A6”, which is identification information indicating the percentage of long-term special electricity prize balls, blinks on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. At the same time, “58 (%)” which is the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball percentage area is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-4), “A7”, which is the identification information indicating the percentage of the long-term electrification prize balls on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is flashed and “67 (%)”, which is the long-term electrification prize ball ratio (integer only) stored in the long-term electrification prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done. Thereafter, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display in FIGS. 39A-1 to 39A-4 is repeated.

  Thus, when the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is equal to or greater than the first specified value, the calculated short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is displayed in a blinking manner, so that an abnormal value can be notified. It becomes possible. In addition, when the short-term electrification prize ball ratio is equal to or greater than the second specified value, the short-term electrification prize ball ratio is displayed blinking, so that it is possible to notify that it is an abnormal value. .

  FIG. 37 (e) is a diagram showing the counting state of the number of winning balls immediately after the counting of the number of winning balls for a set in which the cumulative number of winning balls reaches 600,000 or more after the counting of the number of winning balls is started. It is. At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). . Also, the short-term special power prize ball ratio and the short-term special power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special power prize ball ratio area and the short-term special power prize ball ratio area, respectively.

  In addition, the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A9 area, B9 area, C9 area, D9 area) to be updated is added to each total cumulative area, and the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball percentage are obtained. It is calculated and stored in the long-term special electric prize ball number ratio area and the long-term electric prize ball number ratio area, respectively. In addition, the writing pointer is changed from “8” to “9”, and counting of the number of prize balls of the next set is started. At this point, since the number of prize balls for 10 sets or more has been tabulated, the number of prize balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area has different values.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 from here to the completion of counting the number of winning balls of the next set, first, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-1), the 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit and displayed, and the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d store the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage ratio ( “54 (%)”, which is an integer only) is lit up.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-2), “Y7”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. “65 (%)”, which is the short-term electrification prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the short-term electrification prize ball ratio area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-3), “A6”, which is identification information indicating the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b. At the same time, “56”, which is the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio (%) stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio area, is lit on the 7-segment displays 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-4), “A7” which is identification information indicating the percentage of long-term electrification prize balls on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is displayed in a lighted manner, and “64”, which is the long-term electrification winning ball ratio (%) stored in the long-term electrification winning ball ratio region, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. After that, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display of FIGS. 39 (b-1) to 39 (b-4) is repeated.

  In addition, even if the counting of the number of prize balls for the next and subsequent sets is completed, the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electric power prize ball percentage will not be newly calculated. In the number ratio display period, the display is as shown in FIG. 39 (b-3), and in the display period of the long-term electrification prize ball number ratio is as shown in FIG. 39 (b-4).

  Thus, in the state where data necessary and sufficient for evaluating the play performance of the gaming machine 1 is gathered, the identification information for displaying the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball ratio is turned on. Since it is displayed, it is possible to recognize that necessary and sufficient data is collected to evaluate the play performance of the gaming machine 1.

  It should be noted that “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio, includes “6” corresponding to the first specified value “60%” which is a threshold value for determining an abnormality in the short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio. It is like that. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is an abnormal value.

  Also, “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification prize ball ratio, is “7” corresponding to the second specified number “70%”, which is a threshold for determining an abnormality of the short-term electrification prize ball ratio. Is supposed to be included. For this reason, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the ratio of the number of short-term electric winning award balls is an abnormal value.

  In addition, “A6”, which is identification information indicating the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio, is “6” corresponding to “60%”, which is a first prescribed number that is a threshold value for abnormality determination of the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio. Is supposed to be included. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio is an abnormal value.

  In addition, “A7”, which is identification information indicating the long-term electrification prize ball ratio, corresponds to “70%”, which is the second specified number, which is a threshold for determining abnormality of the long-term electrification prize ball ratio. 7 "is included. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the long-term electrification prize ball ratio is an abnormal value.

  Further, the dot DP, which is the eighth segment arranged at the lower right corner of the 7-segment display 112b, is always lit. For this reason, it is easy to distinguish between the display of the identification information indicating the type of the winning ball number ratio and the display of the winning ball number ratio.

  If the short-term special power prize ball ratio, short-term electric power prize ball ratio, long-term special power prize ball ratio, and long-term special power prize ball ratio are displayed, Since only the integers with the fractions rounded off are displayed, the 7-segment indicator is displayed in the electric power award ball number ratio area, the long-term special electric power ball number ratio area, and the long-term electric power award ball number ratio area. It is not necessary to increase the number of items, and the displayed ratio can be easily recognized.

  Further, even when any one of the prize ball ratios is displayed, even if the aggregation of the number of prize balls for one set is completed and various prize ball ratios are calculated, the next display switching timing is reached. Until, the display of the newly calculated prize ball ratio is not switched. Therefore, the display of the prize ball number ratio does not switch to a different value at halfway timing, and it becomes easy to recognize the prize ball number ratio.

  In addition, when the identification information and the percentage of prize balls are displayed in a blinking manner, the lighting and the blinking are switched at a period of 0.6 seconds. Is always displayed when the 7-segment display is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to immediately grasp the identification information and the number of prize balls at the display switching timing.

(Arrangement of totaling area)
With reference to FIG. 40, the arrangement of the tabulation areas in the main RAM 110c will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a dump list of the main RAM 110c.

  The main RAM 110c is roughly divided into a 512-byte normal area (internal area) for storing data necessary for game progress control, and a predetermined byte special area (for storing data necessary for game progress control). It is composed of two areas (non-regulated areas).

  The normal area (specified area) is allocated from an address that is a multiple of 16, and is reserved in the main RAM 110c as an area of a multiple of 16 + α bytes. A work area is set, and a predetermined byte from the tail of the normal area address is set as a stack area.

  The special area (non-specified area) is allocated from an address that is a multiple of 16 following the normal area, and is reserved in the main RAM 110c as an area of a multiple of 16 + α bytes, and 16 bytes from the head of the special area address. Minutes are set as the first unused area, 112 bytes from the first unused area are set as the totaling area, and an area of 16 bytes or more from the totaling area is set as the second unused area.

  For this reason, when the dump list is output, a boundary line in which “00” is stored over one column is formed by the first unused area arranged between the normal area and the total area. Thus, it becomes easy to recognize the position of the totaling area (data stored in the totaling area) in the debugging work or inspection of the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a boundary line in which “00” is stored over at least one column is formed by the second unused area arranged after the totaling area, and the totaling is performed in the debugging work and inspection of the gaming machine 1. This makes it easier to recognize the position of the data area (data stored in the data area).

  In addition, since the first unused area is arranged in the special area (non-regulated area), the normal area is not compressed as much, and an area for controlling the progress of the game is secured to design the game program. The degree of freedom can be improved.

  In this embodiment, counting of the number of prize balls is started from the first power-on to the gaming machine 1, but the number of prize balls is counted from the power-on of a predetermined number of times (for example, the second time). You may make it start. In this way, when the gaming machine 1 is manufactured, when an inspection is performed such as checking the payout of the game ball by winning the game ball in various winning ports, the number of the prize balls to be paid out at that time is calculated. It can be excluded from the target of counting, and the number of award balls since the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall can be counted.

  In addition, when the RAM clear switch 111a is ON for a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) when the power is turned on, the award ball count may be started, or the RAM clear switch 111a may be continuously operated. When the predetermined number of times is turned ON, counting of the number of prize balls may be started.

  Also, a dedicated switch for starting the counting of the number of prize balls may be provided so that the counting of the number of prize balls may be started when the power is turned on when the power is turned on. The total number of prize balls may be started when it has been turned on for a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), or when the dedicated switch is continuously turned on a predetermined number of times, Aggregation may be started.

  In the present embodiment, in a state where the minimum necessary data (information on the number of winning balls) is not collected to display the credible number of winning balls, the 7-segment display 112c, “00” is displayed on 112d, but “0” may be displayed on one of the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d and nothing may be displayed on the other. "-(Hyphen)" may be displayed on the display units 112c and 112d, or "-(hyphen)" is displayed on one of the 7-segment display units 112c and 112d and nothing is displayed on the other. Also good.

  Alternatively, the dot segment DP, which is the eighth segment, may be turned on or blinking without displaying “00” or “-(hyphen)” on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. You may make it light or blink the dot DP which is the 8th segment, displaying "00" or "-(hyphen)" on the indicator 112c, 112d.

  In this embodiment, “Y6”, “Y7”, “A6”, and “A7” are displayed as the identification information of the number of winning balls, but “6Y”, “ 7Y "," 6A "," 7A "may be displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the percentage of the number of winning balls is “100”, “00” excluding the hundreds is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. 99 "may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of misunderstanding that the minimum necessary data is not collected to display the credible prize ball ratio.

  In this embodiment, various prize ball ratios are always displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112 while power is being supplied to the gaming machine 1, but power is being supplied to the gaming machine 1. When the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, various prize ball percentages are displayed on the prize ball percentage display 112, and when all the prize ball percentages are displayed a predetermined number of times (one or more times) ( The prize ball number ratio may be hidden after 20 seconds), or various prize ball ratios may be displayed over the period when the RAM clear switch 111a is ON.

  In addition, when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on during the customer waiting state, or during the period when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on during the customer waiting state, various prize ball ratios may be displayed. In addition, when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on while the glass frame 50 is opened, or during the period when the RAM clear switch 111a is on during the customer waiting state, various prize ball ratios are displayed. Alternatively, the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on while the customer is waiting and the glass frame 50 is opened, or when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on while the customer is waiting and the glass frame 50 is opened. You may make it display various numbers of prize balls over a period.

  Further, in this embodiment, every time the total number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball number area exceeds a specified number (here, 6000), prizes stored in the buffer area are stored. Although it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the number of balls, it may be determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the number of winning balls every time a predetermined time (for example, 10 hours) elapses.

  For example, when a predetermined time (10 hours) elapses, the number of prize balls of a predetermined value (for example, 100) or more in the buffer area to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball number area or the second start mouth prize ball number area. Is stored, but the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the general winning opening prize ball number area is “0” or more than a predetermined value (for example, “10”). You may determine with abnormality when there are few.

  In addition, when a predetermined time (10 hours) elapses, the number of prize balls of a predetermined value (for example, 2000) or more is stored in the buffer area to be updated in the big prize opening prize ball number area. An abnormality may be determined when the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the general winning mouth prize ball number area is “0” or less than a predetermined value (for example, “10”). .

  In addition, when a predetermined time (10 hours) elapses, the number of prize balls of a predetermined value (for example, 2000) or more is stored in the buffer area to be updated in the big prize opening prize ball number area. When the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball number area and the second start mouth prize ball number area is “0” or more than a predetermined value (eg, “10”) You may determine with abnormality when there are few.

  Further, in this embodiment, when there is an abnormality in the number of winning balls, information indicating that there is a winning ball number error is displayed on the error display, but this indicates that there is a winning ball number error. A prize ball number error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the prize control board 120 displays prize ball number error information on the image display device 31 or outputs a prize ball number error sound from the audio output device 32. Such a prize ball number error notification may be performed. Further, a prize ball number error signal indicating the occurrence of a prize ball number error may be output from the game information output terminal board 30.

  Further, in this embodiment, various prize balls are determined from the number of prize balls for the last 10 sets, assuming that the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player exceeds a specified number (here, 6000). Calculate percentages (short-term special electricity prize ball percentages, short-term electric prize ball percentages), and various prize ball percentages (long-term special electricity prize ball percentages, long-term electrification prize ball percentages) The ratio of a certain number of game balls is detected by a detection switch that detects the launch of a game ball until a predetermined number (for example, 6000 ≒ 1 hour of continuous launch) is detected. As a set, calculate the percentage of each prize ball (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage, short-term electric power prize ball percentage) from the number of prize balls for the last 10 sets (60000 ≒ 10 hours of continuous firing) Number of prize balls from set number of balls (percentage of long-term special electricity prize balls) Long electrostatic auditors prize cell count ratio) may be or calculated.

  In the case where the set for which the prize ball number ratio is to be calculated is divided by the number of game balls fired, the number of prize balls is counted when the maximum prescribed number (for example, 600,000) of game balls is fired. It is preferable to finish the calculation of the total number of prize balls from the start to the present, and the calculation of the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball ratio. The detection switch for detecting the launch of the game ball may be one that detects a game ball that has entered the game area 6 or a game ball that is discharged from the game area 6. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is provided on the main control board 110, but it may be provided on the payout control board 130 accommodated in the transparent resin substrate case. In addition, it is desirable to provide at a position where visual recognition is not restricted (shielded) by a model name sticker and a management number sticker attached to the surface of the board case of the payout control board. In this case, various prize ball ratios may be calculated by the main control board 110 or may be calculated by the payout control board 130, but the prize ball number ratio is controlled by the payout control board 130. It may be displayed on the display 112.

  Further, in the present embodiment, five winning balls are paid out regardless of which of the four general winning holes 12 a game ball wins. It may be allowed.

  For example, from the number of award balls (for example, 5) in the general prize opening 12 (general prize opening provided in the left area of the game area 6) where the game ball can be won when a game ball is launched in the left area of the game area 6 In addition, when a game ball is launched in the right area of the game area, a large number of award balls (for example, 10) is set in the general winning opening 12 (a general winning opening provided in the right area of the game area) where the game ball can be won. May be. If it does in this way, the number of prize balls paid out during the big hit game etc. which launch a game ball toward the right field of game area 6 will increase easily, and it will become possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, from the number of award balls (for example, 10) in a general winning opening 12 (a general winning opening provided in the left area of the game area 6) where a game ball can be won when a game ball is launched in the left area of the game area 6. In addition, the number of award balls (for example, 5) is set to a small number in the general winning opening 12 (the general winning opening provided in the right area of the game area) where the game ball can be won when the game ball is launched in the right area of the game area. May be. In this way, the rate at which the game balls possessed by the player are reduced during the normal game state in which the game balls are launched toward the left region of the game area 6 is likely to be slow (the base is high). Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, 15 game balls are paid out when a game ball is won in the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening. The number of winning balls may be different for the two winning prize openings 17. For example, the number of winning balls when a game ball is won in the first grand prize opening 16 is set to 10, and the number of winning balls when a game ball is won in the second big prize port 17 is set as 15. Or vice versa.

  In this embodiment, the number of prize balls is added (aggregated) when it is determined that the prize balls are to be paid out. However, when the prize balls are actually paid out from the payout device, the prize is awarded. The number of balls may be added (aggregated).

(Main process of production control unit)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process in step S1000. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs sub random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interruption process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44.

  When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown) is generated, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. It has become.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input. The effect input control process for transmitting the effect button signal or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 120m, and FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 120m. The command analysis process (2) is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1).

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer to determine whether a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1410. If a command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol memory designation command, the process proceeds to step S1411. If it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process proceeds to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a performs a pending storage update process and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, processing such as analyzing the reserved memory number from the received special symbol memory designation command and setting the analyzed reserved memory number in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If it is a start opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1421, and if it is not a starting opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs an icon change effect determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command, processing for determining whether or not to execute an icon change effect and a change scenario is performed. Details of this icon change effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the icon change effect means that the jackpot game can be executed over one or more variable effects by changing the display mode of the icons (holding icon, the variable icon) displayed on the image display device 31. It is a kind of pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a certainty (expecting that a jackpot game will be executed).

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If it is an effect symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1431, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the received design symbol designation command, basic symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, lost symbol data) that can identify the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot is determined. Process.

  In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1441, and if it is not a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs variable effect pattern determination processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect execution mode executed using various effect devices is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is determined. A process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. Thereby, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the process for executing the variation effect is performed. Details of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs icon display mode update processing. Specifically, the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 and the display mode of the change icon are updated based on the change scenario determined in the icon change effect determination process described above and the determined change effect pattern. Then, a process for executing an icon change effect is performed.

  In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a performs jackpot notice effect determination processing. Specifically, processing for determining the presence or absence of a jackpot notice effect, the type of jackpot notice effect to be executed, and the like based on the determined variation effect pattern is performed. Details of the jackpot notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the jackpot notice effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed as a result of the running variation effect being executed (the jackpot game is expected to be executed).

  In step S1444, the sub CPU 120a performs count-up effect determination processing. Specifically, when the determined variation effect pattern is to perform a count-up effect, processing for determining the effect mode of the count-up effect is performed based on the variation effect pattern. Details of the count-up effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the count-up effect is an expectation level (reach that may be executed) in which a count-up display (addition display) of numerical values is performed on the image display device 31 and a final jackpot game is executed according to the finally displayed numerical values. The type of production).

  In step S1445, the sub CPU 120a performs timer effect determination processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the presence / absence of an icon change effect, the determined variation effect pattern, and the like, processing for determining the presence / absence of execution of the timer effect and the effect mode of the timer effect to be executed is performed. Details of the timer effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the timer effect is a predetermined event (icon change effect, various reach effects, zone effects, count-ups) during a variable effect by performing a countdown display (subtraction display) of a numerical value (timer) displayed on the image display device 31. Production, the effective period of the production buttons 35, the stop display of the jackpot symbol, etc.) and the production suggesting the timing at which a predetermined event occurs.

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1451, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, a stop designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for stopping and displaying the variable effect is performed.

  In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If it is a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1461, and if it is not a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a performs a gaming state setting process and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, the current gaming state is identified with reference to the received gaming state designation command, and data indicating the identified gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If it is an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1471, and if it is not an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs an opening effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the opening designation command, a process for determining the effect pattern of the opening effect performed at the start of the jackpot game and setting the opening effect specifying command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Do. Thereby, an opening effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a process for executing the opening effect is performed.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1481, and if there is no round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1490.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the round designation command, an effect pattern of the round effect performed during the round game is determined, and a process of setting the round effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. . Thereby, a round effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a process for executing the round effect is performed.

  In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If it is an ending designation command, the process proceeds to step S1491, and if it is not an ending designation command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs jackpot end effect pattern determination processing and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the ending designation command, an effect pattern of the ending effect performed at the end of the jackpot game is determined, and a process of setting the ending designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. . Thereby, the ending effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1441-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received variation pattern designation command, and in step S1441-2, selects the variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 46).

  In step S1441-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table, and determines one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the distribution ratio (%). . Details of this variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1441-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variation effect pattern determination process. Thereby, the change effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the change effect is performed.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a variation effect pattern is determined. The variation effect pattern determination table is associated with a variation effect pattern designation command, a distribution ratio (%) for each variation effect pattern, and a variation effect pattern to be determined. Is described.

  The variation effect pattern is a variation performed using the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34 a, the frame illumination device 34 b, the effect button 35, and the effect device of the cross key 36. It is an effect mode of effect, and the presence / absence of pseudo continuous notice, the presence / absence of reach effect, the contents of reach effect, etc. are defined.

  Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 will be described.

“Normal variation” indicates that a normal variation effect in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38 is performed.
The “shortening variation” indicates that a shortened variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38 shorter than the normal variation effect.
“Normal reach” indicates that a normal reach production in which a reach state is formed by the production design 38 is performed.
“SP reach” indicates that a reach state is formed by the production pattern 38 and an SP reach production having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach production is performed.
“SPSP reach production” indicates that a reach state is formed by the production design 38 and an SPSP reach production having a higher jackpot expectation than the SP reach production is performed.

“Pseudo-continuous failure” indicates that the effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, but finally the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed.
“Pseudo-successful success” indicates that an effect of whether or not a pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, and finally a pseudo-continuous notice is executed.

The “button non-collision” means that an effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 is valid occurs in the final phase (the final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and the effect button 35 does not move upward during this effective period. It shows that it is maintained in the protruding state (normal state).
“Button bump” means that a valid period during which the operation of the production button 35 is valid occurs in the final stage of the corresponding reach production. During this valid period, the production button 35 moves upward and is in a projecting state (special state). It shows that it becomes.

“Count-up effect” means a count-up display (addition display) of numerical values on the image display device 31 and an expectation level (reach that may be executed) that a jackpot game is executed according to the finally displayed numerical values. This indicates that a count-up effect for notifying the type of effect) is performed.
The “zone effect” is a zone in which a specific effect different from a normal effect is performed on the image display device 31 and a notice that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be executed (a jackpot game is expected to be executed). It shows that the production is performed.
“Thermal zone production” is a specific production different from the normal zone production, and predicts that the probability of the jackpot game being executed is higher than the normal zone production (expecting that the jackpot game will be executed) This shows that a heat zone effect is performed.

  “Next notice” indicates that the next notice effect for notifying the type of reach effect finally performed in the variable effect (in this embodiment, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) is performed.

  The first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 is that the reach effect is more easily executed when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous notice is not executed, and the pseudo continuous notice is executed. The higher the number of executions, the higher the expectation of jackpot. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed and the number of executions of the pseudo continuous notice, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46, the expectation degree of jackpot is greater when the count-up effect or the zone effect is executed than when the count-up effect or the zone effect is not executed. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the count-up effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a third feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46, the effect button 35 is more effective than the case where the effect button 35 remains in the normal state during the effective period that occurs in the final phase (the final stage) of the reach effect. The point when the button 35 is in a special state is higher in jackpot expectation. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to whether or not the production button 35 is in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a fourth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46, the final stage (the final stage) of the reach effect is more when the heat zone effect is executed than when only the normal zone effect is executed. There is a point that the production button 35 is likely to be in a special state during the effective period generated at. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for which type of zone effect is executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the fifth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 is that the execution of the SPSP reach effect or the full rotation reach effect is confirmed when the next notice effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the next notice effect will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Icon change effect determination process)
Next, the icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, in step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received start port winning designation command. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start opening winning designation command and grasps the jackpot winning, jackpot type, and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern).

  In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the present time is the executable period of the icon change effect. If it is determined that the icon change effect is executable, the process proceeds to step S1421-3. If it is determined that the icon change effect is not executable, the current icon change effect determination process is terminated. .

  In determining whether or not the icon change effect can be executed, it is not in the effect mode in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted, the jackpot game is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not being executed. In this case, it is determined that it is an executable period. Note that any one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided.

  In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the start opening winning designation command received in advance, that is, all the prior determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are below normal reach, the process proceeds to step S1421-4. If all are not below normal reach, the process proceeds to step 1421-7.

  In step S1421-4, the sub CPU 120a obtains an icon display mode determination random value for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31, and in step S1421-5, the final display mode of the icon. The icon final display mode determination table for determining is selected. Details of this icon final display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon final display mode determination table, and selects one of a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start opening winning designation command and the icon display mode determination random value. One icon final display mode is determined.

  In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a determines a normal icon that is a normal display mode in which the icon change effect is not executed as the icon final display mode when the icon change effect is not executed.

  In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is a display mode (special icon) for executing an icon change effect. If the display mode is to execute the icon change effect, the process proceeds to step S1421-9. If the display mode is not the icon change effect, the process proceeds to step S1421-12.

  In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a selects a change scenario determination table for determining an icon change effect scenario. Details of the change scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1421-10, the sub CPU 120a determines a change scenario, sets it in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and moves the process to step S1421-12. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario determination table, and based on the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, and the selection rate, One change scenario is determined from the change scenarios.

  In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, sets the non-change scenario in the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and moves the process to step S1421-12.

  In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a specifies an initial display mode when an icon is first displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined change scenario or non-change scenario, and displays an initial icon according to the initial display mode. The mode command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the current icon change effect determination process is terminated. As a result, an icon initial display mode command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a hold icon having a display mode corresponding to the icon initial display mode command is displayed on the image display device 31, or a predetermined sound effect is generated. Will be output.

  In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (the hold icon change effect, the variable icon change effect) is executed when all the prior determination results of the prior hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. The icon change effect may be executed when the advance determination result of the pre-holding does not perform the reach effect, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. In this way, the hold icon display mode does not change during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold where the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is displayed during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold where the reach effect is not executed. Change of the display mode is generated, the reach effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, even if the advance determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but the advance determination result of the advance hold includes the effect that performs the reach effect. The icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) than the case where there is no reach effect, in the case where there is not.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table referred to when determining the icon final display mode. In the icon final display mode determination table, the type of start opening winning designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each icon final display mode, and the final icon display mode to be determined are associated.

  A special icon suggesting that the icon final display mode may have a CD icon as a normal icon in which no icon change effect is executed, and that the icon change effect may be a big hit (a jackpot game is executed). Blue character icons, green character icons, red character icons, zebra character icons, and rainbow character icons are set as icons.

  As the first feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 48, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is varied depending on the contents of the effects. In the start winning information (start opening winning designation command), information on the winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the contents of the effects (reach effects, etc., the number of pseudo-reams) are defined.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the production content is specific start winning information indicating that the production content is SP reach or SPSP reach, it indicates that the production content is a normal variation, a shortened variation, or a normal reach that does not reach. Character icons are selected at a higher rate than in the case of normal start winning information.

  Further, as a second feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 48, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is made different according to the number of pseudo-continuous operations. Specifically, a character icon having a high jackpot expectation is selected at a higher rate in the case of 1 time than in the case of the number of times of pseudo ream, and the number of times of pseudo ream is 1 time. In the case of 2 times, a character icon with a high expectation degree of jackpot is selected at a higher rate, and when the number of pseudo-continuous times is 3, a rainbow character icon with a jackpot decision is selected. It has become so.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when a change scenario is determined. In the change scenario determination table, the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be determined are associated with each other. For reference, prior changes in each change scenario and update modes in the changes are described.

  Here, “preliminary fluctuation” means a fluctuation display (fluctuation effect) executed based on special figure determination information stored before the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening prize designation command. That is, “the variation” is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command.

  In the change scenario, the icon display mode does not change during the execution of the pre-change (the hold icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the change (the change icon change effect is executed). ) A scenario (for example, scenario 01) or an icon display mode changes during execution of a prior change (a hold icon change effect is executed) but does not change during execution of the change (change of the change icon) The scenario in which the effect is not executed (for example, scenario 02) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the change (the hold icon change effect and the change icon change effect are executed) A scenario (for example, scenario 12) is set.

  As an example of the change scenario, a case will be described in which the change scenario 39 is selected in response to reception of a start opening winning designation command based on a winning of a game ball to the first start opening 14.

  In the change scenario 39, when a game ball enters the first start port 14, a CD icon is placed as a hold icon at a position corresponding to the hold number “4” in the first hold icon display area 31a of the image display device 31. Is displayed. Then, the CD icon is maintained until the pre-change before the four changes being executed at the time when the CD icon is displayed. Thereafter, when pre-change before 3 changes is started, the CD icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “3”, a hold icon change effect is executed, and the CD icon changes to a blue character icon. When the pre-change before the second change is started, the blue character icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “2”, and the blue character icon is maintained until the pre-change before the two changes is completed. Thereafter, when pre-change before one change is started, the blue character icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “1”, the hold icon change effect is executed, and the blue character icon changes to a green character icon. When the change starts, the green character icon becomes the change icon, the change icon change effect is executed, and the green character icon changes to a zebra character icon.

  The first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the scenario in which the icon display mode changes during execution of the change, compared to the scenario in which the icon display mode changes when the game ball enters the start port. Is selected at a higher rate. By doing in this way, the expectation whether the display mode of an icon changes (icon change production is performed) can be maintained until the said fluctuation | variation, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game. .

  In addition, as a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 49, when the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra character icons are determined as the final icon display mode). The number of stages at which the icon changes during execution of the change is set to be larger than the number of stages at which the icon changes during execution of the pre-change. By doing in this way, the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes in a plurality of stages in the variation can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the icon display mode is determined regardless of whether or not a reach effect (may be a reach other than normal reach) is executed in advance variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by a change scenario determination table using whether or not a reach effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed in advance fluctuation is used as a determination factor. A scenario may be determined. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the icon display mode does not change during the execution of the advance variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the icon change is performed during the advance change in which the reach effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode changes. In addition, a change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the execution of the advance variation in which the reach effect is executed and the advance change in which the reach effect is not executed, but the reach effect is executed more than during the advance change in which the reach effect is executed. Various scenarios may be set so that a change in the icon display mode occurs at a higher rate during execution of the pre-variation that is not performed. In this case, the advance fluctuation in which the reach effect is not executed corresponds to the first change effect, and the advance change in which the reach effect is executed corresponds to the second change effect.

(Large hit announcement production decision process)
Next, the jackpot notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the jackpot notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1343-1. In step S1443-2, using the pre-reach notice determination table (FIG. 51), A notice pattern in which the type of pre-reach notice effect to be executed is determined is determined. Details of this pre-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a serif notice effect. If it is a notice pattern that executes a serif notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-4, and if it is a notice pattern that does not execute a serif notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-6.

  Note that the speech advance notice effect is to display a speech suggesting the degree of expectation that a jackpot game will be executed based on the operation of the effect button 35 on the image display device 31, and a sound corresponding to the speech from the sound output device 32. It is a kind of jackpot notice output.

  In step S1443-4, the sub CPU 120a uses the serif pattern determination table (FIG. 52 (a)) to determine a serif pattern that is an effect mode of the serif notice effect and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the serif pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a serif notice effect designation command corresponding to the determined serif pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, a serif notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the serif notice effect is performed.

  In step S1443-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a step-up notice effect (SU notice effect). If it is a notice pattern for executing a step-up notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-7. If it is not a notice pattern for executing a step-up notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-9.

  Note that the step-up notice effect is a predetermined amount from the first step according to the expected degree of jackpot until any one of a plurality of steps (stages) from the first step (first stage) to the final step (final stage). This is one type of jackpot notice effect that executes step effects in order. Specifically, more step effects are more easily executed when the jackpot game is executed (when the jackpot expectation is higher) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

  In step S1443-7, the sub CPU 120a uses the step-up pattern determination table (FIG. 52 (b)) to determine a step-up pattern that is an effect mode of the step-up notice effect and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. To do. Details of the step-up pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-8, the sub CPU 120a sets a step-up notice effect designation command corresponding to the determined step-up pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, a step-up notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the step-up notice effect is performed.

  In step S1443-9, the sub CPU 120a uses the during-reach notice determination table (FIG. 53A) to display a notice pattern in which the presence / absence of the reach notice effect during execution and the type of the reach notice effect to be executed are determined. decide. Details of the reach advance notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a character group notice effect. If it is a notice pattern for executing the character group notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-11, and if it is a notice pattern for which the character group notice effect is not executed, the current jackpot notice effect determining process is terminated.

  Note that the character group notice effect is one type of jackpot notice effect that causes the image display device 31 to display one of a plurality of types of characters with different expectations that the jackpot game is executed as a group.

  In step S1443-11, the sub CPU 120a uses the character group pattern determination table (FIG. 53 (b)) to determine the character group pattern that is the effect mode of the character group notice effect and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. To do. Details of the character group pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-12, the sub CPU 120a sets a character group notice effect designation command corresponding to the decided character group pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current jackpot notice effect decision process. Thereby, the character group notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the character group notice effect is executed.

(Pre-reach notice decision table)
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a pre-reach notice determination table that is referred to when a pre-reach notice pattern is determined. In the pre-reach notice determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and the notice pattern to be determined are associated.

  There are three types of pre-reach pre-announcement patterns: “no pre-notification” in which pre-reach pre-announcement is not executed, “serif pre-notice production” in which serif pre-announcement is executed, and “step-up pre-notification production” in which step-up pre-announcement is executed Is set, and the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed is no notice <line notice notice effect <step up notice effect.

  As a feature of the pre-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 51, a variation effect pattern in which a pre-reach notice is more easily executed and a jackpot expectation degree is lower in the case of a big win than in the case of a big win lottery result is lost. The fact that the pre-reach notice is more likely to be executed when the variation effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation is determined than when it is determined. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Serial pattern determination table)
FIG. 52A is a diagram showing a serif pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a serif pattern. The serif pattern determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each serif pattern, and the serif pattern to be determined.

  In the line pattern, “normal line” where it is unclear whether or not a jackpot game is likely to be executed, “expectation level UP line” that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed, and reach production There are four categories of “reach confirmed lines” that are confirmed to be executed and “actual lines (premier)” that are determined to be jackpots, and multiple lines are set for each category. The expectation level at which “I” is executed is: normal speech <expectation UP speech <reach fixed speech <probable speech (big hit confirmed).

  The characteristic of the serif pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52 (a) is that when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, it is easier to determine a serif that is higher than the expectation level, and the jackpot expectation is lower. The point that it is easier to determine the lines with the expected degree UP or more is more likely when the variation effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation is determined than when the effect pattern is determined. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Step-up pattern determination table)
FIG. 52B shows a step-up pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a step-up pattern. In the step-up pattern determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each step-up pattern, and the determined step-up pattern are associated.

  The step-up pattern includes “normal SU1” in which the first step effect is executed, “normal SU2” in which the first and second step effects are executed, and “normal SU3” in which the first to third step effects are executed. “Normal SU4” in which the first to fourth step effects are executed, “Normal SU5” in which the first to fifth step effects are executed, the first to fifth step effects are executed, and the jackpot game is executed 6 types of “probable SU5 (premier)” are established, and the expectation level that the jackpot game is executed is as follows: normal SU1 <normal SU2 <normal SU3 <normal SU4, normal SU5 <exact SU5 ing.

  The feature of the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52 (b) is that a step-up pattern with a larger number of step effects is more easily determined in the case of jackpot than in the case of a jackpot lottery result, It is easier to determine a step-up pattern with a large number of step effects when a variable effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when a variable effect pattern with a low expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Notice decision table during reach)
FIG. 53 (a) is a diagram illustrating a reach notice determination table that is referred to when a notice pattern for reach notice is determined. In the reach notice determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and the notice pattern to be determined are associated with each other.

  There are two types of notice patterns for the advance notice during reach: “No notice” when no advance notice is given during reach, and “Character group notice effect” when a character group notice effect is executed. The degree is no notice <character group notice effect.

  As a feature of the during-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 53 (a), it is easier to execute the reach notice (character group notice effect) in the case of a big win than in the case of a big win lottery result, Reaching notice (character group notice effect) is easier to execute when a variable effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when a variable effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Character group pattern determination table)
FIG. 53B is a diagram showing a character group pattern determination table referred to when determining a character group pattern. In the character group pattern determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each character group pattern, and the character group pattern to be determined are associated.

  The character group pattern includes a “first character group” in which the first character group is displayed, a “second character group” in which the second character group is displayed, and a “third character group” in which the third character group is displayed. There are four types of “fourth character group (premier)” which are determined to be a big hit when the fourth character group is displayed, and the expectation level that the big hit game will be executed is the first character group < The second character group <the third character group <the fourth character group (a jackpot is determined).

  A feature of the character group pattern determination table shown in FIG. 53B is that it is determined that a variation effect pattern that is equal to or more than the SP reach effect is executed when the character group notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the character group notice effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Count-up effect decision processing)
Next, the count-up effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the count-up effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined variation effect pattern in step S1444-1, and determines whether or not the count-up effect is included in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern in step S1444-2. If the count-up effect is included, the process proceeds to step S1444-3. If the count-up effect is not included, the current count-up effect determining process is terminated.

  In step S1444-3, the sub CPU 120a uses the final count value determination table (FIG. 55A) to determine the final count value that is finally displayed in the count-up effect. Details of the final count value determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1444-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a count-up effect designation command corresponding to the determined final count value in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current count-up effect determining process. Thereby, a count-up effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the count-up effect is performed.

(Final count value determination table)
FIG. 55A shows a final count value determination table that is referred to when determining the final count value in the count-up effect. In the final count value determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the reach effect type finally executed in the variable effect, the distribution ratio (%) for each final count value, and the final count value to be determined are associated.

  The final count value includes “3 seconds” and “3.5 seconds” which indicate that the normal reach effect is finally executed, and “4 seconds” which indicates that the SP reach effect is finally executed. “4.5 seconds”, “5 seconds” and “5.5 seconds” suggesting that SPSP reach production will be executed eventually, and SPSP reach production will be executed and will be a big hit 11 types of “7.7 seconds” are set, and the higher the value of the number of seconds, the higher the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed.

  The first feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 55A is that a big final count value is more easily determined in the case of jackpot than in the case of a big hit lottery result, and the jackpot expectation is expected. It is easier to determine a large final count value when a reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed than when a reach effect with a low degree is executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a second feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 55 (a), even when the same reach effect is finally executed, the big hit expectation is set differently depending on the final count value. It is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to excite the player's expectation that the final count value will be as large as possible, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Count display example)
Next, a display example of the number of counts in the count-up effect (count number display mode) will be described with reference to FIG.

When the count number is 0.0 to 2.9 seconds, the count number display color is “white” and the display size of the count number is “minimum”.
When the count number is 3.0 to 3.9 seconds, the count number display color is “blue” and the count number display size is “small”.
When the count number is 4.0 to 4.9 seconds, the count number display color is “green” and the count number display size is “medium”.
When the count number is 5.0 to 5.5 seconds, the count number display color is “red” and the count number display size is “large”.
When the count number is 5.6 to 7.7 seconds, the count number display color is “rainbow” and the count number display size is “maximum”.

  The expectation that the jackpot game will be executed for each color of the count number is white <blue <green <red <rainbow color (decision of jackpot), and the expectation that the jackpot game will be executed for each count number display size is Minimum <small <medium <large <maximum.

  As described above, since the display mode of the count number is changed in accordance with the increase in the count number in the count-up effect, the player expects that the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed increases. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Example of count-up production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, an example of the effect when the count-up effect is executed during the execution of the change effect will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), when the variation time of the first special symbol ends in a state where the number of first special symbol hold is “2”, the image display device 31 causes the loss effect symbol “148”. Is stopped and the variation effect ends.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (b), when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, one of the first hold icons is changed to the variable icon TI, and the variable symbol display of the effect symbol 38 is started. Fluctuation production is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), when the effect button 35 is operated during the effective period that occurs during the normal fluctuation period, the expectation of the character A's expectation UP line ("Ki, sign" ”?”) Is displayed and the dialogue notice effect is executed. In addition, also when the effective period ends without the effect button 35 being operated, the serif notice effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (d), when the introduction effect of the count-up effect is started, the ally character is displayed together with a line (“Stop!”) That prompts the image display device 31 to stop (stop) the enemy character. Then, a count-up effect in which the character's movement is frozen (limited) is started.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (e), when 1.05 seconds have elapsed since the start of the count-up effect, the opposing character and enemy character are displayed in the minimum size on the image display device 31. In addition, the count value CT of 1.05 seconds is displayed in white and in the minimum size. After that, the character and the count value CT are displayed so as to gradually increase with time.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (f), when 3.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the count-up effect, the image display device 31 displays the count value CT of 3.5 seconds in blue and in a small size. Is done. When the count-up effect ends at this timing, the variation effect is ended after developing into a normal reach effect.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 56 (g), when 4.0 seconds have elapsed since the start of the count-up effect, the image display device 31 displays the count value CT of 4.0 seconds in green and medium size. Is done. When the count-up effect ends at this timing, it finally develops into the SP reach effect via the normal reach, and the variable effect ends.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (h), when 4.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the count-up effect, the image display device 31 has a count value CT of 4.5 seconds in green and medium size (see FIG. 56). 56 (g) slightly larger size). When the count-up effect ends at this timing, it finally develops into the SP reach effect via the normal reach, and the variable effect ends.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (i), when 5.0 seconds have elapsed since the start of the count-up effect, the image display device 31 displays the count value CT of 5.0 seconds in red and in a large size. Is done. When the count-up effect ends at this timing, the variation effect is ended by developing into an SPSP reach effect via the normal reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (j), when 5.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the count-up effect, the image display device 31 has a count value CT of 5.5 seconds in red and a large size (see FIG. 56). 56 (j) slightly larger size). When the count-up effect ends at this timing, the variation effect is ended by developing into an SPSP reach effect via the normal reach.

  Although not shown, when 7.7 seconds have elapsed since the start of the count-up effect, the count value CT of 7.7 seconds is displayed in the rainbow color and the maximum size on the image display device 31. When the count-up effect ends at this timing, the variation effect is ended by developing into an SPSP reach effect via the normal reach.

  In this way, it is possible to emphasize how the count value increases when the movement of the character is frozen during the count-up effect (the movement is more limited than the normal effect). It is possible to improve the production effect of the production.

  In addition, the display mode (color, size) of the count number changes with the increase in the count number, and the character size also changes, so that the player can be impressed that the expectation of jackpot is increasing. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The normal reach is always executed after the count-up effect is executed, but the development effect may be executed without executing the normal reach to develop the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect. Further, a case where the normal reach is executed and the development is performed and a case where the development effect is executed without executing the normal reach may be mixed.

  Further, the type of reach effect that is finally executed is fixed depending on the final count value of the count-up effect, but the type of reach effect may not be fixed. Specifically, when the final count value is 3 or 3.5, the normal reach effect is more easily executed than the SP reach effect, and when the final count value is 4 or 4.5, the SP is more effective than the normal reach effect. When the reach effect is more easily executed and the final count value is 5 or 5.5, the SPSP reach effect is preferably executed more easily than the SP reach effect.

  In addition, the count number is gradually enlarged and displayed, but when the type of reach effect that is finally executed reaches the count number that changes, it is displayed smaller than the previous size and then enlarged. By displaying, the size of the count number may be changed like enlargement → reduction → enlargement → reduction.

  In addition, while the count-up effect is being executed, the jackpot notice effect (the serif notice effect, the step-up notice effect, and the character group notice effect) is not executed, but at a lower rate than before the count-up effect is executed. The jackpot notice effect may be executed (in any case, the execution of the jackpot notice effect is limited during the execution of the count-up effect).

  Further, during the execution of the count-up effect, the icon change in the icon change effect does not occur, but the icon change occurs at a lower rate than before and / or after the execution of the count-up effect (whichever In any case, the occurrence of an icon change may be limited during the execution of the count-up effect).

  In addition, when an icon change occurs during the execution of the count-up effect, an icon change that changes the display mode of the hold icon during the execution of the count-up effect is not generated, and the display mode of the fluctuation icon is changed. An icon change to be changed may be generated.

  In addition, while the count-up effect is being executed, the timer effect is not executed, but the timer effect is executed at a lower rate than before and / or after the count-up effect is executed (in any case, the count effect is counted). The execution of the timer effect may be restricted during the execution of the up effect).

  When the timer effect is executed during the execution of the count-up effect, the timer effect with a short timer time may be executed without executing the timer effect with a long timer time. In addition, a timer effect that suggests the occurrence of a specific event other than the predetermined event is executed without executing a timer effect that suggests the occurrence of a predetermined event (one or two of a plurality of types of events). May be.

  In addition, when the timer effect is executed during the execution of the count-up effect, the timer effect that suggests the execution of the icon change effect is executed, but the timer effect that suggests the occurrence of another event is not executed. Good.

  Moreover, while the count-up effect is being executed, the jackpot notice effect (the serif notice effect and the step-up notice effect) is not executed, but at a lower rate than before and / or after the count-up effect is executed. The jackpot notice effect may be executed (in any case, the execution of the jackpot notice effect is limited during the execution of the count-up effect).

  When the jackpot notice effect is executed during the count-up effect, one of the serif notice effect and the step-up notice effect is not executed, but the other may be executed.

(Timer production decision processing)
Next, the timer effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a timer effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, in step S1445-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon change scenario corresponding to the change icon, and determines whether or not the change icon change effect is to be executed in step S1445-2. If the icon change effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1445-3. If the icon change effect is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1445-8.

  In step S1445-3, the sub CPU 120a uses the change timer number determination table (FIG. 58 (a)), and the number of change timer effects (“0” or “1”) executed during the current change effect. To decide. Specifically, the final icon display mode of the variation icon is collated. Details of the change timer number determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The change timer effect is an effect suggesting that the change icon change effect is executed and the timing at which the change icon change effect is executed. At the time when the change timer effect is executed, It is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the change timer effect is present, and it is possible to determine that the change timer effect is present when the display mode of the variation icon changes.

  In step S1445-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined number of change timer effects is to execute the change timer effect. If the change timer effect is to be executed (the number of change timer effects is “1”), the process proceeds to step S1445-5, and the change timer effect is not executed (the number of change timer effects is “ In the case of “0 times”), the process proceeds to step S1445-8.

  In step S1445-5, the sub CPU 120a determines an icon change for the suggestion event suggested by the change timer effect, and determines a change timer as a timer type classified by the type and length of the timer.

  Suggestion events include normal reach, pseudo-ream, count-up effect, zone effect, heat zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPS reach effect, full rotation reach effect, effective period, jackpot symbol stop, in addition to icon change Etc.

  In addition to the change timer, the timer type includes a short timer that is a classification of a short timer time, a middle timer that is a classification of a longer timer time, a long timer that is a classification of a long timer time, and the like. Note that the timer time set by the four timer types is change timer = short timer <middle timer <long timer.

  In step S1445-6, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (FIG. 61) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the change timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the big hit lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. Details of the update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-7, the sub CPU 120a sets a timer effect designation command indicating a suggestion event and an update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the change timer effect is performed during the change effect.

  In step S1445-8, the sub CPU 120a refers to the current variation effect pattern, and in step S1445-9, a reach effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) higher than the SP reach effect is executed. It is determined whether or not. If a reach effect equal to or greater than the SP reach effect is executed, the process proceeds to step S1445-10. If a reach effect equal to or greater than the SP reach effect is not executed, the current timer effect determination process ends.

  In step S1445-10, the sub CPU 120a uses the event timer number determination table (FIG. 58 (b)), and the number of event timer effects ("0 times" to "2 times") executed during the current variation effect. To decide. Specifically, the big hit lottery result, the variation effect pattern, etc. are collated with the event timer number determination table. Details of the event timer number determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The event timer effect is an effect that suggests the occurrence of any of a plurality of events that expect the jackpot game to be executed in the execution process of the variable effect, and the timing at which the event occurs, At the time when the event timer effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of event, and the type of event can be determined when the event occurs.

  In step S1445-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined number of event timer effects is to execute the event timer effects. If the event timer effect is to be executed (the number of event timer effects is “1” or “2 times”), the process moves to step S1445- 12 and the event timer effect is not executed (event timer). If the number of effects is “0”), the current timer effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S1445-12, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined number of event timer effects is one. If it is once, the process proceeds to step S1445-13, and if it is not once, the process proceeds to step S1445-16.

  In step S1445-13, the sub CPU 120a uses the suggestion event determination table for one timer (FIG. 59) to indicate the suggestion event suggested by the event timer effect and the timer type classified by the type and length of the timer. decide. Specifically, the variation effect pattern or the like is collated with the suggestion event determination table for one timer. Details of the suggestion event determination table for one timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-14, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (FIG. 61) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the event timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the big hit lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. Details of the event timer update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-15, the sub CPU 120a sets a timer effect designation command indicating a suggestion event and an update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current timer effect determination process. Thereby, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the event timer effect is performed during the change effect.

  In step S1445-16, the sub CPU 120a uses the first suggestion event determination table for the timer twice (FIG. 60A), suggesting the suggested event and the kind and length of the timer by the first event timer effect. The timer type classified according to the size is determined. Specifically, a variation effect pattern or the like is collated with the first suggestion event determination table for two timers. Details of the first suggestion event determination table for the timer twice will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-17, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (FIG. 61) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the first event timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the big hit lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. Details of the event timer update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-18, the sub CPU 120a sets a timer effect designation command indicating a suggestion event and an update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the process for executing the first event timer effect is performed during the change effect.

  In step S1445-19, the sub CPU 120a uses the second suggestion event determination table for the timer twice (FIG. 60B), depending on the suggestion event suggested by the second event timer effect and the length of the timer. Determine the timer type to be classified. Specifically, the variation effect pattern or the like is collated with the second suggestion event determination table for the timer twice. Details of the second suggestion event determination table for the timer twice will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-20, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (FIG. 61) to determine the timer update pattern (effect mode) in the second event timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the big hit lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. Details of the update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-21, the sub CPU 120a sets a timer effect designation command indicating a suggestion event and an update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current timer effect determination process. Thereby, a timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the second event timer effect is performed during the change effect.

(Change timer count determination table)
FIG. 58A is a diagram showing a change timer number determination table that is referred to when determining the number of change timer effects to be executed during a variable effect. In the change timer number determination table, the icon final display mode, the distribution ratio (%) for each number of change timer effects, and the determined number of change timer effects are associated.

  As the number of change timer effects, two types of “0 times” that the change timer effects are not executed and “one time” that the change timer effects are executed are set.

  A feature of the change timer number determination table shown in FIG. 58A is that the change timer effect is easier to execute as the final display mode of the variation icon becomes higher in the jackpot expectation. By doing so, it is possible to effectively notify that the change icon has a high expectation degree of jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Event timer count determination table)
FIG. 58B is a diagram showing an event timer number determination table that is referred to when determining the number of event timer effects to be executed during a variable effect. The event timer number determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern, the distribution ratio (%) for each event timer effect number, and the event timer effect number to be determined.

  As the number of event timer effects, “0 times” that event timer effects are not executed, “one time” that event timer effects are executed once, and event timer effects are executed twice. Three types of “twice” are set.

  The first feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 58 (b) is that the event timer effect is more easily executed in the case of the big hit than the case of the big win lottery result, and the expected degree of the big hit The event timer effect is more likely to be executed when the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed than when the reach effect with a low is executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The second feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 58B is that the number of executions of the event timer effect is more likely in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big win lottery result. It is done. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the number of executions of the event timer effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a third feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 58 (b), a case where a reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed is executed rather than a reach effect with a low jackpot expectation level is executed. There is a point that the number of executions of the event timer effect tends to increase. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Suggested event determination table for one timer)
FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a suggestion event determination table for one timer that is referred to when determining a suggestion event and a timer type when an event timer effect is executed once during a change effect. The suggestion event determination table for one timer is associated with a variation effect pattern, a distribution ratio (%) for each suggestion event, a suggested event to be determined, and a timer type.

  There are 10 types of suggested events: normal reach, success of pseudo-ream, count-up effect, zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPS reach effect, full rotation reach effect, effective period, jackpot symbol stop.

  In addition, three types of timer types are set: a short timer that is a classification of a short timer time, a middle timer that is a classification of a longer timer time, and a long timer that is a classification of a long timer time. The timer time set by the three timer types is short timer <middle timer <long timer.

  A first feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 59 is that the types of suggestion events are set to be different depending on the variation effect pattern. By doing in this way, the variation of a timer production can be increased, it becomes possible to prevent a player's tiredness and to improve the interest of a game.

  As a second feature of the one-time suggestion event determination table shown in FIG. 59, an event (for example, a pseudo-event) executed at an early stage of the change effect is used as one event timer effect executed during the change effect. Successful points, count-up effects, zone effects) are more likely to be determined as suggestive events than events (eg, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, effective periods) executed at a later stage of fluctuation effects. . By doing in this way, a player's expectation can be improved over a long time, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  The third feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 59 is that an event that is executed at an earlier stage of the change effect (for example, success of pseudo-continuation, count-up) as the change effect pattern with a higher jackpot expectation level. An event (for example, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, effective period) executed at a later time of the fluctuation production is easier to be determined as a suggestion event than production and zone production. By doing in this way, a player's expectation can be improved over a long time, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  A fourth feature of the one-time suggestion event determination table shown in FIG. 59 is that a variable type pattern having a higher jackpot expectation level is likely to determine a timer type for which a longer timer time is set (a jackpot expectation expectation). The higher the degree, the easier it is to determine the long timer as the timer type). By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer production, the higher the expectation of jackpot, so the player will have a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, it is possible to improve the interest of the game It becomes.

  As a fifth feature of the one-time suggestion event determination table shown in FIG. 59, an event timer effect that suggests the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, other than the effective period, full rotation reach effect, jackpot symbol stop) is executed. When the event timer effect suggesting the occurrence of a specific event (valid period) is executed, the effect button 35 is more likely to be in a special state in the final phase (final stage) of the change effect. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for which type of event is the suggestion event, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The sixth feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 59 is that the final stage of the fluctuating effect is when the middle timer is determined rather than when the short timer is determined as the timer type. There is a point that the production button 35 is likely to be in a special state (protruding state) in the (late stage). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The seventh feature of the one-time suggestion event determination table shown in FIG. 59 is that the final stage of the fluctuating effect is when the long timer is determined rather than when the middle timer is determined as the timer type ( There is a point that the production button 35 tends to be in a special state (protruding state) in the final stage. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Suggested event determination table for 2 timers)
FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a suggestion event determination table for two timers that is referred to when the suggestion event and the timer type are determined when the event timer effect is executed twice during the change effect. The suggested event determination table for one timer is associated with a variation effect pattern, a distribution ratio (%) for each suggested event, a suggested event to be determined, and an update pattern determination table.

  FIG. 60A is a diagram showing a first suggestion event determination table for two timers for determining the type of the first suggestion event and the type of the update pattern determination table, and FIG. ) Is a diagram showing a second suggestion event determination table for two timers for determining the type of the second suggestion event and the type of the update pattern determination table.

  The suggested events include normal reach, 1st simulated success, 2nd simulated success, count-up production, zone production, 1st heat zone production, next notice production, SPSP reach production, validity period, full rotation reach production, jackpot design Eleven types of stop are set.

  In addition, three types of timer types are set: a short timer that is a classification of a short timer time, a middle timer that is a classification of a longer timer time, and a long timer that is a classification of a long timer time. The timer time set by the three timer types is short timer <middle timer <long timer.

  A first feature of the suggestion event determination table for twice the timer shown in FIG. 60 is that the types of suggestion events are set to be different depending on the variation effect pattern. By doing in this way, the variation of a timer production can be increased, it becomes possible to prevent a player's tiredness and to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, as a second feature of the suggestion event determination table for the timer twice shown in FIG. 60, as two event timer effects executed during the change effect, an event executed at an early stage of the change effect, One of the points is that both events that are executed at a later stage of the fluctuating performance are easily determined as suggestion events. By doing in this way, a player's expectation can be improved over a long time, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  Further, as a third feature of the twice-time suggestion event determination table shown in FIG. 60, a timer type for which a longer timer time is set is more easily determined for a variation effect pattern having a higher jackpot expectation ( The higher the jackpot expectation, the easier it is to determine the long timer as the timer type). By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer production, the higher the expectation of jackpot, so the player will have a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, it is possible to improve the interest of the game It becomes.

  The fourth feature of the suggestion event determination table for twice the timer shown in FIG. 60 is more specific than the case where the event timer effect suggesting the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, SPSP reach effect) is executed. When the event timer effect suggesting the occurrence of this event (valid period) is executed, the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state in the final phase (end stage) of the variable effect. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for which type of event is the suggestion event, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a fifth feature of the suggestion event determination table for the timer twice shown in FIG. 60, the case where the long timer is determined is determined rather than the case where the short timer and the middle timer are determined as the timer type. There is a point that the production button 35 is likely to be in a special state (protruding state) in the final phase (end stage) of the fluctuation production. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Update pattern determination table)
FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an update pattern determination table that is referred to when a timer update pattern (effect mode) is determined. In the update pattern determination table, the timer type, jackpot lottery result, the distribution ratio (%) for each update pattern, and the update pattern to be determined are associated. For reference, the timer time for each update pattern, the timer display mode, The timer display position and the presence / absence of the possibility of executing the standby display indicating that the execution of the timer effect is waiting are described.

The “normal pattern” is a normal update pattern in which the timer displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 31 is subtracted by 1 from the initial number of seconds until it reaches 0 seconds.
The “special pattern” means that the timer (seconds) is rewound after the timer displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 31 is decremented by 1 from the initial number of seconds until it reaches 0 seconds. This is a special update pattern in which 1 is subtracted by 1 until 0 second is reached again.

The expectation that the jackpot game for each update pattern corresponding to the change timer is executed is normal pattern 1 <normal pattern 2 <normal pattern 3.
The expectation that the jackpot game is executed for each update pattern corresponding to the short timer is normal pattern 5 <normal pattern 6 <normal pattern 7.
The expectation that the jackpot game for each update pattern corresponding to the middle timer is executed is normal pattern 11 <normal pattern 12 <normal pattern 13.
The expectation that the jackpot game for each update pattern corresponding to the long timer is executed is as follows: normal pattern 21 <normal pattern 22 <normal pattern 23 <normal pattern 24 <normal pattern 25 <special pattern 1 <normal pattern 26 <normal pattern 27 <Special pattern 2 <Normal pattern 28.

  The first feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that, regardless of the type of timer, an update pattern that has a longer timer time in the case of jackpot than in the case of a jackpot lottery result is lost. The point which is easy to be decided is mentioned. By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer production, the higher the expectation of jackpot, so the player will have a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, it is possible to improve the interest of the game It becomes.

  A second feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that, even if the timer time is the same, the expected degree of jackpot varies depending on the display mode (character color) of the timer. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the display mode of the timer, and to improve the interest of the game.

  A third feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that the timer display mode (character color) increases as the timer type determines a longer timer time. By doing in this way, it can be impressed that the expectation degree of jackpot is so high that it is a timer type by which long timer time is determined, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, although the character color was illustrated as a display mode of a timer, it is good also as a font other than a character color, it is good also as a decoration part which decorates a timer, and those composites may be sufficient.

  The fourth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that the degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on the display position of the timer (the closer to the center of the screen, the higher the degree of jackpot expectation). By doing so, the player becomes interested in the display position of the timer, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The fifth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that the subtraction of the timer is started after the standby display is performed, compared to the case where the standby display indicating that the execution of the timer effect is waiting is not performed. In the case where it is done, the point that the degree of expectation of jackpot becomes higher is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation even before the timer is subtracted, and to improve the interest of the game.

  A sixth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that, when the timer time (total) is the same, the jackpot expectation is higher when the timer is updated with a special pattern than with the normal pattern. The point which becomes high is mentioned. By doing in this way, the player's expectation about whether it is a special pattern can be raised, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  The seventh feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that the rewind time in the special pattern is likely to be longer in the case of the big win than in the case of the big win lottery result (depending on the timer time after the rewind). The expectation level of jackpot is different). By doing in this way, the player's expectation with respect to the rewinding time can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The eighth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 61 is that the initial timer time in the special pattern is different from the timer time after rewinding (the timer time after rewinding is shorter than the initial timer time). Is mentioned. By doing so, the player's expectation until rewinding is completed can be effectively obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Timer production and execution time)
Next, with reference to FIG. 62 to FIG. 64, the timer effect for each variation effect pattern in which the timer effect may be executed and the execution timing of the timer effect will be described.

  In the timer production, there is an “icon change timer production” that suggests an icon change as a change timer production, and a “pseudo-continuous generation timer production” that suggests the occurrence of a pseudo-run as an event timer production, and the start of a zone production. "Zone occurrence timer production", "Thermal zone production timer production that suggests the start of thermal zone production", "Count up occurrence timer production" that suggests the start of countup production, "Precaution occurrence timer effect", "Normal reach occurrence timer effect" indicating the start of normal reach effect, "SP reach occurrence timer effect" indicating the start of SP reach effect, "SPSP reach occurrence timer effect" indicating the start of SPSP reach effect ”, Which indicates the occurrence of the effective period of the production button 35 During occurrence timer demonstration ", suggesting to stop the jackpot performance symbols there is a" big hit symbol stop timer demonstration ".

  The variation effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed includes “pseudo one change period” which is the first change period before the pseudo continuous notice is executed, and 2 associated with the fact that the pseudo continuous notice is executed once. The “pseudo 2 change period” that is the first change period, the “pseudo 3 change period” that is the third change period when the pseudo continuous notice is executed twice, and the pseudo continuous notice is executed 3 times. There are at least two “pseudo four-variation periods” that are the fourth fluctuation period.

  As shown in FIG. 62 (a), in the case of the variation effect pattern 10 or 33 (button non-collision), there is a possibility that the icon change timer effect, the pseudo-continuous timer effect, and the SP reach occurrence timer effect are executed. There is. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Moreover, the pseudo-continuous generation timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Also, the SP reach occurrence timer effect starts between T2 and T4 and ends at T4.

  As shown in FIG. 62B, in the case of the variation effect pattern 11 or 34 (button non-collision), there is a possibility that three icon change timer effects, zone generation timer effects, and SP reach generation timer effects will be executed. is there. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the zone generation timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. In addition, the SP reach occurrence timer effect starts from T2 to T4 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T4.

  As shown in FIG. 62 (c), in the case of the variation effect pattern 12 or 35 (button non-collision), there is a possibility that three icon change timer effects, count-up generation timer effects, and valid period occurrence timer effects will be executed. There is. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends by T2, or starts between T3 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the count-up occurrence timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. In addition, the effective period generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or without the standby display, and ends by the timing of T5.

  As shown in FIG. 62 (d), in the case of the variation effect pattern 13 or 36 (button non-collision), there is a possibility that two of the icon change timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, and the effective period generation timer effect are executed. is there. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Also, the zone generation timer effect starts between T1 and T3 and ends at T3. The effective period generation timer effect is started during T4 to T6 and is started from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T6.

  As shown in FIG. 62 (e), in any of the variation effect patterns 14, 15, 37, 38, three of the icon change timer effect, the count-up occurrence timer effect, and the effective period occurrence timer effect are executed. there is a possibility. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T3 and ends by T3, or starts between T4 and T5 and ends by T5. Further, the count-up occurrence timer effect starts between T1 and T3 and ends at T3. In addition, the effective period generation timer effect starts between T4 and T6 and ends at T6.

  As shown in FIG. 63A, in the case of the change effect pattern 16 or 39 (button non-collision), there are four icon change timer effects, normal reach occurrence timer effects, SPSP reach occurrence timer effects, and effective period occurrence timer effects. May be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the normal reach occurrence timer effect starts from T1 to T3 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T3. Also, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect starts from T2 to T4 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period generation timer effect starts from T3 to T5 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T5.

  As shown in FIG. 63 (b), in the case of the variation effect pattern 17 or 40 (button non-collision), 4 of icon change timer effect, count-up occurrence timer effect, SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, and effective period occurrence timer effect. May be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends by T2, or starts between T3 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the count-up occurrence timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Also, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect starts between T3 and T4 and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period generation timer effect starts from T3 to T5 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T5.

  As shown in FIG. 63 (c), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 18 or 41 (button non-collision), there are four icon change timer effects, zone generation timer effects, SPSP reach generation timer effects, and valid period generation timer effects. May be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the zone generation timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Also, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect starts from T2 to T4 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period generation timer effect starts from T3 to T5 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T5.

  As shown in FIG. 63 (d), in the case of the change effect pattern 19 or 42 (button hit), there are four icon change timer effects, count-up generation timer effects, SPSP reach occurrence timer effects, and valid period occurrence timer effects. May be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends by T2, or starts between T3 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the count-up occurrence timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Also, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect starts between T3 and T4 and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period generation timer effect starts from T3 to T5 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T5.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (a), in the case of the change effect pattern 20 or 43 (button non-collision), the icon change timer effect, the pseudo-continuous timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, the SPSP reach start timer effect, the effective period There is a possibility that five generation timer effects will be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Moreover, the pseudo-continuous generation timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. The zone generation timer effect starts from T1 to T3 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T3. Further, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect starts from T3 to T5 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T5. The effective period generation timer effect starts from T4 to T6 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T6.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (b), in the case of the change effect pattern 21 or 44 (button non-collision), the icon change timer effect, the pseudo-continuous timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, the SPSP reach start timer effect, the effective period There is a possibility that five generation timer effects will be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Moreover, the pseudo-continuous generation timer effect starts between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Also, the zone generation timer effect starts between T1 and T3 and ends at T3. The SPSP reach occurrence timer effect is started from T3 to T6 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T6. In addition, the effective period generation timer effect starts from T4 to T7 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T7.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (c), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 22 or 45 (button hit), the icon change timer effect, the heat zone generation timer effect, the next notice occurrence timer effect, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, the effective period There is a possibility that five generation timer effects will be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Also, the thermal zone generation timer effect starts from T1 to T3 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T3. The next notice generation timer effect starts from T2 to T5 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T5. The SPSP reach occurrence timer effect is started from T3 to T6 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T6. The effective period generation timer effect starts from T4 to T7 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T7.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (d), the change effect pattern 46 (button non-collision) is an icon change timer effect, a heat zone generation timer effect, a next notice generation timer effect, an SPSP reach generation timer effect, and a jackpot symbol stop timer effect. Five may be executed. However, up to three timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T6 and ends by T6. The heat zone generation timer effect is started without a standby display or standby display between T1 and T3 and ends at T3. The next notice generation timer effect starts from T2 to T6 from the standby display or without the standby display and ends at T6. The SPSP reach occurrence timer effect is started without a standby display or standby display between T3 and T7 and ends at T7. The jackpot symbol stop timer effect starts without a standby display or standby display between T5 and T8 and ends at T8.

  Thus, even if there are many timer effects with overlapping execution times, the number of timer effects that are executed at the same time (in parallel) is limited (maximum of three). By doing so, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the number of timer effects that can be executed at the same time differs for each variable effect pattern (the timer that is executed at the same time for a variable effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation than a variable effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation) There are many productions). By doing in this way, it becomes possible for a player to guess the jackpot expectation degree by the number of timer effects executed at the same time, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, during the count-up effect period in which the count-up effect is executed, the execution of the timer effect is restricted. By doing in this way, the inconvenience that the change in the numerical value of the increase and decrease contradicts each other at the same time and the player is confused does not occur, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Example of timer production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, description will be made on an effect example in the case where three timer effects are executed during the changing effect. Here, in the normal gaming state, execution of the change effect pattern 45, the icon change timer effect (normal timer 1), the heat zone generation timer effect (normal pattern 11), and the SPSP reach generation timer effect (normal pattern 13) is determined. Shall.

  First, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), when the variation time of the first special symbol ends in a state where the number of first special symbol reservation is “2”, the image display device 31 loses effect symbol “234”. Is stopped and the variation effect ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), when the variation display of the first special symbol is started, one of the first hold icons is changed to the variation icon TI, and the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is started. Fluctuation production is executed. Thereafter, when the icon change timer effect is started, the white character timer HTW of “5 more seconds” which is a normal display is displayed in the vicinity of the variable icon display area 31c, and the subtraction of the timer time is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (c), when the white character timer HTW of the icon change timer effect is "0 second", the change icon changes from the CD icon to the blue character icon and the change icon change effect. Is done. When the heat zone generation timer effect is started at this timing, the white character timer ZTW of “15 more seconds” that is the normal display is displayed on the image display device 31, and the subtraction of the timer time is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (d), when the pseudo-continuous symbol suggesting the occurrence of the pseudo continuous notice is temporarily stopped as the middle effect symbol in a state where the break eyes are temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols, the pseudo 1 fluctuation The period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW is “12 seconds remaining” which is the timer time during subtraction.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 65 (e), when the effect symbol starts to re-variate due to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream, the zone effect is started and the zone telop is displayed. At this time, the white character timer ZTW becomes “the remaining 10 seconds” which is the timer time being subtracted.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (f), if the pseudo-continuous symbol suggesting the occurrence of the pseudo-continuous notice is temporarily stopped as the middle effect symbol in a state where the break eyes are temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols, the pseudo 2 The variable period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW is “1 second remaining” which is the timer time during subtraction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (g), when the production symbol starts to re-variate due to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream and the white character timer ZTW reaches “0 second”, the thermal zone production is started and the thermal zone telop is started. Is displayed. When the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started at this timing, the blue character timer STB of “the remaining XX seconds” which is a standby display is displayed on the image display device 31 immediately above the white character timer ZTW.

  The blue character timer STB is displayed immediately above the first hold icon display area 31a when another timer (in this case, the white character timer ZTW) is not displayed, but other timers are displayed. When the other timer is deleted, it is displayed immediately above the other timer, and when the other timer is deleted, it moves directly above the first hold icon display area 31a.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 65 (h), when the same “3” as the left and right effect symbols is temporarily stopped to form the reach state, the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the change icon changes from the CD icon to the blue character icon, and the change icon change effect is performed. The blue character timer STB becomes “20 seconds” which is the normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time starts. Is done.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (i), when the next notice effect is started, the characters “next notice SPSP reach!” Are displayed on the image display device 31. Then, the effect symbol 38 forming the reach state is reduced and displayed on the upper left of the screen, and the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a is deleted. At this time, the blue character timer STB becomes “the remaining 10 seconds” which is the timer time being subtracted.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (j), when the blue character timer STB reaches "0 second", the SPSP reach effect is started. At this time, the effect design 38 forming the reach state is maintained in a state of being reduced and displayed on the upper left of the screen.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 66, description will be made on an effect example in the case where two timer effects are executed during the changing effect. Here, in the normal gaming state, it is assumed that execution of the variation effect pattern 45, the next notice generation timer effect (normal pattern 21), and the valid period generation timer effect (special pattern 2) is determined.

  First, as shown in FIG. 66 (a), when the zone telop is displayed and the zone effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous notice is given as the middle effect symbol in a state where the break eyes are temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols. When the pseudo-continuous symbol suggesting the occurrence of is temporarily stopped, the pseudo two-variation period ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (b), the effect symbol starts to change again due to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream. At this time, when the effective period generation timer effect is started, the white character timer YTW of “35 more seconds” that is the normal display is displayed on the image display device 31, and the subtraction of the timer time is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), when the same “3” as the left and right effect symbols is temporarily stopped to form a reach state, the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the white character timer YTW becomes “the remaining 10 seconds” which is the timer time being subtracted. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started, and a red character timer UTR of “the remaining XX seconds” which is a standby display is displayed on the upper part of the screen.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 66 (d), when the white character timer YTW reaches “0 second”, the next notice effect is started, and the character “Next notice SPSP reach!” Is displayed on the image display device 31. . Then, the effect symbol 38 forming the reach state is reduced and displayed on the upper left of the screen, and the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a is deleted. At this time, the red character timer UTR becomes “35 seconds” which is a normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (e), when the SPSP reach effect is started, the red character timer UTR becomes “25 seconds remaining” which is the timer time being subtracted. At this time, the effect design 38 forming the reach state is maintained in a state of being reduced and displayed on the upper left of the screen.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 66 (f), when the red character timer UTR reaches “0 second”, the timer rewinding is started and the number of seconds of the timer is increased.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 66 (g), when the rewinding of the timer is completed, the red character timer UTR becomes “15 seconds remaining” which is a normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time is resumed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (h), when the red character timer UTR reaches “0 second”, the effect button 35 is changed to a special state (protruding state) and an effective period is generated. In 31, a promotion image SG (an image imitating the effect button 35 in a special state) that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 66 (i), when the effect button 35 is operated or the effective time elapses, a winning notification effect (here, a winning notification effect) as to whether or not it is a big hit is started, and the first decoration The member 33a moves from the standby position to the center of the screen as the effect position, and the light emitting effect EF centered on the first decorative member 33a is displayed on the image display device 31.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 66 (j), the first decorative member 33a returns from the effect position to the standby position, the jackpot effect symbol “333” is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends.

  As described above, since the timer for the icon change timer effect is displayed in the vicinity of the change icon display region 31c, the player who is watching the icon change timer effect visually recognizes the change icon change effect without moving the line of sight. Therefore, it becomes difficult to overlook the variation icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when multiple timer effects are executed at the same time, the timers are displayed so that they do not overlap each other. It becomes possible to improve.

  In addition, since the timer is displayed so as to overlap the front of other effect images, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of seconds of the timer, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. . It should be noted that a specific effect image (for example, an image of a notice effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot) may be displayed so as to overlap the front of the timer.

  In addition, since the timer is displayed in a state in which the distinctiveness is ensured without completely hiding the production symbol 38, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the state of variation display of the production symbol 38 cannot be grasped, and the entertainment of the game. Can be improved.

  In addition, the production symbols 38 displayed in the normal size may partially overlap, but the production symbols 38 displayed in the reduced size are displayed with a timer so as not to completely overlap. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the state of the variable display of the symbol 38 cannot be visually recognized, and to improve the interest of the game. Note that a timer may be displayed so as not to hide the effect design at all.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot notice effect can be executed while the timer effect is being executed, but the execution of the jackpot notice effect may be limited while the timer effect is being executed. Specifically, the jackpot notice effect may not be executed completely, or a specific jackpot notice effect (at least one of the serif notice effect, the step-up notice effect, and the character group notice effect) is not executed. Other notice effects (line notice effect, step-up notice effect, remaining character group notice effect) may be executed.

  In this embodiment, the timer effect does not suggest execution of the jackpot notice effect. However, the execution of the jackpot notice effect may be suggested. In the case of executing a definite effect for definitive notification that a big hit will be made, execution of the definite effect may be suggested by a timer effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when a plurality of timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel), a state in which a plurality of timers are displayed in a standby display can be generated. One timer may be always provided.

  In the present embodiment, in the special pattern in the timer effect, the number of seconds is rewound when the timer reaches 0 seconds. However, when the timer reaches 0 seconds, the number of seconds is added ( Rewriting) may be performed, or the subtraction of the number of seconds may be suspended until the timer reaches 0 seconds, and the subtraction may be started again after a predetermined period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer type of the timer effect is the short timer and the middle timer, the special pattern is not determined as the update pattern, and when the timer type is the long timer, the special pattern is determined as the update pattern. However, the special pattern may be determined as the update pattern even in the middle timer.

  In this embodiment, a timer is displayed on the image display device 31 to execute the timer effect. However, a second display device different from the image display device is provided, and the timer is displayed on the second display device. The timer effect may be executed, or the display device that displays the timer may be varied depending on the suggestion event and / or the timer type. For example, when the change icon or the hold icon is displayed on the second display device, a timer that suggests an icon change is displayed on the second display device, and a timer that suggests another event is displayed on the image display device 31. And so on.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when two timer effects are executed, the two timer effects do not suggest the same event, but the two timer effects may indicate the same event. May be. Specifically, when a variation effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined, the two timer effects are not suggested the same event, and a variation effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined For example, two timer effects may indicate the same event at a predetermined rate.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the timer does not change in the middle, but may change in the middle. Specifically, the display mode is changed after the timer is rewound, or the display mode is changed after the timer is added or resumed after being paused.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects do not overlap with each other, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is executed is different between the cases when they overlap (in the case of overlap, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher) However, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed may be the same.

  Further, in this embodiment, an event that occurs during a variable effect is suggested by a timer effect, but the occurrence of a special effect that is executed based on time information of an RTC (real time clock) is indicated by a timer effect. It may be.

  By the way, some conventional gaming machines give a player a prize value (award ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of award condition (winning) established by the game (for example, JP, A 2015-013168). In such a gaming machine, there is a problem that it is not possible to grasp information about the prize value given to the player.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display predetermined information in a gaming machine including a control board (main control board 110) that controls the progress of the game. Award means (main control board) for giving a prize value (prize ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of the award condition (winning) established by the game and the display means (prize ball ratio display 112) , Payout control board), specific information calculation means (main control board 110) for calculating the specific information (prize ball ratio) by aggregating the prize value given by the prize value grant means, and the specific calculation means Specific information display means (main control board 110) for displaying the calculated specific information on the display means, and the display means is provided on the control board. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain the information about the prize value provided to the player.

  In addition, as a configuration for solving the above-described problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, award value (award ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of grant condition (winning) established by the game. In the gaming machine that can give the player a specific information (total prize amount display unit 112) that can display predetermined information and the prize value given to the player Specific information calculation means (main control board 110) for calculating a winning ball ratio, and specific information display means (main control board 110) for displaying the specific information calculated by the specific calculation means on the display means. The specific information calculation means calculates the first specific information (short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, short-term electric prize ball ratio) by aggregating the prize value in the latest first period, and from the first period Collecting the prize value in the second period Second identification information (Long electrically movable device control prize counts ratio, the number of long-term electric officers prize balls percentage) and is adapted to calculate a. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain the information about the prize value provided to the player.

  In addition, as a configuration for solving the above-described problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, award value (award ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of grant condition (winning) established by the game. In a gaming machine that can give a player a display means (prize ball ratio display 112) capable of displaying predetermined information, and given to a player after the aggregation condition is established (first power ON) Specific information calculation means (main control board 110) for calculating the award value and calculating specific information (long-term special electricity prize ball ratio, long-term electrification prize ball ratio), and the specific information calculated by the specific calculation means Specific information display means (main control board 110) for displaying information on the display means, wherein the specific information calculation means is configured such that the prize value aggregated after the aggregation condition is satisfied is a specified value amount (600,000 pieces) After reaching the above) The calculation of the information is adapted to be regulated. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain the information about the prize value provided to the player.

  Further, some conventional gaming machines give a player a prize value (award ball, award medal, award data) corresponding to the type of award condition (winning) established by the game (for example, JP 2015-013168). In such a gaming machine, there is a problem that it is impossible to grasp the abnormality of the prize value given to the player.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prize value (award ball, award medal, award data) corresponding to the type of award condition (winning) established by the game is played. In the gaming machine that can be given to the player, there is an abnormality in the prize value totaling means (main control board 110) for totaling the prize value given to the player and the total information by the prize value totaling means. An abnormality determining means (main control board 110) for determining whether there is an abnormality, and a notification means (main control board 110) for performing a predetermined notification based on the fact that the abnormality determining means determines that there is an abnormality. Yes. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain abnormality of the prize value provided to the player.

  Also, in conventional gaming machines, it is common to determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and to execute a game effect (display effect or the like) for notifying the determination result. Some of these gaming machines execute a timer effect that updates the timer displayed on the display means so that a specific display is performed at the time of execution of the specific effect executed during the game effect ( For example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-211762). However, such a gaming machine has a problem that the entertainment of the game is scarce.

◇ As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result In a gaming machine capable of executing a game effect (variation effect), a specific effect (icon change, pseudo-ream, count-up effect, (thermal) zone effect, next time that the game effect is expected to be executed) A specific effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a notice effect, various reach effects, occurrence of a valid period, jackpot symbol stop, and the like, and a specific display (display of another 0 seconds) at the execution time of the specific effect And a timer effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a timer effect for updating the timer displayed on the display means. In the timer effect, The degree of expectation that the special game is executed is different between when the display is performed in one display mode (white characters) and when the timer is displayed in the second display mode (blue characters, red characters, rainbow characters). I have to. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As another configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and the determination result In a gaming machine capable of executing a corresponding game effect (variable effect), a specific effect (icon change, pseudo-ream, count-up effect, (heat) that expects the special game to be executed during the execution of the game effect. Specific production execution means (production control board 120) for executing zone production, next announcement production, various reach production, effective period occurrence, jackpot symbol stop, etc., and specific display (display of 0 second) And a timer effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a timer effect for updating the timer displayed on the display means. It is allowed to start the timer effect from any of timings of the start timing of game effects. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As another configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and the determination result In a gaming machine capable of executing a corresponding game effect, a specific effect (icon change, pseudo-ream, count-up effect, (thermal) zone effect, which expects the special game to be executed during the execution of the game effect, A specific effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a next notice effect, various reach effects, an effective period occurrence, a jackpot symbol stop, and the like, and display on the display means so that the specific display is performed at the execution time of the specific effect Timer effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a timer effect for updating the timer that has been set, wherein in the timer effect, the timer is in a first display area (first display). The degree of expectation that the special game is executed is different between the case where the special game is displayed in the second display area (upper part of the screen of the image display device) and the case where the timer is displayed in the second display area. It has become. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As another configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and the determination result In a gaming machine capable of executing a corresponding game effect, a specific effect (icon change, pseudo-ream, count-up effect, (thermal) zone effect, which expects the special game to be executed during the execution of the game effect, A specific effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a next notice effect, various reach effects, an effective period occurrence, a jackpot symbol stop, and the like, and display on the display means so that the specific display is performed at the execution time of the specific effect The timer effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing the timer effect for updating the timer that has been updated and the operation means (effect button) that can be operated by the player are provided from the normal state. Based on the operation of the state change control means (frame control board 180) for performing the state change to the state (protruding state) and the operation means during the effective period occurring at the end of the game effect, the result of the determination is notified. A result effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing the result effect, and the timer effect includes a first timer effect (a timer effect of a middle timer other than a timer effect suggesting the occurrence of a valid period), and , And a second timer effect (a timer effect suggesting the occurrence of a valid period, a timer effect of a long timer), and the state change control means is more capable of performing the second timer effect than when the first timer effect is executed. Is executed, the operation means can be easily changed to a special state when the predetermined effective period occurs. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, in conventional gaming machines, it is common to determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and to execute a game effect (display effect or the like) for notifying the determination result. Some of these gaming machines execute an update effect that updates the quantity displayed on the display means during the game effect, and execute a special effect after the update effect is executed (for example, a special effect). (See Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-211762). However, such a gaming machine has a problem that the entertainment of the game is scarce.

As another configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and the determination result In a gaming machine capable of executing a corresponding game effect, special effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing any one of a plurality of special effects (reach effects) in the game effect, and before the special effect is executed And an update effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect (counting effect) for updating the quantity displayed on the display means, and the quantity finally indicated by the update effect Therefore, it is easy to be executed in the variation effect, or the type of the special effect to be executed is different. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is shifted to the high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the completion of all jackpot games, but the first big prize opening 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game. Alternatively, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the second grand prize winning port 17, it may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, after all jackpot games are over, if the player transitions to the high probability gaming state and wins the falling lottery executed at the start of the special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state is terminated and the normal A gaming machine that returns to a gaming state may be used.

  In addition, when the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game is shifted to a low probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and when the jackpot special symbol type is a specific symbol, the next game after the jackpot game ends. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until a jackpot game.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are not performed simultaneously (in parallel), and the second special symbol variation display is preferentially performed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel), or the variable display of the first special symbol has priority. May be executed.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for january game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m Production control unit 150 Image control unit

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player and can execute a game effect (variable effect) according to the determination result. In the game production, a specific production (icon change, pseudo-ream, count-up production, (heat) zone production, next notice production, various reach production, effective period occurrence, jackpot that expects the special game to be executed. A specific effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a symbol stop, etc., and a timer displayed on the display means are updated so that a specific display (display of another 0 seconds) is performed at the execution time of the specific effect. Timer effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing a timer effect, and when the timer is displayed in the first display mode (white character) in the timer effect. When the timer second display mode (blue letters, red, rainbow character) when labeled Ri the expected degree Do different special game is executed by the timer directing the execution of the first specific effect A first timer effect that becomes the specific display at the time, and a second timer effect that can execute the timer with a different length from the first timer effect, while being the specific display at the execution time of the second specific effect. And the timer effect execution means shifts the start timing of the first timer effect and the second timer effect during execution of the game effect in which the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed. It is feasible .

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player and executing a game effect according to the determination result,
In the game effect, a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect that makes the expectation that the special game is executed;
Timer effect execution means for executing a timer effect for updating the timer displayed on the display means so that the specific display is performed at the execution time of the specific effect,
In the timer effect, a game in which the degree of expectation that the special game is executed is different between when the timer is displayed in the first display mode and when the timer is displayed in the second display mode. Machine.