JP2020074862A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a mismatch of performances before and after returning from power failure from occurring.SOLUTION: A game machine 100 includes: a main CPU 300a for advancing a game according to one of set values of a plurality of stages; and a sub CPU 330a capable of executing a variation performance of notifying a player of a result of a lottery executed based on the set value and a predetermined random number acquired based on a game ball entry into a start area provided in a game area 116 where the game ball can flow down by the mode of a symbol that is stopped and displayed after the predetermined symbol is variably displayed and capable of suggesting the set value to the player. The sub CPU 330a, when returning from power failure after the power failure has occurred, limits suggestion of the set value during the variation performance to be executed within a specific period after the returning from power failure.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 51

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of stages of setting values having different degrees of advantage.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been disclosed a game machine that produces an effect that suggests the state of the game machine when the power is turned on (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-109082, A

  However, the conventional game machine has a problem that a production mismatch may occur before and after the recovery from the power failure.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a production inconsistency before and after returning from power failure.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is capable of flowing down a game control means for advancing a game in accordance with one set value among a plurality of set values and a game ball. The predetermined random number obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the starting area provided in the game area and the result of the lottery executed based on the one set value among the settings, the predetermined symbol is variably displayed After that, a variation effect executing means for executing a variation effect informed by the mode of the symbols stopped and displayed, and a setting value suggesting means capable of suggesting one set value in the setting to the player, the setting The value suggesting means limits the suggestion of one set value in the setting during the variation performance executed within the specific period after the power is shut off and the power is restored from the power shutoff. Characterize.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the aspect of the present invention, the specific period may be a period of a plurality of times of the variation effect that is executed after the power is turned off.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the production inconsistency before and after the recovery from the power failure.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a back view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the usage example of the memory area of main RAM. It is a figure explaining the low probability big hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the high accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric auditors product operation 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. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. 6 is a flowchart (No. 1) illustrating a CPU initialization process in the main control board. It is a flow chart (the 2) explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining main loop processing in a main control board. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the set value related processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining switch management processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the production determination process at the time of acquisition in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is the figure which explains the production design. It is the figure which explains the fluctuation production decision table. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process in the sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining sub timer interruption processing in a sub control board. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process in the sub control board. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a power-on special phase designation command reception process in the sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining the big hit production determination processing in the sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining the variation production return processing in the sub-control board. It is a flow chart explaining the big hit production return processing in the sub control board. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a time schedule management process in the sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining setting suggestion production control processing in a sub-control board. It is a figure showing an example of a change of the state of the effect display part at the time of a power failure and a recovery from the power failure that occurred during the variation effect in time series. It is a figure showing an example of a change of the state of the effect display part at the time of a power failure which occurred during a big hit performance, and at the time of recovery from a power failure in time series. (A) is a figure which shows an example of setting suggestion production group A, (b) is a figure which shows an example of setting suggestion production group B, (c) is a figure which shows an example of setting suggestion production group C .. It is a figure which shows the modification of the change of the state of the effect display part at the time of the power-off and the recovery from the power-off which occurred during the fluctuation production in time series. It is the figure which shows the deformation example of the change of the state of the production indicator in the time of power failure which occurs during the big hit production and at the time of restoration from power failure in time series.

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

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, showing a state in which a door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism, and The inner frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism.

  Like the outer frame 102, the inner frame 104 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the inner frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 is visible through the transparent plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided in the lower portion of the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate the operation handle. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 and performs a firing operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not shown. A game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game ball thus fired is guided between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 to the game area 116.

  The game area 116 is a space formed in the space between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills and flow down and roll in irregular directions.

  The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b that make the degree of entry of the game balls different from each other according to the firing strength of the firing mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 when viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls that are launched by the launch mechanism with a launch strength less than the predetermined strength enter the first game area 116a and are launched with a launch strength greater than the predetermined strength. The played game ball enters 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) through which game balls can enter. When a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 and the second starting opening 122, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of game balls may be different for each prize hole.

  As will be described later in detail, a first starting area is provided in the first starting opening 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting opening 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance A lottery for determining the special symbol 1 is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits such as whether or not to execute a major role game advantageous to the player and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. Becomes

  Further, a movable piece 122b is provided in the second starting opening 122 so as to be openable and closable, so that the ease with which a game ball enters the second starting opening 122 changes according to the state of the movable piece 122b. Is becoming Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery for ordinary symbols to be described later is performed. When the lottery is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b has a predetermined time, Controlled to open state. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. In addition, here, when the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state, it is determined that the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 122, but the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state. Even in some cases, it may be configured so that the game balls can enter at a constant frequency.

  Furthermore, the game area 116 is provided with a special winning opening 128 into which a game ball can enter. An opening / closing door 128b is provided so as to be openable / closable at the special winning opening 128, and normally, the opening / closing door 128b closes the big winning opening 128 so that a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 128. Is becoming On the other hand, when the above-mentioned major role game is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that has not entered the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, or the special winning opening 128 is played from the playing area 116. A discharge port 130 is provided on the back side of the board 108 for discharging.

  Then, in the gaming machine 100, as a production device for performing production while the game is in progress, a production display device 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device, a production accessory device device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors are controlled. A production lighting device 204 including a lamp, a voice output device 206 including a speaker, and a production operation device 208 that receives a player's operation are provided.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed on the effect display section 200a, and the effect effect of notifying the player of the large-lot lottery result is displayed by the stop display mode of each effect symbol 210a, 210b, 210c. Will be executed.

  The production accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the production display unit 200a and is normally evacuated to the back side of the game board 108, but during production of the variable display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front of the display unit 200a to give the player a sense of expectation of a big hit.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The effect lighting device 204 has, for example, a full-color LED or the like.

  The audio output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

  The effect operation device 208 is configured by a button that receives a pressing operation by the player, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and below the transparent plate 110. This effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, etc. When the player's operation is accepted within the operation effective period, various effects are produced according to the operation. Is executed.

  In addition, reference numeral 132 is an upper plate to which the prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and the game balls lent out from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with the game balls, the game ball is a lower plate. Will be led to 134. In addition, a ball removal hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown). However, by sliding the ball removing knob 134a in the left-right direction in the figure, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removing knob 134a. However, it is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134 from the ball hole.

  Further, on the game board 108, outside the game area 116, and at a position visible to the player, the first special symbol display device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol reservation The display device 164, the second special symbol reservation display device 166, the normal symbol display device 168, the normal symbol reservation display device 170, the right-handed notification display device 172 is provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Structure of the back of the game machine)
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine 100. On the back side of the gaming machine 100, the main control board case 103, the game information output terminal board 312, the prize ball storage tank 315, the prize ball payout flow path 317, the payout ball counting switch 316s, the back cover 331, the payout control board case 313. And the inner frame opening switch 145s and the like are installed. In addition to this, on the back side of the gaming machine 100, various electronic devices (including a control computer (not shown)) forming a power supply system and a control system of the game machine 100, a power cord 109 including a power plug, and a connection wiring (not shown) Etc. are installed.

  At the center of the back side of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 300 for controlling the basic operation of the game in the gaming machine 100 is housed in a main control board case 103 with a part thereof exposed. Details of the configuration of the main control board 300 will be described later.

  The game information output terminal board 312 is connected to an electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.) external to the game machine 100. Various external information signals (for example, prize ball information, error information, jackpot information, starting opening information, etc.) indicating the game progress state and maintenance state of the gaming machine 100 are directed from the game information output terminal board 312 to external electronic devices. Is output

  The prize ball storage tank 315 can store the game balls supplied from a supply path (not shown). When the prize balls are paid out, the game balls stored in the prize ball storage tank 315 are guided to the upper plate 132 (see FIG. 2) on the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the prize ball payout flow path 317. Get burned. The payout ball count switch 316s detects the number of game balls paid out through the prize ball payout flow path 317.

  The back cover 331 is a cover member that mainly covers the sub control board 330 that controls each effect such as during a game or a standby. Further, the payout control board case 313 is a case member in which a payout control board 310 for performing control for launching game balls and control for paying out prize balls is housed. Details of the sub control board 330 and the payout control board 310 will be described later.

  An inner frame opening switch 145s is provided in the lower left area of the payout control board case 313. The inner frame opening switch 145s will be described later. Further, the power cord 109 is connected to, for example, a power supply device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game shop. As a result, the power source (electric power) required for the operation of the gaming machine 100 is secured.

(Structure of main control board)
A performance indicator 300d is provided in the upper left area on the main control board 300. The performance indicator 300d in the present embodiment is composed of a 7-segment LED indicator with four decimal points. Specifically, the performance indicator 300d has four display areas 361, 362, 363, 364. A number (counter value) is associated with each segment forming the 7-segment LED display in the display areas 361 to 364, and a number and an alphabet can be displayed by controlling lighting of each segment corresponding to the counter value.
Therefore, the performance indicator 300d can display up to four alphanumeric characters. The performance indicator 300d having the four display areas 361, 362, 363, 364 displays a value (for example, a base value) of a calculation processing result based on a set value and the number of prize balls described later.

  The performance indicator 300d is not limited to the position shown in FIG. 3 as long as a person (police officer or the like) who confirms the base value can confirm the displayed content without misidentification, and the performance indicator 300d is not limited to the position shown in FIG. It may be provided at a position where it can be easily confirmed without overlapping with. The main control board case 103 is formed of a transparent material (for example, polycarbonate) so that the main control board 300 housed inside can be visually recognized from the outside.

  The main IC 300x is arranged below the performance indicator 300d. The main IC 300x is, for example, a V5 chip, and incorporates a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c (not shown in FIG. 3, see FIG. 4). The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or a timer to perform arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or displays the result of the arithmetic processing. Depending on the situation, it sends commands to other boards. The main RAM 300c also functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  A RAM clear button 305 is provided at the lower left corner of the main control board 300. The RAM clear button 305 is arranged so as to be exposed to the outside from the main control board case 103 so that the RAM clear button 305 can be operated with the main control board case 103 sealed. When the RAM clear button 305 is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch 305s (see FIG. 4) detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button 305, and the RAM clear signal is output. The RAM clear signal is used, for example, when the power is turned on to determine whether or not the main CPU 300a initializes the main RAM 300c.

(Setting key operation)
The main control board 300 is provided with a setting key insertion port 306 in addition to the RAM clear button 305. The setting key insertion port 306 is an insertion port (key hole) for inserting a dedicated key (setting key) used for changing a setting value or referring to the setting value described later. The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the set value can be set in 6 stages of 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear button 305 together with the operation of the setting key. As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 100, the game progresses according to the set value being set, and the degree of advantage is different for each set value.

  The setting key insertion port 306 is composed of a cylinder lock having a cylinder. The cylinder of the setting key insertion port 306 is provided in a state of penetrating the main control board case 103 (a state in which the cylinder is surrounded by the main control board case 103). Therefore, it is possible to rotate the main control board 300 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion port 306 while the main control board 300 remains sealed in the main control board case 103.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the 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 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or a timer to perform arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or displays the result of the arithmetic processing. Depending on the situation, it sends commands to other boards. Further, the main CPU 300a uses the main RAM 300c and an internal register (not shown) of the main CPU 300a as a data work area during arithmetic processing.

Here, an example of use of the memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the main RAM 300c among the memory areas used by the main CPU 300a as a work area will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the area of addresses F000H to F1FFH is divided into four areas from the first area to the fourth area according to the type of data to be stored. The first area is an area for storing information related to setting values (setting value related information) and information about a game state (game state related information). The second area is an area for storing checksum-related information and backup-related information used for error detection related to power restoration in a CPU initialization process (FIG. 14) described later. The third area is an area for storing error related information and first normal gaming state information. The fourth area is an area for storing the second normal game information and an area used as a stack area.
An area of addresses F000H to F1FFH including the first area to the fourth area is called a use area. The used area is a memory area for storing information (data) essential for the progress of the gaming machine, and the used capacity is limited by the game rules.

  In the main RAM 300c, the area of addresses F300H to F3FFH is an area used for storing information that is not essential for the progress of the game and is called an unused area. In this example, the non-use area stores information related to display control of the performance display 300d (performance display related information). In addition, information regarding output control of the test signal may be stored in the non-use area. The test signal is a current internal state of the gaming machine 100 (for example, a special game management phase, a normal game management phase, a launch position designation state, an execution state of a major game, a gaming state (high probability, low probability, time saving, non-time saving). ) Etc.) is output to notify the outside of the main control board 300 immediately (real time).

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the area between the used area and the unused area (the area of addresses F200H to F2FF) is an unused area that is not used for storing data.
As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the main RAM 300c is composed of a used area, an unused area, and an unused area. In this example, the main RAM 300c is assigned an address value in each byte area. Therefore, an area corresponding to 256 bytes is allocated as an unused area. It should be noted that an area of at least 16 bytes or more may be allocated as the unused area.

  Returning to FIG. 4, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the special game mainly started by entering the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, and the game ball passing through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into normal games started by playing. 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 for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120. Detection switch 120s, a second starting opening detection switch 122s that detects that a game ball has entered the second starting opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a special winning opening 128 Large winning opening detection switches 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered are connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

  Further, on the main control board 300, there are a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening / closing door 128b that opens and closes the special winning opening 128. It is connected and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 122 and the special winning opening 128.

  Further, on the main control board 300, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol reservation display 164, the second special symbol reservation display 166, normal symbol display 168, normal The design hold display 170 and the right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these displays.

  Further, to the gaming machine 100, a front frame opening switch 141s, an out switch 143s, and an inner frame opening switch 145s are connected. Hereinafter, the inner frame opening switch 145s and the front frame opening switch 141s may be collectively referred to as an opening / closing frame member opening switch. The open / close frame member open switch is a switch for detecting that the open / close frame members such as the inner frame 104 and the front frame 106 are open in the gaming machine 100.

  When the front frame opening switch 141s detects that the front frame 106 is open, it outputs an opening detection signal (ON signal) to the main control board 300. Further, when the inner frame opening switch 145s detects that the inner frame 104 is opened with respect to the outer frame 102, it outputs an opening detection signal (ON signal) to the main control board 300.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the opening / closing frame member opening switch, the gaming machine 100 detects various abnormalities in each configuration of the gaming machine 100 or various improper configurations. An abnormality detection switch may be provided. For example, the gaming machine 100 may be provided with a radio wave detection switch that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection switch that detects magnetism, and the like as the abnormality detection switch.

When the out switch 143s detects that the game ball shot into the game area 116 has passed through a game ball discharge path (not shown) that is passed through when the game ball is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 100, it is output to the main control board 300. It outputs a sphere detection signal (ON signal).
The general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122 and the big winning opening 128, and the game ball that entered the discharging opening 130 and the winning opening without entering any winning opening. The game ball passes through the game machine ball discharge path described above. That is, all the game balls that have been discharged to the outside after being launched into the game area 116 are detected by the out switch 143s in the game ball discharge path.

Furthermore, on the back surface of the game board 108, a setting key switch 180s and a RAM clear detection switch 305s are provided. The setting key switch 180s is configured to be accessible by the above-mentioned setting key. When the setting key switch 180s detects the rotation operation of the setting key inserted into the setting key insertion port 306, the setting key rotation detection signal (ON signal) indicating the state of the rotation operation (rotation state) is sent to the main control board 300. Output.
The RAM clear detection switch 305s is configured to be accessible by pressing the RAM clear button 305. The RAM clear detection switch 305s outputs a pressing detection signal (ON signal) to the main control board 300 when detecting the pressing (pressing operation) of the RAM clear button 305.

The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can change the setting value by using the setting key accessible to the setting key switch 180s and the RAM clear button 305.
Here, the procedure for changing the set value will be described.

(Setting value change procedure)
First, in a state where the power of the gaming machine 100 is not turned on (power is off), an operator who changes the setting opens the inner frame 104 with respect to the outer frame 102 using a dedicated key. Thereby, the constituent elements such as the main control board 300 arranged on the back surface of the gaming machine 100 can be visually recognized.
On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, the setting key insertion slot 306 for inserting the setting key as described above and the RAM clear button 305 are provided (see FIG. 3). The operator inserts the setting key into the setting key insertion port 306 and rotates (changes) the setting key in one direction (for example, clockwise direction). Further, the operator presses the RAM clear button 305.

Next, the worker turns on the power of the gaming machine 100 with the setting key being rotated and the RAM clear button 305 being pressed.
When the power is turned on, the inner frame opening switch 145s detects that the inner frame 104 is opened with respect to the outer frame 102, and an opening detection signal (ON signal) is input to the main control board 300. Further, the setting key switch 180s detects that a change operation of rotating the setting key clockwise by turning on the power is performed, and a setting key rotation detection signal (ON signal) is input to the main control board 300. Further, the RAM clear detection switch 305s detects that the RAM clear button has been pressed by turning on the power, and the press detection signal (ON signal) is input to the main control board 300. Based on the ON signal being input to the main control board 300 by the inner frame opening switch 145s, the setting key switch 180s, and the RAM clear detection switch 305s, the gaming machine 100 can change (switch) the set value ( The setting is changed).

  In the setting change state, the operator presses the RAM clear button 305 any number of times and accesses the RAM clear detection switch 305s to change the set value to any one of a plurality of steps (for example, 6 steps). be able to. At this time, the set value is displayed in, for example, the display areas 361 to 364 of the performance indicator 300d.

  When the operator changes the set value to an arbitrary value, the operator rotates the setting key, which has been rotated clockwise in the changing operation, in the counterclockwise direction to return it to the original position (return operation). The return operation causes the setting key switch 180s to detect that the setting key has returned to the original position, and a signal (off signal) indicating the detection is input to the main control board 300 from the setting key switch 180s. The main control board 300 confirms the change of the set value based on the input of the off signal. The setting key switch 180s periodically outputs a setting key rotation detection signal (ON signal) to the main control board 300 based on the detection of the rotation operation, and outputs the ON signal until the return operation is detected. When the return operation is continuously detected, the output of the setting key rotation detection signal (ON signal) to the main control board 300 may be stopped. In this case, the main control board 300 may confirm the change of the set value based on the stop of the input of the ON signal.

  When the change of the set value is confirmed and the operator removes the set key from the set key insertion port 306, the set value displayed on the performance display 300d is erased and the display of the set value ends (the set value is Will be hidden). Finally, the worker closes the inner frame 104 of the gaming machine 100 and locks it with a dedicated key. This completes the setting change operation. When the setting change work is completed, a normal game is started.

  Although details will be described later, when the setting value is changed, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 stores the changed setting value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 300c (for example, the first area in the specification area to be backed up). ) To remember. Thereby, it is possible to refer to the set value being set during the game.

In this way, the gaming machine 100 detects the setting key change operation in the setting key switch 180s when the power is turned on (setting key ON), and detects that the inner frame 104 image has been released in the inner frame opening switch 145s (inner frame). When the RAM clear button 305 is pressed (the RAM clear is pressed) in the RAM clear detection switch 305s, the setting is changed (setting change mode).
In the setting change state, the display of each of the display devices 160 to 172 for displaying the information of the special game and the normal game is not performed, and the normal game such as the launch of the game ball and the prize ball of the game ball cannot be performed. In addition, in the setting change state, each of the indicators 160 to 172 may maintain the extinguished state, or may maintain a dedicated (specific) lighting pattern in the setting change state so as to be different from the normal display. You can

(Setting confirmation status)
Although the change of the set value has been described above, the gaming machine 100 can confirm the set value currently being set without changing the set value.
Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on without pressing the RAM clear button 305 in the state where the setting key is changed (clockwise rotation operation) in the above-mentioned setting change procedure, the setting is currently being made. The setting value of can be confirmed (setting confirmation state).

That is, when the power is turned on, the gaming machine 100 detects a change operation of the setting key in the setting key switch 180s (setting key ON), and detects that the inner frame 104 image is released in the inner frame opening switch 145s (inner frame open state). If the RAM clear detection switch 305s does not detect that the RAM clear button 305 has been pressed (RAM clear unpressed state), the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) is set.
Similar to the setting change state, in the setting confirmation state, the display of each of the display devices 160 to 172 is not performed, and the normal game such as the shooting of the game ball or the prize ball of the game ball cannot be performed. In addition, in the setting confirmation state, each of the indicators 160 to 172 may maintain the extinguished state, or in the setting confirmation state, a dedicated (specific) lighting pattern may be maintained so as to be different from the normal display. You can

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

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing game balls and control for paying out prize balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is passed through the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , Will be output to a hall computer or the like of a game shop.

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

  Further, to the payout control board 310, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding a game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310. It is supposed to be done.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 and from the plate full tank detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and sends a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the plate full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state is released, and the plate full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  In addition, a discharge control board 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the firing control board 320 receives the firing control data from the payout control board 310, the firing control board 320 permits the firing. The firing control board 320 is provided on the operation handle 112, and is connected to a touch sensor 112s that detects that the player has touched the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112a that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 112. .. Then, when signals are input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control board 320 controls the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device to energize to launch the gaming ball.

  The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or a standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, a sub RAM 330c, an image control unit 340, a sound 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 audio 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 by one circuit (for example, one package or one chip). It may be configured as a functional block of a circuit.

  The sub control board 330 is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 300 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 to perform arithmetic processing based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, and a command for executing an effect is displayed as an image. It is transmitted to at least one of the control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the lighting control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

  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, ROM, RAM, and VRAM. The ROM of the image control unit 340 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330, the CPU stores the image data. 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 that causes the voice output device 206 to output a voice based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 330. In addition, the lighting control unit 360 performs lighting control for lighting the effect lighting device 204 based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 330. Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 330, the movable body control unit 370 moves the effect member device 202, or pushes the push button 208a of the effect operation device 208 to the player side to move it. Perform operation control. In addition, when the operation detection signal is input from the production operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the push button 208a is pressed, the movable body control unit 370 sends a predetermined command or control signal to the sub-control board 330. Send.

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

  Next, a 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, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and the low-probability gaming state is the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. Alternatively, the game progresses in any gaming state in which any one of the high-probability gaming states and the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game in which the special winning opening 128 is opened is set to be low, and the high-probability gaming state. This is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game is set to be high.

  Further, the non-time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in an open state and the game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting opening 122, and the time saving game state is more than the non time saving game state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state, and this game state is referred to as a normal game state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot a game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, the player is given a game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a “large role lottery”) is performed to determine whether or not to give a profit. In this big role lottery, when the big hit is won, the big prize hole 128 is opened and a big game in which a game ball can be inserted into the big prize hole 128 is executed, and after the big role game is finished. The gaming state is set to one of the above gaming states. In the following, the major role lottery method will be described.

  As will be described later in detail, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random number values (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determining random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and at the same time, these random number values (holding information) are stored in the special figure holding storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 are collectively referred to as “special 1 hold”, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure pending storage area and the second special figure pending storage area each have four storage sections (first to fourth storage sections). Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special 1 hold is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, The two reservations are sequentially stored from the first storage section of the second special figure reservation 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 fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, in the first storage unit Special 1 Hold is stored. Further, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure hold storage area, similarly to the above. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting opening 120 No special 1 hold is newly stored by entering a game ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, a game to the second starting port 122 concerned. A special 2 hold is not newly stored due to the entry of a ball.

Next, the jackpot determination table used for the big winning lottery in the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the low-probability-time jackpot determination table, and FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the high-probability-time jackpot determination table. In the gaming machine 100, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot determination random number is obtained from the comparative numerical value range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big winning lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot is determined, the jackpot determination table (comparative numerical value range used for jackpot determination) is selected according to the game state when the jackpot is determined and the set value being set, and the selection is made. The big hit lottery is performed based on the big hit determination table and the obtained big hit determination random number.

  In the low-probability game state, when starting the large role lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the low-probability-time jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (f) is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, six-stage setting values having different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low-probability-time jackpot determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, the setting value is set to any one of six stages, and the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability time jackpot determination table corresponding to the currently set setting value.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 1, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table a shown in FIG. According to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10218, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/300.

  When the set value is set to 2, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table b shown in FIG. 6B. According to this low-probability-time jackpot determination table b, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10243, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/270.

  When the set value is set to 3, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table c shown in FIG. 6 (c). According to this low-probability-time jackpot determination table c, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10273, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/240.

  When the set value is set to 4, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table d shown in FIG. According to this low-probability-time jackpot determination table d, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10312, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/210.

  When the set value is set to 5, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability time jackpot determination table e shown in FIG. According to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10364, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/180.

  When the set value = 6 is set, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table f shown in FIG. 6 (f). According to the low-probability-time jackpot determination table f, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10437, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/150.

  Further, in the high-probability game state, when starting the large role lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the high-probability-time jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (f) is referred to. Here, in this embodiment, a high-accuracy large-hit determination table is provided for each set value similarly to the low-accuracy large-hit determination table. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, the jackpot determination is performed by referring to the high-accuracy jackpot determination table (comparative numerical value range used for jackpot determination) corresponding to the currently set setting value.

  In the high-probability game state, when the set value is set to 1, the large winning lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability time jackpot determination table a shown in FIG. 7 (a). According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table a, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10655, the jackpot is determined. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/100.

  When the set value is set to 2, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table b shown in FIG. 7B. According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10728, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/90.

  When the set value is set to 3, the big winning lottery is carried out by referring to the high accuracy jackpot determination table c shown in FIG. 7 (c). According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table c, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10819, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/80.

  When the set value is set to 4, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the high-accuracy jackpot determination table d shown in FIG. 7 (d). According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table d, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10936, the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/70.

  When the set value is set to 5, a big winning lottery is carried out with reference to the high accuracy jackpot determination table e shown in FIG. 7 (e). According to the high-accuracy jackpot determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11092, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/60.

  When the set value is set to 6, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the high-accuracy jackpot determination table f shown in FIG. 7 (f). According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11310, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/50.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether it is set to the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability state, the large role lottery is performed according to the set value being set. In the present embodiment, the big winning lottery has different jackpot winning probabilities according to the above-mentioned set values, and it is easier to win the jackpot when the set value is higher than when the set value is low. Further, in the present embodiment, the lower limit value of the comparison numerical value range (the numerical value range to be compared with the big hit determination random number) in the big hit determination table is the same value (10001). As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the efficiency of the control processing procedure related to the jackpot determination during the winning combination lottery. The control processing procedure for jackpot determination will be described later.

Further, in the gaming machine 100, the winning probability of the jackpot is higher in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state. In addition, here, the jackpot winning probability is configured to be different for each set value, but the jackpot winning probability in either the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state may be common to all the setting values.
Further, although FIG. 6 shows an example in which the low-accuracy-time jackpot determination table is provided for each set value, for example, the low-accuracy-time jackpot determination table is set for each setting in the storage area of the gaming machine 100 (for example, the main ROM 300b). May be configured as one table that defines different comparison numerical value ranges. Further, the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table may also be configured as one table that defines different comparison numerical value ranges for each setting.

  Further, in the high-probability game state, the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than in the low-probability game state. Here, the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability gaming state is common to all setting values, but the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability gaming state may be different for each setting value. Even in this case, the winning range of the jackpot determination random number that wins the jackpot at a relatively low setting value is included in the winning range of the jackpot determination random number that wins the jackpot at a relatively high setting value, It suffices if the winning range of the jackpot determination random numbers that wins the jackpot is set.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned large winning lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table which are acquired. At this time, when the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 8A, the special random symbol determination table for special 1 is selected, and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold As shown in FIG. 8 (b), a special random symbol determination table for special 2 is selected. In the following, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained is called a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the special 1 hit per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 8 (a) and the special 2 hit per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 8 (b), according to the value of the acquired hit symbol random number, as illustrated, The type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the result of lottery is “Loss”, when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the 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 winning combination lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the winning combination lottery result is "miss".

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the holding type, the number of holdings, and the variation state set in association with the game state. When the game 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 to 10006. As described above, when the major role lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the major role lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the major role lottery result is “miss”, when determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, and the variation state is set to the normal 1 variation state, when the result of the “Loss” major role lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, If the special 1 holding number (hereinafter, simply referred to as “holding number”) when performing the large role lottery is 0, as shown in FIG. 9A, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected. Similarly, if the number of reservations is one, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 9B, and if the number of reservations is two or three, the number is as shown in FIG. 9C. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In addition, in FIG. 9, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the obtained reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the table for determining the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation state in addition to the set game state. That is, the variation state defines which table is used to determine the variation effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state.

  It should be noted that when the big winning lottery result is “big hit”, the group type is not decided when the variation effect pattern is decided. In other words, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major role lottery result is “miss”, and is not referred to when the major role lottery result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big hand lottery result is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a reach mode determination random number determination table. The reach time determination random number determination table for loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table for jackpot is provided for each holding type. Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each game state and each type of symbol. Here, FIG. 10A shows an example of the reach time determination random number determination table for the group x for reference referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 jackpot. It shows in FIG.10 (b), and an example of the special mode big hit time reach mode determination random number determination table is shown in FIG.10 (c).

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the large-lot lottery is “miss”, as shown in FIG. 10A, the reach-time determination random number at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined by the lottery of the group type described above. The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected random reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number. Further, when the result of the above-mentioned large role lottery is “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, 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 variation pattern random number determination table, which will be described later, together with the variation mode number, and the variation pattern is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined. A random number determination table is determined. In addition, in FIG. 8, the table x described in the column of the fluctuation 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 obtained 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 variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, when a hexadecimal number is shown, “H” is added, but what is described as “XXH” in FIGS. 10 to 12 is an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number. ..

  As described above, when the major role lottery result is "miss", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type and game state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach time determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the big winning lottery result is "big hit", depending on the determined big hit symbol (type of special symbol), the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, etc., in FIG. 10 (b) and FIG. 10 (c) The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined based on the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number shown.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of the predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

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

  In this way, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the major role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number identify the variation effect pattern, and the aspect and time of the variation effect are associated with each of them. In the following, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number may be collectively referred to as fluctuation information.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the variable effect for notifying the result of the large role lottery, that is, the variable 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 The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the first half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation mode command, and the second half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation pattern command. Becomes Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command, which will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a special electric auditors product operating ram set table. This special electric auditors product operating ram set table is stored with various data for controlling a major player game, and during the major player game, refer to this special electric auditors product operating ram set table, a big winning opening Energization of the solenoid 128c is controlled. Actually, a plurality of special electric auditors product operating ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game depending on the determined jackpot symbol type. , Here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of all the jackpot symbols are shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A to D, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a large role game is executed with reference to the special electric auditors product operating ram set table as shown in FIG. The major role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric auditors product operation ram set table, opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), special electric auditors product maximum number of operations (round game executed during one large role game) Number of times), the number of times the special electric accessory is opened / closed (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened during one round), and the solenoid energization time (the time for energizing the special winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened, that is, 1 Opening time of the special winning opening 128 times), stipulated number (maximum possible number of winnings in the big winning opening 128 in one round game), big winning opening closing effective time (closing time of the big winning opening 128 between round games) , That is, the interval time), the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game until the normal special game (variable display of special symbols described later) is restarted) is the control data of the major role game. , Is stored in advance as shown for each type of jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the special symbols A and B are determined by the large role lottery, two round games are executed, and when the special symbol C is determined. Eight round games are executed, and when the special symbol D is determined, ten round games are executed. One round game ends when a specified number (eight in this example) of game balls enter the special winning opening 128 or when a preset opening time (29 seconds in this example) elapses. Further, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (10 in this example) of prize balls are paid out for each game ball that has entered the special winning opening 128. Therefore, in this example, a maximum of 80 (= 10 × specified number 8) prize balls are paid out in one round game, and the maximum number (10 times in this example) of the round game is maximum. In this way, a total of 800 (= 80 × 10 rounds) prize balls will be paid out. In this way, the player can obtain a prize ball according to the number of rounds to be executed in the big winning game based on the big hit.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 14, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to a low-probability game state after the end of the large role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, the high probability after the end of the large role game. The gaming state is set, and the high-probability gaming state is set to continue until the next jackpot is won. In this case, when the next big hit is won, the game state is set again. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the number of times the high-probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as “high-probability number”) differs depending on the number of times the large-lot lottery result is derived until the jackpot is won. In addition, the gaming machine 100 may set the number of times a predetermined large role lottery result is derived in one high-probability gaming state (for example, 100 times) as the highly accurate number. In this case, when the high-probability game state is set after the completion of the major role game, if the winning lottery result is derived 10,000 times without the jackpot lottery result being derived in the high-probability game state, a low probability is obtained. The game state will be changed to the game state.

  Also, when the special symbols B to D are determined as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state after the end of the big role game, and the time saving gaming state continues until the next jackpot is won. Is set to be done. In this case, when the next big hit is won, the game state is set again. Therefore, the number of continuation of the time saving game state (hereinafter, referred to as "time saving number") varies depending on the number of times the major role lottery result is derived until the jackpot is won. In addition, the gaming machine 100 may set the number of times the predetermined large role lottery result is derived in one time-saving game state (for example, 50 times) as the time-saving number. In this case, the number of times saved is the maximum number of continuations in the one hour saved game state, and if the jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the game state is set again. Becomes In addition, when the special symbol A is determined as the big hit symbol, it is set to the non-time saving game state after the completion of the large role game. Therefore, when the special symbol A is determined in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state becomes a normal gaming state similar to the initial state of the gaming machine 100.

  In this way, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the major role playing game is set according to the type (hit type) of the big hit symbol. Further, the gaming machine 100 is provided with a plurality of types (four types in this example) of jackpot symbols (special symbols A to D) having different numbers of round games in the major role game and game states set after the major role game. Has been done. That is, in the large-lot lottery in the gaming machine 100, one win type is determined from a plurality of types of wins with different game profits (the number of prize balls obtainable by the player, the occurrence of an advantageous game state, etc.). Hereinafter, the hit type of the jackpot according to the special symbol A is referred to as "normal jackpot", and the hit type of the jackpot according to the special symbols B to D is referred to as "probable variation short-time jackpot".

  In the gaming machine 100, the gaming state, the high-accuracy number, and the time saving number may be set according to the type of the jackpot symbol, or depending on both the type of the jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. You may set the game state after the completion of the major role game, the high-accuracy number, and the time saving number.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general diagram lottery"). ) Is done.

  As will be described later in detail, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the general-use reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as an upper limit. That is, the universal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units that save the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit determination random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the universal figure reservation storage area, the hit determination random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the universal figure pending storage area after the game ball has passed through the gate 124 is referred to as the universal figure pending.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this non-time saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, Lost design is determined as the type of normal design. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this universal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

  Further, when starting the universal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the hit determination random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. According to the short-time gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, the ordinary A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100. In this way, during the non-time saving game state, the probability of winning the general drawing is lower than that during the time saving game state (the general figure low probability game state), and during the time saving game state, the general drawing lottery is won. The probability is higher than that in the non-time saving game state (universal high probability game state).

  FIG. 16 (a) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 16 (b) is a diagram for explaining the opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the ordinary drawing lottery is performed, the variable time of the ordinary symbol is determined. The ordinary symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the ordinary symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, and the variation is set when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state. The time is set to 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the universal symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an opening / closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 16 (b). The energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening / closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows the control data corresponding to each gaming state.

  When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 16B, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is performed by referring to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second starting opening 122 is started), the maximum number of times the normal electric accessory is opened / closed (the number of times the second starting opening 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c energization time for each number of times the second starting port 122 is opened, that is, one opening time of the second starting port 122), specified number (total number of second starting ports 122) The maximum number of prizes that can be won in the second starting opening 122 during opening, the normal electric closing effective time (closing time between each opening of the second starting opening 122, that is, a rest time), normal electric effective state time (second starting) Waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the wait time to end the normal power (waiting time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed after the time of the normal power enable state time) is the second starting opening. As the control data of 122, it is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each gaming state.

  In this way, the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state are respectively associated with the opening / closing control condition for opening and closing the second starting port 122 as the game progress condition, and in the time saving game state, the non time saving It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than in the game state. That is, in the time saving game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 124, the general drawing lottery is made one after another, and the second starting opening 122 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game balls. It becomes possible to carry out a major role lottery while reducing the number.

  The opening / closing condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements, that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for which the regular symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the opening time of the second starting port 122. Then, in the present embodiment, in two of these three elements, by setting the time saving game state more favorably than the non-time saving game state, the time saving game state is better than the non-time saving game state. The game balls are set so as to easily enter the second starting opening 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time saving game state may be set to be more advantageous than the non-time saving game state. In any case, the time saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time saving game state with respect to at least one element, and thus the time saving game state is generally more advantageous than the non-time saving game state in the second starting opening. It suffices if the game ball easily enters 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state, the first condition is more than the first condition. The movable piece 122b may be controlled to be opened and closed according to the second condition in which the movable piece 122b is easily opened.

  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 processing of main control board 300)
17 and 18 are flowcharts for explaining the CPU initialization process (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).

In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the state when the power is turned on (hereinafter, referred to as "power-on mode") is divided into four. The setting key switch 180s, the RAM clear detection switch 305s, and the inner frame opening switch are used to determine the four power-on modes.
An example of the determination conditions of the four power-on modes is as follows.

  When the power is turned on, the RAM clear detection switch 305s is in the off state (the pressing operation of the RAM clear button 305 is not detected), and the setting key switch 180s is in the off state (the setting key changing operation is not detected) or the inner frame is opened. When the switch 145s is in the off state (opening of the inner frame 104 is not detected), it is determined to be the normal return mode. The normal recovery mode is a mode in which a normal game is started and the power is turned on with the intention of maintaining the information backed up before the power is cut off in the main RAM 300c except for a part.

  When the RAM clear detection switch 305s is in the ON state (when the pressing operation of the RAM clear button 305 is detected) when the power is turned on and either the setting key switch 180s or the inner frame opening switch 145s is in the OFF state, the RAM clear recovery mode is set. judge. The RAM clear return mode is a mode in which a normal game is started and the power is turned on with the intention of initializing (clearing) the information backed up in the main RAM 300c before the power is turned off.

  As described above, if the setting key switch 180s and the inner frame opening switch 145s are on and the RAM clear detection switch 305s is off when the power is turned on, the setting confirmation mode is determined. The setting confirmation mode is a mode indicating that the power has been turned on for the purpose of confirming the set value on the performance indicator 300d without starting a normal game.

  As described above, when the setting key switch 180s, the inner frame opening switch 145s, and the RAM clear detection switch 305s are all in the ON state when the power is turned on, the setting change mode is determined. The setting change mode is a mode indicating that the power is turned on with the intention of changing the setting value by pressing the RAM clear button 305 without starting a normal game.

  Thus, the four power-on modes can be divided by operating the setting key switch 180s, the RAM clear detection switch 305s, and the inner frame opening switch when the power is turned on.

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads the startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, performs the setting process necessary to execute various processes, and shifts the process to step S100-3. When the power is turned on, input signals from the inner frame opening switch 145s, the RAM clear detection switch 305s, and the setting key switch 180s are read. In order to save the number of registers used as internal registers, the main CPU 300a receives the setting change key rotation signal (ON signal) when the inner frame 104 is in the closed state (the inner frame opening switch 145s is in the OFF state). Also, the setting key switch 180s is read in the OFF state.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a wait processing time (for example, 3.1 seconds) in the timer counter, and shifts the processing to step S100-5.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. It should be noted that the main control board 300 is provided with a power cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, the power supply cutoff circuit outputs a power cutoff notice signal. When the power-off notice signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3 and the wait process time is set again. If the power-off warning signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9, and if 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 a process necessary for permitting access (reading / writing) to the main RAM 300c (for example, a RAM protect canceling process), and moves the process to step S100-11.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a confirms the state of the gaming machine before the power is turned off, and shifts the processing to step S100-13. The state of the gaming machine (gaming machine state) has four types of states: a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, a game available state, and an abnormal state.
In the setting change state, the power-on mode is the setting change mode, and the set value can be changed as described above.
In the change confirmation state, the power-on mode is the setting confirmation mode, and the set value can be confirmed as described above.
Further, in the playable state, the power-on mode is the normal return mode or the RAM clear mode, and is a state in which a normal game such as shooting of a game ball or a prize ball of the game ball is possible.
In the abnormal state, a predetermined abnormality such as a backup abnormality, a read / write abnormality, or a state in which the set value is a value not included in a predetermined range (1 to 6 in this example) (set value abnormality) occurs in the main RAM 300c. It shows the state. In any of the four power-on modes (setting change mode, setting confirmation mode, normal return mode, or RAM clear mode), if a failure is detected in the main RAM 300c, the gaming machine state is abnormal. Is set to.
Further, gaming machine states (setting change state, setting confirmation state, abnormal state) other than the game-enabled state correspond to a state in which a normal game cannot be executed (game stopped state).

  In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine status is held as the value of the gaming machine status flag. The gaming machine state flag is stored in a first area (addresses F000H to F1FFH) in the use area (see FIG. 5) of the main RAM 300c where setting value related information and game state related information are stored. The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag from the first area of the usage area in the main RAM 300c into a predetermined internal register, and confirms the gaming machine status before power-off.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the backup flag is valid and the checksum is normal. Specifically, the main CPU 300a loads the value of the backup flag saved when the power is turned off from the second area in the used area of the main RAM 300c. It also executes the processing required to calculate the checksum. Further, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the value of the loaded backup flag is a value indicating that the backup is valid (“A5H” in this example), and the calculated checksum is saved when the power is turned off. It is determined whether the checksum matches the checksum. When the value of the backup flag is "A5H" and the checksums match, the main CPU 300a shifts the processing to step S100-15. On the other hand, when the backup flag value is not “A5H” or the checksums do not match, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S100-29.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a sets, in an internal register, an address indicating an area to be cleared in the main RAM 300c, which is to be cleared when the power is restored (when the data before power-off is maintained without clearing the main RAM 300c). The process moves to step S100-17. In this example, the addresses corresponding to the second area and the third area shown in FIG. 5 of the used area of the main RAM 300c are set.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear detection switch 305s is on. When the main CPU 300a determines that the ON signal is input from the RAM clear detection switch 305s and the RAM clear detection switch 305s is in the ON state (the RAM clear button 305 is pressed), the process proceeds to step S100-35 in FIG. Transfer processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the ON signal is input from the RAM clear detection switch 305s and the RAM clear detection switch 305s is not in the ON state (the RAM clear button 305 is not pressed), the process proceeds to step S100-19. Transfer.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the gaming machine is in a game-enabled state, or whether an ON signal is input from the setting key switch 180s and the inner frame opening switch 145s. When the main CPU 300a refers to the value of the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-10 and determines that the gaming state is possible, the process proceeds to step S100-21. In addition, even when the main CPU 300a determines that the gaming machine state is not in the playable state, it determines that the ON signal is input from the setting key switch 180s and the inner frame opening switch 145s, and similarly, the process proceeds to step S100-21. Transfer.
On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the gaming machine is not in the playable state and the ON signal is not input from the setting key switch 180s and the inner frame opening switch 145s, the process proceeds to step S100-23. ..

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state to the setting confirmation state. Specifically, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to a value indicating the setting confirmation state, and moves the process to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process of clearing the data to be cleared when the power is restored, that is, the data of the address area of the main RAM 300c set in step S100-12, and moves the process to step S100-25.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (stores the command in the transmission buffer) of a subcommand (power restoration specification command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 that the power has been restored.

(Step S100-27)
When the main CPU 300a performs a sending process (stores the command in the sending buffer) of a payout command (power supply restoration designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power is cut off, the main CPU 300a proceeds to steps S100-53 (FIG. 18). Refer to the process).

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a stores data indicating that the checksum is in an abnormal state (backup abnormality) in a predetermined internal register (D register), and moves the process to step S100-31.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a executes a read / write check process for the unused area of the main RAM 300c and confirms the consistency of the write / read results. After storing the check result in the predetermined internal register, the main RAM 300c moves the process to step S100-33.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a sets an address indicating an area to be cleared in the main RAM 300c, which is to be cleared when the RAM is abnormal, in an internal register, and shifts the processing to step S100-35. In this example, in the memory area of the main RAM 300c, the addresses corresponding to the used area and the unused area shown in FIG. 5 are set. That is, when the backup is abnormal, the data in all areas of the main RAM 300c are cleared.

(Step S100-35)
As shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 300a executes the read / write check process for the used area of the main RAM 300c, stores the check result in a predetermined internal register, and shifts the process to step S100-37. Further, the main RAM 300c clears the data in the address area of the main RAM 300c set in step S100-15 or step S100-33.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the read / write check process for the used area in step S100-35 is normal. When the main CPU 300a determines that the result of the read / write check process for the used area is normal, the process proceeds to step S100-39. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the result of the read / write check process for the used area is not normal, the process proceeds to step S100-45.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the setting confirmation state is set as the gaming machine state in the internal register. When determining that the value indicating the setting confirmation state is set in the internal register and the gaming machine state is set to the setting confirmation state in the internal register, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S100-41. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the value indicating the state other than the setting confirmation state is set in the internal register and the gaming machine state is set to the state other than the setting confirmation state in the internal register, the process proceeds to step S100-43. Transfer processing.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a sets a value indicating the game-enabled state in the internal register as a value corresponding to the gaming machine state, and shifts the processing to step S100-43.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the condition that the setting can be changed is satisfied. Specifically, when the main CPU 300a determines that the ON signal is input from the setting key switch 180s, the inner frame opening switch 145s, and the RAM clear detection switch 305s, the main CPU 300a determines that the setting changeable condition is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to step S100-47. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the ON signal is not input from at least one of the setting key switch 180s, the inner frame opening switch 145s, and the RAM clear detection switch 305s, the condition that the setting can be changed is not satisfied. A determination is made and the process proceeds to step S100-49.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a sets a value indicating the setting change state in the internal register as a value indicating the gaming machine state, and shifts the processing to step S100-49.
(Step S100-47)
As the value indicating the gaming machine state, the main CPU 300a sets a value indicating an abnormal state in which a RAM abnormality has occurred (RAM abnormal state) in the internal register, and shifts the processing to step S100-49.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a saves the value corresponding to the gaming machine status set in the internal register in the gaming machine status flag stored in the first area of the usage area of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the processing to step S100-51. ..

(Step S100-51)
The main CPU 300a executes initialization processing when the RAM is cleared. Here, “when RAM is cleared” means that the power-on mode is the setting change mode or the RAM clear mode (YES in step S100-17) and the backup abnormality has occurred (NO in step S100-13 or step S100-). 37 NO). In the initialization process when the RAM is cleared, the main CPU 300a transmits a sub command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared (stores the command in the transmission buffer), and The payout command (RAM clear designation command) is transmitted (the command is stored in the transmission buffer) for transmitting the fact that the main RAM 300c has been cleared to the payout control board 310, and the process proceeds to step S100-53.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a executes a power-on sub-command set process (commands are stored in a transmission buffer) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 various effect commands required for effect control in the initial state when the power is turned on. In this processing, for example, a model designation command, a power-on special phase designation command, a launch position designation command, a special figure 1 hold designation command showing the special 1 hold number (X1), and a special figure showing the special 2 hold number (X2) 2 hold designation command, special figure 1 design confirmation designation command, special figure 2 design confirmation designation command and the like are set in the transmission buffer. The main CPU 300a can also set different values for the effect command when the power is restored and when the RAM is cleared.
Further, in the power-on sub-command set process, the main CPU 300a also stores a set value designation command for transmitting the currently set set value to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.
The main CPU 300a also executes a process of initializing the switch states of various input ports in this process.

For example, when the power is restored, the main CPU 300a sets the value of each effect command based on the backup information held in the first area (see FIG. 5) of the main RAM 300c and sets it in the transmission buffer. By transmitting these effect commands to the sub-control board 330, the sub CPU 330a restarts the effect that was being executed at the time of the previous power-off (for example, a variable effect or a jackpot effect accompanying the execution of a big game). Can be made When the power is turned off, the sub RAM 330c of the sub control board 330 is cleared. Therefore, in the effect that is restarted based on the effect command when the power is restored, the display mode in the effect display unit 200a, the audio output mode in the audio output device 206, the lighting mode of the effect illumination device 204, etc. are the same as when the power is shut off. May be different. The effect control when the power is restored will be described later.
After executing the power-on subcommand setting process, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S400-55.

(Step S100-55)
The main CPU 300a sets the timer interrupt cycle (4 milliseconds in this example) and moves the process to step S200.

(Step S200)
The main CPU 300a starts main loop processing. Details of the main loop processing will be described later.

  Next, the main loop processing in the main control board 300 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the main loop process. The gaming machine 100 repeatedly executes the main loop processing in the main control board 300 while the power supply is maintained.

(Step S200-1)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S200-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the winning random number initial value update random number. The initial value update random number for winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the hit symbol random number is updated by the hit symbol random number update process to be described later, from the hit symbol random number initial value update random number to the hit symbol random number initial value update random number -1 and the hit symbol random number at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S200-5)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the reception data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 saved by the serial communication reception interrupt processing, and executes various processes according to the reception data. The serial communication reception interrupt process is an interrupt process for saving the main command, but a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(Step S200-7)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for transmitting an untransmitted subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub control board 330.

(Step S200-9)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interruption.

(Step S200-11)
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 S200-1 to step S200-11. 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 the variation effect random number.

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

(Evacuation process when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt process))
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and interrupts the power during the interrupt permission period of the main loop processing (between the processing of step S200-1 and step S200-11) when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. Executes save processing when disconnected.

(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 or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11, and if 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 and returns to the main loop processing.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a backup validity setting process for setting a value (“A5H”) indicating that the backup is valid in the backup validity flag. The backup valid flag is stored in the second area of the usage area (see FIG. 5) of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing the checksum. In the checksum setting process, the main CPU 300a stores the checksums of all the memory areas (used area and unused area) assigned to the main RAM 300c in the second area of the used area.

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

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a executes a power cut occurrence monitoring time setting process for setting a power cut monitoring timer in order to set the power cut occurrence monitoring time. The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment measures a predetermined power-off occurrence monitoring time (for example, 10 milliseconds) by the power-off monitoring timer.

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power cutoff notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17 to newly start time measurement of the power cutoff occurrence monitoring time, and the power cutoff notice signal is not detected. If so, the process moves to step S300-23.

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power failure occurrence monitoring time set in step S300-17 has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the timer counter of the power interruption monitoring timer, and determines the elapse of the power interruption occurrence monitoring time based on the value indicated by the timer counter after the subtraction. When determining that the power failure occurrence monitoring time has elapsed, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S300-3. As a result, since the power-off warning signal is not detected until the power-off occurrence monitoring time has elapsed (the warning signal is in the off state), the power-off saving process is terminated and the process returns to the main loop processing (step S300). Flow from YES in step -5 to step S300-7). On the other hand, if the main CPU 300a determines that the power failure occurrence monitoring time has not elapsed, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S300-19.

  In addition, at the time of normal power-off, the power-off notice signal is repeatedly checked (the process of steps S300-17 to S300-21 is looped) to wait for power-off due to a voltage drop.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in this embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, it interrupts the CPU initialization process (step S100) and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interruption. The main CPU 300a executes initialization of the interrupt flag when permitting the interrupt. The interrupt flag is a flag that is set (value "1" is set) at a predetermined timer interrupt cycle (4 ms in this example). The period in which the interrupt flag is set is a period in which generation of a timer interrupt is not permitted, and the timer interrupt is permitted by initializing the interrupt flag (setting a value "0").

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol holding display device 164, the second special symbol holding device. The dynamic port output process for controlling the lighting of the display device 166, the normal symbol display device 168, the normal symbol hold display device 170, the right-hand strike notification display device 172, and the performance display device 300d is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various kinds of input port information and executes a port input process for accurately obtaining the latest switch state. In the port input process, when the main CPU 300a reads various switch signals input to the input port, the main CPU 300a converts the signals into positive logic and stores the signals in the main RAM 300c. Further, regarding various switch signals, an ON detection flag (a flag indicating detection of switching from the OFF state to the ON state) is generated and stored based on the previous input value and the current input value. As a result, it is possible to grasp an accurate switch state based on changes from various switch signals from the previous time.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag and sets the current gaming machine status in the internal register.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the loaded gaming machine state is a game-enabled state. When the main CPU 300a determines that the loaded gaming machine state is the gaming enabled state, the main CPU 300a shifts the processing to step S400-15. On the other hand, if the main CPU 300a determines that the loaded gaming machine state is not in the game-enabled state, it moves the process to step S400-13.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the loaded gaming machine state is abnormal. When the main CPU 300a determines that the loaded gaming machine state is the abnormal state, the main CPU 300a shifts the processing to step S400-29. On the other hand, if the main CPU 300a determines that the loaded gaming machine state is not in an abnormal state, the process proceeds to step S410.

(Step S410)
The main CPU 300a executes the process related to the setting value and moves the process to step S400-29. The set value-related process is a process for confirming or changing the set value, and the gaming machine state is neither a game available state nor an abnormal state (NO in step S400-11 and NO in step S400-13). That is, it is executed based on the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The setting value related processing will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, and the decrement is stopped when the timer counter becomes 0.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number, as in step S200-3.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the Update the initial value for the random number of winning symbols Update the random number from the value of the random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generation unit updates the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence makes one round, and sets the start value every system reset. Have changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes a switch management process that determines whether or not there is a signal input from the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

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

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

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination result. In the error management process, for example, magnetism and radio waves are monitored, and a subcommand is set when an abnormality occurs or when the abnormality is cleared.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detecting switch 120s, the second starting opening detecting switch 122s, and the special winning opening detecting switch 128s, and the prize ball control corresponding to the detecting switch of each winning opening. The winning opening switch process for adding the counter for the game etc. is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-23.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes a launch position designation management process for determining the launch position of the game ball based on the progress status of the game (progress status of the special game or the normal game). In this processing, the main CPU 300a determines the energization status of the special winning opening solenoid 128c or the normal electric auditors solenoid 122c, that is, the special winning opening 128 or the second starting opening 122, based on a special game management phase or a normal game management phase described later. The opening / closing state of the movable piece 122b is determined to determine the firing position (right-handed or left-handed). Note that this process may be executed during the special game management process.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside (for example, a hall computer installed in a game store). In the external information management processing, even during a period in which the gaming machine state is the gaming stopped state (any one of the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the abnormal state), the external information is continuously output to keep the state of the gaming machine 100 external. A process for notifying the user is executed.

(Step S400-31)
Main CPU300a, 1st special design indicator 160, 2nd special design indicator 162, 1st special design reservation indicator 164, 2nd special design reservation indicator 166, normal design indicator 168, normal design reservation indicator 170 The LED display setting process of setting common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 in the common output buffer is executed. Further, for example, in the LED display setting process, the main CPU 300a loads the set value data from the set value buffer of the main RAM 300c, generates the display data for displaying the set value on the performance indicator 300d, and sets the display data in the common output buffer. To do. As a result, it is possible to switch the display of the set value in the display areas 361 to 364 of the performance indicator 300d. It should be noted that the lighting control of the exit rate (base) on the performance indicator 300d is performed by the performance display monitor control process of step S400-41 described later.

(Step S400-33)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing in the output port buffer.

(Step S400-35)
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 S400-37)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts (setting of interrupt flags).

(Step S400-39)
The main CPU 300a executes a test signal output process. In this processing, the main CPU 300a generates various test signals representing the current internal state of the gaming machine 100, and outputs them as ports. With this test signal, the internal state of the main CPU 300a can be confirmed outside the main control board 300, for example, at the time of testing the gaming machine 100.

(Step S400-41)
The main CPU 300a executes performance display monitor control processing. In this processing, the main CPU 300a generates common data for displaying information on the payout rate (base) on the performance display 300d and sets it in the common output buffer. As a result, it is possible to switch the display of the base value in the display areas 361 to 364 of the performance indicator 300d. Further, the main CPU 300a may perform arithmetic processing regarding the base value displayed on the performance display 300d in the performance display monitor control processing.

(Step S400-43)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Of the above timer interrupt processing, the setting value related processing of step S410, 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. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the set value related processing in the main control board 300.

(Step S410-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gaming machine state loaded in step S400-9 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) is the setting change state. When the main CPU 300a determines that the gaming machine state is the setting change state, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S410-3. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming machine state is not the setting change state, that is, the setting confirmation state, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S410-15.

(Step S410-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the set value buffer from the first area of the main RAM 300c (see FIG. 5) and sets the set value data corresponding to the current set value in the internal register. The set value data is six numerical data of “0” to “5”, and in this order, it corresponds to the set values of six stages (setting 1 to setting 6). The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment manages the set values based on the set value data (numerical values “0” to “5”).

(Step S410-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear button 305 has been pressed. Specifically, in the main CPU 300a, an input signal (ON signal) is input from the RAM clear detection switch 305s, and the ON detection flag of the RAM clear detection switch 305s is set (value "1" is set), and the input signal is input. If it is determined that the state switching has been detected, the ON detection flag is cleared (value "0" is set), and the process proceeds to step S410-7. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the ON detection flag of the RAM clear detection switch 305s is cleared and the switching from the OFF state to the ON state is not detected, the process proceeds to step S410-9.

(Step S410-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the setting value data set in the internal register to a value obtained by adding 1 to the current setting value data. For example, when the setting value data loaded in step S410-3 is “3” (data indicating setting 4), the main CPU 300a sets the setting value data in the internal register to “4” (indicating setting 5) in this processing. Data).

(Step S410-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the set value data set in the internal register is less than the set comparison value. Here, the setting comparison value is a numerical value (“6” in this example) that is one larger than the maximum value of the setting value data (setting value data “5” corresponding to setting value 6). When determining that the setting value data set in the internal register is less than the setting comparison value, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S410-13. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the set value data set in the internal register is equal to or larger than the set comparison value, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S410-11.

(Step S410-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a numerical value "0" in the internal register as set value data. As a result, for example, the setting value data “5” corresponding to the maximum setting value 6 can be updated to the setting value data “0” corresponding to the minimum setting value 1. In this way, the gaming machine 100 sequentially updates the set value to 1 to 6 (set value data “0” to “5”) every time the RAM clear button 305 is pressed, and next to the set value 6, The set value can be updated like a loop process of returning to the set value 1. If the setting value data updated in the process of step S410-7 is "6" (the same value as the setting comparison value), the setting value data may be updated as "0" in the same step. As a result, the processes of steps S410-9 and S410-11 are unnecessary.

(Step S410-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the setting value data set in the internal register in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c. As a result, the setting value data is held as a backup target.

(Step S410-15)
The main CPU 300a confirms the ON detection flag (ON detection flag of the setting key switch 180s) for determining whether or not the setting key is rotated or returned at the setting key insertion port 306.

(Step S410-17)
The main CPU 300a determines, based on the presence or absence of an input signal (ON signal) from the setting key switch 180s and the ON detection flag, whether or not it is the timing at which the setting key is restored at the setting key insertion port 306. The main CPU 300a detects that the input signal from the setting key switch 180s is not input and the ON detection flag is set, and the input signal from the setting key switch 180s is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (no input signal). If it is determined that it has been performed, the ON detection flag is cleared (value "0" is set) and the process proceeds to step S410-19. On the other hand, when the in CPU 300a determines that the input signal is input from the setting key switch 180s, the on detection flag is cleared, and the on state of the setting key switch 180s is continued, the main CPU 300a determines This processing is terminated without executing the processing of S410-19 and thereafter, and the processing returns to the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 21).

(Step S410-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting-related end designation command, which is a subcommand indicating that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is ended. The setting-related end designation command can include, for example, information that the setting change state and the setting confirmation state have ended and the setting value has been fixed, and information regarding the setting value.

(Step S410-21)
The main CPU 300a executes subcommand group set processing. In the sub-command group set process, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state other than the above-mentioned setting related end designation command are finished, and with the start of the normal game, for example, various sub-commands related to the execution control of the effect ( For example, model code designation command, launch position designation command, special figure 1 design confirmation designation command, special figure 1 hold designation command, special figure 2 hold designation command, power-on special phase designation command, set value designation command, etc.) are transmitted. It is set in the buffer.

(Step S410-23)
The main CPU 300a acquires the address of the setting-related end-time ram set table from the main RAM 300c and sets it in the internal register.

(Step S410-25)
The main CPU 300a executes the ram set process based on the setting related end ram set table.

(Step S410-27)
The main CPU 300a sets a value indicating the game-enabled state in the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c, ends this processing, and returns to the timer interrupt processing. As a result, the gaming machine state is changed from the state at the start of this processing (setting change state or setting confirmation state) to a game-enabled state in which normal games can be played.

  FIG. 23 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 is on, that is, whether the game 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 on, the process proceeds to step S510, and 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 a gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. The details of the gate passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is ON, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start opening 120 and the detection signal has been input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, then the process proceeds to step S500-5. Transfer.

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

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the special winning opening 128 and the detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the switch management processing is ended. To do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major game is currently being played, and determines whether or not a game ball has been properly inserted into the special winning opening 128. Here, when it is determined that the large role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and when it is determined that the large role game is in progress and the game ball has been properly entered into the special winning opening 128. Adds 1 to the special winning opening winning sphere number counter and the large winning number sphere counting counter, and ends the switch management process (step S500).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passage process (step S510) in the main control board 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)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is equal to or more than the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the gate passage process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is not greater than or equal to the maximum value, The processing moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere 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 which the acquired hit determination random number is to be saved, out of the four storage units in the universal figure reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The 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 the universal figure hold designation command indicating the number of reserved universal figure stores stored in the universal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying which one of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold as the hold type, the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates the special 1 hold, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using the same module as the second starting port passing 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. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the 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)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is being executed. In this normal electric prize winning opening opening control process, the normal electric prize solenoid 122c is energized to control the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 to the open state. Will be determined to be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second starting opening passage process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer processing to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric prize winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passing process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the above-mentioned first starting port passing process (step S520) and second starting port passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The 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 number of target special symbol holding balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding sphere counter, that is, the special 1 holding number is loaded. Further, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

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

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

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target for saving the obtained jackpot determination random number among the storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a, the jackpot determination random number loaded in the step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in the step S400-13, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, the fluctuation pattern updated in the step S200-11. The random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

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

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the acquisition effect determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Details of the acquisition effect determination process will be described later.

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

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

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold 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 is less than the normal electric auditors prize opening opening control state (normal game management phase <
04H). As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not under the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening 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 at each starting opening, and when determining that there is an abnormal winning, executes the starting opening abnormal winning error processing that performs a predetermined process, and obtains the special symbol random number. The process (step S535) ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the acquisition effect determination process (step S536) in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a loads a special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether it is a high-probability game state or a low-probability game state, and determines whether it is a low-probability game state based on the loaded special symbol probability state flag. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the low probability game state, it moves the process to step S536-3, and if it is determined that it is not the low probability game state, the acquisition time effect determination process ends.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects one of the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination tables (see FIGS. 6A to 6F) based on the setting value being set. Then, the main CPU 300a performs a special symbol per provisional determination process for provisionally determining either a big hit or a loss based on the selected table and the big hit determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining the special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary big hand lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived by the special symbol per provisional determination process) is a big hit, the winning symbol stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13 above. Random number, hold type is loaded, the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected to extract special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the temporary big hand lottery in step S536-3 above is a loss, the special symbol determination data for a loss corresponding to the holding type (type of a lost symbol) is saved.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a prefetch symbol type designation command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-9)
As will be described later in detail, the main CPU 300a identifies a random number identification range of the plurality of random number identification ranges in which the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13 is included. Determine the range specification command.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the random number identification range designation command (prefetching designation command) determined in step S536-9 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the special symbol hit provisional determination process of step S536-3 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S536-15, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S536-17.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the special 1 jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10B) or the special 2 jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10C) based on the holding type. Then, the process proceeds to step S536-25.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-17 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined with reference to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10006, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations. If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among the reach group determination random numbers, a value in the range of 0 to 8499 in which a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected depending on the number of reservations is an indeterminate value, and the same reach group determination random number determination is performed regardless of the number of reservations. A value in the range of 8500 to 10006 for which the table is selected is called a fixed value. When it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-17 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-21, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-17 is fixed. If it is determined that the value is not the value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-33.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the holding type. A plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations. Here, the table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, the reach group (group type) is provisionally determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach time determination mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the group type temporarily determined in step S536-21, and shifts the processing to step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-15 or step S536-23 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Is tentatively decided. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is provisionally determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a pre-reading designated fluctuation mode command (pre-reading designated command) corresponding to the fluctuation mode number tentatively determined in step S536-25.

(Step S536-29)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-25 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designated fluctuation pattern command (pre-reading designated command) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-29 in the transmission buffer, and ends the acquisition effect determination process.

(Step S536-33)
For the new hold stored in the target storage unit, the main CPU 300a determines a group type, that is, an indefinite value command (prefetching) indicating that the variation effect pattern changes according to the number of holds when the hold is read. The designated variation mode command and the prefetching designated variation pattern command = 7FH) are set in the transmission buffer, and the acquisition effect determination process is ended.

  As described above, according to the above-mentioned production effect determination process at the time of acquisition, when the stored hold is a hold to win the jackpot, and the stored hold is a hold that causes a loss, and the reach group is determined. When the random number is a fixed value, the pre-reading designated variation mode command and the pre-reading designated variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as the pre-reading designation command. On the other hand, if the stored hold is a missed hold and the reach group determination random number is an indefinite value, an indefinite value command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as a prefetching designation command.

  FIG. 29 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 starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, and the normal game triggered by the passage of the gaming ball into the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 29, 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 these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", The module for executing the "special symbol changing process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing the "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called, and the special When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "special winning opening pre-processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "large winning opening opening" When the module for executing the "control process" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "special winning hole closing valid process" is called and the special game management phase is In the case of “06H”, the module for executing the “special winning hole end wait process” is called.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the special game management processing (step S600) in 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 the 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 to start the processing.

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a 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 determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is not “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved sphere number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 reserved number (X1) is “1” or more, the processing is moved to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the special 1 reserved number (X1) is not “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes customer waiting setting processing for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting processing.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reservation stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 hold is block-transferred to the storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, when it is determined that the special symbol 2 holding sphere number is “1” or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure holding storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in the above step S610-3, if it is determined that the special symbol 1 holding sphere number is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure holding storage area. The reserved special 1 reservation is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 reservation stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by "1", and special 1 or special 2 is held. Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that "1" has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the holding type, a special symbol probability state flag for identifying whether it is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determining random number. The determination table is selected to perform a large-lot lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process of storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, in the case where the big hand lottery result of step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. Special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of lottery in the step S610-9 is loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of loss symbol) corresponding to the holding type is saved. In this way, when the special symbol determination data is saved, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The 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 device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 are each configured by 7 segments, and a number (counter value) is associated with each segment that configures 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

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

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

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the winning combination lottery result in step S610-9 is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, loads the special symbol determination data saved in the step S610-11 to win the jackpot. Check the type of symbol. Then, by referring to the game state setting table, the game state set after the major role game is finished is determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag. Further, here, the game state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a, in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, in order to start the variable display of the special symbol, executes the process of setting the special symbol display symbol counter. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments that form the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol will be set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter, the special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160, and the special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162 are provided separately. Therefore, here, 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 sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, and sets the special symbol holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, set the special figure 1 hold designation command based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 hold number), based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold sphere counter (special 2 hold number) To set the special figure 2 hold specification command. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, every time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the special 1 hold number, the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S612-3, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S612-5.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, the jackpot symbol type, and the hold type.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a, if the read-out hold type is special 2 hold, confirm the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter, if the read hold type is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table on the basis of the current fluctuation state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S612-5, and the reservation 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 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach time determination random number determination table for loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing 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. The special symbol variation base counter is set to have a counter value such that the counter rotates once 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 a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not 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, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer updating process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The 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, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each of the 7-segment segments forming 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)
The 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 processing is moved to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, the respective segments forming 7 segments are sequentially turned on 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. Thereby, on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the determined special symbol will be stopped and displayed.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special figure 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 variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol variation process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing 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 "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 processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0" The processing moves to step S630-3.

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-17, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-9.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variable state update process for updating the variable state.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state finalized game state confirmation designation command indicating the game state when the special symbol is finalized in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management process based on the hold of 1 ends, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. Will be seen.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-17, the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter is set to a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) as a counter value. .. In addition, this special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game to be started. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, a process of resetting (renewing to "0") the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designating command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the major role game is started.

  FIG. 35 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 set in step S630-21 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening preprocessing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number 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 opening designation command for transmitting the opening start of the special winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub 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 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 special winning opening opening preprocessing.

  FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened / closed during one round game). As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended, and if 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 auditors product operating ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching counter, solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the special winning opening solenoid 128c, and The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the special winning opening solenoid 128c or energizes the special winning opening solenoid for stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c. Perform control processing. By executing the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, control of starting or stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(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. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been energized, that is, whether or not the control process for starting the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the power is on, the process proceeds to step S641-11. If it is determined that the power is not on, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors 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. 37 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control processing 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When determining in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the maximum winning opening 128 is set to the maximum possible winning number in one round. It is determined whether the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the special winning opening winning ball counter is returned to 0. (Initializing) the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the special winning opening closing process required to close the special winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c. As a result, the special winning opening 128 is 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 closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening 128 is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening closing valid process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing valid process 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening closing valid process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times has ended. .. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. If so, the process proceeds 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 a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process. As a result, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process 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 valid process.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening end wait process 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 "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 weight process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the game state after the major game has ended. Here, based on the jackpot pattern that has triggered the execution of the big role game, the game state after the big role game is set. Specifically, the main CPU 300a, when the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the large role game is a special symbol B to D, set the high-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state (special symbol probability state flag and ordinary symbol). "1" is set to the time saving state flag). The special symbol probability state flag identifies whether the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state ("0") or a high-probability gaming state ("1") depending on the set value ("0" or "1"). It is a flag for doing. Further, the normal symbol time saving state flag, whether the game state is a non-time saving game state ("0") or a time saving game state ("1") depending on the set value ("0" or "1") This is a flag for identifying. The special symbol probability state flag and the normal symbol time saving state flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 300c, for example. Also, if the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the large role game is the special symbol A, it is set to the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state (the special symbol probability state flag is "0" and the normal symbol time saving state flag). Is set to "0").

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

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special winning opening end wait process. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted.

(Normal game)
As described above, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is performed. Each process 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 normal games, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", The module for executing "ordinary symbol changing process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "ordinary symbol stop symbol display process" is called, normally When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "normal electric auditors prize opening opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" The module for executing the "electrical accessory winning hole opening control processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "ordinary electric prize winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing "normal electric prize winning portion end wait processing" is called.

  Here, each process 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 processing in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "00H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal symbol variation wait processing as the normal game control module, and the normal figure suspension is "0". To determine. When the main CPU 300a determines that the universal symbol hold is "0", it ends the normal symbol variation waiting process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the universal figure hold is not “0”, the regular figure lottery is performed for the universal figure lottery (hit determination random number) stored in the first storage section of the universal figure hold storage area. Hit determination process, corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery, the normal symbol stop symbol number setting process indicating whether or not to turn on the normal symbol display device 168 finally, the normal symbol variation time determining the ordinary symbol variation time Processing, the normal symbol display symbol counter setting process to start the variable display of the normal symbol, the normal symbol design command based on the symbol type (hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination process to the transmission buffer Executes setting processing. Further, the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H", and ends the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  In the normal figure game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "01H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal symbol changing process as the normal game control module, and the timer value of the normal game timer is " It is determined whether it is "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol display symbol counter 168 is repeatedly turned on and off, so the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter (the normal symbol indicator 168 is turned off). Or, the update setting process of the counter value indicating lighting) is executed, and the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended. The normal symbol display symbol counter is updated and set to a counter value indicating that the counter is off, and the normal symbol display 168 is normally turned on and off at predetermined time intervals over the symbol variation time. (Flashes).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in the normal symbol display waiting process Save. As a result, the result of the universal drawing is notified. Further, the main CPU300a, such as the setting process of the normal symbol variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the normal symbol, the setting process to the transmission buffer of the normal symbol stop designation command indicating that the normal symbol stop display is started, and the like. Executed, further update the normal game management phase to "02H", and ends the normal symbol changing process.

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0" and the result of the universal drawing lottery is not hit (missing), the normal game management phase is set to "00H". The normal symbol stop symbol display processing is updated and ended. Further, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0" and the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is a win, the main CPU 300a saves the time before the opening of the universal battery as the timer value of the normal game timer. While doing, the normal game management phase is updated to "03H" and the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended. As a result, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

  In the ordinary figure game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "03H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric auditors prize opening opening pre-process as the normal game control module, and the normal game timer It is determined whether the timer value is "0". When determining that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the main CPU 300a ends the normal electric prize winning opening pre-processing.

  On the other hand, when determining that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the main CPU 300a executes the normal electric prize winning part opening / closing switching process. In the normal electric auditors product prize opening / closing switching process, the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching counter is the number of times the normal electric auditors object opening / closing switching is performed (the second starting port 122 is movable during one opening / closing control). When it is determined that the upper limit value of the number of times of opening / closing of the piece 122a) is reached, the normal electric prize winning part opening / closing switching process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the count value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number, it starts the energization or stops the energization of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c. The electric accessory solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control processing, the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

  The main CPU 300a saves the timer value, which is the maximum opening time of the second starting port 122 once, in the normal game timer based on the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter. When the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control process for the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is executed in the above-described ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory open / close switching counter to the current counter value. Is updated to a value obtained by adding "1" to the normal electric prize winning part opening / closing switching process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control process for the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c is not executed, the ordinary electric auditors prize opening / closing operation is performed without updating the counter value of the ordinary electric auditors opening / closing switching number counter. The switching process ends.

  The main CPU 300a ends the normal electric prize winning opening opening / closing switching process, updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and ends the normal electric winning combination winning opening pre-processing.

  In the universal figure game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "04H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric prize winning opening control process as the normal game control module, and the normal electric prize It is determined whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the prize opening / closing switching process is "0". When determining that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number. When the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the ordinary electric auditors product open / close switching counter is the upper limit value, the main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric auditors product closing process described later. In addition, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the main CPU 300a executes the above-described normal electric prize winning / opening / closing switching process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the normal electric prize winning prize opening / closing switching process is not "0", the normal electric prize winning process updated in the above-described second starting opening passing process is performed. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the ball number counter has reached a prescribed number and the same number of game 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 entered balls has not reached the specified number, the main CPU 300a ends the normal electric prize winning opening control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the number of balls entered has reached the specified number, the main CPU 300a stops energization of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c to close the second starting port 122, and then the normal electric auditors part The object closing process is executed, the normal electric power valid state time is saved in the normal game timer, the normal game management phase is updated to "05H", and the normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is ended.

  In the universal game management processing on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "05H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric prize winning part closing effective processing as the normal game control module, and the above-described normal electric operation. It is determined whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the accessory winning opening opening control process is "0". When determining that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the main CPU 300a ends the normal electric prize winning part closing valid processing.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", the normal game end wait time is saved in the normal game timer, the normal game management phase is updated to "06H", and the normal electric motor is operated. The processing for validating the winning of the accessory winning prize ends.

  In the universal game management processing in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "06H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal electric prize winning end finish weight processing as the normal game control module, and the above-mentioned normal electric operation. It is determined whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the accessory winning opening closing valid process is "0". When determining that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the main CPU 300a ends the normal electric prize winning part end weight process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", it updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal electric auditors prize winning port end weight process. As a result, when the universal figure hold is stored, the variable display of the ordinary symbols is restarted.

  As described above, various processes are executed in the main control board 300, so that the special game and the normal game progress, but during the progress of such a game, the command transmitted from the main control board 300. Based on the above, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub control board 330.

(Explanation of production design)
FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. As described above, in the main control board 300, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, and the variation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. The sub-control board 330 determines the execution pattern of the variation effect on the basis of the received variation command, and controls the execution of the variation effect with the determined execution pattern.

  Although a large number of execution patterns of the fluctuating effect are provided, any of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed after the three symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, 210C are variably displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It is common that the result of the major role lottery is notified by the final stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the symbol composition group 210A is composed of nine types of effect symbols 210a in which numbers 1 to 9 are written. Although illustration is omitted here, characters and the like are written together with numbers on each effect symbol 210a, so that the player can easily identify each effect symbol 210a that constitutes the symbol composition group 210A. There is. Further, the symbol composition groups 210B and 210C are also each composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210b and 210c, like the symbol composition group 210A. Here, for convenience of explanation, the symbol composition group 210A is composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210a, the symbol composition group 210B is composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210b, and the symbol composition group 210C is composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210c. However, each of the symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, and 210C is composed of nine types of effect symbols having the same display mode.

  In the fluctuating effect, in the effect display unit 200a, after the symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, 210C are simultaneously scrolled downward from above, finally one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is effect displayed. Either one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a without being displayed in a stopped state on the section 200a or being scroll-displayed.

  When the jackpot is won by the big winning lottery, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the special symbols A to D are determined as the jackpot symbols. When the big hit is won, that is, in the fluctuating effect that notifies the big hit, the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed on the straight line in the effect display unit 200a.

  However, when the special symbol A is determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c (hereinafter simply referred to as "even symbol") in which even numbers of "2", "4", "6", and "8" are written Is called) is displayed. On the other hand, when the special symbols B to D are determined, in addition to the above even symbols, odd numbers of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9" are written. The effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c (hereinafter, simply referred to as "odd symbol") are also stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the result of the major role lottery is lost, that is, when the lost symbol is determined, finally all the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. There is no such thing.

(Example of production determination table)
Next, a method of determining the mode of the variation effect executed in the effect display unit 200a will be described. FIG. 41 (a) is a diagram for explaining the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 41 (b) is a diagram for explaining the second half variation effect determination table. In the present embodiment, the mode of the first half variation effect (hereinafter referred to as “first half variation effect”) is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half variation is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). The mode of the effect (hereinafter, referred to as “second half variation effect”) is determined. Specifically, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, the aspect (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a) of the variation effect until the predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed is the variation mode number. The image pattern of the moving image (reach development effect) is determined based on the (variation mode command) and the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Therefore, for example, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern described later, the mode (for example, image pattern) of the variation effect from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the reach effect is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command). Therefore, the aspect (for example, moving image) of the variation effect of the reach development effect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  The variation effect of the reachless pattern is executed when a variation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed and a predetermined variation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” indicating that the first-half variation effect is not executed is received, the sub-control board 330 always determines “none” as the first-half variation effect mode. In addition, based on the fluctuation pattern commands received at the same time, the mode of the fluctuation effect from the start to the end is determined. Therefore, the variation effect mode (image pattern) of the reachless pattern is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 41A, in the sub-ROM 330b of the sub-control board 330, the first-half variation effect determination table in which each of the variable mode commands (variation mode numbers) that can be received is associated with the first-half variation effect mode Is remembered. The first half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode, and when the variation mode command is received, the sub-control board 330 acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. Set the first half variation effect determination table corresponding to the effect mode. Then, the aspect of the first half variation effect is determined based on the obtained effect random number and the variation mode command (variation mode number).

  In FIG. 41 (a), the numbers written in the respective selection areas in which the variation mode number and the first half variation effect mode are associated with each other are the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection area. Shows the selection ratio of. For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, "none" is always determined as the first half variation effect mode, and the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 01H is received. In this case, the variation effect of "reach A" is always determined as the aspect of the first half variation effect, and when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the aspect of the first half variation effect is always required. , The variation effect of “reach B” is determined.

  Here, "none" of the modes of the first-half variation effect indicates that the first-half variation effect is not executed, and when this "none" is determined, it is determined based on a variation pattern command described later. Only the second half variation effect will be executed. Further, in FIG. 41 (a), "reach A" and "reach B" in the first half variation effect mode are until the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are in the reach mode in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, respectively. The image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a is shown. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the variable display time of the special symbol associated with the variable mode number.

  Therefore, in the effect display unit 200a, when the variation effect of the reachless pattern is executed, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is surely received. In other words, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the reachless pattern is always executed on the production display unit 200a. On the other hand, in the effect display unit 200a, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 00H is surely received. Become. In other words, when the variation mode command other than the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the reach variation pattern is always executed in the production display unit 200a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 41B, in the sub-ROM 330b of the sub-control board 330, each of the variable pattern commands (fluctuation pattern numbers) that can be received is associated with the latter half variation effect in which the aspect of the latter half variation effect is associated. A decision table is stored. The second half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode, and when the sub-control board 330 receives the variation pattern command, it acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. Set the second half variable effect determination table corresponding to the effect mode. Then, the aspect of the second half variation effect is determined based on the obtained effect random number and the variation pattern command (variation pattern number).

  Note that, in FIG. 41 (b), the number written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number and the second half variation effect mode are associated is assigned to the selection area, as in FIG. 41 (a). The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is shown. For example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 00H is received, the variation effect of "lose 4 seconds" is always executed as the aspect of the latter half variation effect, and the variation corresponding to the variation pattern number = 01H. When the pattern command is received, the variation production of "lose 8 seconds" is always executed as the aspect of the latter half variation production, and when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 02H is received, the latter half variation is produced. As a mode of the effect, the variable effect of "miss 12 seconds" is always executed.

  In addition, the mode of the variation effect of "miss 4 seconds", "miss 8 seconds", "miss 12 seconds" does not become the reach mode after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start the variable display, The display is stopped and displayed in 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds in a manner of notifying the loss. Therefore, in the main control board 300, when the change pattern numbers of “00H”, “01H”, and “02H” are determined, it is inevitable that “none” is determined as the mode of the first half variation effect. It is designed so that the variation mode number (variation mode command) of "00H" is determined.

  Further, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern number = 04H is determined, either "pattern 1" or "pattern 2" is determined as the aspect of the latter half variation effect. "Pattern 1" and "Pattern 2" indicate, for example, the type of moving image in the reach development production, and although the images displayed on the production display unit 200a are different, the configuration time thereof corresponds to the variation pattern number = 04H. It is the same as the time displayed on the fluctuation display.

  As described above, in the sub-control board 330, the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table are selected according to the effect mode that has been set, and the effect display unit 200a is displayed based on the selected table. The mode of the variable effect to be displayed is determined.

  Below, the processing in the sub-control board 330 for executing the above-mentioned effect will be explained.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of the sub control board 330)
FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b in response to power-on, and also performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330c. Therefore, when the game machine 100 is powered on after the power is cut off due to, for example, a power failure, the information such as the modes of various effects that were being executed when the power was cut off is cleared. Therefore, the sub CPU 330a newly determines an effect mode based on various effect commands related to effect control in the initial state transmitted from the main control board 300.

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

(Sub-timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 330)
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating the sub-timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, by the generation of the clock pulse 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 S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for permitting interruption.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is performed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

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

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a executes a jackpot effect determination process that is executed in association with the execution of a jackpot game and determines a mode of jackpot effect that informs the player that the jackpot is won. The jackpot effect is executed by using effect devices such as the effect display unit 200a, the effect accessory device 202, the effect illumination device 204, and the sound output device 206. Details of the jackpot effect determination process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a executes a variation effect return process. The variation effect return process is a process of determining the mode of the variation effect when the power is turned off (the power is cut off) that occurs during the variation effect. Details of the jackpot production return processing will be described later.

(Step S1500)
The sub-CPU 330a executes a jackpot effect recovery process. The big hit production returning process is a process of determining a mode of the big hit production when the power is turned off (the power is cut off) that occurs during the big hit production. Details of the jackpot production return processing will be described later.

(Step S1600)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the fluctuating effect executed in the gaming machine 100, refers to the time table set for each fluctuating effect, and executes the process corresponding to the relevant time stored in the time table. Perform time schedule management processing. Details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 330c to the designated control unit of the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370.

(Step S1100-11)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process executed when a variable command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variable command is set in the transmission buffer in steps S612-13 and S612-17 of FIG. 27 in the main control board 300, and the sub-control is performed by the sub-command transmission process of step S200-7 (see FIG. 19). It is transmitted to the board 330.

(Step S1210-1)
Upon receiving the fluctuation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation pattern command and stores the fluctuation pattern number included in the fluctuation pattern command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the change pattern number, the second half effect change determination table (see FIG. 41 (b)). ) Is used to determine and store the execution pattern (effect mode) of the second-half variation effect.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received variation mode command and stores the variation mode number included in the variation mode command.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the change mode number, the first half change effect determination table (see FIG. 41 (a)). ) Is used to determine and store the execution pattern (effect mode) of the variation effect in the first half.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table of the variable effect based on the determination of each step described above. Based on the time table set here, in the time schedule management process of step S1600 described above, the process of displaying the fluctuating effect image on the effect display unit 200a and the sound of the audio output device 206 corresponding to the fluctuating effect image. The production execution control such as the output processing, the lighting control processing of the production lighting device 204, the movement control processing of the production accessory device 202 and the production operation device 208, and the like will be performed. At the time of the effect execution control, the sub CPU 330a transmits a control command including control contents to a control unit to be controlled among the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. To do.
Upon receiving the control command, each control unit performs an operation based on the control command. Specifically, when the voice control unit 350 receives the control command, the voice control unit 350 executes control for outputting the voice corresponding to the received control command from the voice output device 206 (that is, the speaker). Upon receiving the control command, the lighting control unit 360 executes control for causing the light source provided in the effect lighting device 204 or the like to emit light corresponding to the received control command. When the movable body control unit 370 receives the control command, the movable body control unit 370 executes control for moving the push button 208a and the performance accessory device 202 by an operation corresponding to the received control command.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a executes a setting suggestion effect execution lottery that determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the variation effect, and moves the process to step S1210-13.
The setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the set value currently being set to the player, and is executed together with the variation effect and the jackpot effect. In this example, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the set value being set to the player, for example, by the background color of the effect display unit 200a during the variation effect. As background colors in the setting suggestion effect, blue (corresponding to setting value 1), green (corresponding to setting value 2), yellow (corresponding to setting value 3), red (corresponding to setting value 4), tiger pattern (setting value) 5 colors) and rainbow (corresponding to the set value 6) are prepared. The gaming machine 100 can suggest the set value being set to the player by setting any of these six background colors in the setting suggesting effect. The six background colors that suggest the setting value may be referred to as the setting suggestion mode. If the setting suggestion effect is not executed, the background color of the effect display unit 200a is set to white as the default background color.

  The sub CPU 330a reads the setting suggestion production lottery table when the setting suggestion production lottery acquires a setting suggestion random number randomly generated in the numerical range of 0 to 99. In the setting suggestion effect lottery table, a comparative numerical value (0 to 99) to be compared with the setting suggestion random number is assigned to each of "winning" indicating winning and "missing" indicating non-winning. The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the setting suggestion production execution lottery has been won, depending on whether the comparative numerical value including the acquired setting suggestion random number corresponds to “win” or “miss”.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the result of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is a win. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the result of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is a win (win) and it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect, the process is moved to step S1210-15. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the result of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is non-win (miss) and it is determined not to execute the setting suggestion effect, the sub command CPU 330a ends the variable command reception process.

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table of the setting suggestion effect. It should be noted that, based on the time table set here, in the above step S1600, a process of setting the background color of the effect display unit 200a to the setting suggestion mode corresponding to the set value being set, and the like are executed.
In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, information on the setting value being set can be acquired from the setting value designation command transmitted from the main control board 300. The setting value designation command is set in the transmission buffer in the main control board 300 at step S100-53 in FIG. 18 (when the power is restored) and step S410-21 in FIG. 22 (when the setting change is confirmed and the setting confirmation is completed). , Is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in the sub-command transmission process of step S200-7 (see FIG. 19). The set value command includes set value data (one of numerical values 0 to 5) indicating the set value currently being set. Upon receiving the setting value designation command, the sub RAM 330c acquires the setting value data (any one of 0 to 5) included in the setting value designation command and stores it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c. Accordingly, the sub CPU 330a can suggest the set value currently being set to the player in the setting suggesting effect.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining a power-on special phase designation command reception process executed when the power-on special phase designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the power-on special phase designation command is a command that informs the sub-control board 330 that the normal game is restored after power-off. The power-on special phase designation command is set in the transmission buffer in step S100-53 of FIG. 18 or step S410-21 of FIG. 22 in the main control board 300, and the sub-command transmission process of step S200-7 (FIG. 19). Reference) to the sub control board 330.

(Step S1230-1)
In step S1230-1, the sub CPU 330a analyzes the received power-on special phase designation command, stores it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c, and shifts the processing to step S1230-3.

(Step S1230-3)
In step S1230-3, the sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the timing of returning from the power failure that occurred during the fluctuation effect, that is, whether the effect restarted when the power is turned on is the fluctuation effect. The sub CPU 330a determines which of the various effects is to be restored, based on the return designation state designated by the power-on special phase designation command. The return designation state is the state of progress of the special game to be restored when the normal control is enabled by turning on the power of the main control board 300 (game enabled state), that is, the progress of the special game when the power is turned off. It is in a state.
The sub-control board 330 produces an effect corresponding to the progress state of the special game at the time of power-off in the main control board 300 when the gaming machine state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a playable state and a normal game is started after the power is turned on. Control will be restarted. Further, the special phase determination command at power-on may include special symbol determination data (type of special symbol that was determined at the start of fluctuation before power-off).

  In this example, the sub CPU 330a, when the power-on special phase designation command is designated as a return designation state is a special symbol changing state (a state indicating that the main control board 300 is displaying a change of the special symbol) Then, it is determined that it is the timing for returning from the power failure that occurred during the variation effect, and the process proceeds to step S1230-5. On the other hand, if the return designation state designated by the special phase designation command at power-on is not the special symbol changing state, the sub CPU 330a determines that it is not the return timing from the power failure that occurred during the variation effect, and the step S1230- Processing is transferred to 7.

(Step S1230-5)
In step S1230-5, the sub CPU 330a sets the variation effect return flag indicating the timing of the return from the power failure that occurred during the variation effect to the on state, and ends the power-on special phase designation command reception processing. The variation effect return flag is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1230-7)
In step S1230-7, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the timing to recover from the power failure that occurred during the jackpot effect, that is, whether the effect restarted when the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on is the jackpot effect. In the present example, the sub CPU 330a is the timing for returning from the power failure that occurred during the jackpot performance, when the return designation state designated by the power-on special phase designation command is a state related to the execution control of the big role game. Then, the processing is moved to step S1230-9. The return designation state related to the execution control of a big role game includes, for example, an opening state during a big hit, a big winning opening closed during a big hit (between rounds), a special electric auditors open state during a big hit, and a special electric auditors closed during a big hit. There are a valid return state and a return state during the big hit ending.
On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that it is not the return timing from the power failure that occurred during the big hit performance, when the return designation state that specifies the special phase designation command at power-on is not the state related to the execution control of the big role game. Terminates the special phase designation command reception process at turn-on.

(Step S1230-9)
In step S1230-9, the sub CPU 330a sets the big hit production return flag indicating that it is the timing to return from the power failure occurring during the big hit production to the ON state, and ends the power-on special phase designation command reception processing. The big hit production return flag is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c.

(Big hit performance determination process)
FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot effect determination process (step S1300) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 43) of the sub control board 330. The jackpot effect determination process is a process for determining the mode of the jackpot effect based on the type of the jackpot symbol at the start of the jackpot game.

(Step S1300-1)
In step S1300-1, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not an opening designating command for transmitting the start of the big role game to the sub control board 330 has been received. When the sub CPU 330a has received the opening designation command and determines that it is the start time of the major role game, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to the process of step S1300-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a has not received the opening designating command and determines that it is not the start time of the round game, it ends the jackpot effect determination process without performing the subsequent process.

(Step S1300-3)
In Step S1300-3, the sub CPU 330a determines a big hit effect mode according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) and moves the process to Step S1300-5. The jackpot symbol information is acquired by the sub CPU 330a from the symbol type designation command set in the transmission buffer in the process of step S610-11 in the main control board 300, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c. In the gaming machine 100, for each of the jackpot patterns A to D, a unique jackpot effect in which the display mode of the effect display unit 200a, the audio output mode of the audio output device 206, and the movable mode of the effect product device 202 are different is prepared. There is.
When the sub-CPU 330a reads the jackpot design stored in the sub RAM 330c, it acquires the jackpot effect mode corresponding to the jackpot design from the predetermined jackpot effect determination table held in the sub ROM 330b and determines the jackpot effect mode.

(Step S1300-5)
In step S1300-5, sub CPU330a sets the time data of the time table corresponding to the determined jackpot production mode, and moves the process to step S1300-7. Based on the time table set here, in the time schedule management process of step S1600 described above, a process of displaying a jackpot effect image (including a moving image) corresponding to the jackpot pattern on the effect display unit 200a, and a jackpot effect image. The sound output processing of the sound output device 206, the lighting control processing of the effect lighting device 204, the movable effect control processing of the effect auditor device device 202 and the effect operation device 208, and the like, are performed to perform effect control.

(Step S1300-7)
In step S1300-7, the sub CPU 330a executes a setting suggestion effect execution lottery that determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the jackpot effect, and moves the process to step S1300-9. The setting suggestion effect execution lottery executed here is the same as the setting suggestion effect execution lottery in the process of step S1210-11. The probability of winning may be different between the setting suggestion effect execution lottery at the time of determining the variation effect mode and the setting suggestion effect execution lottery at the time of determining the jackpot effect mode in this step. For example, the setting suggestion production lottery may be performed based on different setting suggestion production lottery tables when determining the variation production mode and when determining the jackpot production mode.

(Step S1300-9)
In Step S1300-9, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the result of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is a win. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the result of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is winning (winning) and it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect, the sub CPU 330a moves the process to step S1300-11. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the result of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is non-win (miss) and it is decided not to execute the setting suggestion effect, the jackpot effect determination process is ended and the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 43).

(Step S1300-11)
In Step S1300-11, the sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table of the setting suggestion effect, ends the jackpot effect determination process, and returns to the sub timer interrupt process. It should be noted that, based on the time table set here, in the above-mentioned step S1600, the execution control of the setting suggestion effect (the process of setting the background color of the effect display unit 200a to the setting suggestion mode corresponding to the setting value being set) Etc.) are executed.

(Variation production return processing)
FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation effect restoration process (step S1400) executed in the sub-timer interrupt process (see FIG. 43) of the sub-control board 330. The fluctuating effect return process is a process for returning to the interrupted fluctuating effect (restarting the fluctuating effect) at the recovery timing from the power failure that occurred during the fluctuating effect execution period (during the fluctuating effect).

(Step S1400-1)
In step S1400-1, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not it is the time to return to the fluctuating effect from the power failure that occurred during the fluctuating effect. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the variation effect return flag is in the on state and it is time to return to the variation effect, the sub CPU 330a sets the variation effect return flag to the off state and moves the process to step S1400-3. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the variation effect return flag is in the OFF state and it is not the time to return to the variation effect, the variation effect return process is ended and the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process.

(Step S1400-3)
In step S1400-3, the sub CPU 330a determines the variation effect mode as the default mode and moves the process to step S1400-5. The default mode of the fluctuation effect may be a predetermined fluctuation effect mode that does not correspond to the fluctuation pattern or the fluctuation command, for example. In this case, the default mode is a mode selected in a situation different from usual such as when the power is turned on after the power is turned off during the variation performance, or when the voltage drops, and is the normal mode in the variation command reception process (step S1210) It is not selected at the time of determining the variation effect mode. Further, the default mode of the variable effect may be common to a part of the effect modes that can be determined as the mode of the normal variable effect. For example, a part of the first-half variation effect mode of reach A to D (see FIG. 41A) (for example, a frame image of the background image that borders the inner circumference of the effect display unit 200a) and effect patterns 210a to 210c. It is also possible to combine scroll display with the default mode of the variable effect.

(Step S1400-5)
In step S1400-5, the sub CPU 330a sets the variation effect execution command indicating that the variation effect in the default mode is executed in the transmission buffer, and ends the variation effect return processing. Accordingly, when the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the like receive the variation effect execution command, the operation related to the execution of the variation effect corresponding to the default mode is performed.

  In this example, in the variation effect in the default mode, the same operation continues in each effect device from the start to the end of the variation effect (for example, one variation effect image is continuously displayed on the effect display unit 200a). To be done. For this reason, the sub CPU 330a does not set the time data of the time table of the fluctuating effect unlike when determining the normal fluctuating effect mode, but executes the fluctuating effect in the default mode by setting the fluctuating effect execution command in this step. To start. When receiving the special figure stop designating command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 330a transmits the command to the image control unit 340. As a result, the effect symbols 210a to 210c are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the variable effect in the default mode is ended. The effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the special symbol determination data (type of the special symbol determined at the start of the change before the power is turned off) included in the special phase designation command at power-on.

(Big hit production return processing)
FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot effect returning process (step S1500) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 43) of the sub control board 330. The jackpot production return process is a process for returning to the interrupted jackpot production (restarting the jackpot production) at the timing of returning from the power failure that occurred during the execution period of the jackpot production (during the jackpot production).

(Step S1500-1)
In Step S1500-1, the sub-CPU 330a determines whether or not it is time to return to the big hit effect from the power failure that occurred during the big hit effect. When the sub-CPU 330a determines that the jackpot production return flag is in the on state and it is time to return to the jackpot production, it sets the jackpot production return flag to the off state and moves the process to step S1500-3. On the other hand, if the sub-CPU 330a determines that the jackpot production return flag is in the OFF state and it is not the timing to return to the jackpot production, the jackpot production return processing is ended and the processing returns to the sub-timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1500-3)
In step S1500-3, the sub CPU 330a determines the jackpot presentation mode to be the default mode and moves the process to step S1500-5. The default mode of the jackpot effect may be, for example, a predetermined jackpot effect mode that does not correspond to the types of the jackpot symbols (special symbols A to D). In this case, the default mode of the jackpot production is a mode selected in an unusual situation, such as a return (power-on) after a power failure during the jackpot production, a voltage drop, etc. It is not selected at the time of determining the normal jackpot production mode in step S1300). Further, the default mode of the jackpot effect may be common to a part of the jackpot effect mode corresponding to the type of the jackpot design. For example, a part of the jackpot effect mode corresponding to any of the special symbols A to D (for example, a part of a predetermined moving image (movie) or music) may be the default mode of the jackpot effect.

(Step S1500-5)
In step S1500-5, the sub-CPU 330a sets a jackpot effect command indicating that the jackpot effect in the default mode is to be executed in the transmission buffer, and ends the jackpot effect returning process. As a result, a control command including control content for executing the jackpot effect in the default mode is transmitted to the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the lighting control unit 360, etc., and each control unit is based on the control command. , Performs an operation related to the execution of the jackpot effect corresponding to the default mode.

  In the present example, in the jackpot effect in the default mode, the same operation is continued in each effect device from the start to the end of the jackpot effect (for example, one variable jackpot effect image is continuously displayed on the effect display unit 200a). It Therefore, the sub CPU 330a does not set the time data of the timetable of the jackpot effect as in the determination of the normal jackpot effect mode, but executes the jackpot effect in the default mode by setting the jackpot effect command in this step. Start. When the sub CPU 330a receives from the main control board 300 a command state change designating command after a big win which indicates the end of a big win game, it ends the big hit production in the default mode.

  Next, the time schedule management process (step S1600) in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 43) will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of time schedule management processing.

(Step S1600-1)
In step S1600-1, the sub CPU 330a refers to the time data set in the time table to confirm the progress status (execution time) of the effect being executed.

(Step S1600-3)
In step S1600-3, the sub CPU 330a sets various commands in the transmission buffer, turns various flags ON / OFF, or produces each effect in accordance with the execution time (time data or the like) of the effect being executed. By transmitting a command to the device, the execution control process of each effect including the variable effect is executed, and the time schedule management process ends.

(Setting suggestion production control process)
Here, the setting suggestion effect control process (step S1610) will be described as an example of the control process of various effects in the time schedule management process. FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of setting suggestion effect control processing. The setting suggestion effect control process is a process for controlling the execution of the setting suggestion effect based on the time data set in the timetable.

(Step S1610-1)
In step S1610-1, the sub CPU 330a refers to the time data corresponding to the setting suggestion effect in the time table, and determines whether it is the start timing of the setting suggestion effect. If the sub CPU 330a determines that it is the start timing of the setting suggestion effect, the sub CPU 330a moves the process to step S1610-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that it is not the start timing of the setting suggestion effect, the process proceeds to step S1610-7.

(Step S1610-3)
In step S1610-3, the sub CPU 330a refers to the setting value data stored in the sub RAM 330c to determine the setting suggestion mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 330a reads the setting suggestion mode determination table stored in the sub ROM 330b, and determines the background color (setting suggestion mode) of the effect display unit 200a corresponding to the setting value data. In this example, the sub CPU 330a determines the background color to be "blue" when the setting value data read from the sub RAM 330c is "0" (setting value 1), and the setting value data is "1" (setting value 2). ), The background color is determined to be “green”, the setting value data is “2” (setting value 3), the background color is determined to be “yellow”, and the setting value data is “3” (setting value). If the value is 4), the background color is determined to be "red", and if the setting value data is "4" (setting value 5), the background color is determined to be "tiger pattern", and the setting value data is "5". "(Setting value 6)", the background color is determined to be "rainbow".

(Step S1610-5)
In step S1610-5, the sub CPU 330a sets a setting suggestion start command including a setting suggestion mode (background color of the effect display unit 200a) in the transmission buffer. The setting suggestion start command is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process of step S1100-9. Upon receiving the setting suggestion start command, the image control unit 340 sets the background color of the effect display unit 200a based on the setting suggestion mode included in the setting suggestion command. This allows the player to be informed of the set value being set.

(Step S1610-7)
In step S1610-7, the sub CPU 330a refers to the time data corresponding to the setting suggestion effect in the time table, and determines whether it is the end timing of the setting suggestion effect. When the sub CPU 330a determines that it is the end timing of the setting suggestion effect (for example, the end time of the fluctuation effect and the end time of the jackpot effect), the sub CPU 330a moves the process to step S1610-3. The setting suggestion effect ends, for example, in conjunction with the end of the fluctuating effect or the jackpot effect that is also executed. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that it is not the end timing of the setting suggestion effect, the sub CPU 330a ends the setting suggestion effect control process.

(Step S1610-9)
In step S1610-9, the sub CPU 330a sets a setting suggestion end command indicating to end the setting suggestion effect in the transmission buffer, and ends the setting suggestion effect control process. The setting suggestion command is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process of step S1100-9. Upon receiving the setting suggestion end command, the image control unit 340 sets the background color of the effect display unit 200a to the default background color (white) that does not suggest the set value. As a result, the set value suggestion effect ends.

(Recovery from power failure during fluctuation production)
Next, using FIG. 51 (a) to FIG. 51 (c), in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the start, interruption, and return (restart) of the variable effect accompanying the recovery from the power failure that occurred during the variable effect. ) Is explained. 51A to 51C show, in this order, the flow of start, interruption, and return (restart) of the variable effect in time series.

  FIG. 51A is a diagram showing a state of the effect display unit 200a at the time of starting the variable effect (first half variable effect). In this example, in the variation command reception process (step S1210), the first half variation effect mode is determined to be "reach A" (variation time of 12 seconds). At the start of the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 51 (a), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are indicated by thick arrows extending from the upper side to the lower side in the figure at approximately the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The variable display (fluctuation effect) of the effect symbols that are sequentially rotated (scrolled) in the direction at high speed is started. In addition, a heart-shaped image is displayed as a variable effect image 290a corresponding to the "reach A" mode on the back side of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, 210c and on the front side of the background of the effect display unit 200a.

In this example, in the variable command reception process (step S1210), the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is won (YES in step S1210-13), and the time data is set in the time table of the setting suggestion effect (step S1210-15). ). Therefore, the setting suggestion effect is started in accordance with the variation effect.
Further, in the present example, the sub RAM 330c stores "3" (corresponding to the set value 4) as the set value data being set, based on the set value designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 at the latest power-on. Is remembered.
Therefore, in the setting suggestion effect control process (step S1610), the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table and determines that the time same as the start time of the variation effect is the start time of the setting suggestion effect (step S1610-1). YES), the setting value data "3" is loaded from the sub RAM 330c, the setting suggestion mode is determined to be "red" (step S1610-3), and the setting suggestion start command including the setting suggestion mode "red" is issued to the image controller 340. (Step S1610-5). Upon receiving the setting suggestion start command, the image control unit 340 sets the background color of the effect display unit 200a to "red". This suggests to the player that the setting value 4 is being set at the start of the variation effect. In FIG. 51A, the background color “red” is schematically illustrated by fine dot meshing.

  FIG. 51B shows the state of the effect display unit 200a at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the variable effect shown in FIG. 51A. FIG. 51B shows that the power of the gaming machine 100 is cut off (power is cut off) due to a predetermined cause (for example, a power failure) during the variation effect in the “reach A” mode shown in FIG. The occurrence state is illustrated. When the power is cut off, for example, the effect display unit 200a goes dark due to the interruption of power supply. In FIG. 51 (b), the character string notation “power off” schematically shows the effect display unit 200 a in a darkened state due to power off.

  FIG. 51 (c) shows the state of the effect display unit 200a at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed since the power failure in FIG. 51 (b). At the time point shown in FIG. 51C, the power is turned on in the gaming machine 100 with the power-on mode being “normal recovery mode (for example, the RAM clear detection switch 305s is off and the setting key switch 180s is off)”. . Therefore, in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300, the progress status of the special game at the time of power-off, which is saved in, for example, the third area and the fourth area (see FIG. 5) is held, and in step S100-53, the main control board is held. From 300, a power-on special phase designation command including the "special symbol changing state" as the restoration designation state and a setting value designation command including the setting value data "3" being set similar to when the power is turned off are transmitted.

  The sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 analyzes and stores the power restoration specification command in the power-on special phase designation command reception processing (step S1230) (step S1230-1), and includes the restoration designation state included in the power restoration specification command. Is a "special symbol changing state", and it is determined that it is the return timing from the power failure that occurred during the change effect (YES in step S1230-3), and the change effect return flag is set to the ON state (step). S123-5). Further, when the sub CPU 330a receives the setting value designation command in the command analysis process (step S1200), the setting value data “3” is stored in the sub RAM 330c.

  Further, the sub CPU 330a determines that it is the timing to return to the fluctuating effect when the fluctuating effect returning flag is in the ON state in the fluctuating effect returning process (step S1400) (YES in step S1400-1), and the fluctuating effect mode is set. The default mode is determined (step S1400-3), and a variation effect execution command indicating execution of the variation effect in the default mode is set in the transmission buffer (step S1400-5). Accordingly, for example, when the image control unit 340 receives the variation effect execution command, the image display unit 200a displays the display mode of the variation effect in the default mode. As a result, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), the variation effect is restarted based on the recovery from the power interruption during the execution of the variation effect. However, the restarted (returned) variation effect mode is different from the mode (default mode) different from the mode (mode of “reach A” in this example) executed at the time of power failure shown in FIG. 51 (a). Become.

  As shown in FIG. 51C, in the variation effect in the default mode, the variation effect image 290 is not displayed, and effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c that are scroll-displayed at high speed are displayed. When the power-on special phase designation command return designation state is the special symbol changing state, in the main control board 300, the main RAM 300c has the remaining variable display time (variation time) of the special symbol that was being executed before the power was turned off. Time (timer counter value of special symbol variation display timer) is held. Therefore, at the time of recovery from power failure during the variable effect, the variable effect is continued for the remaining time.

  Further, in the variation effect return processing (step S1400), the setting suggestion effect execution lottery and the setting of the time data of the time table of the setting suggestion effect are not performed. Therefore, the background color of the effect display unit 200a is the default background color (white) that does not suggest the set value.

  As described above, the sub CPU 330a of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment causes the power supply to be cut off during the execution period (an example of a specific period) of the fluctuating effect in which the result of the large role lottery is notified, and within the execution period of the fluctuating effect. When the power is restored, the set value which is being suggested before the occurrence of the power shutdown is not suggested during the execution period of the variable effect after the recovery from the power shutdown. More specifically, the sub CPU 330a executes the setting suggestion effect in the variable effect return process (step S1400) for determining the mode of the variable effect when returning from the power failure that occurred during the execution period of the variable effect. Does not execute the processing related to the decision. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the variation effect which is restarted after the power is cut off during the execution period of the variation effect (see FIG. 51 (c)), and the suggestion of the set value being set to the player is limited. It

  The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment does not execute the setting suggestion effect in the variable effect that is restored when the power is turned on, so that the power is turned on in the normal recovery mode after the power is turned off during the variable effect, for example. Even when an event occurs in which the set value is changed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by executing the setting suggestion effect of a mode that suggests a set value different from that when the power is turned off. .. That is, the gaming machine 100 can prevent the production inconsistency before and after the recovery from the power failure.

(Recovery from power failure during jackpot performance)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (c), the flow of start, interruption, and return (restart) of the variable effect accompanying the recovery from the power failure that occurred during the big hit effect will be described. 52 (a) to 52 (c) show, in this order, the flow of start, interruption, and return (restart) of the jackpot production in time series.

  FIG. 52 (a) is a diagram showing a state of the effect display unit 200a at the start of the jackpot effect. In this example, in the major winning lottery on the main control board 300, "special symbol D" is determined as the type of jackpot symbol. Therefore, in the jackpot effect determination process (step S1300), the sub CPU 330a determines the jackpot effect mode corresponding to the jackpot design (special symbol D) at the start of the jackpot effect (step S1300-3), and the jackpot effect time. Time data is set in the table (step S1300-5). Thereby, at the start of the jackpot effect, a control command for instructing the jackpot effect to be executed is transmitted to the image control unit 340 by the jackpot effect mode corresponding to the special symbol D, and the jackpot effect mode shown in FIG. 52 (a) is effected. It is displayed on the display unit 200a. In this example, as an example of the big hit effect mode corresponding to the "special pattern D", a character string image of "big hit !!" is displayed in substantially the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, and the periphery of the character string image is displayed. The jackpot effect in which the concentrated line image is displayed on the screen is started.

Further, in the present example, in the jackpot effect determination process (step S1300), the setting suggestion effect execution lottery is won (YES in step S1300-9), and the time data is set in the time table of the setting suggestion effect (step S1300). -11). Therefore, the setting suggestion effect is started in accordance with the jackpot effect.
In this example, "2" (corresponding to the set value 3) is stored in the sub RAM 330c as the set value data being set, based on the set value designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 at the latest power-on. It has been done. Therefore, in the setting suggestion effect control process, when the sub CPU 330a determines that it is the start time of the setting suggestion effect (YES in step S1610-1), the setting value data “2” is loaded from the sub RAM 330c and the setting suggestion mode. Is determined to be “red” (step S1610-3), and a setting suggestion start command including the setting suggestion mode “yellow” is transmitted to the image controller 340 (step S1610-5). Upon receiving the setting suggestion start command, the image control unit 340 sets the background color of the effect display unit 200a to "yellow". This suggests to the player that the setting value 3 is being set at the start of the variation effect. In FIG. 52A, the background color “yellow” is schematically illustrated by black dot mesh.

  52B shows the state of the effect display unit 200a at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the jackpot effect shown in FIG. 52A. FIG. 52B illustrates a state in which the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off (occurrence of power shutdown) due to a predetermined cause (for example, power failure) during the jackpot performance in the mode shown in FIG. 52A. Shows. When the power is cut off, for example, the effect display unit 200a goes dark due to the interruption of power supply. 52B, similarly to FIG. 51B, a character string notation of “power off” schematically shows the effect display unit 200a in a darkened state due to power off.

  FIG. 52 (c) shows the state of the effect display unit 200a at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed since the power failure in FIG. 52 (b). At the time point shown in FIG. 52 (c), the power-on mode in the gaming machine 100 is turned on in the “normal recovery mode” as in the time point shown in FIG. 51 (c). Therefore, in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300, for example, the progress of the special game at the time of power-off saved in the third area and the fourth area (see FIG. 5) is held, and in step S100-53, the main control board is held. From 300, the set value data “2 during setting” similar to the power-on special phase designation and power-off including a state related to execution control of a major role game as a return designated state (for example, “special electric auditors role open state during big hit”) A setting value designation command including “” is transmitted.

  The sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 analyzes and stores the power restoration specification command in the power-on special phase designation command reception processing (step S1230) (step S1230-1), and the restoration designation state included in the power restoration specification command. Is the "special electric auditors product open state at the time of big hit", and it is determined that it is the timing of returning from the power failure that occurred during the big hit production (YES in step S1230-3), and the big hit production return flag is set to the on state. (Step S1230-3: NO to Step S1230-9). Further, when the sub CPU 330a receives the setting value designation command in the command analysis process (step S1200), the sub CPU 330a stores the updated setting value data “2” in the sub RAM 330c.

  Moreover, the sub-CPU 330a, in the jackpot production return process (step S1500), determines that it is the timing to return to the jackpot production with the jackpot production return flag being in the ON state (YES in step S1500-1), and sets the jackpot production mode. The default mode is determined (step S1500-3), and a jackpot effect designation command indicating that the jackpot effect in the default mode is to be executed is set in the transmission buffer (step S1500-5). Thereby, for example, when the image control unit 340 receives the jackpot effect designation command, the image display unit 200a displays the display mode of the jackpot effect in the default mode. As a result, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the jackpot effect is restarted on the basis of the recovery from the power failure during the execution of the variable effect. However, the restarted (returned) jackpot effect mode is different from the mode (in this example, the jackpot effect mode corresponding to the “special symbol D”) that was executed when the power failure occurred in FIG. 52A. (Default mode).

  As shown in FIG. 52 (c), in the jackpot effect according to the default mode, the concentrated line image shown in FIG. 52 (1) is not displayed, and only the character string image of "jackpot !!" is displayed in the center of the effect display unit 200a. Displayed in. When the return designation state of the special phase designation command at power-on is a state related to the execution control of the major role game, the main RAM 300c in the main control board 300 has the remaining time of the major role game executed before the power is turned off (special game timer The timer counter value of is held. Therefore, when returning from the power failure during the big hit production, the big hit production is continued in accordance with the big role game over the remaining time.

  In addition, in the jackpot effect return process (step S1500), the setting of the time data of the time table of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery and the setting suggestion effect is not performed. Therefore, the background color of the effect display unit 200a is the default background color (white) that does not suggest the set value.

  As described above, the sub CPU 330a of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment causes the power supply to be cut off during the execution period of the major game in which the special winning opening 128 opens and closes (an example of a specific period), and the power supply within the execution period of the jackpot effect. When returning from the power failure, the set value being set which was suggested before the occurrence of the power failure is not suggested during the execution period of the jackpot production after the recovery from the power failure. More specifically, the sub CPU 330a executes the setting suggesting effect in the jackpot effect returning process (step S1500) for determining the mode of the variable effect when returning from the power failure that occurred during the execution period of the jackpot effect. Does not execute the processing related to the decision. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the jackpot effect which is restarted after the power is cut off during the execution period of the jackpot effect (see FIG. 52 (c)), and the suggestion of the setting value being set to the player is limited. It

  The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment does not execute the setting suggestion effect in the jackpot effect that is restored when the power is turned on, so that, for example, the power is turned on in the normal recovery mode after the power is turned off during the jackpot effect. Even when an event occurs in which the set value is changed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by executing the setting suggestion effect of a mode that suggests a set value different from that when the power is turned off. .. That is, the gaming machine 100 can prevent the production inconsistency before and after the power is restored.

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 330a (an example of the set value suggesting means), when a power failure occurs and recovers from the power failure, during a specific period after the recovery (variation). The suggestion of one set value being set during the performance execution period or the jackpot performance execution period) is limited.
With this configuration, the gaming machine 100 can prevent the production from being inconsistent before and after the power is restored.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, in the case where a power failure occurs during the fluctuation effect and the fluctuation effect is restarted at the time of recovery from the power failure, the setting being set until the execution period of the restarted one fluctuation effect ends. Although the example of limiting the suggestion of the value (execution of the setting suggestive effect) has been described (see FIGS. 47 and 51), the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming machine 100 may be configured to partially limit the execution of the setting suggestion effect during the execution period of one variable effect restarted when the power is restored. For example, in the gaming machine 100, when a power failure occurs during execution of the first half part of one variation effect (for example, the first half variation effect of the reach variation pattern), the setting suggestion is made in the first half variation effect restarted after the recovery from the power interruption. It is also possible to limit the execution of the effect and not limit the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the second half variation effect (for example, the second half variation effect of the reach variation pattern) following the restarted first half variation effect. In this way, the gaming machine 100 limits the suggestion of the set value being set in the first half of the execution period of the one fluctuating effect restarted when the power is restored, and does not limit the suggestion of the set value being set in the latter half, that is, It may be possible to suggest an installation value during setting.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestive effect is executed in combination with at least one of the fluctuating effect and the jackpot effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 100 may be configured to be able to execute the setting suggestion effect during the customer waiting state (during the demo display effect). Also in this case, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed in the demonstration display effect that is restarted when the power is turned off. That is, the execution period of the demonstration display effect may be included in the specific period described above.

  As a case where the demonstration display effect is restarted when the power is turned off, for example, it is assumed that the power-on mode is other than the normal return mode, that is, the RAM clear button 305 is pressed when the power is turned on. RAM clear button 305 The third area and the fourth area (see FIG. 5) of the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300 are cleared, and the progress of the special game when the power is turned off is not retained. Therefore, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear button 305 being pressed, the main control board 300 transmits a power-on special phase designation command whose restoration designation state is the “special symbol variation start waiting state”. Based on this, the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 starts the demonstration display effect at the time of returning from the power failure.

  Further, when the demo display effect is started at the time of recovery from the power failure, the set value being set may be changed from the time of the power failure based on the power being turned on in the setting change mode. Since the gaming machine 100 is configured not to execute the setting suggestion effect when starting the demonstration display effect when the power is turned off, the set value changed to a value different from the value when the power is turned off is played. Not suggested by the person. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 prevents the player from feeling uncomfortable by executing the setting suggestion effect in the setting suggestion mode that suggests a setting value different from that before the power off, in the setting suggestion effect immediately after the power is turned off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the production inconsistency before and after the recovery from the power failure.

In addition, the gaming machine 100, even when only the sub-control board 330 is reset during the specific period (for example, when the communication of the sub-control board 330 is cut off for some reason, etc.), the effect is restored during the specific period. The setting suggestion effect may not be executed in (variable effect, jackpot effect, or demonstration display effect). In this case, the sub CPU 330a sets a flag (sub RAM clear flag) indicating that the sub RAM 330c has been cleared to the ON state at the time of executing the sub CPU initialization process (step S1000), and in the sub timer interrupt process (step S1100). When the flag is on, a demo display effect without setting suggestion effect may be executed.
Further, the gaming machine 100 may be configured such that, when the sub control board 330 is reset, the main control board 300 transmits a power-on special phase designation command. In this case, the sub CPU 330a can restart the effect that was being executed at the time of reset as well as when the power was turned on, even when the sub control board 330 is returned from the reset. Also at this time, the sub CPU 330a can control not to execute the setting suggestion effect.

  Here, the restriction on the suggestion of the set value in the gaming machine 100 (the restriction on the execution of the set suggestion effect) is not limited to not executing the set value suggestion effect. For example, the gaming machine 100 may be configured such that the winning probability of the setting suggestion production execution lottery during the specific period is low (the setting suggestion production execution lottery is performed using the setting suggestion production lottery table having a low winning probability). Good. In addition to this, the limitation of the suggestion of the setting value is limited to the display range of the setting suggestion effect (for example, not the entire area of the background of the effect display unit 200a but a partial area of the background is the setting suggestion mode). ), Or the execution time of the setting suggestion effect may be limited (for example, the setting suggestion effect is executed only for a short time (for example, 2 seconds) after the start of the variation effect or the big hit effect or before the end).

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the background color of the effect display unit 200a in the setting suggestion effect, “blue” can be selected when the setting value being set is 2 or more, and when the setting value being set is 3 or more. "Blue" or "Green" can be selected, "Blue", "Green" or "Yellow" can be selected when the set value being set is 4 or more, and "Blue" or "Green" can be selected when the set value being set is 5 or more. Blue, "green", "yellow" or "red" can be selected, and if the setting value being set is 6, "blue", "green", "yellow", "red" or "rainbow" can be selected. May be. That is, when “rainbow” is selected as the background color, the player is definitely notified that the setting value 6 is being set. When executing such a setting suggestion effect, the gaming machine 100 does not perform the setting suggestion effect in the effect restarted when the power is restored, so that the setting suggestion mode is downgraded (for example, while setting the setting value 6). By changing the setting mode from "Rainbow" indicating that there is a setting value to "Blue" indicating that the setting value 2 is likely to be set), inconsistency in performance occurs before and after recovery from power failure. Can be prevented. In addition, the gaming machine 100 can prevent the player's motivation for playing the game from being reduced due to such an inconsistency in the effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment may be provided with a plurality of groups (three in this example) (setting suggestion effect groups) in which predetermined setting suggestion effect modes are combined as shown in FIG. .. In this case, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the setting suggestion effect execution lottery has been won in the variable command reception process (see FIG. 44) (YES in step S1210-13), the sub CPU 330a selects a plurality of setting suggestion effect groups A to C by lottery. It suffices to determine one of the groups and set a time table for executing the effect of the aspect included in the setting suggestion effect group determined in the lottery (step S1210-15).

Here, the setting suggestive effect groups A, B, and C shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C will be described.
The setting suggestion effect group A shown in FIG. 53 (a) is a group of effect modes that suggest the set value being set by the appearance frequency of each of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effect modes (three types in this example). .. For example, it is assumed that the setting suggestive effect group A is determined during the variable command reception process. In this case, in step S1610-3 of the setting suggestion effect control process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a has a probability of corresponding to the setting value being set, “character effect”, “cut-in notice”, and “specific reach”. Whether or not to execute each of the “dramatics” is determined.

  In this example, in the setting suggestion effect group A, the setting value 1 has the highest execution probability (1/100), that is, the execution frequency of the “character effect” is high, and the setting value 6 has the lowest execution probability. (1/150), that is, the execution frequency is set low. In addition, the execution frequency of the "character effect" is set to gradually decrease from the set values 1 to 6. That is, it is suggested to the player that the set frequency being set is lower as the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect of the "character effect" is higher, and the set value being set is higher as the execution frequency of the "character effect" is lower. It is suggested to the player.

  In the setting suggestion production group A, the "cut-in notice" has a high execution probability at the setting values 1 and 6 (1/110, 1/100), that is, a high execution frequency, and the setting values 3, 4 are set. The execution probability is low (1/310, 1/300), that is, the execution frequency is set low. In other words, the player is suggested that the set value being set is medium because the frequency of execution of the setting suggestion effect of the "cut-in notice" mode is low, and the execution frequency of the "cut-in notice" is high. It is suggested to the player that the set value being set is closer to the lower limit value (1) or the upper limit value (6) than the intermediate value (3, 4).

  Further, in the setting suggestion effect group A, in the "specific reach effect", the setting value 1 has the lowest execution probability (1/150), that is, the execution frequency is low, and the setting value 6 has the highest execution probability ( 1/100), that is, the execution frequency is set high. In addition, the execution frequency of the "specific reach effect" is set to sequentially increase from the set values 1 to 6. That is, it is suggested to the player that the setting value being set is lower as the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect of the "specific reach effect" is lower, and the setting value being set as the execution frequency of the "specific reach effect" is higher. Is suggested to the player.

  As described above, in the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion effect group A, the set value being set can be suggested by the execution frequencies of the plurality of kinds of effect modes. Further, since it is possible to execute a combination of a plurality of types as the mode of the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to provide the player with a variety of games.

  The setting suggestion effect group B shown in FIG. 53 (b) is a group of effect modes that suggest the set value being set by the display colors of a plurality of types of images or the emission colors of the effect illumination device 204. In FIG. 53 (b), the item of "icon display" shows a predetermined icon display image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the item of "stamp display" shows a predetermined stamp display image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. (An image of a mode different from the icon display image) is shown. The item “lamp light emission effect” indicates an effect of causing a predetermined LED lamp of the effect illumination device 204 to emit light. Further, in FIG. 53 (b), in the area where each setting value intersects with "icon display", "stamp display" and "lamp light emission effect", the display color (image display mode or LED lamp) corresponding to each setting value is displayed. The light emission mode) is displayed.

  For example, it is assumed that the setting suggestive effect group B is determined during the variable command reception process. In this case, the sub CPU 330a, in step S1610-3 of the setting suggestion effect control process (see FIG. 50), the icon display image, the stamp display image mode (display color), and the lighting mode of the predetermined LED lamp of the effect illumination device 204. The (emission color) is determined to be a mode corresponding to the set value being set. Accordingly, in the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion effect group B, the set value being set can be suggested by the display color of the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the emission color of the effect illumination device 204. When the setting suggestion effect group B is determined, the set value suggestion effect may be executed by all of the icon display image, the stamp display image, and the effect illumination device 204, or the icon display image, the stamp display image, or the effect illumination. The setting suggestion effect may be executed by at least one of the devices 204.

  The setting suggestion effect group C shown in FIG. 53C is a group of effect modes that suggest the lower limit value of the setting value being set by the display color of the background image of the effect display unit 200a. In FIG. 53 (c), the item “background effect” indicates the display effect of the background image on the effect display unit 200a. Further, in FIG. 53C, the display color of the background image corresponding to each set value is displayed in the area where each set value intersects with the “background effect”. In this example, when the display color of the background image of the effect display unit 200a is "white background", it is suggested that the set value being set is "1 or more". Similarly, when the display color of the background image is "blue background", it is suggested that the setting value being set is "2 or more", and when the display color of the background image is "green background". It is suggested that the setting value being set is “3 or more”, and if the display color of the background image is “yellow background”, it is suggested that the setting value being set is “4 or more”. If the display color of the image is "red background", it is suggested that the setting value being set is "5 or more", and if the display color of the background image is "rainbow background", the setting being set It is suggested that the value is “6 or more”.

  For example, it is assumed that the setting suggestion effect group C is determined during the variable command reception process. In this case, in step S1610-3 of the setting suggestion effect control process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a determines the display color of the background image to be in a mode corresponding to the set value being set. As a result, in the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion effect group C, the lower limit value (minimum value) of the setting value being set can be suggested by the display color of the background image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. In this example, when the setting value being set is 1, the display color that can be determined as the display color of the background image is only “white background” indicating the setting value 1 or more, but the setting value being set is When it is 2 or more, the display color of the background image can be determined from a plurality of colors. For example, when the setting value among the setting values is "3", "white background" indicating the setting value 1 or more, "blue background" indicating the setting value 2 or more and "green background" indicating the setting value 3 or more Any of the above can be determined as the display color of the background image. Therefore, when the setting value being set is 6, any of the 6 display colors can be determined as the display color of the background image. When the set value being set is medium (for example, 4) or more, the display color indicating the set value of 4 or more may be easily determined as the display color of the background image.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment may be configured to be able to execute the setting suggestion effect of any one of the above-mentioned setting suggestion effect groups A, B, and C. In addition, at the time of recovery from power failure (for example, immediately after recovery), command transmission / reception between the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330 may be unstable (a state different from the normal state). Therefore, for example, the sub CPU 330a may be restricted so as not to execute any of the setting suggestion effect groups A, B, and C immediately after returning from the power failure, or one of the setting suggestion effect groups A, B, and C. It may be limited so that only the mode of the group (for example, the setting suggestion group A) can be executed. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can reduce the inconsistency in the effects before and after the power failure even when the suggestion of the setting value by the plurality of setting suggestion effect groups can be executed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the specific period may be a period over which a plurality of fluctuation effects are performed. That is, in the gaming machine 100, when a power failure occurs and the power is recovered from the power failure, a period over a plurality of fluctuation effects executed after the power recovery is set as a specific period, and one setting being set in the specific period. It may be configured to limit suggestion of a value (for example, limit execution of setting suggestive effect). For example, in the case where the effect that is resumed when the power is turned off is the variable effect during the specific period, the restarted variable effect and one or a plurality of variable effects that are continuously executed to the restarted variable effect. May be a period of time. In this case, the fluctuation effect restarted when the power is restored is the first time, the first fluctuation effect started after the restarted fluctuation effect is the second time, and the fluctuation effect following the first fluctuation effect is the third time or later. Becomes

For example, in the gaming machine 100, the period until the number of times the variation effect is executed after the return from power failure (the number of changes after the return) reaches a preset number (for example, 50 times) is set as the specific period. Good.
In this case, the sub CPU 330a of the sub-control board 330 returns at the time of power off (for example, variation effect return processing (see FIG. 47)) and at the start of variation effect (for example, variation command reception processing (see FIG. 44)). In, the process of counting the number of fluctuations after restoration may be executed. As a result, it is possible to count the number of post-recovery fluctuations including the fluctuation effect restarted at the time of recovery from power failure. Note that the sub CPU 330a does not have to count the number of variations after the restoration in the variation effect restoration processing. As a result, the number of fluctuations after return does not include the restarted fluctuation effect.

Further, for example, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a time saving game state when the power is turned off, a period during which the time saving game state continues (a period until the next jackpot is won, or The period until the number of times the large role lottery result is derived after the start of the time saving game state reaches a predetermined time saving number) may be set as the specific period. In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the power is turned off, the period during which the high probability gaming state continues (the period until the next jackpot is won, Alternatively, the period until the number of times the large role lottery result is derived after the start of the high-probability game state reaches the high certainty number) may be set as the specific period.
In this case, if the sub CPU 330a executes a process of determining whether the time saving game state or the high-probability game state has ended at the start of the variation effect (for example, the variation command reception process (see FIG. 44)) Good. Thereby, the specific period can be ended with the end of the time saving game state or the high probability game state. In addition, when it is determined that the time saving game state or the high probability game state has ended at the start of the first variation production after the variation production resumed when the power is turned off, the variation that has been resumed for a specific period. It is a period of time for two variable effects including effects.

Further, the sub CPU 330a does not execute the process (steps S1210-11 to S1210-15) related to the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the change command reception process during the specific period over the plurality of fluctuation effects, thereby setting suggestion. Execution of the performance may be restricted. As a result, the sub CPU 330a sets during the fluctuation production executed within the specific period (here, the specific period over a plurality of fluctuation productions) after the restoration when the power supply is cut off and the power is restored from the power cut. It is possible to limit the suggestion of one of the set values. Here, the variation effect executed within the specific period corresponds to, for example, the variation effect in the period until the number of variations after return reaches a predetermined number, or in the period until the time saving game state or the high probability game state ends. ..
Moreover, the sub CPU 330a does not execute the process (step S1300-7 to step S1300-11) related to the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the jackpot effect determination process (FIG. 46) during the specific period over the plurality of variable effects. The execution of the setting suggestion effect may be restricted. Similarly, the sub CPU 330a may limit the execution of the setting suggestion effect by not executing the process related to the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the demo display effect during the above-described specific period. Accordingly, the sub CPU 330a can limit the execution of the setting suggestion effect even during effects other than the variable effect during the above-described specific period, that is, in the period in which the variable effect is performed a plurality of times.
It should be noted that the sub CPU 330a, regardless of whether or not the number of times of variation after returning has reached a predetermined number, or whether or not the time-saving gaming state or the high-probability gaming state has ended, during a specific period over a plurality of variation effects. The specific period may be ended when the jackpot is won. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be able to be executed after the jackpot effect accompanying the big role game is finished, or the setting suggestion effect may be executable from the start of the jackpot effect.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to the one jackpot effect restarted after the power is restored for a specific period and the one variation effect execution period similarly restarted, but one jackpot effect or one variation effect execution. The execution of the setting suggestion effect may be restricted by setting a period over a plurality of fluctuation effects, which is a long period as compared with time, as a specific period. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can provide a grace period until the setting suggestive effect is executed after the power is restored. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, even when the main control board 300 is configured to have few triggers for transmitting the setting value designation command to the sub control board 330, the sub control board 330 receives the setting value designation command and the sub CPU 330a It is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect after sufficiently securing the period until the set value being set is recognized and stored. Further, the gaming machine 100 sufficiently secures a period during which the command transmission / reception returns from the unstable state to the normal state after the recovery from the power failure as described above, and reduces the inconsistency in the performance. be able to

In addition, during a specific period of time over a plurality of fluctuation effects, the sub CPU 330a causes the setting suggestion effects in the mode of a plurality of (three in this example) setting suggestion effect groups shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C. May be partially restricted. Specifically, the sub CPU 330a enables execution of the setting suggestion effect in a mode of some of the three setting suggestion effect groups, and does not execute the setting suggestion effect in the mode of the remaining groups. Aspects may be controlled. For example, the sub CPU 330a is capable of executing the setting suggestion effect in the mode of the setting suggestion effect group A (see FIG. 53 (a)) during the specific period over a plurality of fluctuation effects, and the setting suggestion effect group B and the setting suggestion effect. The setting suggestion effect may be controlled so as not to execute the setting suggestion effect in the aspect of the effect group C (see FIG. 53B and FIG. 53C).
As a result, it is possible to reduce the production inconsistency in the state in which the command transmission / reception is unstable immediately after the recovery from the power failure, as described above, during the specific period over a plurality of variation effects, and It is possible to reduce inconsistencies in performance over the period.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100, when the effect restarted when the power is turned off is a demo display effect or a big hit effect, a period of a predetermined number of variable effects started after the restarted effect is performed. The execution of the setting suggestion effect may be restricted as the specific period. Here, the predetermined number of fluctuation effects started after the restarted effect may be only the first fluctuation effect started after the restarted effect (one fluctuation effect), or continuously to the first fluctuation effect. It may be one or a plurality of variation effects to be executed. For example, the first fluctuating effect started after the effect (demo display effect, jackpot effect, etc.) restarted when the power is restored becomes the first fluctuating effect, and thereafter, is continuously started to the first fluctuating effect. The variation effect is the variation effect after the second time. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can provide a grace period until the setting suggestion effect is executed after the power is restored, even if the effect resumed when the power is turned off is the demonstration display effect or the jackpot effect. ..

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various alterations or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and it should be understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. To be done.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 100 returns when the power is cut off during a specific period (during the execution period of the variable effect or the execution period of the jackpot effect) and the power is restored within the specific period. Although it has been stated that the suggestion of one set value in the setting during the specific period later is limited, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present modification, even when the power is cut off during a specific period (during the variation effect execution period or the jackpot effect execution period) and the power is restored within the specific period, The setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable.
In this case, the sub CPU 330a also performs the process related to the decision to execute the setting suggestive effect (the process of steps S1210-11 to S1210-15) in the variable effect return process (step S1400) and the jackpot effect return process (step S1500). It suffices if it is configured to execute the same processing as the processing of steps S1300-5 to S1300-11. As a result, the sub CPU 330a can execute the setting suggestion effect in the same manner as before the power failure, in the variation effect and the big hit effect that are restarted after the power failure.

  54 (a) to 54 (c), in the gaming machine 100 according to the present modification, the flow of the start, interruption, and return (restart) of the variable effect accompanying the recovery from the power failure that occurred during the variable effect is shown. It is a figure demonstrated in a series. 54 (a) and 54 (b), similarly to FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b), are diagrams showing the states at the start of the variation effect, the setting suggestion effect, and at the time of the power failure. Therefore, the explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 54 (c) shows the state of the effect display unit 200a at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the power failure in FIG. 54 (b). At the time point shown in FIG. 54 (c), the power is turned on in the gaming machine 100 as the "normal return mode", and in step S100-53, the main control board 300 is instructed to return to the "special symbol changing state". The power-on special phase designation command including the power-on and the set-value designation command including the set-value data “3” being set which is the same as when the power is turned off are transmitted.

The sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 sets the variation effect return flag to the ON state in the power-on special phase designation command reception process (step S1230) (step S1230-5). Further, when the sub CPU 330a receives the setting value designation command in the command analysis process (step S1200), the setting value data “3” is stored in the sub RAM 330c.
The sub CPU 330a determines the variation mode to the default mode in the variation effect return process (step S1400) (step S1400-3), and transmits the variation effect execution command indicating that the variation effect is executed in the default mode to the transmission buffer. It is set (step S1400-5). Further, in the present modification, the sub CPU 330a executes a process related to the decision to execute the setting suggestion effect, similar to the processes of steps S1210-11 to S1210-15 after the creation of the variation effect execution command, and executes the setting suggestion effect. It is assumed that the decision is made (time data is set in the timetable of the setting suggestion effect).

  Thereby, for example, when the image control unit 340 receives the variation effect execution command, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), the variation effect in the default mode is restarted. In addition, at the time of resuming the variation effect, the sub CPU 330a executes the setting suggestion effect control process (step S1610), loads the setting value data "3" from the sub RAM 330c, and determines the setting suggestion mode to be "red" (step S1610). S1610-3), and transmits a setting suggestion start command including the setting suggestion mode "red" to the image control unit 340 (step S1610-5). Upon receiving the setting suggestion start command, the image control unit 340 sets the background color of the effect display unit 200a to "red". This suggests to the player that the set value 4 is being set in the variation effect that was restarted (restored) when the power was turned on after the power was turned off, as in the case before the power was turned off.

  As described above, the sub CPU 330a of the gaming machine 100 according to the present modification causes the power interruption to occur during an execution period (an example of a specific period) of the fluctuating effect in which the result of the large role lottery is notified, and the sub CPU 330a operates within the execution period of the fluctuating effect. When the power is restored, the set value being set before the occurrence of the power shutdown may be suggested during the execution period of the variable effect after the recovery from the power shutdown. More specifically, the sub CPU 330a executes the setting suggestion effect in the variable effect return process (step S1400) for determining the mode of the variable effect when returning from the power failure that occurred during the execution period of the variable effect. You may perform the process which concerns. As a result, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variation effect which is restarted after the power is cut off during the execution period of the variation effect (see FIG. 54 (c)), and the setting value being set can be suggested to the player. Becomes

  55 (a) to 55 (c), in the gaming machine 100 according to the present modification, the flow of the start, interruption, and return (restart) of the jackpot performance accompanying the recovery from the power failure that occurred during the jackpot performance is shown. It is a figure demonstrated in a series. FIG. 55 (a) and FIG. 55 (b) are diagrams showing the state at the start of the jackpot effect, the setting suggestion effect, and at the time of power failure, similarly to FIG. 52 (a) and FIG. 52 (b). Therefore, the explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 55 (c) shows the state of the effect display unit 200a at the time when a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed from the time of the power failure in FIG. 55 (b). At the time point shown in FIG. 55 (c), the power is turned on in the gaming machine 100 as the "normal return mode", and in step S100-53, the main control board 300 sets the return designation state to "special electric accessory during big hit". A special phase designation command at power-on including "open state" and a setting value designation command including setting value data "2" being set similar to that at power-off are transmitted.

The sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 sets the jackpot production return flag to the ON state in the power-on special phase designation command reception process (step S1230) (step S1230-9). Further, when the sub CPU 330a receives the setting value designation command in the command analysis process (step S1200), the setting value data “2” is stored in the sub RAM 330c.
In the jackpot production return process (step S1500), the sub-CPU 330a determines the jackpot production mode as the default mode (step S1500-3), and sends a jackpot performance designating command indicating that the jackpot performance in the default mode is executed to the transmission buffer. Set (step S1500-5). Further, in this modified example, the sub CPU 330a executes the process related to the decision to execute the setting suggestion effect in the same way as the processes of steps S1300-5 to S1300-11 after the creation of the jackpot effect specification command, and executes the setting suggestion effect. It is assumed that the decision is made (time data is set in the timetable of the setting suggestion effect).

  Thereby, for example, when the image control unit 340 receives the jackpot effect designating command, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), the jackpot effect in the default mode is restarted. Further, when the jackpot effect is restarted, the sub CPU 330a executes the setting suggestion effect control process (step S1610), loads the setting value data "2" from the sub RAM 330c, and determines the setting suggestion mode to be "yellow" (step S1610). S1610-3), and transmits the setting suggestion start command including the setting suggestion mode "yellow" to the image control unit 340 (step S1610-5). Upon receiving the setting suggestion start command, the image control unit 340 sets the background color of the effect display unit 200a to "yellow". This suggests to the player that the set value 3 is being set in the jackpot production which is restarted (restored) when the power is turned on after the power is turned off, as in the case before the power was turned off.

  As described above, the sub CPU 330a of the gaming machine 100 according to the present modification causes the power interruption in the execution period (an example of a specific period) of the large role playing game in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed during the execution period of the jackpot effect. When the power is turned off, the set value which is being suggested before the occurrence of the power shutoff may be suggested during the execution period of the jackpot production after the return from the power shutoff. More specifically, the sub CPU 330a executes the setting suggesting effect in the jackpot effect returning process (step S1500) for determining the mode of the variable effect when returning from the power failure that occurred during the execution period of the jackpot effect. You may perform the process which concerns. As a result, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the jackpot effect which is resumed from the power failure during the execution period of the variation effect (see FIG. 55 (c)), and the setting value being set can be suggested to the player. Becomes

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present modified example, the sub CPU 330a (an example of the setting value suggesting means) is powered off during a specific period (during the variation effect execution period or the jackpot effect execution period). However, when the power is restored from the power failure within the specific period, it may be possible to suggest one set value during the setting during the specific period after the recovery.
With this configuration, the gaming machine 100 can resume the setting suggesting effect that suggests the same setting value as before the power is turned off after the return from the power off, and gives a sense of unity to the effects before and after the return from the power off. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from being inconsistent. Even if the setting suggestion effect is not executed before the power is turned off, the setting suggestion effect is newly started in accordance with the effect restarted when the power is restored, and the set value being set is suggested to the player. be able to.

(Other modifications)
Further, in the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the set value being set to the player by the background color of the effect display unit 200a, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, although 6 colors corresponding to each set value are prepared as background colors in the set suggestive effect in the setting suggestive effect, the set value is divided into ranks (for example, low, medium, and high), and each rank is supported. The background color (three colors) attached may suggest the rank of the set value to the player.
Further, when the set value being set is a relatively high value (for example, 4 or more), by displaying an image (for example, a predetermined character) that is not normally displayed, the player can set a relatively high set value. May be suggested to be set.
Further, the player may be informed of the level of the set value being set, depending on the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect. In this case, if the setting value being set is a relatively high value (for example, 4 or more), the setting suggestion effect lottery table having a high winning percentage of the setting suggestion effect execution lottery (for example, 70/100 or more) is used. If the set value being set is a relatively low value (for example, 3 or less), the setting suggestion effect lottery table is used with a low winning ratio of the setting suggestive effect execution lottery (for example, 30/100 or less). It may be configured.
Further, the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executed only when the setting value among the setting values is an odd number or only when the setting value is an even number.
Further, the gaming machine 100 may be configured to select an arbitrary setting suggestion effect from the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects as described above. In this case, for example, when returning from a power failure, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests to the player whether the set value being set is high or low by the execution frequency of the setting suggestive effect, and it is not possible to select any other setting suggestive effect. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect may be limited.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting value designation command is set in the transmission buffer at step S100-53 in FIG. 18 (when power is restored) and in step S410-21 in FIG. 22 (when setting change is confirmed and setting confirmation is finished). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The setting value designation command may be transmitted to the sub-control board 330, for example, every time the variation effect is started. Specifically, the setting value designation command may be set in the transmission buffer next to the setting of the variation pattern command in step S612-17, and may be transmitted to the sub control board 330. Accordingly, the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 may execute the setting suggestion effect based on the reception of the setting value designation command at the start of the variation effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the low-accuracy-time jackpot determination table and the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination table used for jackpot determination are both set values, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the low-accuracy-time jackpot determination table used for jackpot determination and The jackpot determination may be common to all set values in any of the high-accuracy jackpot determination tables.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, each special symbol may be associated with whether or not the small hit game in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed can be executed, in addition to the major role game advantageous to the player. That is, the gaming machine 100 may be configured to determine either a big hit, a small hit, or a loss in the big winning lottery. In this case, the big hit game and the small hit game are collectively called a hit game. In addition to the execution of the small hit game at the special winning opening 128, the fact that the small hit is won using the effect devices such as the effect display unit 200a, the effect accessory device 202, the effect illumination device 204 and the sound output device 206 is a game. You may perform the small hit effect to notify the person. In this case, the sub CPU 330a determines the jackpot effect mode based on the jackpot symbol (the special symbol determined when the result of the jackpot determination is obtained), as in the jackpot effect determination process (see FIG. 46). The small hit production determination process may be executed.
In addition, in this case, the gaming machine 100 is powered off during the execution period (an example of a specific period) of the winning game (a large role game or a small hit game) in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed, and a winning effect (a big hit effect or a small hit effect). When the power supply is recovered from within the execution period of (effect), the set value being set which was suggested before the occurrence of the power supply is reduced during the execution period of the hit effect after the recovery from the power supply interruption. It may be configured not to suggest. In this case, the sub CPU 330a may execute the small hit production returning process that determines the mode of the small hit production when returning from the power failure, similarly to the large hit production returning process (see FIG. 48). As a result, the sub CPU 330a can execute the small hit effect in the default mode when returning from the power failure.

  In addition, the above-mentioned game property, that is, the progress condition of the game and various control methods are merely examples, and for example, the starting condition for starting the major role lottery that determines whether or not the major role game can be executed, the type, and the number of major role games. The contents of the game profit to be given to the player, such as the contents, can be appropriately designed within the range where the object of the present invention can be realized.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that controls the special game based on the set value corresponds to the game control means. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the major winning lottery corresponds to the lottery means. Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the variation effect based on the variation command from the main control board 300 corresponds to an example of the variation effect execution means.

100 Gaming machine 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b Sub ROM
330c Sub RAM

Claims (2)

A game control means for advancing the game according to one of the setting values among a plurality of setting values,
The result of the lottery executed based on the predetermined random number obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the starting area provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down and the one set value in the setting, Fluctuating effect execution means for executing a fluctuating effect to be notified by a mode of the symbols which are stopped and displayed after the predetermined symbol is variably displayed,
Setting value suggesting means capable of suggesting one set value among the settings to the player,
Equipped with
The set value suggesting means limits suggestion of one set value during the setting during the change effect executed within a specific period after the power is shut off and is recovered from the power shut off. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific period is a period over which the variation effect is performed a plurality of times after the power is turned off.

Images