JP2019080607A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing player's interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine 100 includes a main CPU 300a for deriving one lottery result when a game ball enters a start winning port (first start port 120, second start port 122) to win and a sub CPU 330a capable of executing a variation performance and determining the mode of the variation performance from a plurality of types of modes. The sub CPU 330a can execute a pseudo continuous performance during variation performance. The plurality of types of variation performance modes include a first mode ("pseudo continuous ready-to-win B1") and a second mode ("pseudo continuous ready-to-win B2") for making a player recognize that a pseudo variation display different in number from a pseudo continuous performance in the first mode is executed. The execution time of the variation performance capable of executing the second mode is a time in which the first mode can be executed, and any of the first mode and the second mode can be determined as a mode of the variation performance where the execution time is the above time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball and ball gaming machine (pachinko machine).

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known in which symbols are variably displayed in various modes (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2012-106042, A

  However, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that the interest of the player in the game can not be sufficiently improved.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player in the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention performs a lottery to determine whether or not to win on the basis of the random number acquired on the occasion of the game ball being won in the start winning opening. A lottery means for deriving one lottery result, a fluctuation effect executing means capable of executing a fluctuation effect for stopping and displaying a symbol in a mode of notifying the one lottery result after fluctuating display of a predetermined symbol, and the fluctuation effect The fluctuation effect mode determining means for determining the mode of the plurality of types from the plurality of types of aspects, and the fluctuation effect executing means repeats the fluctuation display of the predetermined symbol and the pseudo fluctuation display by temporary stop during the fluctuation production It is possible to execute a pseudo continuous effect to be performed, and a plurality of types of variation effect modes including a first mode including a first pseudo continuous effect in which the pseudo variation display is performed a predetermined number of times, and a specific mode during the variation effect Production The second aspect includes a second mode including a second pseudo continuous effect causing the player to recognize that the first pseudo continuous effect and the different number of times of the pseudo variable display have been executed when triggered to be executed. The execution time of the fluctuation effect that can be performed is a length that enables the fluctuation effect according to the first aspect to be performed, and the fluctuation effect mode determining unit has an execution time that is the first aspect as an aspect of the fluctuation effect of the length. And any of the second aspect can be determined.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game.

It is a perspective view of game machine 100 showing the state where the door was opened. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 108 provided in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group decision random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random-number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special motorized prize product ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. FIG. 14 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 14 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for describing CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining a power-off evacuation process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating switch management processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing in the main control substrate 300. FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for describing first start port passing processing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating second start port passing processing in the main control board 300. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol random number acquisition processing in main control board 300. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. 51 is a flowchart for describing special game management processing in the main control board 300. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol change waiting processing in the main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol change number determination processing in main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in main control board 300. FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening opening preprocessing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram for explaining the former half fluctuation effect determination table, and FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram for explaining the latter half fluctuation effect determination table. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing sub CPU initialization processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing fluctuation mode command reception processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing fluctuation pattern command reception processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating time schedule management processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. Fig.40 (a) is a figure which shows typically the timetable corresponding to the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach A1", and FIG.40 (b) is the first half of the mode of "pseudo series reach A2" It is a figure which shows typically the timetable corresponding to a fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach A1" (the 1). It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach A1" (the 2). It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach A2" (the 1). It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach A2" (the 2). FIG. 45 (a) is a view schematically showing a timetable corresponding to the first half fluctuation effect of the mode of “pseudo series reach B1”, and FIG. 45 (b) is the first half of the mode of “pseudo series reach B2” It is a figure which shows typically the timetable corresponding to a fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach B1". It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach B2" (the 1). It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach B2" (the 2).

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values and the like shown in this embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations will be denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated description, and elements not directly related to the present invention will not be illustrated. Do.

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

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

  In the middle frame 104, like the outer frame 102, a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the gaming board 108 and the transparent plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined interval, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100 The game board 108 can be viewed through the transparent plate 110.

(Detailed configuration of gaming machine)
Next, the detailed configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. In FIG. 2, illustration of nails 131 and a windmill 133 (both will be described later) provided on the game board 108 is omitted. Further, in FIG. 2, the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (all will be described later) in the closed state are illustrated, and in FIG. , And the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is illustrated.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, at the lower part of the front frame 106, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided. The operating handle 112 is provided so as to allow the player to rotate, and when the player rotates the operating handle 112 to perform a firing operation, a firing mechanism (not shown) with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operating handle 112. The game ball is fired by. The game balls fired in this manner are guided to the game area 116 ascending between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108.

  The game area 116 is a space formed at an interval between the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming board 108 is provided with a large number of nails 131 and one windmill 133, and the gaming ball led to the gaming area 116 collides with the nails 131 and the windmill 133, which is irregular. It is made to roll down in any direction. In FIG. 3, a large number of nails 131 provided in the game area 116 are illustrated by white circles, and only one nail 131 of the large number of nails 131 is given a reference numeral.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of approach of the game balls is different according to the launch strength of the launch mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enter the first gaming area 116a and are launched with the launch intensity equal to or greater than the predetermined intensity. The game ball that has been sent will enter the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 (not shown in FIG. 2) in which gaming balls can enter. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 and the second starting opening 122, predetermined winning balls are paid out to the player. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the entry of the gaming balls may be different for each winning opening.

  Although described later in detail, a first start area is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start area is provided in the second start port 122. Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the gaming ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is performed to determine one special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits, such as whether or not the player can perform a major game, which is advantageous for the player, and what type of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player acquires an opportunity to acquire a right to receive various gaming profits at the same time as acquiring a predetermined winning ball. It becomes.

  The first start port 120 is a lower part of the game area 116, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 116a can enter, or the game ball entering the first game area 116a is , It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting opening 122 is located on the right of the first starting opening 120 and in the second gaming area 116 b. In the second start port 122, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter or the game ball entering the second game area 116b enters the first game area 116a It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball. The second starting opening 122 is constituted by a starting variable winning device having a movable piece 122a, so that the easiness of entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 122 can be changed. Specifically, the second start port 122 is provided so that the movable piece 122a can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 122a is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 122 It has become. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, a lottery of normal symbols to be described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122a is opened for a predetermined time Controlled by As described above, when the movable piece 122a is in the open state, the movable piece 122a functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second start opening 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 122.

  Furthermore, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game ball entering the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are provided at positions where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered. Hereinafter, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as a large winning opening. The first large winning opening 126 is provided with an openable door 126a and an openable door 126b so as to be openable and closable. Normally, the open / close door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126, and entry of the gaming ball into the first large winning opening 126 is not possible. Further, the open / close door 126a is lowered downward when the open / close door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126 (see FIG. 2). Thus, in a state where the game ball can not enter the first large winning opening 126, a space through which the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can pass between the open / close door 126a and the open / close door 126b. It occurs. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 126b is opened, and the open / close door 126a rises in a state of being inclined toward the open / close door 126b (see FIG. 3). Between the tip of the open / close door 126a and the tip of the open / close door 126b, a gap shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball is formed. Therefore, the open / close door 126a and the open / close door 126b function as a saucer, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the first large winning opening 126. Then, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  Further, the second large winning opening 128 is provided so as to be able to open and close the opening and closing door 128a, normally, the opening and closing door 128b closes the second large winning opening 128, the game ball to the second large winning opening 128 It is impossible to hit the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 128a is opened, the open / close door 128a functions as a receiving tray, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player. The number of award balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game ball to the big winning opening may be different for each big winning opening.

  In the first gaming area 116 a, two general winning openings 118 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 120. In the second game area 116b, one general winning opening 118 is provided between the first big winning opening 126 and the second starting opening 122.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first game area 116a is provided with two discharge ports 130 for discharging the game balls from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 with the two general winning openings 118 interposed therebetween. There is. One of the two discharge openings 130 is provided adjacent to the upper left of the general winning combination opening 118, and the other of the two discharge openings 130 is in the center of the lowermost part of the game area 116 (directly below the first start opening 120). It is provided. Further, in the second gaming area 116 b, one discharge port 130 is provided below the general winning opening 118. A game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128 by the plurality of discharge openings 130, The game area 116 is discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

  Then, in the gaming machine 100, the effect display device 200 comprising a liquid crystal display device, the effect role device 202 comprising a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors are controlled as a rendering device performing rendering in progress of a game and the like. And an audio output device 206 including a speaker, and an effect operating device 208 for receiving an operation of the player and performing an effect by vibration.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a is disposed so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in the approximate center of the game board 108. doing. In the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed, and a variation effect in which the main character lottery result is informed to the player by the stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is It will be executed. In the fluctuation effect, in addition to the effect display unit 200a, operations of a plurality of effect devices such as the effect role device 202, the effect lighting device 204, the sound output device 206, and the effect operating device 208 may be performed.

  Although the effect role device 202 is disposed in front of the effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, effects are displayed during the variation display of the above-mentioned effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. By moving or rotating to the front of the display unit 200a, the player is given a sense of expectation of a jackpot.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect role device 202, the game board 108, etc., and is controlled to light variously in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the voice output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 or the lower position of the outer frame 102, and the front of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200 a. Output various voices to the side.

  The effect operating device 208 rotates in response to the input operation of the effect lever 208 b and the effect lever 208 b for accepting the input operation by the player (for example, the operation to pull toward the near side) It has a plurality of operation means with the rotation unit 208c. The push button 208a and the effect lever 208b correspond to an operating device operable by the player. The effect operating device 208 is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a lower position than the transmitting plate 110 (see FIG. 1). The effect operating device 208 is activated according to, for example, an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are performed according to the operation. Is executed.

  On the back side (the side of the game board 108) of the effect operating device 208, there is an upper tray 132 to which a winning ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a gaming ball to be lent out from the gaming ball lending device are introduced. When the game ball is full, the gaming balls are guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball removing hole (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls from the lower plate 134 is formed. The ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening and closing plate (not shown), but the opening and closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a by sliding the ball removal knob 134a in the lateral direction in the drawing. It is possible to discharge the game balls from the ball removal hole to the lower side of the lower plate 134.

  In addition, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold at a position outside the gaming area 116 and at which the player can visually recognize. A display 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, a normal symbol hold indicator 170, and a right-handed notice indicator 172 are provided. Each of the indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 is provided with a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signal from each detection switch or timer and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is started by the game ball passing through the gate 124 and the special game mainly started by the game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. It is divided roughly into a regular game. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

  On the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s that detects that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening detection that detects that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 A switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, a first large winning opening 126 The first large winning opening detection switch 126s to detect that the game ball entered the second, the second large winning opening detection switch 128s to detect that the gaming ball has entered the second large winning opening 128, the specific area 140b A specific area detection switch 140 s for detecting that the game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches. To have.

  In addition, the main control board 300 is opened and closed the normal electric combination solenoid 122c which operates the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122, the opening and closing door solenoid 126c1 which operates the opening and closing door 126a, and the first large winning opening 126 A first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 for operating the opening and closing door 126b, a second large winning opening solenoid 128c for operating the opening and closing door 128b for opening and closing the second large winning opening 128, and a second large winning opening 128 A movable member drive solenoid 142c for moving the movable member 142 is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128. It is supposed to be.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and an ordinary symbol A symbol hold display 170 and a right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the display control of each display is performed by the main control board 300.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 has a possibility of abnormality or fraud, such as a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism, and a door opening sensor for detecting the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 are provided to detect that, and each abnormality detection sensor 174 is configured to input an abnormality detection signal to the main control board 300.

  A payout control substrate 310 and a sub control substrate 330 are connected to the main control substrate 300.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing the gaming balls and control for paying out the winning balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 bi-directionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress outputted from the main control board 300 is through the payout control board 310 and the game information output board 312. It will be output to the hall computer etc. of the game arcade.

  Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the gaming balls stored in the storage section as a winning ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control to pay the predetermined winning balls to the player. At this time, payout of the game balls is detected by the payout detection switch 315s, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball count switch 316s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be paid out are paid out to the player. It has become. Whenever the winning balls are actually dispensed by driving the dispensing motor 314, a detection signal from the dispensing detection switch 315s and a count signal from the dispensing ball counting switch 316s are input to the dispensing control board 310.

  Further, the dispensing control substrate 310 is connected to a fullness detection switch 318 s for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 134. The counter full detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls to the lower tray 134, and the gaming ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310 each time the gaming balls pass through the passage. It is supposed to be

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

  Further, the delivery control substrate 310 is connected to the emission control substrate 320 so as to be able to communicate bi-directionally. The launch control board 320 grants launch when receiving launch control data from the payout control board 310. The launch control board 320 is provided on the operation handle 112, and a touch sensor 112s for detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112 are connected. . When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control substrate 320 is controlled to fire the gaming ball by energizing the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device.

  The sub control board 330 mainly controls various effects such as playing and waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330 a, a sub ROM 330 b, a sub RAM 330 c, an image control unit 340, an audio control unit 350, an illumination control unit 360, and a movable body control unit 370. The sub CPU 330a, the image control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370 may be configured by individual circuits. Further, at least two or more of the sub CPU 330a, the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370 are configured in one circuit (for example, one package or one chip) It may be configured as a functional block of the circuit.

  The sub control board 330 is communicably connected to the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and generates a command for executing effects. It is transmitted to at least one of the control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. At this time, the sub RAM 330 c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330 a.

  The image control unit 340 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. In the ROM of the image control unit 340, a large number of image data such as symbols and background displayed on the effect display unit 200a are stored, and based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330, the CPU The image is read from the ROM to the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 200a is controlled.

  The voice control unit 350 performs voice output control for causing the voice output device 206 to output voice based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Further, the illumination control unit 360 performs lighting control to light the effect lighting device 204 based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. The movable body control unit 370 moves the effect role device 202 or moves the push button 208a of the effect operation device 208 to the player side based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330 and moves it. Perform operation control. In addition, the movable body control unit 370 is from a lever operation detection switch for detecting that the rendering lever 208b of the rendering operation device 208 has been operated, or the rendering operation device detection switch 208s for detecting that the pressing button 208a has been pressed. When an operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command or control signal is transmitted to the sub control board 330.

  A power supply substrate (not shown) is connected to each substrate, and power is supplied from a commercial power supply to each substrate via the power supply substrate. In addition, a backup power supply comprising a capacitor is provided on the power supply substrate.

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

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special game and normal game, progress in parallel, and a low probability game state is used as a game state when these two games are progressed. Or, the game proceeds in any of the gaming states in which the gaming state in any of the high probability gaming state and the gaming state in any of the non-time-short gaming state or the time-short gaming state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set such that the probability of acquiring the right to execute the major role game in which the first major winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 are opened is low. In the gaming state, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a high-prize game is set high.

  In addition, the non-time-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122a is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball does not easily enter the second start port 122, and the time-short game state is more than the non-time-short game state Also, the movable piece 122a is likely to be in the open state, and the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to cause the game area 116 to fire the game ball, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is sent to the player A lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "main character lottery") is performed. In this major role lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first large winning opening 126 (or the second large winning opening 128) is opened and the gaming ball to the first large winning opening 126 (or the second large winning opening 128) A big-prize game that can be hit is executed. Below, the major player lottery method will be described.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special image storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, the game ball enters the first start opening 120 and various random numbers stored in the special view storage area are collectively referred to as the special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 122 The various random numbers stored in the special map reservation storage area are collectively referred to as special reservation 2.

  The special view reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start opening 120, special 1 hold is sequentially stored from the first storage unit of the special view reserve storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start opening 122, special 2 hold Are stored sequentially from the first storage unit of the special-image storage area. For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the special view reserve storage area, the first storage unit is special 1 Remember the hold. Also, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state in which the special storage 1 or the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special storage 1 is reserved 4 Store in the storage unit. In the same manner as described above, even if the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, among the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension are not stored, most The special hold is stored in a storage unit with a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the special 1 pending count (X1) and the special 2 pending count (X2) that can be stored in the special map pending storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first start opening 120, if four special 1 hold is already stored in the special view hold storage area, the game ball to the first start opening 120 is Special entry is not stored anew by entering the ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start opening 122, if four special 2 hold is already stored in the special view hold storage area, the game ball to the second start opening 122 There is no new 2nd hold stored by entering the ball.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot decision random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the large winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

  In the low probability gaming state, when a large winning lottery is started for special 1 holding and special 2 holding, as shown in FIG. 5A, the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and if it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined that the loss occurs. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  In addition, in the high probability gaming state, when starting the large winning lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred. According to this high certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10618, it is determined that the jackpot is a large hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined that the number is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/10. As described above, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is about four times that in the case of the low probability gaming state. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10164) which become "big hit" become "big hit" also in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one hit symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned lottery winning character, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when winning a "big hit" by special 1 suspension, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), a special symbol random number judgment table is selected, and a special win is selected as a "big hit". As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the special symbol random number decision table is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called the lost design.

  According to the special symbol per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special symbol per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number, As a result, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. The special jackpot symbol random number determination table and the special jackpot symbol random number determination table are configured such that although the same jackpot symbols are respectively determined, the selection probabilities of the special symbols are different. In addition, although the special jackpot symbols are determined, the selection probability of the special symbol may be configured to be different although the special random symbol judgment table and the special symbol random number judgment table are different. Moreover, both tables may determine the type (big hit symbol) of the special symbol with reference to the winning symbol random number determination table of 1 regardless of the holding type.

  In addition, when the main character lottery result is "loss", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as a lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the major character lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the major character lottery result is “loss”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a table set in advance is selected according to the type of holding, the number of holdings, the gaming state, and the like. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-1006. As described above, when the main character lottery result is derived, a process of determining a fluctuation presentation pattern for reporting the main character lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern.

  For example, when a major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension when being set to the normal gaming state, the total number of special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension when performing a major lottery Hereinafter, when the “number of reservations” is simply 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 7A. Similarly, when a major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension when being set to the normal gaming state, if the number of reservations when performing a major player lottery is three to four As shown in FIG. 7B, when the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of reservations is 5 to 7, as shown in FIG. 7C, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 Is selected. In FIG. 7, the group x described in the column of group type indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  Here, in the normal gaming state, although the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to when the major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension has been described, the main ROM 300b Also, a large number of reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

  In addition, when the winning combination lottery result is "big hit", the group type is not determined in determining the variation presentation pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major player lottery result is “loss”, and is not referred to when the major player lottery result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. The reach mode determination random number determination table is a lose mode reach random number determination table selected when the main character lottery result is “lost”, and the jackpot selected when the major character lottery result is “big hit” It is roughly divided into the time reach mode decision random number judgment table. The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each hold type. Each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each type of gaming state and symbol. Here, an example of a lost mode determination random number determination table for group x to be referred to in a predetermined gaming state and a symbol type is shown in FIG. 8A, and an example of a special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown. An example of the special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 8B is shown in FIG.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above main character lottery is "loss", as shown in FIG. 8A, the lost time reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the above group type lottery The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number selected. Further, when the result of the above main character lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 8 (b), (c), the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a change pattern random number determination table described later together with the change mode number, and the change pattern is determined simultaneously with the change mode number being determined. A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 8, a table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but the description “○ H” in FIGS. 8 to 10 indicates an arbitrary value represented by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. 7. Then, according to the determined group type and the game state, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the reach mode decision random number decision table at the time of loss and the reach mode decision random number shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the large winning lottery result is "big hit", according to FIG. 8 (b) and FIG. 8 (c) according to the determined big hit symbol (special symbol type), gaming state at the time of big hit, etc. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the shown big hit time reach mode decision random number decision table and the reach mode decision random number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are also provided for each table number.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one fluctuation pattern random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the above variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery is performed, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined in accordance with the main character lottery result, the determined symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number specify a fluctuation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the fluctuation effect are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the fluctuation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to the fluctuation time 1 determination table, fluctuation time 1 is associated with each fluctuation mode number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the determined fluctuation mode number.

  Further, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b). According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this manner is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying of the winning combination lottery result, that is, the fluctuation time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation is determined. The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In sub-control board 330, the first half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a special motorized product operating ram set table. The special electric combination product operation ram set table stores various data for controlling the main character game. During the large combination game, the special electric combination product operation ram set table is referred to, and the open / close door solenoid is used. 126c1, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are controlled to be energized. In addition, in fact, a plurality of special electric combination product operation ram set tables are provided for each big hit symbol type, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Here, for the convenience of description, control data of all the jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A to E are determined, as shown in FIG. 11, the main character game is executed with reference to the special motorized product operating ram set table. The major role game is configured by a plurality of round games in which the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to the special electric bonus game ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric bonus game maximum number of operations (round game run during one major game The number of opening), the number of opening special winning opening (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 opened in each round game), the number of special electric role opening switching switching (the first large winning opening 126 in one round game) And the opening number of the second large winning opening 128), the solenoid energization time (the opening number of the opening and closing door solenoid 126c1 for each opening number of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large Energization time of the winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, opening time of one first large winning opening 126 and second large winning opening 128), a prescribed number (one round game) The maximum number of possible winnings to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), the large winning opening closing effective time (the closing time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 between round games, That is, the interval time between rounds), the closing time of the big winning opening closing time (the closing time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 in the round game, ie, the interval time within the round), the ending time (last round The standby time until the normal special game is resumed after the end of the game is stored in advance as control data of the big game, for each type of the jackpot symbol, as illustrated.

  When the special symbols A, B, C, D are determined by the main character lottery, nine round games are executed, and when the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery, 16 round games are executed. Be done. When the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery, the number of times of opening of the special winning opening is large and the open time of the entire main character game is long as compared with the case where other special symbols are determined. The probability that the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery is higher in the case where the major character lottery is performed based on the special 2 suspension than in the case where the major character lottery is performed based on the first suspension (see FIG. 6) ). Therefore, it is possible to obtain a greater number of winning balls in the case where the major player lottery is performed based on the special hold 2 than in the case where the major player lottery is performed based on the first hold.

  When the special symbols A, B, C are determined by the main character lottery, the first large winning opening 126 is only opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds in the sixth round game as the effect round, so the first large It is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the winning opening 126, and the specified number of game balls will not enter during the round game. Therefore, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the sixth round game takes about 75 seconds, and when the special symbol C is determined, the sixth round game takes about 105 seconds. It becomes game time.

FIG. 12 is a view for explaining a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 12, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the low probability gaming state after the end of the major player game, and when the special symbols B to E are determined, the probability is high after the major player game is over. The gaming state is set, and the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10000 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the high probability number mentioned above indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the above number of continuations is reached, the setting of the gaming state is again performed. It will be done. Therefore, when the lottery result of the loss is derived 10000 times without deriving the jackpot result of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, the low probability gaming The gaming state is changed to the state. In the gaming machine 100, the specific high probability number may not be determined. For example, the gaming machine 100 may be configured such that the high probability gaming state is continued in a period from the setting of the high probability gaming state after the end of the major player game to the next winning of the jackpot.

  Further, when the special symbols A to E are determined, after the end of the major role game, it is set to the time saving game state or the non-time saving game state as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined, the non-time saving game state is set after the end of the major game. In addition, when the special symbols D and E are decided, it is set to the short time game state after the end of the major role game, and at this time, the number of continuations of the short time game state (hereinafter referred to as "time short number") is set to 10000 times Be done. This means that the time saving game state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time-savings indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving gaming state of 1, and setting of the gaming state is performed again when winning a big hit before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. It will be.

  Also, when the special symbol B is determined, if the gaming state at the time of the big hit is the short time gaming state, then it is set to the short time gaming state even after the end of the major role game, the number of time saving is set to 10000 times, the big hit If the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-time-short game state, the non-time-short game state is set even after the end of the major role game. Also, when the special symbol C is determined, it is set to the short time game state after the end of the large role game, but if the game state at the time of the big hit is the short time game state, the time reduction number is set to 10000 times, the big hit is won If the gaming state at the time is the non-time-saving gaming state, the time saving number is set to 10 times. In this case, according to the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, we decided to set the gaming state after the end of the big-prize game, the high probability number, the number of time reductions, but Regardless of the state, the gaming state, the number of times of high probability, and the number of times may be set only in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, the normal symbol determination process associated with whether or not the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be energized (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery" ) Is done.

  Although details will be described later, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the common drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the common drawing reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the hit determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes the gate 124 in a state where the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the common drawing reservation storage area, the hit decision random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls There is nothing to do. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 will be referred to as a common drawing reservation.

  In the case of starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13A, the non-time saving gaming state winning random number determination table is referred to. According to the non-time-short game state winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although it will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this popular drawing lottery, the second starting opening 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting opening 122 is closed. Maintained.

  In addition, when starting the regular drawing lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 13B, the winning random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. At this time, according to the winning random number determination table for short game state, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 99, the normal A lost symbol is determined as the symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  Fig.14 (a) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG.14 (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. As described above, when the common drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and fluctuates when the gaming state is set to the time shortening gaming state The time is determined to one second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is variably displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the hit symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the hit symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery and the symbol is determined and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122 is, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), an open / close control pattern Energization control is performed with reference to the table. In actuality, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric role solenoid 122c in accordance with the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 14B, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the open and close control pattern table. According to the opening / closing control pattern table, the time before public power release (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the number of times of opening / closing switching of the ordinary electric power combination (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , Solenoid energization time (Energization time of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 122c for every opening number of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of one second start port 122), a prescribed number (all of the second start port 122) The maximum number of possible winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the public power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, ie, the rest time), the general power active state time (second starting) The standby time from the last opening end of the mouth 122), the normal power end wait time (the standby time until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol to be described later is resumed after the normal power valid state time has elapsed), the second starting opening 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the second starting opening 122 are associated with the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state as game progress conditions, respectively, and in the time saving game state It becomes easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than the gaming state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the regular drawing lottery is made one after another and the second start opening 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball It is possible to perform a major role lottery while reducing the

  The opening and closing conditions of the second start opening 122 define three factors of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time of variation display of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second start opening 122. And in this embodiment, in all of these three elements, by setting the time saving gaming state more advantageously than the non time saving gaming state, the time saving gaming state is the second than the non time saving gaming state. The game ball is set to be easily entered into the starting opening 122. However, the time saving game state may be set more advantageously than the non-time saving game state for only one or two of the above three elements. In any case, the time saving game state is advantageous over at least one element compared to the non time saving game state, so the time saving game state is comprehensively the second starting opening than the non time saving game state. The game ball may easily enter at 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122a is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, according to the first condition. Also, the movable piece 122a may be controlled to open and close in accordance with the second condition that is likely to be in the open state.

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

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing CPU initialization processing (S100) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary to calculate a checksum.

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

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared, which should be cleared at the time of power recovery (when maintaining data before power-off without clearing the main RAM 300c), of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a sub-command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power is restored.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a payout command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting a recovery from the power-off to the payout control board 310.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a power-on special figure symbol type designation command showing the type of special symbol, a special 1 hold designation command showing the special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command showing the special 2 hold number (X2), A power-on sub-command set process is executed to transmit special symbol winning order commands indicating special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning sequences that are stored.

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

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing to inhibit an interrupt.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for per symbol random number. The per symbol random number initial value updating random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the per symbol random number. In other words, the symbol random number is updated by the symbol random number update process described later, and the symbol random number is hit when the symbol random number initial value update random number is rotated from the initial symbol update random number to the corresponding symbol random number initial value update random number -1. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number.

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

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

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

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

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

(Power-off save processing of main control board 300 (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining the power-off save process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization processing and executes power-off save processing.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clear process to stop the output of the output port.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while looping steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generating circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (in the present embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization processing (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, except when the timer counter is not specified.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the winning symbol random number initial value updating random number, as in the above-described steps S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by one and updated, and when the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one revolution, Update the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the per symbol random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 are used. The hardware random number generation unit updates the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number both according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every round of the random number sequence, and starts the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a receives a signal from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, the second large winning opening detection switch 128s, and the specific area detection switch 140s. Execute switch management processing to determine whether or not there is an input of. The details of the switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing to control the progress of the above special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

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

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes an error management process for determining whether or not various errors and abnormalities have occurred, and setting according to the determination result. Specifically, main CPU 300a sets an error command corresponding to an error that has occurred to the transmission buffer when it determines that various errors or abnormalities have occurred based on the input of the abnormality detection signal from abnormality detection sensor 174. . When the main CPU 300a determines that a plurality of errors occur, the main CPU 300a sets error commands as many as the number of generated errors. If an error such as an incorrect prize or an excessive prize is detected by the detection switch of each start winning opening and each big winning opening, one of the switch management processing of step S500 and the special game management processing of step S600. The predetermined error processing is executed in the unit and an error command is set in the transmission buffer.

  An error flag corresponding to an error that may occur may be provided for an error detected by the detection switch of each start winning opening and each big winning opening. In this case, the error flag corresponding to the error detection in the switch management process of step S500 and the special game management process of step S600 is kept on, and the state of the error flag is confirmed in the error management process of step S400-15. An error command may be set based on the error flag in the on state.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s. Execute a winning opening switch process for adding a counter or the like for winning ball control.

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

(Step S400-21)
Main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from game information output terminal board 312 to the outside. When it is determined that various errors or abnormalities have occurred, external information indicating the occurrence of various errors or abnormalities in the external information management process is, for example, a hall of the game arcade through the game information output terminal board 312 It is output to an external device such as a computer.

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

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output image of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c, the open / close door solenoid 126c1, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2, the second large winning opening solenoid 128c and the movable member drive solenoid 142c, and stores them in the output port buffer. To perform the solenoid output image synthesis process to

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is detected, that is, the gaming ball enters the first start opening 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S520, and when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is not detected, the process is performed to step S500-5. Transfer.

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

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time when the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second It is determined whether a detection signal is input from any one of the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. When it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is ended. Do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major player is currently playing, and determines whether or not the entry of the game ball to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is properly made. . Here, when it is determined that the major role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and the major role game is in progress, and the game ball enters the first major prize port 126 and the second major prize port 128 Is determined to have been properly made, the winning opening number winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the switch management process is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing (step S510) in the main control substrate 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

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

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

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be saved for the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units of the common drawing reserve storage area.

(Step S510-9)
Main CPU 300a saves the hit determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area, and ends the gate passage processing.

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
Main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. In addition, a special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is any one of a special 1 hold and a special 2 hold as a hold type, a special symbol identification value (00H) indicates a special 1 hold, and a special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates a special 2 pending.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S535)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the ordinary game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is not “04H”. It should be noted that "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is in progress. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening control process, since the normal electric combination solenoid 122c is energized to control the movable piece 122a to be in the open state, the second starting opening 122 can be opened properly here. It will be determined whether it is in the state. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer the process to

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal motor-operated product winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passage processing.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and the second starting opening passing process (step S530).

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates, out of the eight storage units of the special map reservation storage area, a target storage unit to which the acquired jackpot determination random number is to be saved.

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

(Step S535-15)
Main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process of updating and storing the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning sequences stored in the special figure holding storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300 a executes acquisition-time effect determination processing for making a major player provisional lottery, a winning symbol temporary determination, and a fluctuation effect pattern temporary determination based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is less than the state of the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control state described later. As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control state, the processing is transferred to step S535-27, and when it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric combination winning opening open control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning, executes a starting opening abnormal winning error process for performing predetermined processing. In the starting opening abnormal winning error process, for example, the main CPU 300a sets an error command for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the starting opening abnormal winning error is detected in the transmission buffer. After executing the starting opening abnormal prize winning error process, the main CPU 300a ends the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535).

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 And progress in parallel. The processing relating to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, each processing relating to such special game is managed by the special game management phase.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a checks the sum of the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 holding number (X1) and the special 2 holding number (X2).

(Step S610-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the total value checked in step S610-1 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the total value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the total value is "0", the process proceeds to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
When suspension is discontinued, the main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer and executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting process. The customer waiting command is transmitted only once when the hold is discontinued.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a transfers the special 1 hold and special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the special view reserve storage area to one small storage unit of one ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension stored in the second to eighth storage units are transferred to the first to seventh storage units. The main RAM 300 c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the 1st suspension and the 2nd suspension stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In the special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0 storage unit is decremented by "1", and the special 1 holding or the special 2 holding is Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that “1” has been subtracted. Furthermore, here, the winning order of the special 1 reserve and special 2 reserve stored in the special map reserve storage area is updated and stored.

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

(Step S610-11)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol design determination processing for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding hit symbol random number judgment table is selected. The special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. Thus, after saving the special symbol determination data, the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S611)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing of determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of the special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set to the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Confirm the type of jackpot design. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table, the gaming state and the high probability number which are set after the main character game end are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cutting preliminary counter. Also, here, the gaming state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of special symbols in first special symbol display 160 or second special symbol display 162. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. In addition, the special symbol display symbol counter is separately provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. In this case, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, and sets a special image holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. Here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning orders stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is digested, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

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

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

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S611-3, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process moves to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the sum of the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 holding number (X1) and the special 2 holding number (X2).

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the total value confirmed in step S611-5, and the hold type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the zero storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a changes the fluctuation mode based on the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S611-11.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-1 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation in progress processing on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol variation in-progress process. As a result, each of the segments constituting 7 segments is sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

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

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

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

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol fluctuation processing.

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

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

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-15, and when it is determined that it is not a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-7.

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

  Also, here, a normal symbol time short state flag is loaded to identify whether the gaming state is the non short time gaming state or the short time gaming state, and the current gaming state is the non time short gaming state Check if it is in state. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the count value of the time reduction counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving number counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the normal symbol time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction gaming state is set. Thereby, in the time saving game state, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a special-pattern-confirmed gaming state confirmation designation command indicating the gaming state when the special symbol is determined in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a count command for transmitting the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, when the special game management processing based on the one hold is ended and the special one hold or the special two hold is stored, the processing for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. It will be

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets data of the special motor operated product operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of times of operating the special electric combination. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as the counter value in the special motorized product maximum number of operations counter. . The special electric combination product maximum number-of-operations counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric combination product continuous operation number counter, and the counter value of the special electric combination product continuous operation number counter is incremented by "1" at the start of each round game. The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the main character game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric combination product operation frequency counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the main character game to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the major role game is started.

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

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

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening open designation command for transmitting the start of opening of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (start of round game) to the secondary control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H", and ends the large winning opening opening pre-processing.

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

(Step S641-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the special electric combination detection switching count counter is the number of special electric combination opening / closing switching counts (the number of opening and closing of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 during one round game). Determine whether it is the upper limit value. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening / closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric combination product operation ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric combination open / close switching number counter, the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning combination The solenoid control data for controlling the energization of the mouth solenoid 128c and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in the step S641-3, or the open / close door A special winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping energization of the solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By the execution of the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or the energization stopping of the open / close door solenoid 126c1, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c in the step S400-25 and the step S400-27. Control of the

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is one maximum open time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
Whether the main CPU 300a starts to energize the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c, ie, in step S641-5, the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid It is determined whether control processing for starting energization of the 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S641-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

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

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. The special winning opening open control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

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

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

(Step S641)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. Do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, in the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, It is determined whether the same number of game balls as the maximum number of possible winnings in one round has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening open control process is ended, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a is required to close the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute the special winning opening closing process. As a result, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are closed.

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

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

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening close designation command indicating that the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 are closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening control process.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

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

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric service continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric service maximum action frequency counter, that is, determines whether or not the round game of the preset number of times has ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric symbol continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric symbol maximum action frequency counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match The process moves to step S660-5.

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

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing. Thereby, the next round game will be started.

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

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening end wait processing on the main control board 300. The special winning opening end wait processing is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. Here, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the high probability number cut preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded, and the state data is saved. Also, in this case, according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time short state flag and the time reduction number counter.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the high-prize game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a number command corresponding to the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions saved in step S670-3.

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing relating to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but with the main control board 300, such a normal game The respective game related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

  The main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of the normal game, and the normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", If the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. If the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "normal electric role thing winning opening opening processing" is called, and if the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" If the module for executing the motorized winning combination opening opening control process is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", "normally rotated combination winning opening closed" Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  Here, each processing of the normal game control module will be described. In the present embodiment, in the normal game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase, and selects the normal game control module corresponding to the loaded normal game management phase.

  In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "00H" as the normal game management phase, selects the normal symbol variation waiting process as the normal game control module, and the common drawing hold is "0". Determine if When the main CPU 300a determines that the drawing cessation is “0”, the main symbol variation waiting process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the popular drawing suspension is not "0", a common symbol drawing lottery is carried out for the common drawing suspension (performed determination random number) stored in the first storage unit of the common drawing suspension storage area. Hit determination processing, setting processing of normal symbol stop symbol number indicating whether or not to turn on normal symbol display 168 in response to the result of common drawing lottery, determination processing of normal symbol variation time to determine normal symbol variation time Processing, setting processing of normal symbol display symbol counter for starting variable display of normal symbols, processing of normal symbol designation command to transmission buffer based on symbol type (per hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by normal symbol hitting determination processing Execute setting processing etc. Further, the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H", and ends the normal symbol change waiting process.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads “01H” as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary symbol fluctuation processing as the ordinary game control module, and the timer value of the ordinary game timer is “ It is determined whether it is "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is not "0", the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter (the normal symbol display 168 is turned off) in order to repeat turning on and off of the normal symbol display 168. Or, update setting processing of a counter value indicating lighting is executed, and normal symbol variation waiting processing is ended. The normal symbol display symbol counter repeats turning on and off repeatedly at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol variation time by updating and setting the counter value indicating turning off and the counter value indicating turning on alternately. (It will blink).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is "0", the normal symbol display symbol counter is the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in the normal symbol display waiting process. Save. As a result, the result of the common drawing lottery is notified. In addition, main CPU300a, the setting processing to the transmission buffer of the common figure stop specified command which shows that the stop display of the normal symbol fluctuation start time which is the time when the normal symbol stop display is started and the normal symbol start is started etc Then, the normal game management phase is updated to "02H", and the normal symbol change processing is ended.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "02H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary symbol stop symbol display process as the ordinary game control module, and the timer value of the ordinary game timer It is determined whether it is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is not “0”, the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is “0” and determines that the result of the popular drawing lottery is not a hit (is lost), the ordinary gaming management phase is set to “00H”. It updates and ends normal symbol stop symbol display processing. Further, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" and determines that the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit, it saves the time before the public power as the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer. At the same time, the normal game management phase is updated to "03H", and the normal symbol stop symbol display process is ended. Thus, the opening and closing control of the second start port 122 is started.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "03H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary electric combination prize winning opening opening process as the ordinary game control module, and selects the ordinary game timer. It is determined whether the timer value is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, it ends the processing for opening the normal electric jackpot winning opening.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary game timer is “0”, the main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole opening / closing switching process. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process, the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric combination opening and closing switching number counter, the number of times of the normal electric combination opening and closing switching (movable of the second start opening 122 during one opening and closing control When it is determined that the upper limit value of the number of times of opening and closing of the piece 122a is determined, the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal motor combination switch open / close counter is not the upper limit value of the normal motor combination open / close switch frequency, the normal to start or stop energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c. Execute the motorized product solenoid energization control process. By the execution of the normal electric power product solenoid energization control process, the control of the power supply start or the power supply stop of the normal electric power accessory solenoid 122c is performed.

  The main CPU 300a saves a timer value, which is one maximum opening time of the second start port 122, in the ordinary game timer, based on the counter value of the ordinary motor-operated object switching switching number counter. If the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control process of the ordinary motor combination solenoid 122c has been executed in the above-mentioned ordinary motor combination solenoid control process, the counter value of the number of times of switching of the ordinary combination The value is updated to the value obtained by adding “1” to “1”, and the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening / closing switching process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control processing of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c is not executed, the normal motor combination winning combination open / close opening is not performed without updating the counter value of the common combination opening / closing switching number counter. End the switching process.

  The main CPU 300a ends the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process, updates the ordinary gaming management phase to “04H”, and ends the ordinary electric combination winning opening opening pre-processing.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "04H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary electric role thing winning opening open control process as the ordinary game control module, and selects the ordinary electric character field. It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the winning opening / closing switching process is "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”, the main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor combination open / close switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal motor combination open / close switching frequency. When the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value, the main CPU 300a executes a normal motored vehicle object closing process described later. Further, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the main CPU 300a executes the above-described ordinary electric winning combination prize opening / closing switching process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer saved in the ordinary electric jack combination winning and closing switching process is not "0", the ordinary electric jack combination prize updated in the above-mentioned second starting port passing process. It is determined whether the count value of the ball number counter has reached a specified number and the same number of gaming balls as the maximum possible winning number in one opening / closing control has entered the second starting opening 122. When the main CPU 300a determines that the number of ball entry has not reached the specified number, the normal electric jackpot winning opening opening control process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the ball number has reached the specified number, the main motor 300a stops the energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c to set the second start port 122 in the closed state. The item closing process is executed, and the routine power enabled state time is saved in the normal game timer, and the normal game management phase is updated to "05H", and the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is ended.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "05H" as the ordinary game management phase and selects the ordinary electric role thing winning opening closing effective process as the ordinary game control module, and the above-mentioned ordinary electric motor It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the bonus game winning opening control process is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is not “0”, the normal electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is “0”, the general power termination wait time is saved in the ordinary gaming timer, and the ordinary gaming management phase is updated to “06H” to carry out ordinary electric power. Finish the prize winning hole closing effective processing.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "06H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary electric role thing winning opening end wait process as the ordinary game control module, and the above-mentioned ordinary electric motor It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the bonus game winning hole closing effective process is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary game timer is not “0”, the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole end wait process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary game timer is “0”, the ordinary game management phase is updated to “00H”, and the ordinary electric winning combination prize hole end wait process is ended. As a result, when the common drawing reserve is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is resumed.

  As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game will be advanced, but the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is in progress of such a game. Based on the above, in the sub control substrate 330, control for performing various effects is performed. Hereinafter, various effects including processing on the sub control board 330 and variation effects on the gaming machine 100 will be described.

(Example of production)
First, an example of the fluctuation effect of the no reach pattern will be described as an example of the fluctuation effect. As described above, when the main character lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the fluctuation effect of notifying the main character lottery result is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, that is, over the fluctuation time of the special symbol. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed in the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed (scroll display) while being superimposed on the background image. Then, the winning combination lottery result is notified to the player by the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c finally displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the stop state. During the fluctuation effect, the sound output device 206 outputs a sound along with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to light, and the effect role device 202 is movable. It is controlled.

  The fluctuation effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into a no reach pattern and a reach change pattern. In the variation effect of the no reach pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed on the background image. For example, it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the main character lottery result is a loss. In this state, when the variation display of the special symbol is newly performed, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start the variation display (the scroll display in the vertical direction) along with the start of the variation display of the special symbol. .

  Then, first, the effect pattern 210a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, the effect pattern 210c is stopped and displayed in a symbol form different from the effect pattern 210a. Then, the variation display of the special symbol is finished, and at substantially the same timing that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the effect pattern 210b is stopped and displayed, The combination of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, which are stopped and displayed, informs the player of the winning combination lottery result.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of the jackpot, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol form, and the special game is executed thereafter. On the other hand, when the main character lottery result is a loss, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol form.

  Next, an example of the change effect of the reach change pattern will be described. In the fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, for example, with the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, after the fluctuation display of the production design 210a, 210b, 210c is started, the temporary stop display of the production design 210a (displayed slightly The display is seen as if it is shaking but almost stopped. Thereafter, the effect pattern 210c is temporarily stopped. At this time, the effect pattern 210c is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same pattern as the effect pattern 210a.

  In this manner, in the effect display portion 200a, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are in the reach state where temporary stop display is performed in the specific aspect (the same symbol aspect), so-called "reach aspect", the shapes of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c The variable display is continued unlike before becoming a specific aspect. After that, for example, a reach effect in which a predetermined moving image is reproduced and displayed is executed on the effect display unit 200a, and finally, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed, and the main character lottery result is the player Will be notified.

  In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted, in this embodiment, multiple presentation modes for classify | categorizing the aspect of a fluctuation presentation are provided. Of the plurality of effect modes, one of the effect modes is set in the sub control board 330 in accordance with the gaming state and the like set in the main control board 300, and the set effect mode is supported. The mode of the change production to be performed is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 200a, display patterns of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c, and the like are provided for each effect mode. And when determining the aspect of the fluctuation production, while referring to the set production mode, out of the background image corresponding to the production mode in the setting and the display pattern of the production design 210a, 210b, 210c, One of the display patterns is determined. Therefore, a different image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a according to the gaming state set in the main control board 300, and the player can play the current game by the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It becomes possible to grasp the state, for example, whether it is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

(An example of the effect determination table)
Next, the determination method of the aspect of said fluctuation presentation is demonstrated. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram for explaining an example of a first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram for explaining an example of a second half variation effect determination table. In the present embodiment, the mode of the first half of the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as “first half fluctuation effect”) is determined based on the fluctuation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half fluctuation is determined based on the fluctuation pattern number (variation pattern command). An aspect of the effect (hereinafter, referred to as “second-half fluctuation effect”) is determined. Specifically, in the fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, the mode (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a) of the fluctuation effect until the reach aspect is formed and the predetermined reach effect is started, the fluctuation mode It is determined based on the number (variation mode command), and the image pattern of the reach effect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  Note that the fluctuation effect of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is executed when the fluctuation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the former half fluctuation effect is not executed and the predetermined fluctuation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. . For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number “00H” indicating that the former half fluctuation effect is not performed is received, the secondary control board 330 always determines “none” as the mode of the former half fluctuation effect. Further, based on the fluctuation pattern command received simultaneously, the aspect of the fluctuation effect from the start to the end is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, a first half fluctuation effect determination table in which an aspect of the first half fluctuation effect is associated with each of the fluctuation mode commands (variation mode numbers) that can be received. Is stored. The first half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation mode command is received, and is currently set. The first half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation mode command (variation mode number), an aspect of the first half variation effect is determined.

  In FIG. 34 (a), the numbers written in each selection area in which the fluctuation mode number and the aspect of the first half fluctuation effect are associated with each other are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area, that is, the selection area Shows the selection ratio of For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, "none" is always determined as the mode of the first half fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 01H is received In this case, when the variation effect of "reach A" is determined as the first half variation effect mode and the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the first half variation effect mode is always determined. , “Reach B” fluctuation presentation is determined.

  In addition, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to fluctuation mode number = 03H is received, as the aspect of the first half fluctuation production, either of the fluctuation presentation of "pseudo ream reach A1" or the mode of "pseudo ream reach A2" is half and half. It will be determined by the ratio of For example, when the secondary control board 330 receives a fluctuation mode command corresponding to fluctuation mode number = 03H, if the obtained effect random number is a value in the range of "0 to 124", an aspect of "pseudo ream reach A1" If the acquired effect random number is a value in the range of "125 to 249", the mode of "pseudo ream reach A2" is determined.

  In addition, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to fluctuation mode number = 04H is received, as an aspect of the first half fluctuation presentation, either of the fluctuation presentation of "pseudo ream reach B1" and the mode of "pseudo ream reach B2" is half and half. It will be determined by the ratio of For example, when the secondary control board 330 receives a fluctuation mode command corresponding to fluctuation mode number = 04H, if the obtained effect random number is a value in the range of "0 to 124", an aspect of "simulated continuous reach B1" If the acquired effect random number is a value in the range of "125 to 249", the mode of "pseudo ream reach B2" is determined. The details of the former half fluctuation presentation of the modes of “pseudo-series reach A1”, “pseudo-series reach A2”, “pseudo-series reach B1” and “pseudo-series reach B2” will be described later.

Here, "None" in the first half variation production mode indicates that the first half variation production is not performed, and when "None" is determined, it is determined based on the variation pattern command described later. Only the latter half fluctuation presentation is to be executed. Further, in FIG. 34A, “reach A” or “reach B”, “pseudo ream reach A1”, “pseudo ream reach A2”, “pseudo ream reach B1”, “pseudo ream reach B2” in the aspect of the first half fluctuation production “Shows the image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200 a until the effect patterns 210 a, 210 b, and 210 c reach the reach mode among the change effects of the reach change pattern.
These image patterns are designed in advance to coincide with the time of variation display of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is necessarily received. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number other than the fluctuation mode number = 00H is always received. Become. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command other than the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  For example, in the fluctuation time 1 determination table of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, “12 seconds” is associated with the fluctuation mode number “01H” as fluctuation time 1 (execution time of the first half of the fluctuation effect execution). As the fluctuation time 1, “8 seconds” is associated with “02H”. Further, “70 seconds” is associated with the variation mode number “03H” as the variation time 1, and “50 seconds” is associated with the variation mode number “04H” as the variation time 1. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the execution time of the first half variation effect by the aspect of "reach A" is 12 seconds, and the execution time of the first half variation effect by the aspect of "reach B" is 8 seconds. Moreover, the execution time of the first half fluctuation production by the mode of "pseudo series reach A1" and "pseudo series reach A2" is 70 seconds, and the half stage fluctuation rendering by the mode of "pseudo series reach B1" and "pseudo series reach B2" The execution time is 50 seconds.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100, each of the "simulated series reach A1" and "simulated series reach A2" is different in the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the mode of the variable display, but the execution time of the effect is Are the same (time of the fluctuation display associated with the fluctuation mode number = 03H). Similarly, although the respective modes of “simulated series reach B1” and “simulated series reach B2” are different in the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the mode of the variable display, the execution time of the presentation is the same (variation mode Time of the variable display associated with the number = 04H).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, the second half fluctuation representation in which the second half fluctuation representation mode is associated with each of the fluctuation pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received. A decision table is stored. The second half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation pattern command is received, and is currently set. The second half fluctuation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation pattern command (variation pattern number), an aspect of the second half variation presentation is determined.

  In addition, in FIG. 34 (b), the number described in each selection area in which the fluctuation pattern number and the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect are associated is allocated to the selection area, as in FIG. 34 (a). The range of the random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is indicated. For example, when a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to fluctuation pattern number = 00H is received, fluctuation presentation of "no reach A" is always executed as a mode of second half fluctuation effect, and fluctuation corresponding to fluctuation pattern number = 01H When a pattern command is received, a variation effect of "no reach B" is always executed as a mode of the second half variation effect, and when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 02H is received, the second half variation As an aspect of the presentation, the variation presentation of "no reach C" is always performed.

  In addition, the mode of the fluctuation effect of "no reach A", "no reach B" and "no reach C" is a loss mode without becoming a reach mode after the display patterns 210a, 210b and 210c start the variable display. Shows an image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the stop display is performed in a mode of informing the user. Therefore, in the case where the variation pattern numbers of "00H", "01H", and "02H" are determined in main control board 300, "none" is always determined as the aspect of the first half variation effect. It is designed such that a variation mode number (variation mode command) of "00H" is determined.

  Further, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern number = 03H is determined, either “pattern 1” or “pattern 2” is determined as a mode of the second half variation effect, and the variation pattern number = When 04H is determined, “pattern 2” is determined as an aspect of the second half fluctuation effect. “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2” indicate, for example, the type of moving image to be reproduced after occurrence of the reach state, and although the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a is different, the configuration time is the variation pattern number It corresponds to the time of the variable display associated with = 04H.

  In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a moving image (reach development moving image) reproduced as an aspect ("pattern 1", "pattern 2") of the second half change effect represents a super reach effect that develops from the reach effect. Includes moving images. A plurality of effect modes of super reach effect are prepared for the gaming machine 100, and the moving images displayed on the effect display unit 200a are different. As an example of the effect mode of the super reach effect, there are weak super reach effect, strong super reach effect, challenge effect, and the like. For example, a weak super reach effect is a moving image effect that suggests the player that the possibility of a jackpot is low, and a strong super reach effect is a moving image effect that suggests the player that the possibility of a big hit is high. . Furthermore, the challenge effect is an effect having a predetermined moving image displayed on the effect display unit 200 a and game characteristics using the effect operation device 208.

  As described above, in the sub control board 330, the first half variation production determination table and the second half variation presentation determination table are selected according to the set rendering mode, and the effect display unit 200a is selected based on the selected table. The mode of the change effect to be displayed is determined. In addition, the first half fluctuation production determination table and the second half fluctuation production determination table shown in FIG. 34 extract and illustrate a part of each table. Therefore, various effect modes associated with the fluctuation mode number may be set in each effect determination table in addition to those shown in FIG.

  Below, the process in the sub control board 330 for performing said fluctuation presentation is demonstrated easily.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

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

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

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) executed by the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S 1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

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

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by one each time the sub timer interrupt processing of the relevant sub control board 330, and stop the subtraction when it reaches zero.

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

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a counts the elapsed time of the fluctuation effect executed in the gaming machine 100, refers to the time table set for each fluctuation effect, and executes the processing corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. Perform time schedule management processing. The details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330 a transmits commands, control signals and the like set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 330 c to each of the image control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360 and the movable body control unit 370.

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

  FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation mode command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation mode command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the variation mode command is set in step S611-13 of FIG. 26 in the main control board 300, it is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 17) in step S100-39. Ru.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the fluctuation mode command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation mode command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in the step S1000-3, and refers to the former half fluctuation effect determination table of FIG. 34 (a) corresponding to the currently set effect mode. Based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1210-1, an aspect of the former half fluctuation effect is determined.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets a change effect execution command for executing the change effect determined in step S1210-3 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, etc., and the image control unit 340 displays a variation effect image corresponding to the received variation effect execution command. Control is made. Further, in the sound control unit 350, sound output control corresponding to the change effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a is performed based on the received change effect execution command, and in the illumination control unit 360, Lighting control will be performed.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets data of a time table corresponding to the aspect of the first half fluctuation effect determined in step S1210-3, and ends the fluctuation mode command reception process.

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation pattern command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the variation pattern command is set in step S611-17 of FIG. 31 in the main control board 300, it is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 20) in step S100-39. Ru.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in the step S1000-3, and refers to the second half fluctuation effect determination table of FIG. 34 (b) corresponding to the currently set effect mode. Based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1, the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect is determined. The sub CPU 330a stores the determined second half change presentation mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets a change effect execution command for executing the change effect determined at step S1220-3 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, etc., and the image control unit 340 displays a variation effect image corresponding to the received variation effect execution command. Control is made. Further, in the sound control unit 350, sound output control corresponding to the change effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a is performed based on the received change effect execution command, and in the illumination control unit 360, various lighting devices for effect The lighting control of (the discharge path lighting device 8, the effect lighting device 204, and the accessory lighting device 221) is performed.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets data of the time table corresponding to the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect determined in step S1220-3.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a resets the fluctuation time counting timer in order to measure the execution time of the fluctuation effect, and ends the fluctuation pattern command reception processing. Here, in the time schedule management process of step S1300, the variable time counting timer reset is added with a counter value each time the timer interrupt process, thereby counting the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

  Next, the time schedule management process (step S1300) in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 39) will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the flow of time schedule management processing.

(Step S 1300-1)
The sub CPU 330a first adds the counter value of the fluctuation time counting timer, and updates the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the time table set during the execution of the fluctuation effect, sets various commands in the transmission buffer, and turns various flags ON / OFF according to the current execution time of the fluctuation effect. Control processing to end the time schedule management processing.

(One example of the first half fluctuation production)
Next, among the first half variation production mode in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, four types of “pseudo-series reach A1”, “pseudo-series reach A2”, “pseudo-series reach B1” and “pseudo-series reach B2” Will be described with reference to FIG. 40 to FIG. All of these four types of modes share the point of executing the pseudo continuous effect. The pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which the variable display and temporary stop display of the effect pattern is performed by repeating a single variable effect a predetermined number of times. The variable display during the pseudo continuous effect may be referred to as a pseudo variable display. In the gaming machine 100, the pseudo continuous effects included in the former half of the four types of the variable effects described above have different modes (number of times of pseudo change display, execution time of the pseudo change display, etc.).

  The pseudo continuous rendition performed in the mode of “pseudo series reach A1” is, for example, a pseudo continuous rendition (basic pseudo series rendition) of a basic mode in which the number of times of pseudo variation display in the pseudo continuous stage is accumulated. In addition, the pseudo continuous rendition executed in the mode of “pseudo series reach A2” is a pseudo continuous rendition (SP reach) in which the pseudo change display is continued via the display imitating the super reach effect that develops from the reach effect which is the second half change effect. It is a pseudo series effect). In addition, “pseudo series reach B1” is a pseudo continuous effect (pseudo series after normal reach) in which the pseudo change display is continued after the display simulating the normal reach effect in the second half change effect. In addition, “pseudo series reach B2” is a pseudo continuous effect (promotion pseudo series effect) including an effect of omitting a part of the pseudo variation display and increasing (promoting) the number of times of the pseudo variation display.

  The pseudo continuous effect is also an example of an advance notice effect for giving notice of the result of the lottery winning for a major character, which is performed during the change effect and notified of the change effect. For example, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect configured by the pseudo change display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) or more is an effect for informing the player that the result of the main character lottery is a big hit. . In the pseudo continuous effect, it is suggested to the player that the possibility of the jackpot is higher as the number of times of the pseudo change display is larger.

(An example of a mode of simulated ream reach A1 and pseudo ream reach A2)
Here, the former half fluctuation production of the modes of "simulated train reach A1" and "simulated train reach A2" will be described using FIG. 40 to FIG. FIG. 40 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a time table corresponding to the first half fluctuation effect in the form of “simulated train reach A1”. Drawing 40 (a) shows an example of progress of the first half change production by a mode of "pseudo ream reach A1" along a time axis. The time axis shown in FIG. 40 (a) shows, at the start of the fluctuation production, that is, the elapse of 70 seconds from the start of the fluctuation production of the first half, in 1-second units from left to right. Further, on the lower side of the time axis, a display mode of the former half fluctuation effect according to each time zone on the time axis is described in a band shape. The display aspect according to each time slot | zone of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "pseudo series reach A1" is mentioned later.

  Further, FIG. 40 (b) is a view schematically showing a timetable corresponding to the former half fluctuation effect in the form of “simulated continuous reach A2”. Drawing 40 (b) shows an example of progress of the first half change production by a mode of "pseudo ream reach A2" along a time axis. The time axis shown in FIG. 40 (b) is, like the time axis shown in FIG. 40 (a), a diagram showing the lapse of 70 seconds from the start of the first half of the fluctuation production from left to right in units of 1 second In the lower part of the time axis, a display mode of the former half fluctuation effect according to each time zone in the time axis is indicated in a band shape. The display mode according to each time slot of the first half change production of the mode of "pseudo ream reach A2" will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a) and FIG. 40 (b), the first half fluctuation effects by the two types of "simulated ream reach A1" and "simulated ream reach A2" are both for 70 seconds from the start of the fluctuation rendition Run over the That is, the former half fluctuation effects of these two types of modes have the same execution time.

(Details of the first half fluctuation production by the mode of pseudo ream reach A1)
About the production mode example in case the first half fluctuation production of the mode of "pseudo series reach A1" is performed based on the secondary control board 330 having received the fluctuation mode command from the main control board 300, Fig.40 (a), This will be described using FIG. 41 and FIG. In (a) to (h) of FIG. 41 and (a) to (d) of FIG. 42, an example of an effect aspect example of the former half fluctuation effect of the aspect of “pseudo ream reach A1” is illustrated in time series in this order There is.

  In this example, the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 executes the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36) at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 millisecond cycle), and changes the command analysis process (step S1200) of the sub timer interrupt process. In the command receiving process (see FIG. 37), it is determined that the variation mode command including the information of the variation mode number "03H" has been received (step S1210-1). Further, the sub CPU 330 a refers to one of the effect random numbers (for example, “83”) within the numerical range of “0 to 249” updated in step S 1000-13 and the first half fluctuation effect determination table (see FIG. 34A). Then, the first-half fluctuation presentation mode is determined to be "simulated train reach A1" (step S1210-3). Further, the sub CPU 330a sets a change effect execution command (step S1210-5), sets a time table corresponding to the mode of "simulated continuous reach A1" (step S1210-7), and ends the change mode command reception process. Do.

  Further, the sub CPU 330a determines that the fluctuation pattern command including the information of the fluctuation pattern number "03H" is received in the fluctuation pattern command reception processing (see FIG. 38) of the command analysis processing (step S1220-1). Further, the sub CPU 330a refers to the second half fluctuation effect determination table (see FIG. 34B) and determines the second half fluctuation effect mode as “pattern 1” (step S1220-3). Further, the sub CPU 330a sets a variation effect execution command (step S1220-5), sets a time table corresponding to the aspect of "pattern 1" (step S1220-7), and resets a variation time clock timer (step S1220) S1220-9), the fluctuation pattern command reception process is ended.

  Next, the sub CPU 330a executes the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process, and transmits the fluctuation effect execution command set in the transmission buffer to the image control unit 340 and the like.

  Since the image control unit 340 receives the variation production execution command including the information of the first half variation production mode (“pseudo series reach A1”) and the second half variation presentation mode (“pattern 1”) transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Based on the effect display device 200 is controlled. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), high-speed in the direction indicated by the thick arrow from the upper side to the lower side of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c in the approximate center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The fluctuation display (variation effect) of the effect design that rotates and moves (scrolls) sequentially is started. In this example, a display mode in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c change and display at high speed is referred to as a normal change display. In the mode of “pseudo series reach A1”, the normal change display shown in FIG. 41 (a) corresponds to part of the first pseudo change display of the pseudo continuous effect in control. However, the player can not determine whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is being performed at the start of the change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 40A, the normal change display started simultaneously with the start of the change effect is continued for 12 seconds in the effect display unit 200a. It is assumed that 12 seconds have passed since the start of the normal variation display, and the timing at which the right-slip display in the first pseudo variation display is started (13 seconds from the start of the variation effect presentation) is assumed. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable corresponding to “pseudo series reach A1” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start “right-slip”, and a right-slip display command for executing right-slip display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The right-slip display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the right-slip display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thereby, the right-slip display shown in FIG. 41 (b) and FIG. 41 (c) is performed. Specifically, as the right-slip display, first, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), temporary stop display is performed in the display mode of effect symbols 210a and 210c of "1" at approximately the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The effect pattern 210b continues to scroll at a high speed, and the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c enter a temporary reach state that simulates a reach state in the second half change effect. The temporary reach state is a state simulating a reach state in which two symbols out of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are temporarily stopped in the reach mode during the pseudo continuous effect and the remaining symbols scroll. The temporary reach state during the pseudo continuous effect is visually recognized from the player in the same manner as the normal reach state during the second half fluctuation effect, so in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the temporary reach state is also a reach state. is there. In addition, the normal reach state in the second half fluctuation production may be distinguished from the temporary reach state to be referred to as a main reach state.

  In the right-slip display, following the temporary reach state shown in FIG. 41 (b), as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the effect pattern 210c in the temporary stop state resumes scrolling at high speed. As a result, the player visually recognizes that the right symbol (production symbol 210c) that has been temporarily stopped is slipped and resumes the variable display. In this example, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the right symbol (rendering symbol 210c) that has been temporarily stopped in the display mode of “1” starts scrolling at high speed as shown in FIG. 41 (c) By doing this, the player is visually recognized as if the right symbol "1" slipped and resumed scrolling.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the execution time of the right-slip display is one second. It is assumed that one second has passed since the start of the right-slip display, and it becomes the timing (the 14th second from the start of the change production start) that the middle display in the first pseudo change display is started. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process, sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable corresponding to “pseudo series reach A1” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start the), and a centering display command for executing centering display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The middle display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the intermediate display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. Thus, the center-turn display shown in FIG. 41 (d) and FIG. 41 (e) is executed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), as the middle display, at the approximate center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the effect patterns 210a and 210c are "1" as in FIG. 41 (b). The temporary stop display is performed, and the effect pattern 210b continues the fluctuation display at high speed to be in the temporary reach state. Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the speed of the variable display of the middle symbol (rendering symbol 210b) is lower than the speed up to the point shown in FIG. 41 (d), and the middle symbol is represented in the middle symbol It will be in the state where it scrolls to such an extent that the symbol which it is visible is visible. In this manner, in the middle turning display, the middle symbol switches from high speed scrolling to low speed scrolling, and the middle symbol comes down from the top of the effect display unit 200a at a low speed, for example, a large hitting of the design symbol In this mode, the player is expected to stop and display “111” informing the user.

  In addition, at the start of the middle-turn display after the right-slip display, the effect symbols 210a and 210c do not have to be in the temporary reach state as shown in FIG. 41 (d). Specifically, after the right-slip display, the right symbol (render symbol 210c) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode other than the left symbol (render symbol 210a) in the same display mode (in this example, "1"). It is also good.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the execution time of the middle turning display is 2 seconds. Two seconds have passed since the middle turning display was started, and it is assumed that it is the timing (16 seconds after the start of the fluctuation effect start) that the pseudo symbol stop display in the first pseudo fluctuation display is started. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach A1” shown in FIG. In (a) of FIG. 40, it is determined that it is the timing to start “stop”, and a pseudo symbol stop display command for executing pseudo symbol stop display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The pseudo symbol stop display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the pseudo symbol stop display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. As a result, the pseudo symbol stop display shown in FIG. 41 (f) is executed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (f) as a pseudo symbol stop display, temporary stop display in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c are "1" at the approximate center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. Is continued, and the pseudo symbol .alpha. Is stopped and displayed in the area in which the middle symbol (the production symbol 210b) is variably displayed. The pseudo symbol α is a symbol indicating execution of pseudo continuous effect, and is a symbol of a display mode different from a normal effect symbol. In the present example, the pseudo symbol α is illustrated as a star-shaped image. The pseudo symbol α shown in FIG. 41 (f) is an example, and the pseudo symbol α in the present invention is not limited to a star-shaped image. For example, the pseudo symbol α may be a predetermined character string, a character, a symbol or the like.

  The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment stops and displays the pseudo symbol α during the fluctuation effect, thereby informing the player that the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is decided, thereby improving the expectation for the development of the game. be able to. Further, when the pseudo symbol stop display is started, the effect pattern is not scrolled in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. Thus, based on the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, the first pseudo change display is terminated in control.

  As shown to Fig.40 (a), the execution time of the pseudo | simulation symbol stop display which shows completion | finish of the 1st pseudo | simulation change display is 2 second. It is assumed that two seconds have passed since the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, and it is time to start the continuous effect display (18 seconds from the start of the change effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (refer to FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach A1” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start the "continuation effect", and the continuation effect display command for executing the continuation effect display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The continuation effect display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the continuous effect display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thus, the continuous effect display is performed. Specifically, as a continuous effect display, as shown in FIG. 41 (g), an image (continuation image β) representing a character string of “× 2” is emphasized over almost the entire surface of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. Is displayed. The continuous image β is an image for notifying that the pseudo continuous effect is continued, and the numerical value included in the continuous image indicates the number of times of the pseudo variation display to be started next. In the present example, the numerical value included in the continuous image is “2”. Therefore, in the continuation effect display of this example, the fluctuation display of the effect design from the normal fluctuation display shown in FIG. 41 (a) to the start of the pseudo symbol stop display shown in FIG. 41 (f) It is suggested to the player that the pseudo change display has been made and the second pseudo change display is started by continuing the pseudo change display. In FIG. 41 (g), illustration of the effect design in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a is omitted to facilitate understanding, but even during the continuous effect display, for example, the effect design 210a, 210c and the pseudo The symbol α may be non-displayed, or a position where the effect symbols 210a and 210c of the display mode shown in FIG. 41 (f) and the pseudo symbol α do not interfere with the display of the continuous image (upper right area etc. in the display screen) May be displayed in a reduced size.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the execution time of the continuous effect display is 3 seconds. Three seconds have passed since the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, and it is assumed that the normal variable display is resumed and it is the restart timing of the second pseudo change display in the pseudo continuous effect (21 seconds after the start of the change effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (refer to FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable corresponding to “pseudo series reach A1” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start “normal fluctuation” and the normal fluctuation display command is created and set in the transmission buffer in order to execute the normal fluctuation display at the start of the second pseudo fluctuation display. The normal fluctuation display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal variation display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 41 (h), the normal variation display similar to that of FIG. 41 (a) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the execution time of the normal fluctuation display in the second pseudo fluctuation display is 13 seconds. Thereafter, along the time table shown in FIG. 40A, the second simulated fluctuation display is executed with the same configuration (right-slip display, center-turn display) as the first. Specifically, normal fluctuation display in the second pseudo fluctuation display is started, 13 seconds have passed, and right slip display is started (at 34 seconds from the start of fluctuation effect display) in the effect display section 200a. A right-slip display similar to that shown in 41 (b) and FIG. 41 (c) is executed. Also, right-slip display is started and one second has passed, and in the middle display start timing (35 seconds from the start of the fluctuation effect start) in the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 41 (d) and FIG. 41 (e). A middle-turn display similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIG. 42 (a) in the effect display unit 200a, at the timing (the 37th second from the start of the fluctuation effect start) when the middle turning display is started and two seconds have passed and the pseudo symbol stop display is started. The pseudo symbol stop display similar to FIG. 41 (f) is started. As a result, the player is notified that the second pseudo variation display in the pseudo continuous effect has ended.

  In addition, at the timing when the pseudo symbol stop display after the second pseudo fluctuation display in “pseudo series reach A1” is started, 2 seconds have passed, and the continuation effect display is started (39 seconds from the start of the fluctuation effect start) As shown in FIG. 42 (b) in the effect display unit 200a, the continuous effect display is started. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (b) as a continuous effect display after the second pseudo fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous effect, substantially on the entire display screen of the effect display unit 200a, "× 3" The continuous image β representing the character string is displayed emphatically. In the present example, the numerical value included in the continuous image β is “3”. Therefore, it is suggested to the player by the continuation effect display shown in FIG. 42B that the pseudo change display is continued and the third change display is started.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), it is assumed that the continuous effect display for 3 seconds is finished and the start timing (42 seconds from the start of the change effect start) of the third pseudo change display in the pseudo continuous effect. Sub CPU 330a refers to the time table management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process, referring to the time table corresponding to "pseudo series reach A1" shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start the), and a normal fluctuation display command is created and set in the transmission buffer in order to execute the normal fluctuation display at the start of the third pseudo fluctuation display. The normal fluctuation display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process. The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal variation display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the normal variation display similar to the mode shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (h) is executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Hereinafter, although illustration is omitted in FIG. 40 (a), the same configuration (normal variation display, right slip display, center display) as the first and second pseudo variation display in the mode of “pseudo series reach A1” The third pseudo variable display is performed. In the third pseudo-variation display, the display time of each display mode is longer than in the first and second times. For example, the first and second simulated change displays are performed for 15 to 16 seconds, while the third simulated change display is performed for 29 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), 70 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation production, and the third simulated fluctuation display for 29 seconds in the mode of “pseudo ream reach A1” is finished, and the production design is in the reach state Suppose that it is time to become At the start of the full reach state, the first half fluctuation presentation ends and the second half fluctuation presentation starts. The sub CPU 330a is a time table corresponding to the second half of the variation presentation (reach presentation) of the “pattern 1” mode determined at the start of the variation presentation in the time schedule management processing (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 36). It determines that it is the timing which starts reach production with reference to (not shown), creates reach production command for performing reach production, and sets to a transmission buffer. The reach effect command includes information of a mode (in this example, “pattern 1”) of the second half change effect. The reach effect command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the fact that the reach effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a has been received. As a result, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), in the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode (in the present example, the effect mode 210a and 210c is the display mode "1"). It becomes a full reach state. Thereafter, in the effect display unit 200a, the second half fluctuation effect (in this example, reach effect by the aspect of “pattern 1”) is executed. At the end of the first half variation effect according to the mode in “pseudo series reach A1”, the pseudo symbol stop display is not executed, and the center reach display is directly reached as the real reach state. Therefore, a player who is rich in gaming experience in the gaming machine 100 can recognize that the pseudo variation display in the pseudo continuous effect has ended.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment executes various preliminary announcement effects during the execution of the pseudo continuous rendition in the first half change rendition according to the mode in the “pseudo-series reach A1”, specifically, during the normal change display. It is also good. The preview effects include, for example, a character preview effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit by displaying a predetermined character or a speech of the character, or a step-up preview effect that gradually reports the possibility of a big hit.

(Details of the first half fluctuation production by the mode of pseudo ream reach A2)
Next, based on the fact that the secondary control board 330 has received the variation mode command from the main control board 300, an example of an effect aspect in the case where the first half of the variation presentation of the aspect of “pseudo series reach A2” is executed is shown in FIG. b) It demonstrates using FIG. 43 and FIG. In (a) to (h) of FIG. 43 and (a) to (c) of FIG. 44, an example of an effect mode example of the former half fluctuation effect of the mode of “pseudo ream reach A2” is illustrated in time series in this order There is.

  In this example, the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 fluctuates in the fluctuation mode command reception process (see FIG. 37) of the command analysis process (step S1200) during the sub timer interrupt process in a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 millisecond cycle). It is determined that a change mode command including information of mode number "03H" has been received (step S1210-1). Further, the sub CPU 330a refers to the first half fluctuation effect determination table (see FIG. 34A) and the effect random number (for example, “211”), and determines the first half fluctuation effect mode to “simulative reach A2” (step S1210). -3). Further, the sub CPU 330a sets a variation effect execution command (step S1210-5), sets a time table corresponding to the mode of "simulated continuous reach A2" (step S1210-7), and ends the variation mode command reception process. Do.

  Further, the sub CPU 330a determines that a variation pattern command including information on a variation pattern number “04H” is received in the variation pattern command reception process (see FIG. 38) of the command analysis process (step S1220-1). Further, the sub CPU 330a refers to the second half variation effect determination table (see FIG. 34B) and determines the second half variation effect mode as “pattern 2” (step S1220-3). Further, the sub CPU 330a sets a variation effect execution command (step S1220-5), sets a time table corresponding to the aspect of "pattern 2" (step S1220-7), and resets the variation time counting timer (step S1220) S1220-9), the fluctuation pattern command reception process is ended.

  Next, the sub CPU 330a executes the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process, and transmits the fluctuation effect execution command set in the transmission buffer to the image control unit 340 and the like.

  Since the image control unit 340 receives the variation production execution command including the information of the first half variation presentation mode (“pseudo series reach A2”) and the second half variation presentation mode (“pattern 2”) transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. Based on the effect display device 200 is controlled. Thereby, as shown to Fig.43 (a), the fluctuation production of the production | presentation pattern by the aspect of the normal fluctuation display similar to the aspect shown to Fig.41 (a) is started. In the mode of “pseudo series reach A2”, the normal change display shown in FIG. 43 (a) is a part of the first pseudo shift mode display of the pseudo continuous effect in control as in the mode of the “pseudo series reach A1” It corresponds to However, the player can not determine whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is being performed at the start of the change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the normal change display started simultaneously with the start of the change effect is continued for 12 seconds in the effect display unit 200a. It is assumed that 12 seconds have passed since the start of the normal variation display, and it is time to start the normal reach effect display in the first pseudo variation display of “pseudo series reach A2” (13 seconds after the start of the variation presentation). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach A2” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is a timing to start “normal reach”, and a normal reach effect display command for executing normal reach effect display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The normal reach effect display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal reach effect display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thus, the normal reach effect display shown in FIG. 43 (b) and FIG. 43 (c) is executed. The normal reach effect display is a display mode imitating a normal reach effect, which is executed as a second half change effect of the reach change pattern based on the formation of the reach mode. Specifically, as the normal reach effect display, first, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), at approximately the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed as "1". The symbol 210b continues to be displayed at a high speed and enters the temporary reach state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the scroll speed of the middle symbol (rendering symbol 210b) is lower than the speed up to the point shown in FIG. 43 (b), and the middle symbol is represented in the middle symbol It will be in the state where it scrolls to such an extent that the symbol which it has is visible. The normal reach effect display is common to the inside turning display (see FIG. 41 (d) and FIG. 41 (e)) in that the middle symbol scrolls at a low speed, but the right slip display (with normal fluctuation display) The center display differs from the center display in that it is not sandwiched between FIG. 41 (b) and FIG. 41 (c), and is performed over a time (in this example, 8 seconds) longer than the execution time of the center display. The normal reach effect display changes the display of the middle symbol at a low speed for a longer time than the middle display, for example, the player's sense of expectation for the stop display at “111” in which the effect symbol reports a big hit. It has become an aspect to improve gradually.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the execution time of the normal reach effect display is 8 seconds. Eight seconds have passed since the normal reach effect display was started, and it is assumed that the normal reach high-speed change display is started (21 seconds after the start of the change effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to the former half fluctuation effect according to the form of “pseudo series reach A2” shown in FIG. The normal reach high speed change display (abbreviated as “NR medium high speed change”) is determined to be the timing to start, and the normal reach high speed change display command for executing the normal reach high speed change display is created and set in the transmission buffer Do. The normal reach high speed variation display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal reach high speed change display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. As a result, high-speed variation display during normal reach shown in FIG. 43 (d) is executed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), as the normal reach high-speed change display during normal reach, in the approximate center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the temporary stop of the effect patterns 210a and 210c is "1". The display is continued, and the middle symbol (production symbol 210b) resumes scrolling at high speed. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the player's sense of expectation that a new development will occur in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the execution time of the normal reach high speed fluctuation display is 6 seconds. It is assumed that six seconds have passed since the start of the normal reach high speed change display, and it is time to start the weak super reach effect display (27 seconds after the start of the change effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach A2” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start (abbreviated as "weak SP reach"), and a weak super reach effect display command for executing weak super reach effect display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The weak super reach effect display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the weak super reach effect display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. Thereby, the weak super reach effect display shown in FIG. 43 (e) and FIG. 43 (f) is executed. The weak super reach effect display is a display mode imitating the weak super reach effect which is an effect that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot is low among the super reach effects developed from the reach effect executed in the second half fluctuation effect. Specifically, as the weak super reach effect display, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), an SP reach start image P indicating the start of weak super reach effect display substantially at the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. (In this example, an image of the door) is displayed. Further, in FIG. 43 (e), rendering symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are displayed so as not to inhibit the weak super reach rendering display. In this example, “1” of the left and right effect symbols 210a and 210c is temporarily stopped in the upper right region in the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbol 210b is scrolled at high speed in the meantime. After the normal reach effect display shown in FIGS. 43 (b) and 43 (c) and the high speed change display during normal reach shown in FIG. 43 (d), the weak super reach effect display shown in FIGS. 43 (e) and 43 (f) The flow to be executed is felt from the player as in the case where the normal reach effect develops and the weak super reach effect is executed.

  Next, in the weak super reach effect display, for example, the image of the door displayed as the SP reach start image P is in an effect selection state shown in FIG. 43 (f) with an animation display (not shown) being opened. In this example, as an example of the effect selection state, two types of character string images (rendering pattern images) indicating the pattern of the effect are rotated and displayed in the direction indicated by the curved arrow at substantially the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. Is illustrated. The effect pattern image c1 (first pattern image) of the character string "NEXT" among the two types of effect pattern images is an image that suggests that the pseudo continuous effect is to be executed subsequently after the weak super reach effect display. . Further, the effect pattern image c2 (second pattern image) of the character string “Challenge” is an image that suggests performing a challenge effect that is an effect using the effect operating device 208, for example. The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can give the player a sense of tension and anticipation as to which pattern of rendering is to be performed in the future by being in the rendering selection state in the super reach rendering display.

  Further, even in the effect selection state shown in FIG. 43 (f), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c do not inhibit the weak super reach effect display similarly to the start of the weak super reach effect display shown in FIG. 43 (e). The fluctuation display of (the pseudo fluctuation display in the first pseudo continuous effect) is continued.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the execution time of the weak super reach effect display is 8 seconds. Eight seconds have passed since the weak super reach effect display was started, and it is assumed that it is the timing (the 35th second from the start of the variable effect start) that the super reach result display in the first pseudo change display is started. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach A2” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start “Result”, and a super reach result display command for executing super reach result display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The super reach result display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the super reach result display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. Thereby, the super reach result display shown in FIG. 43 (g) is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43 (g), the super reach result display is displayed in the effect selection state shown in FIG. 43 (f) at substantially the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The first pattern image c1 (character string image of “NEXT”) indicating continuation of the pseudo continuous effect among the two types of effect pattern images is emphasized and displayed. As a result, the player is notified that execution of the pseudo continuous effect has been determined as a result of the effect selection state in the weak super reach effect display. Further, even during the display of the super reach result, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210 are reduced and displayed in the upper right area of the effect display unit 200a, as in the mode shown in FIG. 43 (f). As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect is executed as a result of the weak super reach effect display (an example of the advanced reach effect) developed from the normal reach effect display in the mode of “pseudo series reach A2” Is an aspect that

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the execution time of the super reach result display is 2 seconds. Two seconds have passed since the super reach result display was started, and it is assumed that it is the timing (the 37th second from the start of the fluctuation effect start) that the pseudo symbol stop display after the first pseudo fluctuation display is started. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach A2” shown in FIG. 40 (b) and displays a pseudo symbol stop display (abbreviated as “stop” It is determined that it is the timing to start), and a pseudo symbol stop display command for executing pseudo symbol stop display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The pseudo symbol stop display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the pseudo symbol stop display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 43 (h), pseudo symbol stop display similar to that shown in FIG. 41 (f) is executed. Specifically, when the pseudo symbol stop display is started, the display screen of the effect display unit 200a is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (h) for the effect design that has been reduced and displayed in the upper right area during weak super reach effect display. Return to the approximate center position inside. In this example, the temporary stop display is continued in the display pattern of "1" in the effect symbols 210a and 210c, and the pseudo symbol α is stopped and displayed in the area in which the middle symbol (the effect symbol 210b) is variably displayed. Based on the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, the first pseudo change display is ended in control. In addition, by displaying the pseudo symbol α in the stop state, the gaming machine 100 informs the player that the execution of the pseudo continuous effect has been decided.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the execution time of the pseudo symbol stop display showing the end of the first pseudo change display in the mode of "pseudo series reach A2" is 2 seconds. Two seconds have passed since the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, and it is assumed that it is time to start the continuous effect display (39 seconds from the start of the change effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), sub CPU 330a starts the continuous effect display with reference to the time table corresponding to "pseudo series reach A2" shown in FIG. It determines that it is the timing to perform, creates a continuation effect display command for executing the continuation effect display, and sets it in the transmission buffer. The continuation effect display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the continuous effect display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thus, the continuous effect display is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), a continuous image β representing a character string of “× 2” similar to the aspect shown in FIG. 41 (g) is emphasized and displayed. In the present example, the numerical value included in the continuous image β is “2”. Thereby, the fluctuation display of the production design from the normal fluctuation display shown in FIG. 43 (a) to the start of the pseudo symbol stop display shown in FIG. 43 (h) is the first pseudo fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous effect It is suggested to the player that the pseudo fluctuation display is continued and the second pseudo fluctuation display is started. In FIG. 44 (a), illustration of the effect design in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a is omitted to facilitate understanding, but during the continuous effect display, for example, the effect design 210a, 210c and the pseudo The design may be hidden or reduced to a position (such as the upper right area in the display screen shown in FIG. 43 (f)) in which the rendering design 210a, 210c and the pseudo design do not interfere with the display of the continuous image β. It may be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the execution time of the continuous effect display is 3 seconds. Three seconds have passed since the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, and the normal fluctuation display is resumed, and the second pseudo fluctuation display start timing in the pseudo continuous rendition in the “pseudo series reach A2” mode (from the start of the fluctuation production 42 seconds)). The sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process with reference to the timetable corresponding to “pseudo series reach A2” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start the), and a normal fluctuation display command is created and set in the transmission buffer in order to execute the normal fluctuation display at the start of the second pseudo fluctuation display. The normal fluctuation display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process. The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal variation display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the normal variation display similar to the mode shown in FIG. 43 (a) is executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Hereinafter, although illustration is omitted in FIG. 40 (b), the same configuration (normal fluctuation display, right slip display, center display) as the first pseudo fluctuation display in pseudo continuous effect in the mode of “pseudo ream reach A1” The second pseudo fluctuation display in the mode of “pseudo ream reach A2” is executed according to. Note that the second simulated fluctuation display is shorter than the first simulated fluctuation display. For example, in the mode of "simulated continuous reach A2", the first pseudo fluctuation display is performed for 36 seconds, but the second pseudo fluctuation display is performed for 29 seconds. In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the second simulated fluctuation display in the form of “pseudo series reach A2” is the same as the time of the third simulated fluctuation display in the mode of the simulated series reach A1 ”. In addition, during the normal change display in the second pseudo change display in the form of the pseudo connected reach A2, for example, various notice effects (the above-mentioned character notice effect, step-up notice effect, etc.) may be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), 70 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation production, and the second simulated fluctuation display for 29 seconds in the mode of “pseudo ream reach A2” is finished, and the production design is in the reach state Suppose that it is time to become At the start of the full reach state, the first half fluctuation presentation ends and the second half fluctuation presentation starts. The sub CPU 330a is a time table corresponding to the second half of the variation production (reach production) of the “pattern 2” mode determined at the start of the variation production in the time schedule management processing (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 36). It determines that it is the timing which starts reach production with reference to (not shown), creates reach production command for performing reach production, and sets to a transmission buffer. The reach effect command includes information of a mode (in this example, “pattern 2”) of the second half change effect. The reach effect command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the fact that the reach effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a has been received. As a result, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), in the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode (in this example, the effect mode 210a and 210c is the display mode of "1"). It becomes a full reach state. Thereafter, in the effect display unit 200a, the second half fluctuation effect (in this example, reach effect by the aspect of “pattern 2”) is executed.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 44, based on the fact that the variation mode number determined in the main control board 300 is "03H", the sub CPU 330a selects the "simulative reach A1 at the start of the variation effect. It is possible to decide either of the aspect of “and the aspect of“ simulated ream reach A2 ”as the aspect of the former half fluctuation presentation. In an aspect determined based on the same fluctuation mode number, fluctuation time 1 (execution time of the first half fluctuation effect) is the same (in this example, 70 seconds). However, the configuration of the pseudo continuous rendition is different in the mode of the “simulated continuum reach A1” and the embodiment of the “simulated continuum reach A2”. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the pseudo continuous effect in the “pseudo continuous reach A1” is a configuration in which the pseudo continuous effect by the pseudo change display of a predetermined number of times is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the pseudo continuous rendition in “pseudo series reach A2” is a configuration in which the pseudo continuous rendition is executed as a result of the state of effect selection in the weak super reach display.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the first half fluctuation effect by the mode of “pseudo ream reach A1,” pseudo continuous effect composed of three times of pseudo fluctuation display is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), in the first half fluctuation effect by the mode of “simulated continuous reach A2”, pseudo continuous effect composed of two times of pseudo fluctuation display is executed. Thus, although the execution time of the former half fluctuation production is the same, the mode of “pseudo series reach A1” and the mode of “pseudo series reach A2” are pseudo fluctuation displays that constitute the pseudo continuous effect during the former half fluctuation production The number is different.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the first pseudo variation display is executed for 15 seconds in the pseudo continuous effect in the mode of “pseudo series reach A1”, but as shown in FIG. 40 (b) The first pseudo variation display is performed for 36 seconds in the pseudo continuous effect in the mode of “pseudo-series reach A2”. That is, the first pseudo variation display in the mode of “pseudo-series reach A2” is executed over about twice the time of the first pseudo-variation display in the mode of “pseudo-series reach A1”. In other words, within the execution time of the first pseudo variation display in the “pseudo-series reach A2” mode, it is possible to execute two pseudo-variation displays in the “pseudo series reach A1” mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the pseudo continuous effect in the mode of “pseudo series reach A1” is played by accumulating and executing the number of times of the pseudo change display started triggered by the continuous effect display. An effect is produced that gradually improves the player's sense of expectation for the game. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the pseudo continuous rendition in the mode of "pseudo ream reach A2" mimics the weak super reach rendition which suggests that the degree of expectation is low when executed in the second half fluctuation rendition. This is an aspect in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed triggered by the display of the result of the effect selection state in the weak super reach display (the result of selecting the pseudo continuous effect from the two choices of pseudo continuous effect or challenge effect) (FIG. 43) (E) to FIG. 43 (g)). Thus, the mode of "simulated series reach A2" is temporarily continuous in the super reach result display (see FIG. 43 (g)) after the player's sense of expectation for the game is temporarily reduced by executing the weak super reach effect display. While notifying the player that the effect is to be executed, the player feels unexpectedness, and the effect of significantly increasing the player's expectation is exhibited.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of modes corresponding to the fluctuation effects (in the present example, the first half fluctuation effects) in the same execution time (in this example, 70 seconds) are simulated with various triggers. It is configured to execute continuous rendering or to notify execution of pseudo continuous rendering. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can provide the player with a fluctuation effect rich in change even if the execution time is the same, and can improve the interest of the player in the game.

(An example of the mode of pseudo ream reach B1 and pseudo ream reach B2)
Next, the former half fluctuation production of the mode of "simulated train reach B1" and "simulated train reach B2" will be described using FIG. 45 to FIG. FIG. 45 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a time table corresponding to the first half fluctuation effect in the form of “pseudo ream reach B1”. Drawing 45 (a) shows an example of progress of the first half change production by a mode of "pseudo ream reach B1" along a time axis. The time axis shown in FIG. 45 (a) shows, at the start of the fluctuation production, that is, the elapse of 50 seconds from the start of the fluctuation production of the first half, in 1-second units from left to right. Further, on the lower side of the time axis, a display mode of the former half fluctuation effect according to each time zone on the time axis is described in a band shape. The display aspect according to each time slot | zone of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "simulated ream reach B1" is mentioned later.

  Further, FIG. 45 (b) is a view schematically showing a time table corresponding to the first half fluctuation effect in the form of “simulated continuous reach B2”. Drawing 45 (b) shows an example of progress of the first half change production by a mode of "pseudo ream reach B2" along a time axis. The time axis shown in FIG. 45 (b) is, like the time axis shown in FIG. 45 (a), a diagram showing the progress of time from 50 seconds after the start of the first half of the fluctuation production starts from left to right in 1-second units In the lower part of the time axis, a display mode of the former half fluctuation effect according to each time zone in the time axis is indicated in a band shape. The display mode according to each time slot | zone of the first half fluctuation production of the aspect of "simulated ream reach B2" is mentioned later.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a) and FIG. 45 (b), the first half fluctuation effects by the two types of "simulated ream reach B1" and "simulated ream reach B2" are both for 50 seconds from the start of the fluctuation rendition Run over the That is, the former half fluctuation effects of these two types of modes have the same execution time.

(Details of the first half fluctuation production by the mode of the pseudo ream reach B1)
FIG. 45 (a) and FIG. 45 (a) and FIG. 45 (a) and FIG. 45 (a) and FIG. 45 (a) and FIG. This will be described using FIG. In (a) to (h) of FIG. 46, an example of an effect aspect example of the former half fluctuation effect of the aspect of “pseudo ream reach B1” is illustrated in chronological order in this order.

  In this example, the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 executes the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36) at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 millisecond cycle), and changes the command analysis process (step S1200) of the sub timer interrupt process. In the command receiving process (see FIG. 37), it is determined that the variation mode command including the information of the variation mode number "04H" has been received (step S1210-1). Further, the sub CPU 330 a refers to one of the effect random numbers (for example, “37”) in the numerical range of “0 to 249” updated in step S 1000-13 and the first half fluctuation effect determination table (see FIG. 34A). Then, the first-half fluctuation presentation mode is determined to be "simulated train reach B1" (step S1210-3). Further, the sub CPU 330a sets a change effect execution command (step S1210-5), sets a time table corresponding to the mode of "simulated continuous reach B1" (step S1210-7), and ends the change mode command reception process. Do.

  Further, the sub CPU 330a determines that, for example, the fluctuation pattern command including the information of the fluctuation pattern number “03H” is received in the fluctuation pattern command reception process (see FIG. 38) of the command analysis process (step S1220-1) The second half variation effect mode is determined as “pattern 1” with reference to the second half variation effect determination table (see FIG. 34B) (step S1220-3). Thereafter, the processing from step S1220-3 to step S1220-9 is executed, and the variation pattern command reception processing is ended.

  Next, the sub CPU 330a executes the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process, and transmits the fluctuation effect execution command set in the transmission buffer to the image control unit 340 and the like.

  Since the image control unit 340 receives the variation production execution command including the information of the first half variation production mode (“pseudo series reach B1”) and the second half variation presentation mode (“pattern 1”) transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Based on the effect display device 200 is controlled. As a result, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), normal fluctuation display similar to the mode shown in FIG. 41 (a) is started at approximately the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. In the mode of “pseudo series reach B1”, the normal change display shown in FIG. 46 (a) corresponds to a part of the first pseudo change display of the pseudo continuous effect in control. However, the player can not determine whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is being performed at the start of the change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), the normal change display started simultaneously with the start of the change effect is continued for 12 seconds in the effect display unit 200a. It is assumed that 12 seconds have passed since the start of the normal variation display, and it is time to start the normal reach effect display in the first pseudo variation display (13 seconds after the start of the variation presentation). The sub CPU 330a refers to the time table management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process with reference to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach B1” shown in FIG. A normal reach effect display command for performing normal reach effect display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The normal reach effect display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal reach effect display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 46 (b) and FIG. 46 (c), the same display as the normal reach effect display (see FIG. 43 (b) and FIG. 43 (c)) in the form of “pseudo ream reach A2” is displayed. To be executed. In this example, as the normal reach effect display, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), at approximately the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped at "3", and effect symbols are displayed At 210b, the variable display at high speed is continued to be in a temporary reach state. Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the scroll speed of the middle symbol (rendering symbol 210b) is lower than the speed up to the point shown in FIG. 46 (b), and the middle symbol is represented in the middle symbol It will be in the state where it scrolls to such an extent that the symbol which it has is visible. The normal reach effect display of this example is, for example, the player's expectation for stopping display of the effect pattern informing of a big hit by scrolling the middle symbol at a low speed for a long time than the middle turning display. It has become an aspect of gradually improving the feeling.

  In addition, the normal reach effect display is a display imitating a normal reach effect that is easy to be executed when the degree (the degree of expectation) of the possibility that the major character lottery result will be a big win among the reach effects executed in the second half fluctuation effect is not high. is there. Therefore, due to the normal reach effect display, the player's sense of expectation for the game may be slightly reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), in the mode of “pseudo-series reach B1”, the execution time of the normal reach effect display is eight seconds the same as the mode of “pseudo-series reach A2”. Eight seconds have passed since the normal reach effect display was started, and it is assumed that the normal reach high-speed change display is started (21 seconds after the start of the change effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to the former half fluctuation effect by the mode of “pseudo series reach B1” shown in FIG. The normal reach high speed change display (abbreviated as “NR medium high speed change”) is determined to be the timing to start, and the normal reach high speed change display command for executing the normal reach high speed change display is created and set in the transmission buffer Do. The normal reach high speed variation display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal reach high speed change display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), the same display as the high-speed variation display during normal reach (see FIG. 43 (d)) in the mode of “pseudo series reach A2” is executed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), as the normal reach high-speed change display during normal reach, the display patterns 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped in the display mode of "3" substantially at the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The display is continued, and the middle symbol (production symbol 210b) resumes scrolling at high speed. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the player's sense of expectation that a new development will occur in the game.

  As shown to Fig.45 (a), in the aspect of "simulated continuous reach B1", the execution time of the high-speed fluctuation display during a normal reach is 3 seconds. It is assumed that three seconds have passed since the start of the high-speed fluctuation display during normal reach, and the timing at which the screen destruction display is started (24 seconds after the start of the fluctuation effect presentation) is reached. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process, sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable corresponding to "pseudo series reach B1" shown in FIG. 45 (a) and displays the screen destruction display (abbreviated as "screen destruction" It is determined that it is the timing to start the screen destruction display command for executing the screen destruction display, and is set in the transmission buffer. The screen destruction display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the screen destruction display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), the screen destruction display is performed. Specifically, as the screen destruction display, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), an image that produces a visual effect as if the screen is broken across almost the entire area in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a (screen destruction Image is displayed. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the player's sense of expectation that a new development will occur in the game. In FIG. 46 (e), illustration of the effect pattern in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a is omitted to facilitate understanding, but during the screen destruction display, for example, the effect patterns 210a to 210c are not displayed. It may be reduced and displayed at a position (e.g., the upper right area in the display screen, etc.) which does not interfere with the display of the screen destruction image.

  As shown in FIG. 45A, the execution time of the screen destruction display is 4 seconds. Four seconds have passed since the start of the screen destruction display, and it is assumed that it is time to start the continuous effect display (the 28th second from the start of the change production start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), sub CPU 330a starts the continuous effect display with reference to the time table corresponding to "pseudo series reach B1" shown in FIG. It determines that it is the timing to perform, creates a continuation effect display command for executing the continuation effect display, and sets it in the transmission buffer. The continuation effect display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the continuous effect display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thus, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), the continuous effect display is performed. Specifically, as the continuous effect display, an image (continuous image β) representing a character string of “× 2” is the same as the continuous effect display (see FIG. 41 (g)) in the mode of “pseudo series reach A1”. It is highlighted on almost the entire surface of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. In the continuation effect display of this example, the fluctuation display of the effect pattern from the normal fluctuation display shown in FIG. 46 (a) to the start of the continuation effect display shown in FIG. 46 (f) is the first pseudo fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous effect It is suggested to the player that the pseudo fluctuation display has been continued and the second pseudo fluctuation display is started. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can further improve the player's expectation for the development of future games. In addition, although illustration of the production | presentation pattern in the display screen of the production | presentation display part 200a is abbreviate | omitted in FIG.46 (f) similarly to FIG.46 (e), production | presentation design 210a, 210c is also in a continuation production display. And pseudo-pattern alpha may be shrunk and displayed on a position (upper right area etc. in a display screen) which does not bar a display of a continuation picture.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), it is assumed that the continuous effect display for 3 seconds is finished and the start timing of the second pseudo fluctuation display in pseudo continuous effect (the 31st second from the start of fluctuation production). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process, sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach A1” shown in FIG. 45 (a), and displays normally fluctuation (abbreviated as “normal fluctuation”). It is determined that it is the timing to start the), and a normal fluctuation display command is created and set in the transmission buffer in order to execute the normal fluctuation display at the start of the second pseudo fluctuation display. The normal fluctuation display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process. The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal variation display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. Thus, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), the normal variation display similar to the mode shown in FIG. 46 (a) is executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Hereinafter, although illustration is omitted in FIG. 45 (a), a configuration similar to the first pseudo variation display of “pseudo series reach A1” as the second pseudo variation display of “pseudo series reach B1” (normal variation display The second pseudo variation display in the mode of “pseudo continuous reach B1” is performed with right sliding display, middle turning display) and similar execution time (15 seconds in this example). During normal fluctuation display in the second pseudo fluctuation display in the form of “pseudo-series reach B1”, for example, various advance notice effects (the above-mentioned character advance notice effect, step-up notice effect, etc.) may be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), after 50 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation production, the second pseudo fluctuation display over 20 seconds in the mode of “pseudo ream reach B1” is finished, and the production design is in the reach state Suppose that it is time to become At the start of the full reach state, the first half fluctuation presentation ends and the second half fluctuation presentation starts. The sub CPU 330a is a time table corresponding to the second half of the variation presentation (reach presentation) of the “pattern 1” mode determined at the start of the variation presentation in the time schedule management processing (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 36). It determines that it is the timing which starts reach production with reference to (not shown), creates reach production command for performing reach production, and sets to a transmission buffer. The reach effect command includes information of a mode (in this example, “pattern 1”) of the second half change effect. The reach effect command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the fact that the reach effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a has been received. As a result, as shown in FIG. 46 (h), in the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode (in this example, the effect mode 210a and 210c is the display mode "3"). It becomes a full reach state. Thereafter, in the effect display unit 200a, the second half fluctuation effect (in this example, reach effect by the aspect of “pattern 1”) is executed.

(Details of the first half fluctuation production by the mode of the pseudo ream reach B2)
Next, based on the fact that the secondary control board 330 has received the variation mode command from the main control board 300, an example of an effect aspect in the case where the former half variation effect of the aspect of “pseudo series reach B2” is executed is shown in FIG. b) It demonstrates using FIG. 47 and FIG. In (a) to (h) of FIG. 47 and (a) to (d) of FIG. 48, an example of an effect aspect example of the former half fluctuation effect of the aspect of “pseudo ream reach B2” is illustrated in time series in this order There is.

  In this example, the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 performs the fluctuation mode including the information of the fluctuation mode number "04H" in the fluctuation mode command reception processing (see FIG. 37) of the command analysis processing (step S1200) during the sub timer interrupt processing. It is determined that a command has been received (step S1210-1). Further, the sub CPU 330a refers to the first half fluctuation effect determination table (see FIG. 34A) and the effect random number (for example, “235”), and determines the first half fluctuation effect mode as “simulative reach B2” (step S1210). -3). Further, the sub CPU 330a sets a change effect execution command (step S1210-5), sets a time table corresponding to the mode of "simulated continuous reach B2" (step S1210-7), and ends the change mode command reception process. Do. Further, the sub CPU 330a determines that a variation pattern command including information of a variation pattern number "04H", for example, has been received in the variation pattern command reception process (see FIG. 38) of the command analysis process.

  Further, the sub CPU 330a determines that the variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern number "04H" has been received in the variation pattern command reception process (see FIG. 38) of the command analysis process (step S1220-1). The second half of the fluctuation presentation mode is determined as “pattern 2” with reference to the fluctuation presentation determination table (see FIG. 34B) (step S1220-3). Thereafter, the processing from step S1220-3 to step S1220-9 is executed, and the variation pattern command reception processing is ended. The fluctuation effect execution command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 or the like in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  Since the image control unit 340 receives the variation production execution command including the information of the first half variation presentation mode (“pseudo ream reach B2”) and the second half variation presentation mode (“pattern 2”) transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Based on the effect display device 200 is controlled. As a result, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), normal fluctuation display similar to the mode shown in FIG. 41 (a) is started at approximately the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the normal change display started simultaneously with the start of the change effect is continued for 12 seconds in the effect display unit 200a. In the mode of “pseudo series reach B2”, the same configuration as the first pseudo stage fluctuation display of “pseudo series reach A1” shown in FIG. (Slide display and middle display) pseudo-variation display is performed. Specifically, the right-slip display shown in FIG. 47 (b) and FIG. 47 (c) is executed at the 13th second (the start timing of the right-slip display) from the start of the fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 45 (b). The right-slip display ends at 14 seconds after the start of the fluctuation effect shown in (b) (the start timing of the middle display), and the middle display shown in FIGS. 47 (d) and 47 (e) is executed.

  In addition, also in the mode of "pseudo ream reach B2" like the mode of the above-mentioned "pseudo ream reach A1", at the start of center turning display after right-slip display, rendering symbols 210a and 210c are shown in FIG. It does not have to be in the temporary reach state shown. Specifically, after the right-slip display, the right symbol (render symbol 210c) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode other than the left symbol (render symbol 210a) in the same display mode (in this example, "3"). It is also good.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the execution time of the center display is 2 seconds in the mode of "simulated continuous reach B2". Two seconds have passed since the middle turning display was started, and it is assumed that it is the timing (16 seconds after the start of the fluctuation effect start) that the pseudo symbol stop display in the first pseudo fluctuation display is started. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach B2” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start “stop”, and a pseudo symbol stop display command for executing pseudo symbol stop display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The pseudo symbol stop display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the pseudo symbol stop display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 47 (f), the pseudo symbol stop display (the display similar to that of FIG. 41 (f) in "pseudo series reach B2" is executed. Specifically, as the pseudo symbol stop display, As shown in FIG. 47 (f), at approximately the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped in the display mode of "3", and the middle symbol (effect symbol 210b) changes The pseudo symbol α by the star-shaped image is stopped and displayed in the displayed area. On the basis of the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, the first time in the mode of “pseudo series reach B2” in control In addition, when the pseudo symbol α is stopped and displayed, the gaming machine 100 notifies the player that execution of the pseudo continuous effect has been decided.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the execution time of the pseudo symbol stop display indicating the end of the first pseudo change display in the “pseudo-series reach B2” mode is 2 seconds. It is assumed that two seconds have passed since the start of the pseudo symbol stop display, and it is time to start the continuous effect display (18 seconds from the start of the change effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), sub CPU 330a starts the continuous effect display with reference to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach B2” shown in FIG. It determines that it is the timing to perform, creates a continuation effect display command for executing the continuation effect display, and sets it in the transmission buffer. The continuation effect display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the continuous effect display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thus, the continuous effect display is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (g), a continuous image β representing a character string of “× 2” similar to the aspect shown in FIG. 41 (g) is emphasized and displayed. In the present example, the numerical value included in the continuous image β is “2”. Thereby, the fluctuation display of the production design from the normal fluctuation display shown in FIG. 47 (a) to the start of the pseudo symbol stop display shown in FIG. 47 (f) is the first pseudo fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous effect It is suggested to the player that the pseudo fluctuation display is continued and the second pseudo fluctuation display is started. In FIG. 47 (g), illustration of the effect design in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a is omitted to facilitate understanding, but during the continuous effect display, for example, the effect design 210a, 210c and the pseudo The symbol α may be hidden or reduced to a position (such as the upper right area in the display screen shown in FIG. 43 (f)) where the rendering symbols 210a and 210c and the pseudo symbol do not interfere with the display of the continuous image β. May be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the execution time of the continuous effect display is 3 seconds. For example, as in the mode of “pseudo series reach A1” (see FIG. 40A), normally, when the continuous effect display ends in the pseudo continuous effect, a new pseudo change display is started. Unlike the pseudo continuous effect in the pseudo continuous reach in the mode of “pseudo series reach B2”, the promotion effect is executed after the continuous effect display after the first pseudo fluctuation display, unlike the normal pseudo continuous effect. The promotion effect is an effect of shortening (omitting) a part of execution of the pseudo change display and increasing (promoting) the number of the pseudo change display. The promotion effect is composed of a promotion start display and a promotion success display.

  It is assumed that the start timing of the promotion start display in the promotion effect (the 21st second from the start of the fluctuation production) is reached. Sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable corresponding to “pseudo series reach B2” shown in FIG. 45 (b) in the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process and displays the promotion start (abbreviated as “promotion start”). It is determined that it is the timing to start the), and a promotion start display command is created and executed in the transmission buffer in order to execute the promotion start display. The promotion start display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process. The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the promotion start display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a.

  Thereby, the promotion start display shown in FIG. 47 (h) is executed. Specifically, as the promotion start display, as shown in FIG. 47 (h), the promotion start image γ is displayed substantially at the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. In the present example, the promotion start image γ is an image representing the character of a ninja holding a sword. By displaying the promotion start image γ, the player is notified that the promotion effect is to be performed. In the case of the normal pseudo continuous effect, a new pseudo change display (normal change display) is started after the continuous effect display, but as in this example, in the mode of the “simulated continuum reach B2”, FIG. The promotion start image γ shown in FIG. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can make the player feel unexpected and improve the expectation for future development of the game. Note that the promotion start image γ shown in FIG. 47 (h) is an example, and the promotion start image γ in the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the promotion start image γ may be a predetermined character string, a character, a symbol or the like. Further, the promotion start image γ may be, for example, an animation (moving image) representing the movement of the character. Further, when displaying the promotion start image γ shown in FIG. 47 (h), the display of the continuous image β shown in FIG. 47 (g) may be continued along with the promotion start image γ.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the execution time of the promotion start display is 5 seconds. Five seconds have passed since the start of the promotion start display, and it is assumed that it is time to start the promotion success display in the promotion effect (the 26th second from the start of the fluctuation effect start). In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to “pseudo series reach B2” shown in FIG. It is determined that it is the timing to start “promotion success” (abbreviated as “progress success”), and a promotion success display command for executing promotion success display is created and set in the transmission buffer. The promotion success display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the promotion success display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a. Thereby, the promotion success display shown in FIGS. 48 (a) and 48 (b) is executed. Specifically, for example, as a promotion success display, an animation display in which a character displayed as a promotion start image γ shown in FIG. 47 (h) cuts a continuous image β (“× 2”) shown in FIG. After (not shown), as shown in FIG. 48A, a continuous image β in a state of being divided up and down is displayed at substantially the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. Also, immediately after this, for example, the continuous image β in a new mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 48 (b), with an animation display in which the continuous image β in the form of “× 2” divided up and down is broken. Be done. From the promotion start display shown in FIG. 47 (h) to the promotion success display shown in FIGS. 48 (a) and 48 (b) is executed as an effect having a sense of unity that flows using animation display.

  In the promotion success display, the continuous image β indicates a mode of “× 2” (a mode indicating that the second pseudo fluctuation display starts) to a mode of “× 3” (the third pseudo fluctuation display starts) Change to the form). As a result, the second simulated fluctuation display is promoted and the third simulated fluctuation display is executed, that is, the second simulated fluctuation display is omitted and the third simulated fluctuation display is started. Is notified to the player. As described above, the pseudo continuous effect indicates that the degree of expectation is higher as the number of times of pseudo change display is larger. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can greatly improve the player's expectation for the jackpot by the promotion effect shown in FIG. 47 (g) to FIG. 48 (b) and concentrate on the game.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the execution time of the promotion success display in the promotion effect is 5 seconds. Five seconds have passed since the promotion success display was started, and it is assumed that it is the timing (the 31st second from the start of the fluctuation production start) that the third simulated fluctuation display promoted in the promotion production starts. In the time schedule management process (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt process, sub CPU 330a refers to the time table corresponding to "pseudo series reach B2" shown in FIG. 45 (b) and displays the normal fluctuation (abbreviated as "normal fluctuation"). It is determined that it is the timing to start the), and a normal fluctuation display command is created and set in the transmission buffer in order to execute the normal fluctuation display at the start of the third pseudo fluctuation display. The normal fluctuation display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the reception of the normal variation display command transmitted from the sub CPU 330a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), the normal change display similar to the mode shown in FIG. 47 (a) is executed in the effect display unit 200a as the third pseudo change display.

  Thereafter, although illustration is omitted in FIG. 45 (b), the third configuration is performed by the same configuration (normal variation display, right slip display, center display) as the first pseudo variation display in the mode of “pseudo-series reach B2” A pseudo change display is performed. In addition, the 3rd simulated fluctuation | variation display in the aspect of "simulated continuous reach B2" has extended the display time of each display aspect compared with the 1st simulated fluctuation display. For example, the first pseudo fluctuation display is performed for 15 seconds, while the third pseudo fluctuation display is performed for 20 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), 50 seconds have passed from the start of the change production, and the third pseudo change display over 20 seconds in the mode of “pseudo ream reach B2” is finished, and the effect design is in the reach state Suppose that it is time to become At the start of the full reach state, the first half fluctuation presentation ends and the second half fluctuation presentation starts. The sub CPU 330a is a time table corresponding to the second half of the variation production (reach production) of the “pattern 2” mode determined at the start of the variation production in the time schedule management processing (step S1300) of the sub timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 36). It determines that it is the timing which starts reach production with reference to (not shown), creates reach production command for performing reach production, and sets to a transmission buffer. The reach effect command includes information of a mode (in this example, “pattern 2”) of the second half change effect. The reach effect command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process.

  The image control unit 340 controls the effect display device 200 based on the fact that the reach effect command transmitted from the sub CPU 330 a has been received. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), in the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode (in this example, the effect mode 210a and 210c are “3” display modes) It becomes a full reach state. Thereafter, in the effect display unit 200a, the second half fluctuation effect (in this example, reach effect by the aspect of “pattern 2”) is executed.

  During execution of the pseudo continuous rendition in the first half change rendition by the mode of "pseudo ream reach B2", specifically, during the normal change display, for example, various advance rendition effects such as a character advance rendition rendition and a step-up advance rendition are executed It is also good. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can provide the player with a game with a more varied presentation.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 48, the sub CPU 330a determines that “simulated continuum reach B1 at the start of the fluctuation effect based on the fact that the fluctuation mode number determined in the main control board 300 is“ 04H ”. It is possible to decide either of the aspect of “and the aspect of“ simulated ream reach B2 ”as the aspect of the former half fluctuation presentation. In an aspect determined based on the same fluctuation mode number, fluctuation time 1 (execution time of the first half fluctuation effect) becomes the same (50 seconds in this example). However, the configuration of the pseudo continuous rendition is different in the mode of the “simulated series reach B1” and the mode of the “simulated series reach B2”. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), in the first half fluctuation effect by the mode of “simulated continuous reach B1,” pseudo continuous effect composed of two times of pseudo fluctuation display is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), in the former half fluctuation effect by the mode of “pseudo ream reach B2”, the second generation is simulated by executing the promotion effect (see FIG. 47 (h) to FIG. 48 (b)). The pseudo continuous effect of the configuration in which the variable display is omitted and the third pseudo variable display is performed is executed.

  Thus, although the execution time of the former half fluctuation effect is the same, the mode of “pseudo series reach B1” and the mode of “pseudo series reach B2” are pseudo fluctuation displays that constitute the pseudo continuous effect during the former half fluctuation stage The number is different. In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 330a has the same execution time of the first half fluctuation effect as the first half fluctuation effect mode (50 seconds in this example), and the number of times of pseudo fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous effect is Any one of a plurality of different aspects can be determined as an aspect of the first half fluctuation effect.

  In this example, when the variation time 1 is determined to be “50 seconds” (variation mode number “04H”) on the main control board 300, the sub CPU 330a causes the pseudo reach display through the screen destruction display from the normal reach effect display. Triggered on execution of the “pseudo series reach B1” mode (an example of the first mode) including the pseudo continuous effect performed a predetermined number of times (two times in this example), and the promotion effect (an example of the specific effect) The pseudo continuous effect which makes the player recognize that the pseudo change display has been executed the number of times different from the pseudo continuous effect in the mode of “pseudo series reach B1” (three times more in this example than the mode of “pseudo series reach B1”) It is possible to determine any of the aspects (an example of the second aspect) of the “simulated continuous reach B2” including the above.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), the pseudo continuous rendition in the mode of “pseudo series reach B1” continues the pseudo variation display following the normal reach production display imitating the normal reach production where the degree of expectation of the jackpot is not high. It is an effect. The simulated continuous effect in the mode of “pseudo series reach B1” is the screen destruction display (see FIG. 46 (e)) and the continuous effect display (see FIG. 46 (f)) after the player's sense of expectation for the game is once lowered. ) Is continued to notify the player that the pseudo continuous effect is to be executed. As a result, the mode of “pseudo-series reach B1” in the gaming machine 100 has an effect of causing the player to feel unexpectedness and significantly raising the player's sense of expectation.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the pseudo continuous rendition in the mode of "pseudo series reach B2" is triggered by the execution of the promotion stage composed of the promotion start display and the promotion success display as the "pseudo series reach B1" This is an effect that causes the player to recognize that the pseudo change display has been performed a number of times (three times in this example) more than the pseudo continuous effect in the aspect of. The pseudo continuous rendition in the mode of "pseudo ream reach B2" is continuously promoted after being notified to the player that the pseudo continuous rendition is to be executed by the continuous rendition display (see FIG. 47 (g)). The effect (see FIG. 47 (h) to FIG. 48 (b)) is executed to notify that the number of times of pseudo change display has been promoted to three times. As a result, the mode of “pseudo series reach B2” in the gaming machine 100 produces a rendering effect of rapidly increasing the player's expectation for future games.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is different in the mode of pseudo continuous effect (here, how to show the number of times of pseudo fluctuation display) in the fluctuation production (in the present example, the first half fluctuation production in this example). It is possible to realize an effect expression that makes the player recognize that the number of times of the pseudo change display is different depending on As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the playability of the pseudo continuous effect and can provide the player with a fluctuation effect rich in change even if the execution time is the same.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment displays the number of times of the pseudo change display, the continuation trigger of the pseudo change display, and the display of the pseudo change display in the change presentation (in the present example, the first half change presentation) by the same execution time. It is possible to execute various pseudo continuous renditions which differ in mode and the like. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can provide the player with a varied game, and can improve the interest of the player in the game.

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In the above embodiment, the promotion start image γ is displayed at the start of the promotion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the promotion start image, the start of the promotion effect may be notified by sound output from the sound output device 206 or lighting of the effect lighting device 204. In addition to the display of the promotion start image, notification by audio output or lighting may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the modes of “pseudo-series reach A1”, “pseudo-series reach A2”, “pseudo-series reach B1” and “pseudo-series reach B2” are determined at the start of the fluctuation effect, but The present invention is not limited to this. For example, which of the modes (“pseudo-series reach A1” and “pseudo-series reach A2”, “pseudo-series reach B1” and “pseudo-series reach B2”) having the same execution time are to be executed is the start of the fluctuation effect You may decide later. For example, in the gaming machine 100, in the case of variation presentation with an execution time of 70 seconds, the player operates the presentation operation device 208 (press button 208a, presentation lever) in a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds from the start of variation presentation) during normal variation display. Based on having operated 208b and rotation part 208c), you may be comprised so that the aspect of "simulated continuous reach A1" or the aspect of "simulated continuous reach A2" can be selected. In addition, in the case of a variable effect whose execution time is 50 seconds, the gaming machine 100 operates based on the fact that the player operates the effect operation device 208 in a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds from the start of the variable effect) during normal variable display. You may be comprised so that the aspect of "simulated ream reach B1" or the aspect of "simulated ream reach B2" can be selected. In addition, the selection of the first half fluctuation effect mode by the operation of the effect operation device 208 may be executed as an effect having game characteristics.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the weak super reach effect display in the mode of “pseudo series reach A2”, the effect pattern image c1 (“NEXT”) and the challenge that indicate that the pseudo continuous effect is to be executed as the effect selection state Although the effect pattern image c2 ("challenge") that suggests performing the effect is displayed (see FIG. 43 (f)), the present invention is not limited to this. In the effect selection state in the weak super reach effect display, the gaming machine 100 may display, for example, an image showing one display mode of the effect pattern, in place of the effect pattern image c2. For example, in the effect selection state, an image showing the same display mode (“1” in the example of FIG. 43 (f)) as the effect pattern image c1 (“NEXT”) and the effect symbols 210a and 210b forming the reach state is displayed In this case, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pseudo continuous effect will be executed after the weak super reach effect display or the jackpot will be notified as the result of the lottery for the major player. In addition, for example, when an image showing a display mode (for example, “2” or the like) different from the effect pattern image c1 (“NEXT”) and the effect symbols 210a and 210b forming the reach state is displayed in the effect selection state, weak super A sense of tension can be given to the player as to whether pseudo continuous effect is executed after reach effect display, or whether a loss will be notified as a result of a major player lottery.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may be configured such that the same variation time is associated with different variation mode numbers. In this case, a mode of the former half fluctuation production including pseudo continuous effect with the same length of execution time ("Simulated reach L1" and "Simulated reach L2", "Simulated reach L1" and "Simulated reach L2") Can be decided unambiguously. For example, even if the gaming machine 100 has variation mode numbers “11H” and “12H” associated with the variation time 1 (execution time of the first half variation effect) of the same length (for example, 70 seconds). Good. In this case, for example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number “11H” is received, “pseudo-series reach A1” is always determined to be the form of the former half fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number “12H” Can be configured so that “pseudo ream reach A2” is always determined to be the mode of the first half fluctuation effect (see FIG. 34A). Similarly, for example, the gaming machine 100 may have variation mode numbers “13H” and “14H” associated with the variation time 1 of the same length (for example, 50 seconds). In this case, for example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "13H" is received, "pseudo ream reach B1" is always determined to be the form of the first half fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "14H" Can be configured so that "pseudo ream reach B2" is always determined to be the mode of the first half fluctuation effect.

  In the above embodiment, the composition time of the moving image to be reproduced in the second half variation production, that is, the execution time of the second half variation production is the same in the aspect of “pattern 1” and the aspect of “pattern 2”. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, different fluctuation time 2 (execution time of second-half fluctuation presentation) is associated with fluctuation pattern numbers “03H” and “04H”, and the execution time differs between “pattern 1” and “pattern 2”. It may be In this case, for example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number "03H" is received, "pattern 1" is always determined to be the second half variation presentation mode, and the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number "04H" When it is received, the second half fluctuation production determination table (see FIG. 34B) may be configured so that “pattern 2” is always determined to be the second half fluctuation presentation mode.

  Moreover, when the execution time of the latter half fluctuation production differs between the mode of “pattern 1” and the mode of “pattern 2”, “pseudo-series reach A1” and “pseudo-series reach A2” and “pseudo-series reach B1” Even if the execution time of the first half of the variation production is determined to be the same as in the pseudo-series reach B2 ", a difference may occur in the execution time of the whole of the variation production according to the second half of the variation production. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the mode of "pseudo series reach A1" and "pseudo series reach A2" presupposed that the execution time of a former half change production is the same, this invention is not limited to this. For example, in the gaming machine 100, the first half fluctuation effect by the mode of "pseudo series reach A1" and the mode of "pseudo series reach A2" is configured not to have the same execution time but to have some difference (for example, several seconds). It may be done. In the present invention, the execution time of the fluctuation effect capable of executing at least the aspect of “pseudo-series reach A2” (an example of the pseudo-series aspect after development reach) is the mode of “pseudo-series reach A1” (an example of the predetermined pseudo-series aspect It should just be the length which can perform the fluctuation production by. Similarly, in the gaming machine 100, the former half fluctuation effects by the mode of “pseudo series reach B1” and the mode of “pseudo series reach B2” are not the same execution time, but have some difference (for example, several seconds). It may be configured as follows. The execution time of the fluctuation effect capable of executing at least the mode of the “simulated series reach B2” may be a length that can execute the fluctuation effect by the mode of the “simulated series reach B1”.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 300 for controlling the progress of the game and the sub control board 330 for executing and controlling the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. By doing this, it was decided that a variable presentation would be performed. However, in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the respective functions described above.

  Further, in the above embodiment, four games combining two game states having different jackpot win probabilities and two game states having different entry eases of the game ball to the second starting opening 122. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this.

  In the above embodiment, the special 2 hold is read prior to the special 1 hold, but the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold may be read in the winning order, that is, in the stored order, or the special 1 hold. May be read prior to the special hold. In any case, when the start condition set in advance is satisfied, the hold information is read in the order set in advance, and based on the random number value for the high winnings read as the hold information, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the main game Good.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where two starting openings of the 1st starting opening 120 and the 2nd starting opening 122 were provided, one starting opening may be sufficient and three or more may be sufficient. In addition, when the 2nd starting opening 122 is in a closed state, although it constituted so that a game ball could not enter into the 2nd starting opening 122 concerned, when the 2nd starting opening 122 is in a closed state, The game ball may enter at a certain frequency.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a corresponds to an example of the lottery means of the present invention, and the sub CPU 330a corresponds to the fluctuation effect executing means and the fluctuation effect mode determining means.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention and the modifications thereof have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments and the like. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is naturally understood that they are also within the technical scope of the present invention. Be done.

100 game machine 108 game board 200a effect indicator 208 effect operation device 208a pushing button 208b effect lever 208c rotary unit 330 secondary control board 330a sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM
340 image control unit 350 audio control unit 360 illumination control unit 370 movable body control unit

Claims (1)

Lottery means for performing lottery of whether or not to win per win based on the random number acquired triggered by the game ball having won in the starting winning opening, and for deriving one lottery result,
A fluctuation effect execution means capable of executing a fluctuation effect for stopping and displaying the symbol in a mode in which the one lottery result is notified after the predetermined symbol is variably displayed;
Variation production mode determination means for determining the variation production mode from a plurality of types of modes;
Equipped with
The said fluctuation production execution means can perform the pseudo | simulation continuous production which repeatedly performs the pseudo | simulation fluctuation display by the fluctuation | variation display and temporary stop of the said predetermined pattern during the said fluctuation production,
The plurality of types of variation effects include the first aspect including a first pseudo continuous effect in which the pseudo variation display is performed a predetermined number of times, and the specific presentation being triggered during the variation effect. And a second mode including a second pseudo continuous effect causing the player to recognize that the first pseudo continuous effect and the different number of times of pseudo variable display have been executed.
The execution time of the fluctuation effect that can execute the second aspect is a length that can execute the fluctuation effect according to the first aspect,
A game machine characterized in that the variation presentation mode determination means can determine one of the first mode and the second mode as a mode of variation presentation of the length.

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