JP4681636B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs an effect different from the variable display of identification information in addition to the variable display of identification information in a variable display device.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time (that is, variable display) on a variable display device on condition that a game ball is won at a start winning opening, and then stopped and displayed. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (bonus state) that is advantageous to the player in relation to the stop display result of the identification information being in a specific display mode (that is, a jackpot display mode, for example, the same symbol set such as 777). There is. In the specific game state, the player can acquire more prize balls (game balls) than in the normal game state.

  In such a gaming machine, in relation to the variable display (variable display) of the identification information on the variable display device, whether the jackpot state or the combination of identification information that has already been stopped and displayed is stopped. It is known that a notice is given by a lamp, a variable display device, a speaker, a driving accessory, or the like that there is a possibility that a special value will be given to the player, such as a reach state that generates a big hit state.

JP 2003-126462 A

  In a conventional gaming machine, a control command (command) sent from the control means of the gaming machine when performing an effect of a notice on the rendering device is produced from the rendering start of the rendering device corresponding to one variable display on the variable display device. Data such as an operation timer for managing the production time related to the series of production control until the end and the operation contents of the production device are all put together into one drive command data and commanded at the time of starting the variable display of the identification information.

  However, in the case of instructing data related to a series of controls from the start of production to the end of production in one drive command data, the data related to the operation timer is also commanded in one drive command data. If the stage start timing of the stage device deviates, a malfunction occurs in which the operation timing of the stage device deviates until the stage ends, and the desired stage effect cannot be obtained. Furthermore, since data related to a series of controls from the start of the rendering of the rendering device to the end of the rendering are combined into one drive command data, for example, only part of the operation from the start of rendering of the rendering device to the end of the rendering is different. Even if it is data, there is a problem that a series of data from the start of the effect of the effect device to the end of the effect must be stored in the gaming machine, and the storage area becomes large.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and all the data such as the operation timer for managing the production time related to the series of production control from the production start to the production end, and the operation content of the device performing the production are all stored in one place. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that reduces the storage area to be used and suppresses malfunctions related to the operation of a device that produces effects, rather than a single command in one drive command data.

The invention of claim 1 is a main control means for controlling a game, a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information based on winning of a game ball in a start area provided in the game area, In the gaming machine comprising: an effect device that produces an effect different from the display by the variable display device; and a sub control means that controls at least the effect device based on a control signal from the main control means, the main control means Is a variation mode table having a plurality of variation modes including a variable display time of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device, and a variation for selecting the variation mode variably displayed on the variable display device from the variation mode table. And a plurality of types of driving modes including a driving time consisting of a stop time and an operating time for driving the rendering device, A driving mode selection unit that selects driving mode designation data for designating the driving mode corresponding to the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit from a plurality of driving mode designation data, and a selection by the driving mode selection unit. Effect control means for performing drive control of the effect device based on the drive mode specified by the drive mode specifying data, and time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time from the start of variable display of the identification information. The drive mode includes a first drive mode that is performed within a preset time according to the variation mode from the start of variable display of the identification information, and a variable display of the identification information after the set time has elapsed. And at least a second driving mode performed within the time until the end, and the driving mode designation data is a first driving mode for designating the first driving mode. A constant data, the second comprising at least a second drive mode designation data for designating the driving mode, the slave control unit, corresponding to the first drive manner based on the first drive mode designation data A first drive time measuring means for measuring the drive time to perform, and a second drive time measuring means for measuring a drive time corresponding to the second drive mode based on the second drive mode designation data. The control means is configured based on the first driving mode specified by the first driving mode specifying data by specifying the first driving mode specifying data at the start of variable display of the identification information. When the variable display time set in the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit is longer than the set time, the production of the production device is started and measured by the first drive timing unit. The second drive mode designation data is newly designated on the condition that the measured value by the timing means becomes the set time regardless of the time, and is designated by the second drive mode designation data. Even if the effect timing of the effect device based on the first drive mode specified by the first drive mode designation data is shifted by starting the effect of the effect device based on the second drive mode , Control is performed so that the production timing of the production device based on the second drive mode designated by the second drive mode designation data is not chained and shifted .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the plurality of driving modes include driving modes having different driving times, and the driving mode designation data for designating the driving mode is the variation mode selection unit. It is characterized by being selected by lottery based on the variation mode selected in.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the drive mode designation data is divided into at least the first drive mode designation data and the second drive mode designation data. Designation of the first drive mode performed from the start of variable display of the identification information by the first drive mode designation data to the lapse of the set time, and passage of the set time by the second drive mode designation data To the designation of the second driving mode performed within the time from the end of variable display of the identification information to the end of variable display of the identification information.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the game according to any one of the first to third aspects, the game includes a specific game state that provides more profit to the player than the normal game state, and is variably displayed on the variable display device. The plurality of types of identification information are stopped and displayed in order after variation based on the variation mode, and the combination of the identification information that is already stopped and displayed is the last display state of the plurality of identification information in the variable display device. A reach state in which the specific gaming state is generated depending on whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed, and the set time is a time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the reach state in the variable display device. And

  The invention according to claim 5 is the operation drive mode according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising operation selection means operable by a player, wherein the plurality of drive modes can operate the operation selection means. The operation drive mode includes a first operation drive mode that is performed within a predetermined time from the start of variable display of the identification information, and a variable display of the identification information after the set time elapses. At least a second operation drive mode performed within the time until the end, and the first operation drive mode and the second operation drive mode can be operated so that the operation selection means can be operated, respectively. Time is included, and the plurality of drive mode designation data includes operation drive mode designation data for designating the operation drive mode, and the operation drive mode designation data includes the first operation drive. At least first operation drive mode designation data for designating a mode and second operation drive mode designation data for designating the second operation drive mode, wherein the effect control means selects the drive mode selection When the operation drive mode designation data is selected by the means, an effect based on the first operation drive mode designated by the first operation drive mode designation data is started at the start of variable display of the identification information. The operation of the rendering device is started based on the operation selection unit being operated within the operable time of the first operation drive mode, and is set to the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit. If the variable display time is longer than the set time, the second operation drive mode designation data is designated on the condition that the measured value by the time measuring means becomes the set time. Starting the effect based on the second operation drive mode and starting the operation of the effect device based on the operation selection means being operated within the operable time of the second operation drive mode. Features.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the drive mode includes a first drive mode that is performed within a preset time according to a variable mode from the start of variable display of the identification information, and the drive mode after the set time has elapsed. And at least a second driving mode performed within the time until the end of variable display of the identification information, and the driving mode designation data includes first driving mode designation data for designating the first driving mode, At least second driving mode designation data for designating the second driving mode is provided, and the slave control means sets a driving time corresponding to the first driving mode based on the first driving mode designation data. First drive time measuring means for measuring, and second drive time measuring means for measuring a drive time corresponding to the second drive mode based on the second drive mode designation data, Variable identification information By the first drive mode designation data during indicates the start of the is specified, start the rendering of the effect device according to the first drive manner specified by the first drive mode designation data, variation mode When the variable display time set in the variation mode selected by the selection means is longer than the set time, the measurement value by the time measuring means is set regardless of the time measured by the first drive time measuring means. When the second drive mode designation data is newly designated on the condition that the time has come, production of the rendering device based on the second drive mode designated by the second drive mode designation data is started. doing, even when the effect timing of the first first the effect device based on the driving mode specified by the drive mode designation data is shifted, the specified in the second drive mode designation data Of by rendering the timing of the presentation device is controlled so as not to shift in linkage-based driving mode, occurs a trouble in the first drive mode designation data, the first specified by the first drive mode designation data Even if the timing of starting the operation of the rendering device is shifted during the rendering of the driving mode, the second time specified by the second driving mode designating data after the set time elapses from the start of the variable display of the identification information. Since the effect based on the drive mode is started, it is possible to suppress a trouble that shifts to the operation start timing of the effect device due to the processing of the second drive mode designation data. In addition, when one of the operations in the first or second drive mode designation data is different even without storing a series of data with slightly different operation contents as different drive data, Since only the drive data of different portions need only be stored separately, the necessary storage capacity can be saved.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the plurality of driving modes include driving modes having different driving times, and the driving mode designation data for designating the driving mode is the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection means. By having a configuration that is selected by lottery based on this, it is possible to control the effect of the effect device in accordance with the variation mode of the identification information displayed on the variable display device.

  According to the invention of claim 3, drive mode designation data is divided into at least the first drive mode designation data and the second drive mode designation data, and the drive mode designation is the first drive mode designation data. Specification of the first drive mode performed from the start of variable display of identification information by data to the elapse of a set time, and time from the elapse of set time by the second drive mode specification data to the end of variable display of the identification information It is possible to control the effect device linked to the variation mode of the variable display device by performing at least a division into the designation of the second drive mode performed inside. For example, when the driving mode from the start of variable display of identification information to the set time is the same in the variable display device and the driving mode from the elapse of the set time to the end of variable display of the identification information is different, the variable display time from the set time Since only a plurality of drive data up to the end need to be stored separately, the storage capacity can be saved.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the game has a specific game state that is more beneficial to the player than the normal game state, and the plurality of types of identification information that are variably displayed on the variable display device vary depending on the variation mode. The display state of the plurality of pieces of identification information in the variable display device is sequentially stopped and displayed later, and the combination of identification information already stopped and displayed causes the specific game state to be generated depending on the identification information finally stopped and displayed. It has a reach state, and the set time is the time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the reach state in the variable display device, so that the effect device can be controlled in conjunction with the variation mode of the variable display device. It becomes possible. Further, for example, when the driving mode from the start of variable display of identification information to the reach state in the variable display device is the same and the driving mode from the reach state to the end of variable display of identification information is different, the variable display end time from the reach state Since it is sufficient to store only a plurality of drive data up to this point, the storage capacity can be saved.

  According to the invention of claim 5, when the operation drive mode designation data is selected by the drive mode selection unit, the effect control unit is based on the first operation drive mode designated by the first operation drive mode designation data. An effect is started at the start of variable display of the identification information, and the operation of the effect device is started based on the operation selection means being operated within the operable time of the first operation drive mode, and the variation mode is selected. When the variable display time set in the variation mode selected by the means is longer than the set time, the second operation drive is performed on the condition that the measured value by the time measuring means becomes the set time. An effect based on the second operation driving mode specified by the mode specifying data is started, and the operation selecting unit is operated within the operable time of the second operation driving mode. When the operation selection means is operated by the second operation drive mode designation data, the first operation drive mode designation data is processed by the first operation drive mode designation data. Even if a trouble occurs in which the timing of the operation selectable unit of the operation selection means in the operation drive mode deviates, there is also a problem in which the operation selectable time of the operation selection unit is shifted by the second operation drive mode designation data Can be suppressed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing the back side of the gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram simply showing connection of a control board, a device and the like of the gaming machine. It is.

  A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an inner guide rail 3 and an outer guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2. A game area 6 defined by the outer guide rail 4 is provided on the game board 2. In the game area 6, a guide nail (not shown) for guiding a game ball is provided on the surface of the game board 2. Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device comprising a decoration lamp 35, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball, a speaker 38 for generating sound effects, a launching device 68 for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, a player A game button switch 67 that can be operated is provided.

  The game button switch 67 is fixed to the lateral upper surface of the lower ball tray 37 and can be operated by the player. The game button switch 67 corresponds to an operation selection means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the game button switch 67 is a switch that can be pressed, and is a contact type switch that detects that the game button switch has been correctly operated (pressed). A limit sensor is built in, and an output signal can be output by operation. The contact type limit sensors are individually provided for pressing detection. The game button switch (operation selection means) 67 of this embodiment has an operable operation portion 67a, and is configured to press the operation portion 67a. In addition, the operation unit 67a of the game button switch 67 is lit by lighting an LED provided inside the game button switch 67, and makes the player aware of the game button switch by the illumination. It is like that. In FIG. 1, reference numeral F1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, F2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame F1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame F2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, a display device 10, an upper start winning port 41, a lower start winning port 42, a large winning port 45, and an out port 49 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. Yes. A left sleeve winning port 51, a right sleeve winning port 52, a left dropping winning port 53, and a right dropping winning port 54 are arranged on the left and right sides of the upper starting winning port 41, the lower starting winning port 42 and the large winning port 45, respectively. ing. A normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, a lamp windmill 75 is provided below the normal symbol change start gate 55, and a normal symbol display device 50 is provided below the normal wind. In addition, a decorative frame 61 surrounding the front surface of the display device 10 is provided, and a first driven object 63 and a second driven object 65 are provided on the decorative frame 61 as driven objects. The first driven object 63 is provided on the right side of the decorative frame 61, while the second driven object 65 is provided on the left side of the decorative frame 61.

  The display device 10 corresponds to a variable display device that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information based on the winning of a game ball in a start area provided in the game area. After the variable display (that is, the variable display) in a predetermined variation mode based on the determination result, the display can be stopped. In addition, the display device 10 can display identification information and a pattern (including images of characters, characters, etc.) different from the identification information, and can display a determination result whether or not the game is a big hit, In the process of displaying the determination result, a game progress information image is displayed, a background image, a game effect image, or the like is displayed. The identification information is variably displayed and stopped according to the variation mode. The method for changing the identification information, that is, the variable display time (variable time) from the start of variable display (variable display) to the stop display, the fluctuation method such as rotation and fluctuation direction, and the deformation such as expansion / contraction change, etc. Is set. The display device 10 includes a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device, and in the present embodiment, is configured by a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module).

  In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of special symbols. The display device 10 displays the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol as the three pieces of identification information arranged side by side according to the selected variation mode, and the variable display that is set in advance as the variation mode. After fluctuating for the time (fluctuation time), the left fixed special symbol, the middle fixed special symbol, and the right fixed special symbol are stopped and displayed based on the determination result. In addition to the special symbols (identification information), the display device 10 may display symbols (including background images, characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) that are different from the special symbols. The special symbol (identification information) can be variably displayed (variable display) based on winning in a starting area (described later) provided in the gaming area 6. In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right special symbols (identification information) that are displayed in a variable and stopped state are eight patterns of “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8”, respectively. ing.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of whether or not a big hit is a big hit (hit), the display device 10 has a special jackpot fixed symbol combination, in this example, “1, 1, 1” (so-called “1” Special symbols (identification information) are stopped and displayed in a combination of the same numbers (such as “2”, “2”, “2”) (so-called “2”), which is more beneficial to the player than the normal gaming state. It shifts to a specific gaming state (a jackpot gaming state) that gives Also, in this embodiment, the odd number of random symbols such as “1, 1, 1” for the confirmed special symbol combination is set so that the jackpot after the end of the specific game (jackpot game) is in a high probability state with a high probability. On the other hand, even numbers such as “2, 2, 2” in the confirmed special symbol combination are set so that the jackpot after the end of the specific game (jackpot game) is in a low probability state with a low probability. . In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is set to 1/315, while the jackpot probability in the high probability state is set to 5/315. In addition, in the present embodiment, the benefit to the player is set to increase the ease with which the player can acquire a game ball.

  The normal symbol display device 50 is capable of variably displaying an image such as a character or a symbol, and includes a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, an LED display device, etc., and variably displays a normal symbol for determining a small hit such as a symbol. Stop display. The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 50 according to the present embodiment are 10 patterns “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. In the case of winning, the normal symbol display device 50 is stopped and displayed with an odd number of normal symbols.

  The upper start winning opening 41 is open at the top and can enter a ball. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 42 is provided with two movable pieces 42a and 42b, and a space between the tips of the two movable pieces 42a and 42b is an area where a game ball can enter, and the movable pieces 42a and 42b It is made almost vertical by the solenoid for the start winning opening on the back, and it is difficult to enter (winning). It is controlled so as to be able to change between easy-to-enter entrance area expansion states. The expansion of the movable pieces 42a and 42b of the lower start winning opening 42 is determined by a specific normal symbol determined in advance after the normal symbol (small hit determination symbol) displayed on the normal symbol display device 50 fluctuates. This is performed when the stop is displayed and a small hit (per symbol) is established.

  On the back side of the upper starting winning port 41 and the lower starting winning port 42, a starting winning port detecting switch (starting) that detects a game ball that has won (entered) the upper starting winning port 41 and the lower starting winning port 42. A winning opening sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage. In the present embodiment, the upper start winning port 41 and the lower start winning port 42 correspond to the starting region in the present invention, and the ball entering the upper starting winning port 41 or the lower starting winning port 42 is a starting region. Equivalent to winning a prize. Detection of the winning ball by the start winning port detection switch is set to satisfy the determination condition, and the determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the winning ball is determined based on detection of the winning ball by the start winning port detection switch. .

  In addition, the detection of a winning ball by the start winning port detection switch, that is, the detection that a game ball has won in the starting area is performed by variable display of a plurality of identification information (special symbols) on the display device (variable display device) ( Fluctuation display) It is also set as the cause of the start. Even if a game ball wins in the upper start winning port 41 and the lower start winning port 42 during the variable display (variable display) of the identification information (special symbol) on the display device 10, the identification information (special symbol) is immediately obtained. Since the variable display cannot be newly started, the number of game balls detected by the start winning opening detection switch is stored as the number of reserved balls for the special symbol up to a preset number, and the variable information of the identification information (special symbol) is displayed. The number of reserved balls for special symbols stored is reduced by temporarily holding and sequentially displaying identification information (special symbols) in a variable manner. When the number of game balls detected by the start winning port detection switch is stored up to a set number (that is, the maximum number of reserved balls for special symbols), the start winning port detection switch will no longer receive winning game balls. Even if it is detected, it is determined as an invalid ball that is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of winning game balls are paid out for the invalid ball without making a change and determination of whether or not the ball is valid. In the present embodiment, the set number (that is, the maximum number of reserved balls) set for the number of reserved balls for special symbols is four.

  The normal symbol change start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol display device 50 by detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol change start gate 55 with a normal symbol change start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. It is designed to start changing normal symbols. In addition, during the normal symbol variation display, the variation of the normal symbol generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is stored as the number of reserved balls for the regular symbol up to four times. The number of reserved balls for normal symbols is reduced by the start of fluctuation. Furthermore, a left sleeve winning opening detection switch and a right sleeve winning opening detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning opening 51 and the right sleeve winning opening 52, and the left dropping winning opening 53 and the right dropping winning opening 54 are provided. A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball are respectively provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special prize opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 that is opened and closed by a special prize opening opening solenoid provided on the back of the game board 2. The special winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and a part of the special winning opening 45 has a specific area that is opened when the special winning opening 45 is opened to allow a winning. A winning opening 47 is provided. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with an open / close door that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid in a predetermined condition. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a specific winning ball, and the right to continue to open the large winning opening 45 by the detection of the winning ball is established. In the embodiment, up to 15 rounds can be repeated. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 and has not won the specific area winning port 47 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning port 45. It has been.

  The launching device 68 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 69 on the back side, and the game ball is bullet-launched by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 68 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 3 and the outer guide rail 4 erected on the game board surface. The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls down and falls down and wins each device and each prize opening, or if no prize is given anywhere, the game board 2 enters the game board 2 from the out slot 49. It is discharged to the back side.

The first driving object 63 and the second driving object 65 correspond to an effect device that produces an effect different from the display by the display device (variable display device) 10 in the present invention.
The first driving object 63 is a driving object that swings left and right with the lower part as a fulcrum, and has a doll shape. The first driving object 63 has a light emitting portion 63a made of a light emitting diode at the tip of one hand. The first driven object 63 swings to the left and right by the operation of a drive motor as drive means, and tilts to the display device (variable display device) 10 side by swinging to the left side, and toward the right side. It is configured to retreat from the display device 10 side by standing up and to stand substantially vertically.

  The second driving object 65 is an arm-like driving tool that can be expanded and contracted, and has a table tennis racket shape as shown in FIG. The second driving object 65 expands and contracts by the operation of a driving motor as a driving means. It extends in such a manner that the racket-shaped portion is extended.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards and devices for controlling the game are provided. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 206 is a RAM clear switch, 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a payout device (award and lending payout device), 283 is a ballless switch board (award ball and ball lending), 285 is a card interface connection unit, 289 Is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. The RAM clear switch 206 can initialize only the RAM of the main control board 200. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board 200 is a control means for controlling a game, and corresponds to a main control means for controlling a game in the present invention. The main control board 200 includes at least a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters, and is connected to a sub control board 205, a payout control board 240, and the like. The microcomputer executes a control procedure and performs main control related to the game. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., performs calculation control, generates a random number value, and outputs a control signal to the sub-control board 205 or the like. (Transmission) is possible.

  The RAM of the main control board 200 is generated by the CPU, a storage area for the number of special symbol variation holding balls detected by the start winning opening detection switch and the number of normal symbol variation holding balls detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, the CPU. A storage area for various random values, a storage area and flags for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for the game, and a work area for the CPU, and functions as a storage means together with the ROM. The game data stored in the RAM is sequentially stored and updated to the latest data as the game progresses. The game data stored in the RAM (storage means) is backed up when the power is turned off, and is read and used at the next power-on or reset process. The game data sequentially stored in the RAM includes a determination result, a special symbol variation holding ball number, data relating to payout, and the like.

  The ROM of the main control board 200 functions as storage means together with the RAM, and is written with control procedures (also referred to as programs) and control data for the CPU, data related to variable display on the display device 10 and the like. In addition, judgment values for jackpots and jackpots are written. Further, the ROM of the main control board 200 has a plurality of variation modes that define a variable display time (variation time), a variation method, and the like when the display device 10 variably displays a special symbol (identification symbol). A mode table is stored.

  Note that the microcomputer of the main control board 200 makes a jackpot determination unit (corresponding to a determination unit for determining success / failure based on the establishment of the determination criterion) or a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the game is successful. It also functions as a small hit / no-go determination means. A control signal (command) output from the main control board 200 (that is, output from the microcomputer) includes a variation mode command including data of a variation mode selected based on the jackpot determination result, and is displayed on the display device 10. The jackpot determination result data to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 50 in a manner based on the jackpot determination result data and the small hit determination result are included. In addition, the control signal output from the main control board 200 may include data such as when the power is turned on, when there is an abnormality, and when the jackpot round.

  The sub control board 205 is based on a control signal (variable mode command in this embodiment) from the main control board (main control means) 200, and at least the first drive object 63 and the second drive object (direction device). It corresponds to a slave control means for controlling 65 and also serves as a lamp control board. The sub control board 205 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, an input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200, a microcomputer having a plurality of counters, a display control board 210, a voice control board 220, a lamp relay board, An input / output circuit that connects the game button switch (operation selection means) 67 and the drive motors of the first drive object and the second drive object is provided. The sub-control board 205 receives a control signal (command) from the main control board 200 and outputs a control signal to another control board (display control board 210, audio control board 220) or the like, and the first control board 205 The drive motors of the driving object 63 and the second driving object 65 are controlled. Control of the drive motors of the first drive object 63 and the second drive object 65 by the sub-control board 205 is performed based on the drive mode designated by the drive mode designation data selected by the drive mode selection means described later. Is called.

  Control signals (commands) received by the sub control board 205 from the main control board 200 include stop symbol data for the display device 10, control signals for the voice control board 220, and the like in addition to the change mode commands. The game is controlled in accordance with the contents of the control signal. The ROM of the sub-control board 205 stores a control program (control means), data constants, a plurality of drive mode designation data, a plurality of drive modes, and the like, and the RAM is a storage area for various data and a CPU. Has a work area. The sub control board 205 is operated by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 is connected to a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, and RAM, an input / output circuit connected to the sub-control board (lamp control board) 205, the voice control board 220, the display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 50. The display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50 are controlled based on a control signal output from the sub-control board 205. The CPU of the display control board 210 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. The ROM of the display control board 210 stores invariant information for display control, that is, various programs, image data, constants, and the like.

  The audio control board 220 is connected to the display control board 210 by electrical connection means, synthesizes an audio signal by a signal output from the display control board 210, and outputs the synthesized audio signal to an amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power board 250.

  The power supply board 250 converts the power supply AC24V supplied from the outside into various power supplies such as direct current 34V, direct current 12V, direct current 5V and the like necessary for each part of the gaming machine and supplies them to each control board and the like.

  Further, the launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 68.

  Here, the game in the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. When the game balls launched by the launching device 68 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the winning holes are paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 36 as winning balls. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display device 50 and stops after a predetermined time fluctuation. At this time, when the hit determination result of the normal symbol is a small hit, the small hit normal symbol, in this example, stops at an odd number, and the two movable pieces 42a and 42b of the lower start winning opening 42 are on the back side. The opening solenoid changes from a narrow open state (normal state), which is almost vertical and difficult to win, to a generally V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) easy-to-win open state, which makes it easier for the game ball to win. When a game ball wins the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower start winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  When a game ball wins in the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower start winning opening 42 (wins in the starting area), a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a variation mode random number value, etc., which will be described later, are acquired and acquired. The jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number value, and one variation mode is selected by lottery from the variation mode table based on the determination result and the variation mode random value. Further, driving mode designation data is selected from a plurality of driving mode designation data based on the selected variation mode, and the driving mode is further designated by the driving mode designation data. Based on the selected variation mode, variation display (variable display) of the special symbol (identification information) is started on the display device 10, and at this time, the first driving object 63 and the second driving symbol 63 are changed based on the driving mode. Production by the driven object 65 is started. Depending on the selected variation mode, the drive mode designation data is not selected in the lottery, and the drive object (the first drive object 63 and the second drive object 65) may not be rendered. .

  The example of the production | presentation by the said drive thing is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (left special symbol NL, middle special symbol NM, right special symbol ZR) to reach the reach state is the first driven object 63. Oscillates left and right, and the predetermined time from the reach state until the special symbol is stopped and displayed is as follows. As shown in FIG. Flashes.

  In addition, the variation mode having the reach state includes a normal mode in which a special symbol is stopped and displayed after the reach state, and a super reach state in which the background in the display device 10 is changed after the reach state is reached. There is a variation mode with super-reach in which symbols are stopped and displayed, and a variation mode with re-lottery in which a special symbol in the reach state is also changed and finally stopped and displayed.

  As an effect of the driven object in the case of the variation mode with super reach, for example, when the first drive object 63 swings left and right during super reach and super reach ends, as shown in FIG. As described above, an effect is shown in which the first driven object 63 returns to the initial position and is in a drive stop state for a predetermined time. In FIG. 6, the left special symbol NL, the middle special symbol NM, and the right special symbol NR seem to be aligned at first glance, but the middle special symbol NM is slightly not stopped completely. It is in a state of fluctuating up and down.

  As an effect of the driven object when the re-lottery after the reach is performed, as shown in FIG. 7, the second driven object 65 is actuated to extend toward the display position of the special symbol, and specially in accordance therewith. The effect that the design changes again is shown. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8, the second driven object 65 contracts and returns to the original position, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

  Further, in a plurality of driving modes, a player operates the game button switch (operation selection unit) 67 within an operable time during which the game button switch (operation selection unit) 67 can be operated. Thus, an operation drive mode in which the driven object is actuated (driven) may be included. As an effect of the operation driving mode, for example, the operation of the game button switch 67 is not accepted (disabled even if operated) for 2 seconds after the change start (variable display start) of the special symbol, and the subsequent 3 The second is an operable time, and when the operable time is reached, as shown in FIG. 9, an example of displaying a game button switch picture 81 and a “PUSH” character 82 on the display device 10 is shown. When the operation unit 67a of the game button switch 69 is operated (pressed) by the player within the operable time, as shown in FIG. 10, the first driving object 63 tilts to the left side for 3 seconds. At the same time, the flag 46 is displayed on the display device 10 and the characters “reach?” Are displayed in the flag 46. Further, the left special symbol NL and the right special symbol NR are stopped and displayed on the display device 10 after the lapse of operable time. Similarly, when the operation time is reached, a game button switch picture and a character “PUSH” are displayed on the display device 10, and the operation unit 67a of the game button switch 67 is displayed within the operation time. When operated (pressed) by the above, the first driven object 63 tilts toward the left side. After that, the middle special symbol NM which is still changing is stopped and displayed.

  When the special symbol (identification information) is a big hit, the left special symbol NL, the middle special symbol NM, and the right special symbol NR are stopped on the display device 10 in combination with the big hit symbol (in this embodiment, a glance). , Transition to jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state). On the other hand, in the case of detachment, the left special symbol NL, the middle special symbol NM, and the right special symbol NR are stopped on the display device 10 in a combination of detachment symbols (a state other than the slotted eyes), and a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) ).

  In the big win game state, the open / close plate 46 of the big prize opening 45 is opened to make it easy to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6 so that the big prize opening 45 can be won. When a prize is won, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Further, when a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 47 in the big winning opening is detected during the opening of the big winning opening 45 or within about 2 seconds after the closing of the big winning opening 45, the big hit is repeated again. A right is generated, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened for a predetermined maximum number of rounds (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds).

  After the jackpot game is over, the state shifts to the low probability state (normal probability state, hit probability 1/315 in this embodiment) or the high probability state (probability change state, hit probability 5/315 in this embodiment). The transition to the low-probability state is when the jackpot symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the display device 10 is an even number, and the transition to the high-probability state is stopped and displayed on the display device 10. This is the case where the jackpot symbol combination made is an odd number of eyes.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of random number counters provided on the main control board 200 include a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, a variation mode random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, and the like. is there.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is used for jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means, and is made up of random numbers from “0” to “629”. The jackpot determination random number value in the jackpot determination random number counter is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later starts from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. Is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The jackpot determination random number value is acquired due to winning in the upper start winning port 41 and the lower start winning port 42, and the acquired value is set as a jackpot value when the low probability state is “3”, If it matches any of '397', it will be a big hit, while in the high probability state, '3', '53', '113', '173', '227', '281', If it matches any of '337', '397', '449', and '503', it will be a big hit.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter determines a jackpot symbol combination that is determined and stopped on the display device 10 when the result of the determination is successful, and is composed of random numbers from “0” to “7”. The jackpot symbol random number value starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every update processing of a normal symbol / special symbol main random number, which will be described later. The addition is repeated. The jackpot symbol random number is acquired due to winning in the upper start winning opening 41 and the starting winning opening 42. The jackpot symbol random number is assigned a jackpot symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the display device 10 when the jackpot determination result is a hit. In the present embodiment, when it is “0”, it is one grove (all the same symbols) where the jackpot symbol combination is “1,1,1”, and when it is “1”, it is “2,2,2”. 2 slots, if '2', 3 slots, '3, 3, 3'; if '3', 4 slots, '4, 4, 4' 5 for eyes, 4 for 5 and 5 for 5; 6 for 6; 6, 6 for 6; In this case, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of 7 grids of “7, 7, 7” and 8 grids of “8, 8, 8” is allocated.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the result of the success / failure determination by the jackpot determination random number value is out of the reach, and from the random numbers from “0” to “126”. Become. In the reach state, when a plurality of pieces of identification information that have started variable display (variable display) are sequentially stopped and displayed, the combination of the identification information that has already been stopped and displayed depends on the identification information that is finally stopped and displayed. A state in which the specific game state is generated. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are stopped and displayed on the display device 10. Special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (excluding the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, including the case where the jackpot will eventually become a big hit State). This reach random number starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and is incremented by 1 for each of the later-described normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing. When the numerical value reaches “126”, then “0” is reached. The above addition is repeated again. The reach random number is acquired due to winning at the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower start winning opening 42, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is compared with a predetermined reach establishment value. The presence / absence of reach is determined. In this embodiment, reach establishment values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value based on the jackpot determination random number value is always a reach, so this reach random number is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used for determining an out symbol combination (outside special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the display device 10 when the success / failure determination result by the jackpot determination random number value is out, The random number counter of special symbol data 1 for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 10, the random number counter of special symbol data 2 for determining the middle special symbol, and the special symbol data 3 for determining the right special symbol Each special symbol data random number counter is composed of random numbers from “0” to “7”.

  The random number of the special symbol data 1 starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. The above addition is repeated again. The random number of the special symbol data 2 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 1 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “7”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Furthermore, the random number of the special symbol data 3 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 2 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “7”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are the same, the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 can be prevented from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  Each of the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 is “1” when “0”, “2” when “1”, and “3” when “2”. A special symbol composed of a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol, which are stopped and displayed at 10, is assigned. The random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are acquired due to winning at the upper start winning port 41 and the lower start winning port 42, and the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are lost. Sometimes a special symbol consisting of a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol displayed on the display device 10 is determined.

  The variation mode random number counter is a variation mode random number counter used when selecting a variation mode (variation mode) from the variation mode table of FIG. 11, and includes variation mode random numbers of “0” to “198”. The random number of the variation mode starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. It is set to 0 'and the addition is repeated again. The variation mode random number is acquired due to winning in the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower starting winning opening 42.

  The variation mode table shown in FIG. 11 is divided into variation modes 1 to 9 selected in the low probability state and variation modes 10 to 19 selected in the high probability state. Further, as the hit variation modes selected when the determination result is a hit, the variation modes 1 and 2 in the low probability state and the change modes 10 to 12 in the high probability state are provided. In addition, as the reach out-of-range variation modes that become out of reach through the reach state, the variation modes 3 to 6 in the low probability state and the variation modes 13 to 16 in the high probability state are provided. As a variation mode that becomes a deviation, variation modes 7 to 9 are provided in a low probability state, and variation modes 17 to 19 are provided in a high probability state. Each variation mode is assigned a range of variation mode random values, and one variation mode is selected based on the determination result and the value of the acquired variation mode random value. In each variation mode, a special symbol variation time (variable display time) in the display device 10 is set. The special symbol changing method in this embodiment is set so that the special symbol scrolls from the upper side to the lower side in the display device 10.

  The acquired jackpot determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, special symbol data random number value, and variation mode random number value can each be up to four in the corresponding area in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored in correspondence with the number and used sequentially.

The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine the small hits. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. When 9 'is reached, it is then rewritten to' 0 'and the addition is repeated again. The normal symbol random numbers are acquired every time the normal symbol variation start switch detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55, and up to four normal symbol random numbers in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored in the storage area.

  Further, a normal symbol is assigned to the normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number value “0” is assigned as “0”, “1” is assigned to “1”, “2” is assigned to “2”, and so on. In this embodiment, the probability of hitting a small hit is ½. Specifically, when the acquired random number value of the normal symbol random number is an odd number, it becomes a small hit and the lower start winning opening 42. It is designed to expand and open. In the other cases, the acquired random number value of the normal symbol random number is not a small hit, and the lower start winning opening 42 is left in a narrow and open state where it is difficult to win.

  As main flags provided on the main control board (main control circuit) 200, in this embodiment, there are a big hit flag, a big hit end flag, a probability change flag, a power-off flag, and the like. These flags are all turned OFF at the time of initial setting.

  In the main control board (main control circuit, main control means) 200, the CPU performs a main process M in accordance with a program (main control procedure) stored in the ROM. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the main process M. The processing performed by the main control board (main control circuit, main control means) 200 corresponds to the processing of the main control procedure.

  In the main process M, an initial setting process (S10) of the CPU or the like, a determination of whether the power-off signal is ON and the RAM contents are normal (S20), a RAM initialization process (S30), an interrupt prohibition process (S40), a normal symbol Special symbol main random number update processing (S50) and interrupt permission processing (S60) are performed, and interrupt processing (S100) is performed every 4 ms while loop processing is performed in the final processing.

  In the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU and the like, stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM are normal (S20). If it is determined that there is an abnormality, the RAM is initialized (S30). The main process M is repeated, but the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU, etc., whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM are normal (S20), and initialization of the RAM (S30) This is an initial control procedure necessary only for this, and is executed only in the first round and is not executed after that. However, since it is well known, the details are omitted. In the interrupt prohibition process (S40), even if a timer interrupt occurs every 4 ms, the interrupt process is not performed until the interrupt is permitted. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S50), various random numbers are incremented by one for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S50). Return to '0' and the addition is performed again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S60), the timer interrupt process every 4 ms is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 13, an output process (S110) is first performed. In the output process (S110), a command (control signal) or the like stored in the output buffer of the main control board 200 by each process is output to the corresponding control board or the like. Examples of the command (control signal) output here include a variation mode command, jackpot symbol data, jackpot determination data, missed symbol data, and the like. In the subsequent input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (such as detection switches for each winning opening) detected in the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the next normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S50) performed in the loop process in the main process M is performed. .

  In the start winning port switch detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 14, first, whether or not a game ball has won the upper start winning port 41 or the lower start winning port 42, that is, the upper start winning port or It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the lower start winning opening 42 and a game ball has been detected by the start winning opening detection switch (S140-1), and the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower start winning prize are determined. If no prize has been won in the mouth 42, the start prize opening switch detection process (S140) is terminated. On the other hand, if the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower start winning opening 42 has been won, the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is the set number. It is confirmed whether it is 4 or more (S140-2). If the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is 4 or more, the start winning port switch detection process (S140) is terminated. If the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is less than 4, the start winning port switch is set to the number of reserved balls for the special symbol. The game ball detection number 1 detected in (1) is added (S140-3). Subsequently, a special symbol-related random number acquisition process (S140-4) is performed, and then the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) ends. In the special symbol related random number acquisition process (S140-4), an updated random number related to the special symbol stored in the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols ( Remembered). The random number values acquired here are a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random value, a reach random number value, a special symbol data random value, and a variation mode random number value. The acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols. For example, when the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 1, this corresponds to the number of reserved balls for special symbols 1. The acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address to be stored. When the number of reserved balls for special symbol is 2, this means that the acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbol 2.

  In the normal operation process (S150), the normal symbol random number value updated and stored in the RAM is acquired, and the determination of the small hit, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 50, the lower start winning prize opening Although processing relating to small hits such as opening and closing of 42 is performed, since it is not important for understanding the present invention, detailed description is omitted.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to 160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. On the other hand, when the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed. When the operation status is 3, a special symbol determination process (S160-6) is performed, and when the operation status is 4, a special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4), as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls for special symbol is 0 (S160-4-1), and the number of reserved balls for special symbol is 0. In this case, it is determined whether or not the display device 10 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-7). When the process (S160-4) is completed, but the standby screen (standby screen) is not in progress, a setting process for setting the display device 10 to the standby screen (standby screen) is performed (S160-4-8). Thereafter, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed. The setting process for setting the standby screen is to set the standby screen when a game ball is not won in the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower starting winning opening 42 for a predetermined time after the setting process is performed. This is a process for outputting a command to the sub-control board 205.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of reserved balls for special symbols is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-2) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-2), as shown in FIG. 17, first, the updated jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is loaded as a determination value (160). Along with -4-2-1), the address of the RAM storing the jackpot determination value table that defines the jackpot value at the time of high probability and low probability is set (S160-4-2-2). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S160-4-2-3). Whether or not the probability change is in progress is determined by whether the probability change flag provided on the main control board 200 is ON (high probability state) or OFF (low probability state). When the probability change is in progress, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on whether or not the jackpot value in the high probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random number value (S160-4-2-4), When the probability is not changing, that is, in the low probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot value in the low probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random number (S160-4-2-5). If they coincide with each other, it is determined that the game is a big hit, and the big hit flag provided on the main control board 200 is set to ON (S160-4-2-6). Thereafter, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-2) ends. If it is determined in S160-4-2-4 or S160-4-2-5 that there is no big hit, this special symbol big hit determination process (S160-4-2) without turning on the big hit flag. Ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-2) corresponds to the process of the determination unit.

  After the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-2), a special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-4-3) is performed. The special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-4-3) corresponds to the variation mode selection means in the present invention. In the special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-4-3), as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. ) If not in the high probability state (probability variation flag OFF), that is, in the case of a low probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (jacket) (S160-4-3-3). When the jackpot flag is ON (big hit), the winning variation mode is selected based on the variation mode random value from the low probability state hit table in the variation mode table shown in FIG. 11 (S160-4-3). -3). On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF (disconnected), it is checked whether the reach random number matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-3-3-4). If they match, the low probability state in the variation mode table is confirmed. On the other hand, if the reach random number does not coincide with the reach establishment value, the low probability state in the change mode table is selected (S160-4-3-5). An outlier variation mode is selected from the outlier table based on the random number value of the variation mode (S160-4-3-6).

  If it is determined in S160-4-3-1 that a high probability state (probability variation flag ON) is determined, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (big hit) (S160-4-3-7). When the jackpot flag is ON (big hit), the winning variation mode is selected based on the variation mode random value from the high probability state hit table in the variation mode table (S160-4-3-8). If the jackpot flag is OFF (disconnected), it is confirmed whether the reach random number matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-3-9). A variation mode out of reach is selected from the table on the basis of the random number value of the variation mode (S160-4-3-10). A deviation variation mode is selected from the table based on the variation mode random value (S160-4-3-11).

  After selecting the variation mode, other processing (S160-4-3-12) is performed, and then the special symbol variation mode selection processing (S160-4-3) is terminated.

  Following the special symbol variation mode selection processing (S160-4-3), symbol creation processing (S160-4-4) is performed. In the symbol creation process (S160-4-4), a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 10 is determined. In the symbol creation process (S160-4-4), as shown in FIG. 20, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S160-4-4-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, if it is off, it is determined whether the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, the special symbol data 2, and the special symbol data 3 all match (S160-4-4-3). In the case of coincidence, it is determined whether the reach random number value coincides with the reach establishment value (S160-4-4-4). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stopping, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stopping right (S160-4-4-5). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The assigned special symbol is set to the stopped special symbol, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right special symbol (S160-4-6).

  If it is determined in S160-4-3 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match (S160). -4-4-7). If the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-4-8). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol that is assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol being stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol that is stopped right (S160-4-4-9). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The assigned special symbol is set to the stopped special symbol, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right special symbol (S160-4-6).

  When it is determined in S160-4-7 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is determined as the reach establishment value. It is determined whether they match (S160-4-4-10). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the stop left special symbol and the stop right special symbol, The special symbol assigned to the random number value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-4-11). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The assigned special symbol is set to the stopped special symbol, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right special symbol (S160-4-9).

  Following the symbol creation process (S160-4-4), a special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-5) is performed. In this special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-5), in the data storage area for the number of reserved balls for special symbols in the RAM, for special symbols stored in the storage area of the load (reading) ranking first place. Due to the fact that the data on the number of reserved balls is loaded and vacant due to the previous processing, the loading order of the data on the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored at the second and subsequent addresses is the same. The address is shifted up one by one. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (for example, the number of reserved balls of 2 is set to 1 and 3 (S160-4-5-1), and then the data corresponding to the number of balls held is shifted to the RAM address of the number of balls held by subtracting 1 from the number of balls held (S160). -4-5-2) Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbols at the top (the last in the loading order, the fourth in this embodiment) (S160-4-5). -3).

  Subsequent to the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-5), a special symbol variation start process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol variation start processing (S160-4-6), the special operation status is set to 2 and other processing necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed. After the special symbol variation start process (S160-4-6), the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 22, it is first determined whether or not the changing time of the special symbol has ended (S160-5-1). If the time has not ended, the changing process (S160-5) is ended. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended, a fluctuation stop command is set (S160-5-2). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-3) and other necessary processing (S160-5-4) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 23, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (S160-6). 1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is successful, the round counter is set (S160-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-3). -6) ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-6-4), and then the special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) is ended.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (the big hit game end) ( S160-7-1). When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big prize winning opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-2). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (SS160-7-3). In the case of the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special winning opening process is performed (S160-7-4), and then the special electric accessory process (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-2 that the big winning opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 (S160-7-5) or the round end time (in this embodiment). 30 seconds) is determined (S160-7-6), and if it is neither, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated as it is, and a special prize opening is received. In the case where 10 game balls in 45 are either winning or the round end time has elapsed, the winning prize closing process (S160-7-7) and the process of subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter (S160-7- 8) is performed. In the special winning opening closing process (S160-7-7), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-9). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is finished as it is, and the round counter is processed. When the counter is 0, the jackpot end process (S160-7-10) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-11), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is turned on in S160-7-1, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to be ended, the process for setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-12) and the process for turning the jackpot flag off. (S160-7-13) is performed, and then it is determined whether the stop symbol is a probable variation symbol (an odd number of eyes in this embodiment) (S160-7-14). In the case of a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S160-7-15), while in the case of a probability variation symbol that is not a probability variation symbol (even numbers in this embodiment), the probability variation flag is turned OFF. (S160-7-16). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-17), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed.

  In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 26, the reserved ball number is loaded (S170-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer (S170-2).

  In the power-off monitoring process (S180), as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether a power-off signal has been input (S180-1). If not input, this power-off monitoring process (S180) is terminated. On the other hand, when the power-off signal is input, the current data (state) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S180-2), and then the power-off flag is turned on (S180-3). Thereafter, loop processing is performed.

  In the other process (S190), various other processes necessary for the game are performed, but the description of the process that is not particularly relevant in the present invention is omitted.

  Processing performed by the sub control board (sub control circuit, sub control means) 205 will be described. The sub-control board 205 is provided with a notice type lottery random number counter. The notice type lottery random number counter is used to determine a notice type used for lottery of drive mode designation data, and has a notice type lottery random number value of '0' to '99'. The drive mode designation data is control data for designating the drive mode. The notice type lottery random value is updated by a random number update process (S204) in a control process of the sub-control board 205 described later, and acquired by a notice lottery process (S503-3) described later. The determination by lottery of the notice type is performed using the notice type lottery table in the notice lottery process (S503-3) described later. The notice type lottery table is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 205. FIG. 28 shows a part of the notice type lottery table in the present embodiment.

  In the notice type lottery table shown in FIG. 28, for each variation mode of the special symbol, a distribution value is set for each type of no notice, notice A, notice B, notice C, notice D, and notice E. . The total of the distribution numerical values set for each type of notice in each variation mode is 100. For example, in the variation mode 7 of the low probability out of the special symbol variation time of 12 seconds (out of reach), the distribution value 45 is set without notice and the distribution value 55 is set in the notice B. In addition, in the variation mode 6 of the low probability out of reach with a special symbol variation time of 20 seconds, a distribution value 20 is assigned without notice, a distribution value 35 is assigned to notice A, and a distribution value 45 is assigned to notice B. Yes. A notice type is drawn by lottery using the distribution value and the obtained notice type lottery random value. The notice type lottery will be described in the notice lottery process (S503-3) described later.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores a drive mode designation data selection table. FIG. 29 shows a part of the drive mode designation data table of this embodiment. In the driving mode designation data selection table, driving mode designation data is assigned to a combination of a variation mode and a notice type. For example, the driving mode designation data 1-1 is assigned to the combination of the variation mode 7 of the low probability out of the special symbol variation time of 12 seconds and the notice B, and the notice B. On the other hand, for the low probability hit variation mode 1 (special symbol variation time 99 seconds), the drive mode designation data 6-1 is assigned to the combination with the notice A, and the drive mode designation data 6 is combined with the notice C. -2 is assigned, drive mode designation data 6-3 is assigned to the combination with the notice D, and drive mode designation data 6-4 is assigned to the combination with the notice E. Note that drive mode designation data is not assigned to a combination of a variation mode and no notice. Using the drive mode designation data selection table, drive mode designation data is selected in the process described later. For example, when the variation mode selected in the processing of the main control board 200 is the variation mode 1 and the notification type is the notification D, the driving mode designation data 6-3 is selected.

  The drive mode specified by the drive mode specification data is a first drive mode that is performed within a set time predetermined according to the change mode from the start of change (start of variable display) of the special symbol (identification information). And a second drive mode that is performed within a period from the lapse of the set time to the end of variable display of the identification information. In the present embodiment, the set time is the time from the start of the special symbol change until the special symbol immediately before the last special stop symbol is displayed, that is, other than the special symbol for the final stop. The time until the special symbol is stopped and displayed is set. Specifically, in the present embodiment where the special symbol is suspended in the order of left special symbol → right special symbol → middle special symbol, the time from the start of the special symbol variation until the right special symbol is displayed in the variable stop display. When the reach state is set, the set time is from the start of fluctuation to the reach state. The value of the set time (for example, the time until reaching the reach state) is set for each variation mode. The drive mode designation data is at least divided into first drive mode designation data for designating the first drive mode and second drive mode designation data for designating the second drive mode. In the present embodiment, the second drive mode designation data is configured as the second drive mode after the elapse of time for processing the first drive mode designation data, but the second drive mode is excluded. Any configuration may be used as long as the first drive mode designation data has elapsed, such as the third drive mode and the fourth drive mode.

  FIG. 30 shows a part of drive mode designation data among a plurality of drive mode designation data, that is, the divided drive mode designation data and the drive mode designated by the divided drive mode designation data. Indicates. In this embodiment, the drive mode designation data 1-1 is composed of only the first drive mode designation data for designating the first drive mode up to the set time, while the drive mode designation data 2-1 and 2 are used. -2, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1, and 4-2 are first drive mode designation data for designating the first drive mode up to the set time, and super reach from the set time elapse. And second drive mode designation data for designating a second drive mode performed within the time until. The drive mode designation data 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3 are super-reach from the first drive mode designation data that designates the first drive mode up to the set time and the set time elapses. The second drive mode designation data for designating the second drive mode to be performed within the time period until and the third drive mode designation for designating the third drive mode to be performed within the time until the re-lottery after super reach It consists of data. Further, the drive mode designation data 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, and 6-4 include the first drive mode designation data that designates the first drive mode up to the set time and the elapsed set time. Second drive mode designation data for designating the second drive mode performed within the time until the super reach is reached, and third mode for designating the third drive mode performed within the time until the re-lottery after super reach. Drive mode designation data and fourth drive mode designation data for designating a fourth drive mode performed within a period from the start of re-lottery to the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol.

  In the divided driving mode, a driving time composed of an operation time and a stop time (operation stop time) of the driven object is set. In the present embodiment, the driving timer A, the driving timer B, the driving timer C, and the driving timer D are in order of the first driving mode (driving content), the second driving mode (driving content), and the third driving mode (driving). Content), a timer (timer) for the drive time in the fourth drive mode (drive content). A plurality of timers A, B, C, and D are provided as time measuring means for measuring each time such as the set time. Timer A is a timer from the start of the change of the special symbol to a preset set time, Timer B is a timer for the time from the set time elapses to become super reach, Timer C is from super reach to re-lottery The timer D is a timer for the time from the start of re-lottery to the stop of fluctuation. The divided drive modes can be specified in common by different first drive specification data, different second drive specification data, or the like. For example, in FIG. 30, drive mode designation data 4-2 and drive mode designation data 5-3 designate the same second drive mode as the same first drive modes, and drive mode designation. The data 4-2 does not specify the third driving mode, but the driving mode specifying data 5-3 is different in that the third driving mode is specified. The drive mode designation data 5-3 and the drive mode designation data 6-3 designate the same first drive mode, the same second drive mode, and the same third drive mode, respectively. While the fourth drive mode is not specified in the mode specifying data 5-2, the fourth drive mode is specified in the drive mode specifying data 6-3. As described above, since the divided drive modes can be designated in common by a plurality of drive mode designation data, the drive mode used for each drive mode designation data is compared with storing in the ROM of the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, since it is not necessary to store the overlapping drive modes, the necessary storage capacity can be saved.

  In the sub control main process J performed by the sub control board 205, as shown in FIG. 31, the CPU initialization process is performed in the sub control board 205 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on (S201). In the CPU initialization process (S201), stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the RAM contents are normal (S202). If it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM is initialized (S203), and then a random number update process (S204) is performed. On the other hand, if normal, random number update processing (S204) is performed without initializing the RAM.

  In the random number update process (S204), a random number update process (1 addition) is performed in a random number counter such as the notice type lottery random number counter provided in the sub-control board 205. When the random number reaches the set maximum value, it returns to “0” and update processing (addition of 1) is performed again.

  After the random number update process (S204), a loop process is performed. During this loop processing, external INT interrupt processing (S300) is performed when a command (control signal) is received from the main control board 200, and 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S400) every 10 ms, 10 ms. Every 10 ms timer interruption process (S500) is performed.

  In the external INT interrupt processing (S300), as shown in FIG. 32, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301), and the strobe signal is ON, that is, the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section. When input, the command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 includes a variation mode command based on a variation mode random value, jackpot symbol data, jackpot determination data, loss symbol data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the external INT interrupt processing (S300) is completed at that time.

  In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), as shown in FIG. 33, a ramp data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed.

  In the lamp data output process (S401), the lamp data created in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) is output.

  In the input process (S402), a signal from the game button switch (operation selection means) 67 is received. It is determined whether the game button switch 67 is operated (detected by the limit sensor) or not operated (the limit sensor is not detected), and the state of the game button switch 67 is sub-controlled. Store in the RAM of the substrate 205. The determination of the ON / OFF state of the game button switch 67 is determined by the signal input from the game button switch 67 to the sub-control board 205 being low when the game button switch 67 is OFF and high when the signal is ON. The determination of the ON state or the OFF state is performed every 2 ms when the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) is executed. In this embodiment, when the OFF state is detected three times in the input process (S401) repeatedly executed every 2 ms and the ON state is detected three times (12 ms in total), the game button switch (operation selection means) ) 67 is determined to have been operated.

  In the watchdog timer process (S403), resetting of the watchdog timer is performed.

  In the 10 ms timer interruption process (S500), as shown in FIG. 34, a switch state acquisition process (S501) is first performed. In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Next, a loop scenario resetting process (S502) is performed. In the loop scenario resetting process (S502), together with the motor process described later, in the present invention, the effect control is performed to control the effect device based on the drive mode designated by the drive mode designation data selected by the drive mode selection means. Corresponds to means.

  In the loop scenario resetting process (S502), the time such as the time (timers A to D) set in the driving data setting process (the process shown in the flow of FIG. 40) described later and the driving contents B to D (second to second) 4) is performed. Timers A to D are time measuring means.

  Specifically, in the loop scenario resetting process (S502), as shown in FIG. 35, first, the value of timer A (the time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variable display of identification information in the present invention) is 0. It is determined whether it is greater (that is, before the set time has elapsed) (S502-1). It is determined whether the value of the timer A is 0 (that is, whether the set time has elapsed) (S502-3). If the value of the timer A is 0 (that is, the set time has elapsed), it is determined whether the remaining variation time is 0 (S502-4). If the remaining variation time is not 0, the drive content B (second drive) Aspect), the driving timer B and the timer B are set (S502-5), and then other processing (S502-18) is performed, and this loop scenario resetting processing (S502) is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S502-3 that the value of the timer A is not 0, or if the remaining variation time is determined to be 0 in S502-4, then other processing (S502-18) is performed. This loop scenario resetting process (S502) ends. If the remaining variation time is 0 when the timer A = 0, the variation is complete, so that it is not necessary to set the drive content B, the drive timer B, and the timer B. As an example of the drive content B, the drive mode shown in FIG. The driving shown in FIG. 5 is a specific example of the second driving mode (driving content B) of the driving mode specifying data 4-2, the driving mode specifying data 5-3, and the driving mode specifying data 6-3 in the table shown in FIG. The light emitting unit 63a at the tip of one hand blinks for 6 seconds after the timer B is set, while the first driven object 63 swings left and right, and the driven object is not moved for 4 seconds thereafter. ing.

  If it is determined in S502-1 that the value of timer A is 0 or less (that is, the set time has elapsed), it is then determined whether the value of timer B is greater than 0 (S502-6). If the value of timer B is greater than 0, the value of timer B is subtracted (S502-7), and it is determined whether the value of timer B after subtraction is 0 (S502-8). If the value of the timer B is 0, it is determined whether the remaining variation time is 0 (S502-9). If the remaining variation time is not 0, the drive content C (third drive mode), the drive timer C The timer C is set (S502-10), and then other processing (S502-18) is performed, and the loop scenario resetting processing (S502) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S502-8 that the value of timer B is not 0, or if the remaining variation time is determined to be 0 in S502-9, then other processing (S502-18) is performed. This loop scenario resetting process (S502) ends. As in the case of the timer A = 0, if the remaining variation time is 0 when the timer B = 0, the variation is completed, so the drive content C, the drive timer C, and the timer C are changed. No need to set. Further, as an example of the driving content C, as an example of driving performed in the third driving mode (driving content C) of the driving mode designation data 5-3 and the driving mode designation data 6-3 in the table shown in FIG. Is a configuration in which the second driven object 65 is oscillated in small increments for 10 seconds after the timer C is set, and the driven object is not moved for 20 seconds thereafter.

  If it is determined at S502-6 that the value of timer B is 0 or less, it is then determined whether the value of timer C is greater than 0 (S502-11). If the value of timer C is greater than 0, the value of timer C is subtracted (S502-12), and it is determined whether the value of timer C after subtraction is 0 (S502-13). If the value of the timer C is 0, it is determined whether the remaining variation time is 0 (S502-14). If the remaining variation time is not 0, the driving content D (fourth driving mode), the driving timer D Then, the timer D is set (S502-15), after which other processing (S502-18) is performed, and this loop scenario resetting processing (S502) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S502-13 that the value of timer C is not 0, or if the remaining variation time is determined to be 0 in S502-14, then other processing (S502-18) is performed. This loop scenario resetting process (S502) ends. As in the case of the timer A = 0 and the timer B = 0, if the remaining variation time is 0 when the timer C = 0, the variation is completed. D, there is no need to set the timer D. Further, as an example of the driving content D, the driving mode shown in FIG. The drive shown in FIG. 7 includes the drive modes (drive contents) of the drive mode designation data 6-1, the drive mode designation data 6-2, the drive mode designation data 6-3, and the drive mode designation data 6-4 in the table shown in FIG. D) is a specific example, in which the driving object is not moved for 5 seconds after the timer D is set, and then the original position after the second driving object 65 extends toward the display position of the special symbol for 8 seconds. Return to. Thereafter, the driven object is not moved for 2 seconds.

  If it is determined in S502-11 that the value of timer C is 0 or less, it is then determined whether the value of timer D is greater than 0 (S502-16), and the value of timer D is greater than 0. If there is, the value of timer D is subtracted (S502-17), then other processing (S502-18) is performed, and this loop scenario resetting processing (S502) ends. On the other hand, when the value of the timer D is 0 or less. The other process (S502-18) is performed without subtracting the value of the timer D, and the loop scenario resetting process (S502) ends. In other processing (502-18), other processing required in the loop scenario resetting processing (S502) is performed.

  Following the loop scenario resetting process (S502), a command monitoring process (S503) is performed. In the command monitoring process (S503), as shown in FIG. 36, it is first determined whether the received command from the main control board 200 is a variation mode command (S503-1). If the received command is different from the variation mode command, the process related to the received command is performed in the other process (S503-6), and the command monitoring process (S503) ends. On the other hand, when the received command is a variation mode command, a timer for the variation mode is acquired (S503-2), then a notice lottery process (S503-3), a drive data extraction process (S503-4), and a drive data setting process (S503). The command monitoring process (S503) in which the steps -5) are sequentially performed ends. The notice lottery process (S503-3) and the drive data extraction process (S503-4) correspond to drive mode selection means in the present invention.

  In the notice lottery process (S503-3), as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the notice type lottery random number value is acquired (S503-3-1), and the notice lottery table corresponding to the received variation mode (see FIG. 28). The distribution value set without notice in the table) is subtracted from the obtained notice type lottery random value (S503-3-2). Next, it is determined whether the value after subtraction is 0 or less (S503-3-3). If the value after subtraction is 0 or less, the notice type is set without notice (S503-3-4). For example, the obtained notice type lottery random number value is 15, while the variation mode included in the variation mode command transmitted from the main control board 200 and received by the sub control board 205 is the variation mode 6 (in the low probability state). 28), the distribution value 20 set in the notice lottery table in the notice lottery table of FIG. 28 without notice is subtracted from the obtained notice type lottery random number value from 15, and the value after subtraction is -5. Get. In this case, since the value after the subtraction is -5 and 0 or less, the notice type is set without notice.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S503-3-3 that the value after subtraction is greater than 0, it is set to the notice A of the notice lottery table (table shown in FIG. 28) according to the received variation mode. The distribution value is further subtracted from the value after subtraction obtained by subtraction in S503-3-2 (S503-3-5). Next, it is determined whether the value after subtraction is 0 or less (S503-3-6). If the value after subtraction is 0 or less, the notice type is set to notice A (S503-3-7). For example, the obtained notice type lottery random number value is 25, while the variation mode included in the variation mode command transmitted from the main control board 200 and received by the sub control board 205 is the variation mode 6 (in the low probability state). In the case of a missed reach), a value after subtraction obtained by subtracting the distribution value 20 set in the notice lottery table in FIG. 28 without notice of the variation mode 6 from the obtained notice type lottery random value 25. Therefore, the value after subtraction is determined to be larger than 0 in S503-3-3, and in the next S503-3-5, the notice lottery table corresponding to the received variation mode 6 (the table shown in FIG. 28). ) Is subtracted from 5 which is the value after the subtraction in S503-3-2, and the value −30 after the subtraction is obtained. Since the value after subtraction is −30, it is determined that the value is 0 or less in S503-3-6, and the notice type is set to notice A.

  If it is determined in S503-3-6 that the value after subtraction is greater than 0, it is set to the notice B of the notice lottery table (table shown in FIG. 28) according to the received variation mode. The distribution value is further subtracted from the value after subtraction obtained by subtraction in S503-3-5 (S503-3-8). Next, it is determined whether the value after subtraction is 0 or less (S503-3-9). If the value after subtraction is 0 or less, the notice type is set to notice B (S503-3-10). For example, the obtained advance notice type lottery random number value is 60. On the other hand, the variation mode included in the variation mode command transmitted from the main control board 200 and received by the sub control board 205 is the variation mode 6 (in the low probability state). In the case of non-reach), after the subtraction obtained by subtracting the distribution value 20 set in the notice lottery table in FIG. 28 without notice of the variation mode 6 from the obtained notice type lottery random value 60. Therefore, the value after subtraction is determined to be greater than 0 in S503-3-3, and in the next S503-3-5, the notice lottery table (see FIG. 28) corresponding to the received variation mode 6. The distribution value 35 set in the notice A in the table) is subtracted from the value 40 after subtraction in S503-3-2, and a value 5 after subtraction is obtained. Since the value after subtraction obtained is 5 in this way, the value after subtraction is determined to be greater than 0 in S5033-3-6, and in advance next lottery in accordance with the received variation mode in S503-3-8 The distribution numerical value 45 set in the notice B of the table (table shown in FIG. 28) is subtracted from the value 5 after subtraction in S503-3-5, and since the value after subtraction is −40, S503 In -3-9, it is determined that the value after subtraction is 0 or less, and the notice type is set to notice B in S503-3-10.

  If it is determined in S503-3-9 that the value after subtraction is greater than 0, it is set to the notice C of the notice lottery table (table shown in FIG. 28) according to the received variation mode. The distribution value is further subtracted from the value after subtraction obtained by subtraction in S503-3-8 (S503-3-11). Next, it is determined whether the value after subtraction is 0 or less (S503-3-12). If the value after subtraction is 0 or less, the notice type is set to notice C (S503-3-13).

  If it is determined in S503-3-12 that the value after subtraction is greater than 0, it is set to the notice D of the notice lottery table (table shown in FIG. 28) according to the received variation mode. The distribution value is further subtracted from the value after subtraction obtained by subtraction in S503-3-11 (S503-3-14). Next, it is determined whether the value after subtraction is 0 or less (S503-3-15). If the value after subtraction is 0 or less, the notice type is set to notice D (S503-3-16), If the value after subtraction is greater than 0, the notice type is set to notice E (S503-3-17). In this embodiment, the determination is made by subtracting the notice type lottery random number value, but the determination is not particularly limited to this method.

  In the drive data extraction process (S503-4), the type of notice set by lottery in the notice lottery process (S503-3) using the drive mode designation data selection table (table of FIG. 29) as shown in FIG. Then, driving mode designation data is selected from the variation mode in the variation mode command received from the main control board 200 (S503-4-1), and a driving mode (driving content) is specified by the selected driving mode designation data. The operation time and stop time of the drive are set (S503-4-2). An example of driving mode designation data selection using the driving mode designation data selection table (table of FIG. 29) will be shown. For example, when the variation mode in the variation mode command received from the main control board 200 is the variation mode 7, and the type of the advance notice selected by the lottery in the advance notice lottery process (S503-3) is the advance notice B, The drive mode designation data 1-1 in the drive mode designation data column in FIG. 29 is selected. Further, when the variation mode in the variation mode command received from the main control board 200 is the variation mode 1, and the type of the advance notice set by lottery in the advance notice lottery process (S503-3) is the advance notice E, The drive mode designation data 6-4 in the drive mode designation data column in FIG. 29 is selected.

  In the drive data setting process (S503-5), as shown in FIG. 40, the drive contents A, B, C, and D in the drive mode specified in the drive mode data extraction process (S503-4) are set (S503). 5-1), setting of drive timers A, B, C, and D in drive contents A, B, C, and D (S503-5-2), timers A, B, C, and so on corresponding to the received variation mode Setting of D (S503-5-3) and setting of drive content A, drive timer A and timer A (S503-5-4) are performed. It should be noted that by setting the drive content A, the drive timer A, and the timer A in S503-5-4, the drive content is started to be executed and the drive timer A and the timer A are timed. An example of the driving content A is the driving mode shown in FIG. The drive shown in FIG. 4 is a specific example of the drive mode (drive content A) of the drive mode designation data 1-1 in the table shown in FIG. 30, and the driven object is not moved for 3 seconds after the timer A is set. Thereafter, the first driven object swings left and right for 4 seconds, and the driven object is not moved for 5 seconds thereafter.

  In the lamp process (S504) performed after the command monitoring process (S503), the output lamp data is created and the production time is managed.

  The motor process (S505) performed next to the ramp process (S504) corresponds to the effect control means for controlling the driving of the effect device according to the present invention together with the loop scenario resetting process. In the motor processing (S505), as shown in FIG. 41, it is confirmed whether or not the driving object has a pattern that operates (actuates) in the currently confirmed driving timer (S505-1). Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the currently set drive timer (time measuring means) (S505-2), and this motor processing (S505) is completed. On the other hand, when the driving object is in a pattern that operates (actuates) in the currently confirmed driving timer, the driving operation is performed according to the currently confirmed driving content data (S505-3) and is currently set. The value of the drive timer (time measuring means) is decremented by 1 (S505-2), and this motor processing (S505) ends.

  Subsequent to the motor processing (S505), counter subtraction processing (S506) is performed. In the counter subtraction process (S506), the value of the timer (variable display time of identification information, that is, the time from the start of change of the special symbol to the end of change) corresponding to the change mode acquired in the command monitoring process (S503) is subtracted. It is processed.

  In the command transmission process (S507) performed after the counter subtraction process (S506), as shown in FIG. 42, it is determined whether there is a command to be transmitted to the display device 10 or the like (S507-1). If there is, a command is transmitted to the corresponding device or the like (S507-2), and this command transmission process (S507) is terminated. On the other hand, if there is no command to be transmitted, the command transmission process (S506) is terminated.

  In the above embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the first embodiment), the driving object (the first driving object 63 or the second driving object 65) can be operated without operating the game button switch (operation selecting means) 67. In this example, the game button switch (operation selection means) 67 can be operated, and a drive object can be operated by operating the game button switch (operation selection means) 67. An operation driving mode in which is operated may be included. The operation driving mode includes a first operation driving mode which is performed within the preset time from the start of variable display (variable display) of the special symbol (identification information), and a special symbol after the set time has elapsed. It comprises at least a second operation drive mode performed within the time until the end of variable display (variable display) of (identification information), and the game button switch (operation selection means) 67 can be operated in the operation drive mode The operation time is included. Further, the plurality of drive mode designation data includes operation drive mode designation data for designating the operation drive mode. Further, the operation drive mode designation data includes first operation drive mode designation data for designating the first drive mode and second operation drive mode designation data for designating the second operation drive mode. At least.

  Hereinafter, processing of the sub-control board 205 in the second embodiment in which operation driving modes are included in a plurality of driving modes will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the processing of the main control board, the main processing of the sub-control processing, the external INT interrupt processing, and the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the first embodiment are similarly performed in the second embodiment, and the sub-control Only part of the 10 ms timer interrupt in the process is different.

  FIG. 43 and subsequent figures show a flow of 10 ms timer interruption processing (S500A) in the second embodiment. In the description of the second embodiment, the alphabet “A” is written together with the numbers indicating the steps of each process to distinguish them from the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, detailed description of the same processing as in the first embodiment is omitted.

  In the 10 ms timer interruption process (S500A) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the switch state acquisition process (S501A) is performed as in the first embodiment. In the switch state acquisition process (S501A), the same process as the switch state acquisition process (S501) of the first embodiment is performed, and the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Is done.

  Subsequent to the switch state acquisition process (S501A), loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502) is performed. The loop scenario resetting process 2 corresponds to an effect control means for performing drive control of the effect device according to the present invention together with a motor process (S506A) described later. In the loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A), as shown in FIG. 44, it is first determined whether the Sw flag is ON (S502A-1). In the case where the Sw flag indicates that the type of the notice selected in the notice lottery process (S503A-4), which will be described later, is a notice for performing an operation driving mode that allows the game button switch (operation selection means) 67 to be operated, This flag is set to ON in the command monitoring process (S503A) described later. When the Sw flag is not ON (when different from the effect of the operation driving mode), a loop scenario resetting process (S502A-20) is performed. The loop scenario resetting process (S502A-20) is the same process as the loop scenario resetting process (S502) shown in FIG. 35 of the first embodiment, and will not be described again.

  On the other hand, when the Sw flag is ON, that is, when the operation drive mode is produced, the value of the timer A (the time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the present invention) is greater than 0. (I.e., before the set time has elapsed) (S502A-2), and if it is greater than 0 (i.e., when the set time is not reached), the value of timer A is subtracted (S502A-3), It is determined whether the value of timer A is 0 (that is, whether the set time has elapsed) (S502A-4). If the value of the timer A is 0 (that is, the set time has elapsed), it is determined whether the remaining variation time is 0 (S502A-5). If the remaining variation time is not 0, the Sw effective time (operation possible time) ) B and timer B are set (S502A-6), after which other processing (S502A-19) is performed, and this loop scenario resetting processing 2 (S502A) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S502A-4 that the value of timer A is not 0, or if the remaining variation time is determined to be 0 in S502A-5, then other processing (S502A-19) is performed. This loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A) ends.

  If it is determined in S502A-2 that the value of timer A is 0 or less (that is, the set time has elapsed), it is then determined whether the value of timer B is greater than 0 (S502A-7). If the value of timer B is greater than 0, the value of timer B is subtracted (S502A-8), and it is determined whether the value of timer B after the subtraction is 0 (S502A-9). When the value of the timer B is 0, it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation time is 0 (S502A-10). When the remaining fluctuation time is not 0, the Sw effective time (operation time) C and the timer C are set. (S502A-11), and thereafter, other processing (S502A-19) is performed, and this loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S502A-9 that the value of timer B is not 0, or if the remaining variation time is determined to be 0 in S502A-10, then other processing (S502A-19) is performed. This loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A) ends.

  If it is determined in S502A-7 that the value of timer B is 0 or less, it is then determined whether the value of timer C is greater than 0 (S502A-12). If the value of timer C is greater than 0, the value of timer C is subtracted (S502A-13), and it is determined whether the value of timer C after subtraction is 0 (S502A-14). When the value of the timer C is 0, it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation time is 0 (S502A-15). When the remaining fluctuation time is not 0, the Sw effective time (operation time) D and the timer D are set. (S502A-16), and thereafter, other processing (S502A-19) is performed, and this loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S502A-14 that the value of the timer C is not 0, or if the remaining variation time is determined to be 0 in S502A-15, then other processing (S502A-19) is performed. This loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A) ends.

  If it is determined in S502A-12 that the value of timer C is 0 or less, it is then determined whether the value of timer D is greater than 0 (S502A-17), and the value of timer D is greater than 0. If there is, the value of timer D is subtracted (S502A-18), then other processing (S502A-19) is performed, and this loop scenario resetting processing 2 (S502A) is completed. On the other hand, when the value of the timer D is 0 or less. Other processing (S502A-19) is performed without subtracting the value of the timer D, and this loop scenario resetting processing 2 (S502A) ends. In the other process (502A-19), the other process required in the loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A) is performed.

  Following the loop scenario resetting process 2 (S502A), a command monitoring process (S503A) is performed. In the command monitoring process (S503A), as shown in FIG. 45, first, it is determined whether the received command is a variation mode command (S503A-1), and if the received command is different from the variation mode command, a process corresponding to the received command is performed. Is performed in other processing (S503A-11).

  On the other hand, if the received command is a variation mode command, the Sw flag is turned off (S503A-2), and a timer for the variation mode is acquired (S503A-3). Next, a notice lottery process (S503A-4) is performed. In the notice lottery process (S503A-4), the kind of notice is selected by lottery. The process in the advance notice lottery process (S503A-4) is the same as the advance notice lottery process (S503-3) described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38 in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will not be repeated. Next, it is determined whether the selected notice type is a notice with a button operation, that is, an effect that allows the game button switch (operation selection means) 67 to be operated (S503A-5). In the case of a notice with a button operation, Sw data extraction processing (S503A-6) and Sw data setting processing (S503A-7) are performed, and then the Sw flag is turned ON (S503A-8). This command monitoring processing (S503A) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S503A-5 that it is different from the notice with the button operation, a drive data extraction process (S503A-9) and a drive data setting process (S503A-10) are performed, and then this command The monitoring process (S503A) ends. The drive data extraction process (S503A-9) is the same process as the drive data extraction process (S503-4) of FIG. 39 in the first embodiment, and the drive data setting process (S503A-10). Is the same process as the drive data setting process (S503-5) of FIG. 40 in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. Moreover, what is shown in FIG.9 and FIG.10 is mentioned as an example of the notice with a button operation. In FIG. 9 described above, if the game button switch (operation selection means) 67 is not operated within the operable time, the notice (driving object) moves during the timer A or B to D for which the operable time is set. Absent.

  In the SW data extraction process (S503A-6), as shown in FIG. 46, the operation drive mode designation data is selected from the type and variation mode of the advance notice selected in the advance notice lottery process (S503A-4) (S503A- 6-1), the operation drive mode is specified by the operation drive mode specification data, and the operation (actuation) time or stop time of the driven object when the game button switch 67 is operated in the Sw drive (operation drive mode) is set. (S503A-6-2). Then, the Sw valid time (operation possible time) is set (S503A-6-3), and then the Sw data extraction process (S503A-6) is completed. The selection of the operation driving mode designation data in S503A-6-1 is performed by the same method as the selection of the driving mode designation data in the first embodiment.

  In the Sw data setting process (S503A-7), as shown in FIG. 47, the contents A, B, C, and D of the Sw drive (operation drive mode) designated by the operation drive mode designation data are set (S503A- 7-1), Sw drive timers A, B, C, and D corresponding to the Sw drive contents A, B, C, and D are set (S503A-7-2). Further, Sw effective times (operation possible times) A, B, C, and D corresponding to the Sw drive contents A, B, C, and D are set (S503A-7-3), and the Sw drive contents A, B, C, and D are set. Valid counts A, B, C and D corresponding to D are set (S503A-7-4). The effective counts A, B, C, and D are the number of times the operation of the game button switch 67 is received in the operation driving mode. For example, the effective count is set to 1 if the operation is accepted only once, such as a conversation notice (effect), and the effective count is set to 20 if the game button switch 67 is driven repeatedly. Etc. Further, in the Sw data setting process (S503A-7), timers A, B, C, and D corresponding to the received variation mode are set (S503A-7-5), and Sw effective time A and timer A are set. (Operation is started) (S503A-7-6), and then the Sw data setting process (S503A-7) is completed.

  After the command monitoring process (S503), the ramp process (S504A), the Sw process (S505A), the motor process (S506A), the counter subtraction process (S507A), and the command transmission process (S508A) are performed in this order.

  In the ramp process (S504A), the output of the ramp data and the management of the production time are performed in the same manner as the ramp process (S504) of the first embodiment.

  In the Sw process (S505A), as shown in FIG. 48, it is determined whether the remaining Sw valid time (operation available time) is 0 (S505A-1). If the remaining is 0, the Sw process (S505A) is performed. finish. On the other hand, if the remaining Sw valid time is not 0, it is determined whether or not the game button switch 67 has been operated (S505A-2), and if it has been operated, it is determined whether the valid count is 1 or more (S505A-3). . If the effective count is 1 or more, an effect is set according to the Sw drive content and the Sw drive timer (S505A-4), and then the effective count is decremented by 1 (S505A-5) and the Sw effective time (operation The possible time is subtracted by 1 (S505A-6), and the Sw process (S505A) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S505A-2 that the game button switch is not operated, or if it is determined in S505A-3 that the valid count is not 1 or more, the Sw valid time is decremented by 1 (S505A-6). The Sw process (S505A) ends.

  The motor processing (S506A) corresponds to effect control means for performing drive control of the effect device based on the operation drive mode designated by the operation drive mode designation data selected by the drive mode selection means. The motor processing (S506A) is the same as the motor processing (S505) described with reference to FIG. 41 of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the counter subtraction process (S507A), the value of the timer (variable display time of identification information, that is, the time from the start of change of the special symbol to the end of change) corresponding to the change mode acquired in the command monitoring process (S503A) or Sw The drive timer is subtracted. The counter subtraction process (S507A) is the same as the counter subtraction process (S506) of the first embodiment.

  In the command transmission process (S508A), if there is a command to be transmitted to the table 10 or the like, the command is transmitted to the corresponding device or the like. The contents of the command transmission process (S508A) are the same as the command transmission process shown in FIG. 42 of the first embodiment.

  In the first and second embodiments, a lamp, a speaker, or the like is used as an effect device instead of a driving object as an effect device, and an effect is performed using the light emission mode of the lamp or the sound generation mode from the speaker as the drive mode. It may be. Further, in the first and second embodiments, the special symbol (identification) is used based on a control signal from the main control board 200 as in claim 6 using the display device 10 instead of the driven object. An effect different from the variable display (variable display) of the information may be performed on the display device 10. The control in that case is performed by replacing the driving of the driven object with the operation of the effect in the display device 10 in the control processing in the first and second embodiments. That is, the drive mode in the first embodiment is an effect display mode including an effect display time for performing an effect on the display device 10, and the drive time in the first embodiment is an effect display time. Further, the drive mode designation data of the first embodiment is effect display mode designation data, and the drive mode selection means in the first embodiment is an effect display mode selection means. FIG. 49 shows an example in which an effect is performed using the display device 10, and a character 47 appears on the display device 10 after 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change in the special symbol (identification information) on the display device 10. The effect of running is displayed for 4 seconds, and then the effect of the display device 10 is stopped for 3 seconds, and the effect of the first driving mode ends when the set time is reached.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, at least the drive mode designation data includes the first drive mode designation data for designating the first drive mode (drive content A) and Is divided into second driving mode designation data for designating the second driving mode (driving content B), and driving data is set in a plurality of times according to the timing when timer A and timer B become 0 Therefore, even when the driving operation timing by the first driving mode designation data is shifted (in the case of abnormality), the second driving mode designation data is newly set after the first driving mode designation data. The deviation can be eliminated, and the desired production effect can be obtained. On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine, since the driving data is all set at the same time when the special symbol (identification symbol) starts to change, if any abnormality occurs and the driving operation timing is shifted, The driving timing remains shifted until the end of symbol variation, and the desired effect cannot be obtained.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, It can change in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of invention. For example, in this embodiment, the operation of the operation selection means by the player is pressed, but other operations such as a slide may be used. In addition, the production is not limited to the production by the driven object (movable object) and the production by the display device, but the combination of the production of the driving object and the production by the display device, or the production of the driving object and the production by voice or the production by light emission. Or you may. Moreover, you may comprise combining the drive mode from which an effect differs, such as making the 1st drive aspect into the effect by a drive thing (movable thing) and making the 2nd drive aspect into the effect by the display apparatus 10. FIG.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the connection of the control board, apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the drive of a 1st drive thing. It is a figure which shows light emission of the tip of one hand in a 1st driving body. It is a figure which shows the state at the time of the end of super reach. It is a figure which shows the drive of a 2nd drive thing. It is a figure which shows the stop state after the re-variation of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the state by which the display which shows operation of a game button switch was made. It is a figure which shows the drive when a game button switch is operated. It is a fluctuation mode table. It is a flowchart of the main process which the main control board in the same gaming machine performs. It is a flowchart of the interrupt process for the main process. It is a flowchart of a start winning a prize opening switch detection process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing in the same interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol jackpot determination process in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart of the special symbol mode selection process in the interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special symbol mode selection process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the symbol creation process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the process in change in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process in the same interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart of the special electric accessory process in the interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special electric accessory process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the number-of-holding balls processing in the interruption processing. It is a flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in the interruption process. It is a notice lottery table. It is a drive mode designation | designated data selection table. It is a table which shows the content of drive mode designation data. It is a flowchart of the main process by a sub control board. It is a flowchart of the external INT interruption process of the same sub control. It is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interruption processing of the same sub-control. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interruption processing of the same sub-control. It is a flowchart of the loop scenario resetting process in the same 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process in the same 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a 1st flowchart of a notice lottery process in the 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of a notice lottery process in the 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the drive data extraction process in the 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the drive data setting process in the same 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the motor process in the same 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the command transmission process in the 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd Example in the 10 ms timer interruption process of sub control. It is a flowchart of the loop scenario resetting process 2 in the 10 ms timer interruption process of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process in the 10 ms timer interruption process of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the Sw data extraction process in the 10 ms timer interruption process of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the Sw data setting process in the 10 ms timer interruption process of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of Sw processing in 10 ms timer interruption processing of the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation by a display apparatus. It is a timing chart regarding a present Example and the conventional production.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Display apparatus (variable display apparatus)
63 First driven object (direction device)
65 Second driven object (direction device)
67 Game button switch (operation selection means)
68 Launcher

Claims (5)

Main control means for controlling the game;
A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information based on winning of a game ball in a start area provided in the game area;
An effect device that produces an effect different from the display by the variable display device;
In a gaming machine comprising: sub control means for controlling at least the effect device based on a control signal from the main control means,
The main control means includes a variation mode table having a plurality of variation modes including a variable display time of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device, and the variation mode table variably displayed on the variable display device. And a variation mode selection means for selecting from,
The sub-control unit has a plurality of types of drive modes including a drive time composed of a stop time and an operation time for driving the rendering device, and the drive mode corresponding to the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit. Drive mode selection means for selecting drive mode specification data for specifying from a plurality of drive mode specification data, and the effect based on the drive mode specified by the drive mode specification data selected by the drive mode selection means Production control means for performing drive control of the device, and time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time from the start of variable display of the identification information,
The driving mode includes a first driving mode that is performed within a preset time according to the variation mode from the start of variable display of the identification information, and the variable information end of the identification information after the set time has elapsed. And at least a second driving mode performed within a period of time until
The drive mode designation data includes at least first drive mode designation data for designating the first drive mode and second drive mode designation data for designating the second drive mode,
The slave control means includes a first drive timing means for measuring a drive time corresponding to the first drive mode based on the first drive mode designation data, and the first drive timing designation data based on the second drive mode designation data. A second drive time measuring means for measuring a drive time corresponding to the two drive modes,
The effect control means is configured such that the first driving mode specified by the first driving mode specifying data is specified by specifying the first driving mode specifying data at the start of variable display of the identification information. When the variable display time set in the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit is longer than the set time, the first drive timing unit Regardless of the measured time, the second drive mode designation data is newly designated on the condition that the measured value by the time measuring means becomes the set time, so that the second drive mode designation data is by starting the presentation of based on the specified second drive manner the presentation device, presentation timing of the first first the effect device based on the driving mode specified by the drive mode designation data Even when the displaced, the game machine presentation timing of the presentation device based on the second drive manner is characterized by controlling so as not to shift a chain reaction that is specified in the second drive mode designation data. The plurality of driving modes include driving modes having different driving times,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the driving mode designation data for designating the driving mode is selected by lottery based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection means. The driving mode designation data is divided into at least the first driving mode designation data and the second driving mode designation data,
The designation of the driving mode includes the designation of the first driving mode and the second driving mode designation which are performed from the start of variable display of the identification information by the first driving mode designation data to the lapse of the set time. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second driving mode is specified at least dividedly in a time period from the elapse of the set time based on data to the end of variable display of the identification information. Gaming machine. The game includes a specific game state that provides more benefits to the player than the normal game state,
The plurality of types of identification information variably displayed on the variable display device are sequentially stopped and displayed after variation based on the variation mode,
The display state of the plurality of identification information in the variable display device includes a reach state in which the combination of the identification information that is already stopped and displayed causes the specific gaming state to be generated depending on the identification information that is stopped and displayed last. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the set time is a time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the reach state on the variable display device. Provided with operation selection means operable by the player,
The plurality of drive modes include an operation drive mode that allows the operation selection means to be operated, and the operation drive mode is a first time that is performed within a predetermined set time from the start of variable display of the identification information. And the second operation drive mode performed within the time from the elapse of the set time to the end of the variable display of the identification information, and the first operation drive mode and the first operation drive mode. Each of the operation driving modes 2 includes an operable time in which the operation selecting means can be operated,
The plurality of drive mode designation data includes operation drive mode designation data for designating the operation drive mode, and the operation drive mode designation data includes a first drive mode designation data for designating the first operation drive mode. 1 operation drive mode designation data and at least second operation drive mode designation data for designating the second operation drive mode,
When the operation drive mode designation data is selected by the drive mode selection unit, the effect control unit displays an effect based on the first operation drive mode designated by the first operation drive mode designation data. Is started at the start of variable display, and the operation of the rendering device is started based on the operation selection unit being operated within the operable time of the first operation drive mode. When the variable display time set in the selected variation mode is longer than the set time, the second operation drive is performed on the condition that the measured value by the time measuring means becomes the set time. An effect based on the second operation drive mode designated by the mode designation data is started, and the operation selection means is operated within the operable time of the second operation drive mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, any one of 4, characterized in that to start the operation of the rendering apparatus.

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