JP4897770B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of special games and outputting game information indicating a game result.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins in a start winning opening provided on the game board, a symbol change is started in the symbol display device, and when a special symbol (a jackpot symbol) is stopped, a special game ( It is configured to perform control of jackpot). In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened so that the game ball can be easily won, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become.

  In addition, in conventional gaming machines, multiple types with different specifications such as the number of opening and closing times of the grand prize opening, opening and closing time, the type of special prize opening to be opened, and the gaming state (high probability gaming state) to be transferred after the end of the special game It has special games. With regard to the gaming machines having such a plurality of types of special games, the player can play a game with enjoyment of what special game is executed.

  In addition, with regard to gaming machines in which special games are controlled, in order to allow the game store to manage how many special games have occurred and how many game balls have been paid out during special games, The game information (external information) of the game is output to the game management device (hall control). In particular, for gaming machines equipped with a plurality of types of special games as described above, gaming machines that output game information corresponding to the types of special games to an external game management device are known.

JP 2003-10493 A

  However, if game information is output for each type of special game, in order to make the player guess the type of special game, a game machine that does not want to notify the type of special game is configured. However, there is a problem in that the type of special game is notified from an external information notification device or the like (calling lamp) to which the game information is input.

  Furthermore, as the number of types of special games increases, the number of output ports and wiring for outputting game information increases, and the game information output board also expands, resulting in a complicated configuration. It was.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that is provided with a plurality of types of special games and that allows the player to enjoy the type of special game and to make the game information output configuration simple. Is to provide a machine.

The invention according to claim 1 includes a variable winning device that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can be easily received and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to receive, an open state in which a game ball can be easily received, the auxiliary variable winning device which can change, by predetermined start condition is satisfied, the variable winning device from the closed state at a predetermined opening mode whether or not to control the special game to be changed to the open state Special game determination means for performing determination, a first special game for changing the variable prize-winning device between the open state and the closed state according to a first release mode, and the variable prize-winning device as the first special game. The second special game that changes the open state and the closed state according to the second release mode in which the difference of the game is difficult to distinguish, and does not change the game state before and after the game, the variable winning device is the first Among the special games of a plurality of types, including one special game and an advantageous special game that changes between the open state and the closed state according to an opening mode that is more advantageous than the second special game. Special game determining means for determining a game, and a special game for controlling the special game determined by the special game determining means, provided that the special game determining means determines that the special game is controlled. A low-probability game in which when the first special game is determined by the control means and the special game determination means, the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled based on the first probability. The special game determining means determines that the special game determination means is to be shifted to a high probability game state in which it is determined that the special game is to be controlled based on a second probability higher than the first probability. A gaming state transition determining means and a specific gaming state control means for controlling the high probability gaming state after completion of the special game when it is determined to shift to the high probability gaming state by the specific gaming state transition determining means. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the auxiliary variable winning device is shifted from the non-auxiliary gaming state in which the auxiliary variable winning device is not easily changed to the opened state to the auxiliary gaming state in which the auxiliary variable winning device is easily changed to the opened state. Auxiliary game state transition determining means for determining the auxiliary game state, auxiliary determination means for determining whether or not the auxiliary game state is controlled by the auxiliary game state control means, and the special game determined by the special game determination means Based on the type of game information generating means for generating game information of the special game, and the game information generated by the game information generating means A game information output means for outputting, the game information generating means, when the determined previous SL second special game by the special game determination means, and the first by the special game determination means When a special game is determined and it is determined by the auxiliary determination means that the auxiliary game state is not controlled, the first game that is common to the first special game and the second special game Information is generated, and if the first special game is determined as one of the advantageous special games by the special game determination means, second game information different from the first game information is generated, The game information output means outputs the first game information or the second game information determined by the game information generation means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types including the first special game (short win) and the second special game (small win) in which the difference between the first special game is difficult to distinguish. One special game is determined from among the special games, and the determined special game is controlled. When either the first special game (short win) or the second special game (small win) is determined, the first special game and the second special game are common to the first special game (short win) or the second special game (small win). Game information (external information 1) is generated, and the generated game information is output. Furthermore, when either the first special game or the advantageous special game (long jackpot) advantageous to the second special game is determined, the second game information (external information) different from the first game information is determined. 2) is generated.
When the first special game (short win) is determined, it is determined to shift from the low probability game state to the high probability game state, and the high probability game state is controlled after the special game ends.
Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a predetermined special symbol is stopped), the auxiliary variable winning device (second start port 10 and movable piece 10b) is not easily changed to an open state (non-short game state) ) Shifts to an auxiliary gaming state (short-time gaming state) in which the auxiliary variable winning device is easily changed to the open state. When the first special game (short win) is determined, the first game information (external information 1) is generated when the game is in the non-auxiliary game state, and the generated first game information is Output.

As a result, the first special game and the second special game cannot be distinguished from the open state of the variable winning device in appearance, and the first special game and the second special game are also displayed in the game information. Since the game information of the special game is composed of common game information, the first special game and the second special game cannot be distinguished. For this reason, the type of special game is not notified from an external information notification device or the like (calling lamp) to which the game information is input, and a special game is given to the player regarding a gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of special games. It is possible to give pleasure to guess the kind of.
In particular, since the second special game cannot be distinguished from the first special game in which the control of the high-probability gaming state is performed, when the notification is made based on the first game information, the player In the hope that this is a special game, it is possible to play a game while expecting to be controlled to a high probability gaming state.
Further, when the first special game is determined, the first game information is generated when the game is in the non-auxiliary game state, so that the player can easily reduce the game interest. Can be maintained.

  Furthermore, since the game information of the first special game and the second special game is composed of common game information, the number of game information to be generated can be reduced, and output ports and wiring for outputting game information The number of game information is reduced and the game information output board is also reduced, so that the game information output configuration can be simplified.

  According to the present invention, the game information of the first special game and the second special game is constituted by common game information, so that the player can play a special game with respect to the gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of special games. It is possible to give pleasure to guess the type and to make the game information output configuration simple.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.
When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.
The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming area 6, above the general winning opening 7, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible or difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.
The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9a and 10a detect the entry of game balls, predetermined prize balls (for example, 4 game balls) are paid out.
In this embodiment, the 2nd starting port 10 provided with a pair of movable piece 10b comprises an auxiliary variable prize-winning apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second starting opening 10. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, A game ball can enter the big prize opening 11. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, nine game balls) are provided. To be paid out. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 11 constitutes a variable winning device, and the special winning opening detection switch 11a constitutes a variable winning device detection means.

  The player does not enter any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. 14 and 15 are provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. The effect symbol is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot. Furthermore, in order to notify the gaming state, a background image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

The stage effect devices 14 and 15 give the player a sense of expectation according to their operation modes. In the present embodiment, the stage effect device 14 is composed of a movable device in the shape of a person's face, and the bag is used as the stage effect device 15. The stage effect device 14 moves, for example, in the left-right direction or protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine 1. In addition, the production effect device 15 is configured such that the opening degree of the bag is variably controlled. Various expectation feelings are given to the player by the combination of the operation modes of these effect actor devices 14 and 15 and the operations of both effect actor devices 14 and 15.
In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (refer to FIG. 2) including a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, an effect by sound is also performed. ing.

Below the game area 6, the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, the normal symbol hold display A vessel 24 is provided.
The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result that is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 9. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, and the display mode is the above-mentioned first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

Furthermore, when a special ball is displayed in the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 during a special symbol variation display or during a special game to be described later, the special symbol variation display cannot be performed immediately. The right to display special symbols is reserved under the above conditions. In more detail, the right to display the variable of the special symbol in which the game ball enters and is retained at the first start opening 9 is reserved as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 10 and is retained. The right of variable display of special symbols is reserved as the second reservation.
For both of these holds, the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first hold indicator 22 and the second hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the left LED of the first hold indicator 22 is lit, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs of the first hold indicator 22 are lit. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first hold indicator 22 blinks and the LED on the right side lights up. When there are four first holds, the first hold indicator 22 Two LEDs flash. Further, on the second hold indicator 23, the number of the second hold reserved is displayed in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 24 in the same manner as the first hold indicator 22 and the second hold indicator 23. Is done.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism portion at one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end side in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion as a fulcrum ( For example, it can be rotated in a direction in which the right side facing the gaming machine is released from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism portion as a fulcrum, thereby opening the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  In addition, a chance counter display 200 and a data display 700 are provided in the upper part of the gaming machine 1. Here, the chance counter display 200 is provided on an upper portion of a card unit (not shown).

The chance counter display 200 includes a plurality of LEDs that light the characters “CHANCE” and a 7-segment display that displays a 3-digit chance count.
When the chance counter display 200 receives the external information 1 from the main control board 101 via the game information output terminal board 108, the chance counter display 200 turns on an LED for illuminating the characters of CHANCE and updates and displays the number of chances. As will be described in detail later, the external information 1 is information that is output mainly when a small hit, short hit, and development hit are being performed. Therefore, the number of chances displayed on the chance counter display 200 (for example, “12 ")" Indicates the total number of times that the game has been played in either small hits, short hits or per development.
The chance counter display 200 can input not only the external information 1 but also all the external information 1 to 3 and outputs the input external information to the data display 700 and the hall computer of the amusement store. To do. However, the chance counter display 200 may be configured such that only the external information 1 out of the external information output from the main control board 101 can be input, or only the external information 1 and some external information can be input. It may be configured to allow input.
In the present embodiment, the chance counter display 200 constitutes game information notification means, and the 7-segment display constitutes number-of-times display means.

The data display 700 is a display capable of inputting external information 1 to 3 from the main control board 101 via the game information output terminal board 108 and the chance counter display 200 and displaying corresponding to the game information.
The data display 700 is provided with a dot matrix type data display unit in which a liquid crystal panel and a large number of LEDs are arranged in a grid, and indicates the number of times of big hit on the day and the number of times of transition to the high probability gaming state of the big win. The number of probability changes, the number of special symbol fluctuations indicating the number of special symbol fluctuations from the previous jackpot to the present, and the like can be displayed. Further, push button switches such as a “service” button, a “call” button, a “history” button, a “cumulative” button, and the like that can be appropriately operated by the player are arranged on the left and right of the data display unit 710. A lamp device is disposed outside the push button switch.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  A general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a starting opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. A first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first hold indicator 22, a second hold indicator 23, and a normal symbol hold indicator 24. Are connected, and various signals are output via the output port.
Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4 (a-1, a-2)) that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of special symbol fluctuation is a jackpot, the stop symbol is determined at the time of a hit. Symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 4 (b-1 to b-3)), determination table (refer to FIG. 5 (a)) to determine the game state request data based on the special symbol, game state is determined from the game state request data Game state determination table (see FIG. 5 (b)), special electric accessory actuating mode determination table (see FIG. 5 (c)) for determining the open / close conditions of the special prize opening / closing door 11b, and the long win opening mode Determination table (see FIG. 6 (a)), development per open mode determination table (see FIG. 6 (b)), short hit open mode determination table (see FIG. 6 (c)), small hit open mode determination The table (see Fig. 6 (d)) It is stored in the down ROM101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas. The storage areas listed below are merely examples, and many other storage areas are provided.
The main RAM 101c has a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a first special symbol hold. Storage area, second special symbol hold storage area, remaining variation count (X) storage area of high probability gaming state, remaining variation count (J) storage area of short-time gaming state, round gaming count (R) storage area, release count ( K) There are provided a storage area, a number of winning prizes (C) storage area, a game state storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a game state request data storage area, and various timer counters. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area.

The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.
However, in this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer of the game store are not directly connected but connected via the chance counter display 200. Here, the game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer of the game store may be directly connected.

  The power supply board is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 101b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 101 or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, an effect symbol determination table for determining an effect symbol based on an effect symbol designation command received from the main control board is stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas. The storage areas listed below are merely examples, and many other storage areas are provided.
The sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, and the like.

The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the prize ball payout device 26 to play a predetermined prize ball. Pay to the person. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.
Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the production actors 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. Then, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

4 (a-1) and 4 (a-2) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table.
4A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 4A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. FIG. is there. In FIG. 4A-1 and FIG. 4A-2, the jackpot probability is the same although the winning probability of the small hit is different.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table is made up of a low probability random number determination table and a high probability random number determination table with reference to the gaming state, and is based on the selected table and the extracted special symbol determination random number value. Thus, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.
For example, according to the low-probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 4 (a-1), five special symbol determination random numbers 19 to 23 are determined to be big hits. On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, 46 special symbol determination random numbers 19 to 64 are determined to be big hits. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, if the random numbers for special symbol determination are 367, 1117 to 1140, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the random numbers for special symbol determination is 0 to 1999, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 399.8, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 1/43. .5. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1/80 for both low and high probabilities.

4B-1 to 4B-3 are examples of symbol determination tables.
A symbol determination table is also provided for each special symbol display device. FIG. 4B-1 is a symbol determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table referred to in the special symbol display device 20. FIG. 4B-3 is a symbol determination table that determines the type of the special symbol based on the random number value for the small hit symbol when it is determined that the bonus symbol is determined regardless of the special symbol display device. The symbol determination table determines the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) based on the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small bonus symbol random value. Then, as will be described later, game state request data to be referred to for determining the jackpot mode and the gaming state after the jackpot end is determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

As will be described in detail later, as shown in FIG. 5C, since the jackpot mode is determined corresponding to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), it can be said that the type of special symbol indicates the jackpot mode.
Then, as a feature of the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4 in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, “short hit” is present. It can be said that it is not determined (FIG. 4B-2).
This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, but if a short hit is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decline in the willingness to play games, in the symbol determination table of the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 4 (b-2), the type of special symbol corresponding to the short hit (stop symbol data) is It is not decided.

  FIG. 5 (a) is a table for determining game state request data referred to for determining the game state after the jackpot end, and FIG. 5 (b) is based on the game state request data. It is a table for setting a probability game flag, setting a remaining variation count (X) in a high probability gaming state, setting a short-time gaming flag, and setting a remaining variation count (J) in a short-time gaming state.

  The table shown in FIG. 5A is based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the current gaming state (the gaming state at the time of winning) or the big hit gaming process (see FIG. 15) or the small hit gaming process (FIG. The game state request data is determined before (see 16). The reason for determining the game state request data in this way is that the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are reset during the jackpot game, so the game state is determined based on the game state at the time of winning after the jackpot is over. This is so that it can be determined.

The table shown in FIG. 5B is for determining the gaming state after the jackpot based on the gaming state request data.
As a feature of the tables in FIGS. 5A and 5B, special symbols 4 to 5 for identification (corresponding to stop symbol data 04 to 06, short hits) are determined in the first special symbol display device 19. In this case, the setting of the time-saving game flag and the number of time-savings are varied based on the game state at the time of winning.
For example, in the case of special symbol 4 for specific use (stop symbol data 04), if the short-time game flag is set (during short-time) at the time of winning, 01H01H is determined as the game state request data. The game flag is turned on, the remaining variation count (X) in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 10,000 times, the short-time game flag is turned on, and the remaining variation count (J) in the short-time gaming state is set to 10,000 times. On the other hand, if only the high-probability game flag is set at the time of winning (non-time-short high-probability), or neither the time-short game flag nor the high-probability game flag is set (non-time-short low-rate), the game status request data 01H05H is determined, and as a result, after the jackpot is over, the high probability game flag is turned on, the probability game state remaining fluctuation count (X) is 10,000 times, the hourly game flag is turned off, and the time fluctuation game state remaining fluctuation count (J) is Set to 0 times.
Thereby, the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short-time gaming state can be changed, and the player can enjoy what is the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit.

  FIG. 5C is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the operating mode of the special winning opening. The table of FIG. 5 (c) determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big winning opening based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

6 and 7 are release mode determination tables showing details of the open mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 5 (c), and FIG. 6 (a) is an open mode determination table for long wins, FIG. (B) is an open mode determination table for development, FIG. 7A is an open mode determination table for short hits, and FIG. 7B is an open mode determination table for small hits.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.
Here, the short-hit opening mode determination table and the small-hit opening mode determination table in FIGS. 7A and 7B differ in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, since the actual opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening / closing door 11b is the same (15 times), the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (0.052 seconds) are also the same. The person cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.
Further, the development-use release mode determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b) is the same as the short-hit release mode determination table shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b) until the eleventh release count is performed. The winning release mode determination table is the same in the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (0.052 seconds), although there is a difference in data between the number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K). For this reason, it is impossible for a player to distinguish from the appearance whether it is per development or small hit or short hit. However, from the number of times of opening the 12th time, it is possible to distinguish small hits and short hits per development. Also, in the open per-development mode determination table, if it is impossible to determine whether the player is a small hit or a short hit until the number of times of opening in the middle, a difference may be provided in the opening time and closing time. Absent.

  4 to 5 described above, the specifications of the gaming machine of the present embodiment are as shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a specification configuration diagram of the special game according to the present embodiment, and also shows a correspondence in which the external information 1 to 3 is output.

As shown in FIG. 8, the external information 1 includes per-development when the short-time game flag is turned off (special special symbol 2 for the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device) and 1 to 1 per short 3 (special special symbols 4 to 6 for the first special symbol display device) and at the time of small hit (special symbols A and B) regardless of the gaming state.
Further, the external information 2 is a long hit (special special symbols 1 to 3, 7, and 8 for the first special symbol display device, normal special symbols 1 to 3 for the first special symbol display device, and the second special symbol display device. Special symbols 1-5 for special use, special symbols 1-3 for normal use of the second special design display device), per development (special special design 2 for the first special design display device and the second special design display device 2), short 2 when the winning time flag is turned on and 1 (special special for specifying the first special symbol display device). This is output when the symbols 4, 5) and 2 per short when only the high-probability game flag is turned on (special special symbol 5 for the first special symbol display device).
The external information 3 is output while the time-saving game flag is on, in addition to the same conditions as when the external information 2 is output. In the present embodiment, the common game information or the first game information constitutes the external information 1, and the second game information constitutes the external information 2.

From the above configuration, the following features can be said by the combination of the gaming state and a plurality of external information. First, if the short-time game flag is turned on and notification is made only with the external information 1, the small hit is determined. Secondly, when both the external information 1 and the external information 2 are notified when the short-time game flag is off, 3 per development or 3 per short is determined. Third, when the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are off, notification by the external information 1 is performed, and if the notification by the external information 2 is not performed, the small hit and the short hit 1, 2 are determined. . Fourth, when the short-time game flag is off, if the notification by the external information 1 is not performed and the notification by the external information 2 is performed, the long win is determined. Fifthly, when the short-time game flag is on, if the notification by the external information 1 is not performed and the notification by the external information 2 is performed, the long win, the per development, and the short win 3 are determined.
In this way, not only cannot the type of special game be estimated, but the type of special game is determined to some extent by the combination of external information and the combination with the game state. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of searching for such a combination.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. . Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set in 399.8. The jackpot winning here is to acquire the right to execute “game per long”, “per development” or “game per short”, which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 46/1999. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long”, “per development” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-temporary gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”.
In this embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 90%, and this winning probability is the game state of either “non-short game state” or “short-time game state”. But it doesn't change. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. As a result, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball, but this is the original purpose of the “short-time gaming state”.
However, in the “short-time gaming state”, the above-mentioned purpose of providing the “short-time gaming state” may be achieved by making the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery higher than the “non-short-time gaming state”. I do not care.

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, there are provided three types of big hits, “long win”, “per development”, and “short win”, and one type of “small hit”.

In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball. In the present embodiment, the long hit game constitutes an advantageous special game.

In the present embodiment, “game per development” refers to a right to execute a game per development in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “game per development”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. In the first round game, after performing an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the special winning opening 11 a plurality of times, an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the special winning opening 11 is performed. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. That is, in the “game per development”, after the opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the grand prize opening 11 is repeated initially, the opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the big winning opening 11 is repeated. A game ball can be obtained, since a player can acquire a prize ball according to the entry and a game ball can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the game per development constitutes a development special game.

In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.52 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. In the present embodiment, the short hit game constitutes the first special game.

In this embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “small win game”, the big prize opening 11 is opened twice as in the “short win game”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 at this time are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” or Approximate to a difficult degree. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above. In the present embodiment, the small hit game constitutes the second special game.

In the present embodiment, the “long win game”, the “per development game”, and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to. It is called “special game”.
In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
In addition, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state when “big hit” is won as a result of the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “hit” are provided, and the gaming state thereafter changes according to the type of “hit” won. On the other hand, when “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short time gaming state” does not change after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM and initializes a flag stored in the sub RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 101, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a time control process for updating a special game timer counter such as a process for updating a special symbol variation time counter and a process for updating a special electric accessory release time.
Further, as will be described later, when the delay timer counter is set in S721 shown in FIG. 24, the delay timer is subtracted.

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter to update the random number counter. .

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input process for determining whether or not there is an input to the switch.
Specifically, when the detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a is received, the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball is updated.
Further, when a detection signal is received from the special winning opening detection switch 11a, the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and the special winning opening entrance number counter in the storage area (C) storage area are set. Update.
Furthermore, when a detection signal is received from the first start port detection switch 9a or the second start port detection switch 10a, the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball is updated, and a special symbol determination random number value, jackpot The random number value for symbol and the random number value for small hit symbol are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the special symbol holding number (U) storage area. Here, when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is received, the extracted random number value is stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area, and the second start port detection switch 10a When the detection signal is received, the extracted random number value is stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area.
Further, when the gate detection switch 8a detects a signal, a random number value for hit determination is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c is also performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S301, the value of special figure special processing data is loaded, the branch address is referenced from the special figure special processing data loaded in step S302, and if special figure special processing data = 0, special symbol variation processing (step S310). ), The process moves to the special symbol stop process (step S320) if the special figure special process data = 1, and the process moves to the jackpot game process (step S330) if the special figure special process data = 2. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to a small hit game process (step S340), and if special figure special electric process data = 4, the process moves to a big hit game end process (step S350). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 0. If the special figure special power processing data is not 0, the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special figure special power processing data = 0, the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S <b> 310-2, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-6. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-3.

  In step S310-3, if the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a stores the special symbol stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. It is determined whether the number of holds (U) is 1 or more. When the number of reserved special symbols (U) stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the special symbol variation process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols (U) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a stores a new hold number (U) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (U) stored in the special symbol hold number (U) storage area.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, and the small bonus symbol random value used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data used in the previous game is also erased from the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes jackpot determination processing based on the data in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-5.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.

  In step S311-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a selects a “high probability random number determination table”.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S311-3 that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-5 in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The determination is made based on the selected “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table”.
More specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-5 is the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, the first special symbol of FIG. With reference to the hit determination table for the display device, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-5 is the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, FIG. 4 (a-2). With reference to the winning determination table for the second special symbol display device, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost” based on the special symbol determining random number value and the gaming state.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-11.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number in the 0th storage part of the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-5, and in step S311-7, the type of special symbol And the data of the determined special symbol is set.
Specifically, if the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-5 is the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, the first special symbol display of FIG. Referring to the symbol determination table for the device, if the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-5 is the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage region, With reference to the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device, the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol.
The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 14 as will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 15 or the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the mode of operation of the big prize opening in the game process, and to determine the game state request data referred to in order to determine the game state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG. Used.

  In step S <b> 311-7, the main CPU 101 a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined special symbol type in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S <b> 311-8, the main CPU 101 a sets an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in the transmission buffer in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102.

In step S311-9, the main CPU 101a determines game state request data referred to for determining the game state after the jackpot is ended based on the stop symbol data and the current game state.
Specifically, with reference to the game state request data determination table shown in FIG. 5, the game state request data is determined based on the stop symbol data and the current game state.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 101a sets the gaming state request data determined in step S311-9 in the gaming state request data storage area.

  In step S3111-11, if the main CPU 101a does not determine a big hit in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a big hit is determined. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-15.

In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a determines the type of the special symbol by determining the random number value for the small symbol in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-5.
Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 4B-3, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol. In the present embodiment, “small hit 1” and “small hit 2” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same. In “small hit 1” and “small hit 2”, the special symbol display device 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.

  In step S <b> 311-13, the main CPU 101 a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined special symbol type in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S <b> 311-14, the main CPU 101 a sets an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in the transmission buffer in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102.

  In step S <b> 311-15, the main CPU 101 a determines a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

In step S <b> 311-16, the main CPU 101 a sets an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for loss in the transmission buffer in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102.
In this way, the main CPU 101a that performs the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 13 constitutes a special game determination unit. Further, in the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 101a performs the processes of steps S311-6 and S311-12 for determining special game modes and stop symbol data referred to for determining the game state request data. Constitute special game determining means, specific game state transition determining means and auxiliary game state transition determining means.

When the jackpot determination process is completed as described above, the description is returned to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 13 and step S312 is described. In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.
The variation pattern selection process acquires a variation pattern random value and a reach determination random value, and based on the big hit determination result, the small hit determination result, the variation pattern random value, and the reach determination random value, the variation pattern To decide.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the transmission buffer. This change pattern designation command includes at least information related to the jackpot determination result of “big win”, “small win”, and “losing”, and the special symbol change time and production mode (reach with reach or production without reach). Have such information.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the transmission buffer.

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the special symbol display device 20 blinks.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time counter (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is set in the variation time counter. The variation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (whether or not the variation time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S310-7, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process, the steps S311-7, S311-13, The special symbol set in S311-15 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 1 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 1. If the special figure special electricity processing data is not 1, the special symbol stop process is terminated. If the special figure special electricity treatment data is 1, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-6.

  In step S320-3, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from (J) stored in the remaining number of fluctuations (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state. The calculated value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S320-6.

  In step S320-5, when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area. Note that the remaining variation number (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the short-time gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the short-time gaming state is ended.

  In step S320-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-7. If the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-10. Transfer.

  In step S320-7, when the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a stores “1” from (X) stored in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state. Is stored as a new remaining number of fluctuations (X).

  In step S320-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (X) = 0. If it is determined that the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-9. If it is determined that the remaining number of changes (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S320-10. Move.

  In step S320-9, when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (X) being “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the high probability gaming state is terminated.

  In step S320-10, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S320-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is of a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 19?). If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-15. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-12.

  In step S320-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 20, 21?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-13. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-14.

  In step S320-15, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, high probability game state remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, time-short game flag storage area, time short game state remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S320-13, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-14, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-16, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 2. If it is not special figure special power processing data 2, the jackpot game processing is terminated, and if special figure special power processing data = 2, the process proceeds to step S330-2.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win”, “per development” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and an opening command corresponding to the type of the big hit Is set in the send buffer.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of "long win", "per development" or "short win" according to the stop symbol data, and the opening time according to the type of the big hit Is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win”, “per development” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and an open mode according to the type of the big hit Determine the decision table.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), according to the stop symbol data, an open mode determination table for long hits (FIG. 6 (a)), an open mode determination table for developments (FIG. 6 (b)). ), Any one of the short hits open mode determination table (FIG. 7A) is determined.

  In step S330-6, when the main CPU 101a determines that an opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S330-13.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 330-13 that the special prize opening is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S330-21 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the per-length game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area and stores it. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress and the set opening time has elapsed, nothing is stored in the round game count (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of release (K) stored in the number of times of release (K) storage area and stores it. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S330-10 for adding the number of times of opening constitutes the number of times of opening counting.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c to open the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) determined in step 330-5, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the opening timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special prize opening is being closed, it is determined in step S330-7 whether the closing time has elapsed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S330-25, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. Processing is transferred to.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set release time has elapsed (whether or not the release timer counter = 0). If the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-17. If the set opening time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-16.

In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (9).
Here, if the set opening time has not elapsed and the winning prize opening counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the long hit game process is terminated as it is, If the number of the winning counters (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S330-17, and the big winning opening is closed.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a has entered a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls into the big winning opening 11 when the set opening time has elapsed or even within the set opening time. In this case, the energization of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S330-19. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S330-21 is performed. Move processing to.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a), in the case of “long hit” and “short hit”, the maximum number of times of opening per round is one, but FIG. As shown in (b), in the case of “per development”, the maximum number of times of opening per round for the first round is 12 times. Therefore, when “per development”, when the number of times of opening 12 times is completed in the first round, the process proceeds to step S330-19.

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a clears the release count (K) storage area.

  In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S330-22, and if the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S330-21.

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) determined in step 330-5, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). Then, the closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S330-23, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of "long win", "per development" or "short win" according to the stop symbol data, and an ending command according to the type of the big hit Is set in the transmission buffer for transmission to the effect control board 102.

  In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of "long win", "per development" or "short win" according to the stop symbol data, and the ending time according to the type of the big hit Is set to the ending timer counter. The ending timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-25, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the set time has elapsed, in step S330-26, the main CPU 101a 4 is set in the processing data, and the processing shifts to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S330-25 that the set time has not elapsed, the long hit game process is terminated.

  The small hit game processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 3. If the special figure special power processing data is not 3, the small hit game processing is terminated. If the special figure special power processing data is 3, the process proceeds to step S350-2.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-6.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a sets a small hitting opening command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines a small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 7B).

  In step S350-6, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-7, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-11.

In step S350-7, when the main CPU 101a determines that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-11 that the special winning opening 11 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-17 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a starts energization of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c to open the special prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hit opening mode determination table (FIG. 7B) determined in step 350-5, and based on the number of times of opening (K), 11 open time is set in the open timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, it is determined in step S350-7 whether the closing time has elapsed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-12.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-22 whether or not the set ending time has passed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Is moved.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (whether or not the opening timer counter = 0). If the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and if the set opening time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-14.

In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (9).
Here, when the set opening time has not elapsed and the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the small hit game processing is ended as it is, but the big winning opening is ended. If the number of the winning counters (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-15 to close the big winning opening.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a has entered a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls into the big winning opening 11 when the set opening time has elapsed or even within the set opening time. In this case, the energization of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

In step S350-16, when the main CPU 101a stops energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current number of operations (K) stored in the number-of-opens (K) storage area is the maximum. To do. If the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-18. If the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-17.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a determines the closing time based on the number of times of opening (K) with reference to the opening mode determination table for small hits determined in step 350-5 (FIG. 7B). Set the closing timer counter. Note that the closing timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-18, when the main CPU 101a determines that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is reset.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit the information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

  In step S350-21, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time, that is, the ending time, in the ending timer counter of the main RAM 101c. The ending timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

In step S340-22, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. When determining that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data in step S350-23. The process moves to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S350-22 that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the big hit game process shown in FIG. 15 and the small hit game process shown in FIG. 16 constitutes a special game control means.

  The jackpot game ending process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 4. If the special figure special power processing data is not 4, the jackpot game end processing is terminated. If the special figure special power processing data is 4, the process proceeds to step S360-2.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a loads the gaming state request data set in the gaming state request data storage area in step S311-10.

  In step S360-3, whether the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area based on the game state request data loaded in S360-2 with reference to the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. Processing of no is performed. For example, if the game state request data is 01H01H, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S360-4, referring to the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 5B, based on the gaming state request data loaded in step S360-2, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state is stored. A predetermined number of times is set. For example, if the game state request data is 01H01H, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S360-5, referring to the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 5B, based on the gaming state request data loaded in S360-2, whether or not the hourly gaming flag is set in the hourly gaming flag storage area. Do the process. For example, if the game state request data is 01H01H, the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area.

  In step S360-6, the game state determination table shown in FIG. 5B is referred to, and based on the game state request data loaded in S360-2, the remaining variation number (J) storage area of the short-time game state is predetermined. Set the number of times. For example, if the game state request data is 01H01H, 10000 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the transmission buffer.

In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of S360-3 for setting the high-probability gaming flag constitutes the specific gaming state control means.

  The ordinary power control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. If the ordinary map / electric power processing data = 0 is not satisfied, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special figure / electric power processing data = 0, the processing proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-4, when the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-3 that the number of ordinary symbols held (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 101a stores the number in the special symbol holding number (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order. The main ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the winning random number, and the winning random number determination program determines whether or not the reading random number is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, among the random numbers from “0” to “250”, random numbers from “0” to “224” are determined to be successful, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. That is, in this embodiment, the normal symbol winning probability is set to about 90%.

In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of determination of the winning random number in step S205. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-8 and determines that it is lost. In this case, a lost symbol is set in step S410-9.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, in step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 3 seconds to the normal symbol variation time counter, and sets the time-saving game flag. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the storage area, a counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set in the normal symbol variation time counter in step S410-12. By the processing of step S410-11 or step S410-12, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The variable time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-11 or step S410-12.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol operation start command in the transmission buffer to transmit information indicating that the normal symbol display device operates to the effect control board 102, and the normal symbol variation process is completed. To do.

  In step S410-15, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the set variation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the variation time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S410-16, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol that has been set is a winning symbol in step S410-18. Fig. Ordinary power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

  The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data = 1. If the ordinary power transmission process data is not 1, the normal electric utility control process is terminated. If the ordinary power transmission process data is 1, the process proceeds to step S420-2.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area.

  In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is ON in the time-saving game flag storage area, that is, if the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the main power release time counter Set a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds.

In step S420-4, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 0.2 seconds to the public power open time counter.
Here, the normal power release time is a time for controlling the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting port 10 to the second mode. In addition, the public power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a sets a normal electric accessory operation start command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit information indicating that the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is operating to the effect control board 102.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the normal power open time counter = 0.

  In step S420-8, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the second starting port 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary figure normal power processing data = 0, and shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation process of FIG.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 101a sets a normal electric accessory operation end command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit information indicating that the operation of the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c has ended to the effect control board 102. When this process ends, the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  The data creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S611, the main CPU 101a performs a process of creating drive data output as a port output in order to drive the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c to an open or closed state.

  In step S612, the main CPU 101a performs a process of creating drive data output as a port output in order to drive the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c to an open or closed state.

  In step S613, the main CPU 101a performs processing for creating signal data to be output to the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 in order to turn on or turn off the special symbol display devices 19 and 20.

  In step S614, the main CPU 101a performs a process of creating signal data to be output to the normal symbol display device 21 in order to turn on or turn off the normal symbol display device 21.

  In step S615, the main CPU 101a performs external information generation processing for generating external information for outputting game information of the main control board 101. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  The external information generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S621, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data = 0 is set in the stop symbol data storage area. That is, since the stop symbol data = 0 corresponds to a loss, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination result is a loss.
If stop symbol data = 0 is set in the stop symbol data storage area, the process proceeds to step S622. If stop symbol data = 0 is not set in the stop symbol data storage area, the process proceeds to step S624. Transfer.

In step S622, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. That is, it is determined whether the game is in the short-time gaming state.
Then, if the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S623, and if the short time game flag is not set in the short time game flag storage area, the external information generation process is terminated.

  In step S623, the main CPU 101a creates external information 3 data.

In step S624, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data = 20, 21 is set in the stop symbol data storage area. That is, since the stop symbol data = 20, 21 corresponds to the small hit, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination result is the small hit.
If stop symbol data = 20, 21 is set in the stop symbol data storage area, the process proceeds to step S625. If stop symbol data = 20, 21 is not set in the stop symbol data storage area, step S625 is performed. The process moves to S626.

  In step S625, the main CPU 101a creates external information 1 data.

In step S626, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. That is, it is determined whether the game is in the short-time gaming state.
Then, if the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S628, and if the short time game flag is not set in the short time game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S627.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the processing of step 626 for determining the short-time game flag constitutes auxiliary determination means.

In step S627, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data = 2, 4, or 6 to 13 is set in the stop symbol data storage area. That is, since the stop symbol data = 2, 4, and 6 to 13 correspond to short hits and per development, if the time-short game flag is turned off from the determination result of the above step 626, was the short hit per development? Determine whether or not.
If the short-time game flag is off and the short win is not per development, the process proceeds to step S628. If the short-time game flag is off and the short win is per development, Moves the process to step S630.

  In step S628, the main CPU 101a creates data for the external information 2, and in step S629, the main CPU 101a creates data for the external information 3.

  In step S630, the main CPU 101a creates external information 1 data.

In step S631, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. That is, it is determined whether the game state is a high probability gaming state.
If the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S632. If the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S633. Transfer.

In step S632, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data = 4 is set in the stop symbol data storage area. That is, since the stop symbol data = 4 corresponds to 1 per short, the short-term game flag is turned off and the high probability game flag is turned on from the determination results of the above step 626 and step 631. It is determined whether or not the number is one.
When the short-time game flag is off and the high-probability game flag is on, when the short hit is 1, the external information generation process is terminated, and when the short win is not 1, the process proceeds to step S634. .

In step S632, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data = 4 is set in the stop symbol data storage area. That is, since the stop symbol data = 4 corresponds to 1 per short, the short-term game flag is turned off and the high probability game flag is turned on from the determination results of the above step 626 and step 631. It is determined whether or not the number is one.
When the short-time game flag is off and the high-probability game flag is on, when the short hit is 1, the external information generation process is terminated, and when the short win is not 1, the process proceeds to step S634. .

In step S633, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data = 4, 5 is set in the stop symbol data storage area. That is, stop symbol data = 4 and 5 correspond to short wins 1 and 2, so from the determination results of step 626 and step 631 above, if both the short-time game flag and the probability game flag are OFF, It is determined whether or not the number is 1.
If both the short-time game flag and the probability game flag are off and the short hit is 1, 2, the external information generation process is terminated. If the short hit is not 1, 2, the process proceeds to step S634. .

In step S634, the main CPU 101a creates data of the external information 2 and ends the external information generation process.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the external information generation processing shown in FIG. 22 constitutes game information generation means.

  The output control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S710, the main CPU 101a performs output port processing 1. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S780, the main CPU 101a performs a process of outputting the various signals created in steps S613 to 615 to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device.

  In step S790, the main CPU 101a performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to the effect control board 102.

  The port output process 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S711, the main CPU 101a outputs the signal of the start opening / closing solenoid data created in S611, and in step S712, the main CPU 101a outputs the signal of the big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S612. Perform output processing.

In step S713, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. That is, it is determined whether the game is in the short-time gaming state.
Then, if the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S714. If the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S714, the main CPU 101a outputs the data of the external information 3 toward the game information output terminal board 108.

In step S715, the main CPU 101a loads the data stored in the special figure special electricity processing data storage area, and determines whether special figure special electric treatment data = 2,3. That is, it is determined whether the game is a big hit game or a small hit game.
If the special figure special power processing data = 2,3, the process proceeds to step S716, and if the special figure special power processing data = 2,3, the process proceeds to step S727 (see FIG. 25).

In step S716, the main CPU 101a determines whether data of the external information 1 has been generated.
If external information 1 data is generated, the process proceeds to step S717. If external information 1 data is not generated, the process proceeds to step S718.

  In step S717, the main CPU 101a outputs the data of the external information 1 toward the game information output terminal board 108.

In step S718, the main CPU 101a determines whether the data of the external information 2 or 3 has been generated.
Then, when the external information 2 or 3 data is generated, the process proceeds to step S719. When the external information 2 or 3 data is not generated, the process proceeds to step S727.

In step S719, the main CPU 101a determines whether stop symbol data = 2 or 13 is set in the stop symbol data storage area. That is, since the stop symbol data = 2 or 13 corresponds to per development, it is determined whether or not it is per development.
If stop symbol data = 2 or 13 is set in the stop symbol data storage area, the process proceeds to step S720. If stop symbol data = 2 or 13 is not set in the stop symbol data storage area, step S720 is performed. The process moves to S724.

In step S720, the main CPU 101a determines whether the restriction start flag is set.
If the restriction start flag is set, the process proceeds to step S724. If the restriction start flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S721. In other words, the restriction start flag is used to prevent the external output restriction flag, which will be described later, from being turned off after the delay time has elapsed, but not to be turned on again at that time.

  In step S721, the main CPU 101a sets a restriction start flag. When this restriction start flag is set for the first time, it is not turned off until the jackpot game is over.

  In step S722, the main CPU 101a sets an external output restriction flag. This restricts the output of external information in step S724 described later.

In step S723, the main CPU 101a sets a delay time in a delay timer counter for turning off the external output restriction flag. The delay timer counter is subtracted in the time control process of step S110.
Here, it is desirable that the delay time is equal to or longer than the time required for the eleventh opening per development (the product of the number of opening times the opening time).

In step S724, the main CPU 101a determines whether the external output restriction flag is turned off.
If the external output restriction flag is off, in step S725, the main CPU 101a outputs the data of the external information 2 or 3 toward the game information output terminal board 108, but the external output restriction flag is off. If (external output restriction flag is ON), the process proceeds to step S726 without outputting the data of the external information 2 or 3.
That is, when the external output restriction flag is turned on, the output of the external information 2 or 3 per development is restricted. Therefore, as described later, the output of the external information 2 or 3 according to the development is delayed until the external output restriction flag is turned off. On the other hand, if it is not per development, the external output restriction flag is not turned on and the external information is not delayed.

In step S726, the main CPU 101a performs an end determination process for the external output restriction flag that is turned on.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the delay timer updated in the time control process of step S110 has become 0, and when the delay timer has become 0, the external output restriction flag is turned off.

In step S727, the main CPU 101a loads the data stored in the special figure special electricity processing data storage area, and determines whether special figure special electric treatment data = 0. That is, it is determined whether the big hit game has ended or the small hit game has ended.
If the special figure special power processing data = 0, the process proceeds to step S728, and if the special figure special power processing data = 0, the port output processing 1 is terminated.

In step S728, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. That is, it is determined whether the game is in the short-time gaming state.
Then, if the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area, the port output processing 1 is terminated, and if the time saving game flag is not set in the time saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S729.

  In step S729, the main CPU 101a stops outputting the external information data and clears the generated external information data.

In step S730, the main CPU 101a turns off the restriction start flag set in step 721, and ends the port output process 1.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs port output processing constitutes game information output means.

  Next, the outline of the chance counter display 200 will be briefly described. The chance counter display 200 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (not shown). When external information 1 is input, lighting control is performed to turn on the CHANCE character of the chance display 200 and the 7-segment display of the chance display 200 is displayed. A display number control process for displaying the accumulated number of times the external information 1 is input to the device is performed.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the voice CPU reads the voice output device control program from the voice ROM based on the received command for presentation, and outputs the voice in the voice output device 18. Control. When an effect command is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command. Control.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received effect mand and controls the operation of the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and for the effect based on the received effect command. The lighting device control program is read, and the lighting device for effect 16 is controlled.

  Based on the above, a basic description of external information will be given using FIG.

  First, in (1), when a game ball enters the first start port 9, it is detected by the first start port detection switch 9a that a game ball is inserted, and a special symbol determination random number value or jackpot symbol The random number value and the random number value for the small hit symbol are extracted, and the first special symbol display device 19 is activated.

  Then, as a result of determining the extracted random number value, when the special symbol A, that is, the special symbol corresponding to the small hit is determined, the special symbol A is stopped and the special electric accessory is activated. Here, the “special electric accessory” is a special device that opens or expands the entrance of the grand prize winning opening 11 by electric power to facilitate the winning of the big prize winning opening. This is realized by the CPU 101a performing the big hit game process shown in FIG. 15 or the small hit game process shown in FIG.

  Here, since it is a small hit game, the main CPU 101a performs a small hit game process shown in FIG. 16 to turn on or off the drive signal of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and to open / close the big prize opening / closing door 11b. I do.

  At this time, the external information 1 corresponding to the small hit game is output together with the start of the small hit game, and the output of the external information 1 is stopped as the small hit game process ends.

  Next, in (2), when a game ball enters the first start port 9, it is detected by the first start port detection switch 9a that a game ball is inserted, and a special symbol determination random number value or jackpot symbol The random number value and the random number value for the small hit symbol are extracted, and the first special symbol display device 19 is activated.

  As a result of determining the extracted random number value, when the special symbol 4 for identification, that is, the special symbol corresponding to 1 per short is determined, the special symbol 4 for identification is stopped and displayed, and the accessory continuous device is activated. At the same time, a special electric accessory is activated. Here, the “actual accessory continuous operation device” is a special device that can continuously operate the special electric accessory, and is realized by the main CPU 101a performing the jackpot game process shown in FIG. ing.

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 15 to turn on or off the driving signal of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and perform the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing door 11b. Here, after the jackpot of 1 per short hit, the hourly game flag is not turned on, but the high probability game flag is turned on.

  At this time, the external information 1 corresponding to the short hit is output with the start of the jackpot game, and the output of the external information 1 is stopped while the jackpot game process is ended.

  Next, in (3), when a game ball enters the first start port 9, it is detected by the first start port detection switch 9a that a game ball is inserted, and a special symbol determination random number value or jackpot symbol The random number value and the random number value for the small hit symbol are extracted, and the first special symbol display device 19 is activated.

  Then, as a result of determining the extracted random number value, when the special symbol 2 for identification, that is, the special symbol corresponding to per development, is determined, the special symbol 2 for identification is stopped and the accessory continuous device is activated. At the same time, a special electric accessory is activated.

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 15 to turn on or off the driving signal of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and perform the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing door 11b. Here, after the big hit per development, the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on.

On the other hand, at this time, external information 1 corresponding to the per-development is output with the start of the jackpot game, the jackpot game process is terminated, and the output of the external information 1 is stopped.
In addition, the external information 2 and the external information 3 are also output with a predetermined time delay from the start of the jackpot game, the jackpot game process is terminated, and the output of only the external information 2 is stopped. Here, since the external information 3 is output while the time-saving game flag is turned on in addition to the condition for outputting the external information 2, the time-saving game flag is turned on even when the jackpot game processing is completed. Output does not stop.

  Next, in (4), when a game ball enters the first start port 9, it is detected by the first start port detection switch 9a that a game ball is inserted, and a special symbol determination random number value or jackpot symbol The random number value and the random number value for the small hit symbol are extracted, and the first special symbol display device 19 is activated.

  Then, as a result of determining the extracted random number value, when the special symbol 1 for normal use, that is, the special symbol corresponding to the length is determined, the special special symbol 1 is stopped and displayed, and the accessory continuous device is activated. At the same time, a special electric accessory is activated.

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 15 to turn on or off the driving signal of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and perform the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing door 11b. Here, after the jackpot per long for the special special symbol 1 is over, the hour / short game flag is turned on and the hour / hour number is set to 100 times.

As for the external information, the external information 2 corresponding to the long hit is output when the jackpot game is started, and the output of the external information 2 is stopped when the jackpot game process is finished.
In addition, the external information 3 is also output from the start of the jackpot game, the jackpot game process is terminated, and the output of only the external information 2 is stopped. Again, since the short-time game flag is turned on, the output of the external information 3 is not stopped.

  In (5), after the special symbol display device has been changed 100 times, the short-time game flag is turned off and the output of the external information 3 is stopped.

  As described above, the external information 2 and the external information 3 are developed games from the beginning even if the external information 1 is notified by being delayed for a predetermined time from the start of the jackpot game at the time of the developed jackpot. Will not be recognized.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, “short win” and “small win” cannot be distinguished from the appearance of the big winning opening in terms of appearance, but also “short” in external information. Since the game information of “hit” and “hit” is constituted by the common external information 1, it is impossible to distinguish between “short win” and “hit”. For this reason, the type of special game is not notified from the data display 700 to which the external information 1 is input, and the player is inferred about the type of special game for a gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of special games. Can make you enjoy.

  Furthermore, since the game information of “short win” and “small hit” is configured by common external information 1, the number of external information to be generated can be reduced, and the number of output ports and wirings for outputting game information In addition, the external output terminal board 108 is also reduced, and the external information output configuration can be simplified.

  Furthermore, when “short win” is determined, the high-probability gaming state is controlled after the end of the special game, and it is not possible to distinguish between “small hit” and “short win”. When played, the player can play the game while hoping that the player is in a “short win” and expects to be controlled to a high probability gaming state.

  Further, the game store side can also notify the advantageous special game by distinguishing the information of “short win” and “small hit” by properly using the external information 1 and the external information 2.

  In addition, since the delay time is output with a delay of not less than the product time (0.572 seconds) of the predetermined number of opening times per development (11 times) and the first time (0.052 seconds), “short hit” And “small win”, which is difficult to distinguish from the third open mode of the big winning opening, “short win” and “small win” are distinguished from the fourth open mode of the big winning opening that can be distinguished for more than the time Information 2 or external information 3 can be output with a delay. As a result, when it becomes possible to distinguish “per unit of development” from “short per unit” and “small per unit” in terms of appearance of the big prize opening, external information 2 or external information 3 is output. Thus, the hall computer or the like can recognize the type of special game.

  Further, by turning on the CHANCE lamp of the chance counter display 200, it is possible to make the player recognize that either “short win” or “small win” has been determined, and to be interested in the future gaming state. .

  Conventionally, the number of jackpots displayed on the data display 700 includes not only the number of “long hits” and “per development”, which is advantageous for the player, but also the “short hits” “ The number of “small hits” was also included, and it was impossible to recognize how many of the big hits were “short wins” and “small hits”. However, the 7-segment display section of the chance counter display 200 can recognize the exact number of “short hits” and “small hits”.

  Furthermore, depending on the data display 700 of the game store, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol may be reset to “short hit” or “small hit”, and there are many “plays” that are advantageous to the player. Although the number of changes in the special symbol up to "per development" could not be recognized, the number of times the external information 1 was input is displayed by the chance counter display 200, so the external information 1 is displayed in the data display of the amusement store. It is not necessary to display in 700, and it is possible to accurately display the number of fluctuations of special symbols from “long per” and “per development”, which are advantageous to the player because there are many players.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a is configured to output the external information 2 and 3 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, without outputting the external information 2 and 3 with a predetermined time delay. May be.

  Specifically, the port output process 2 in FIGS. 27 and 28 is performed in place of the port output process 1 in FIGS. 24 and 25 of the previous embodiment. Hereinafter, the port output process 2 in FIGS. 27 and 28 will be described with a focus on differences from the port output process 1 in FIGS. 24 and 25. Note that the same processing as the port output processing 1 in FIGS. 24 and 25 uses the same step number as that used in FIGS. 24 and 25 in the port output processing 2 in FIGS. ing.

  Specifically, the port output process 2 in FIG. 27 is different from the port output process 1 in FIG. 24 in that the delay timer in step S723 is not set and the external output restriction flag end determination process in step S716-1.

  In step S726-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter in the big winning opening entrance counter (C) storage area is 0 (whether a game ball has entered the big winning opening 11). When it is determined that the counter in the big winning opening entrance counter (C) storage area is not 0 (when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11), the external output restriction flag is turned off.

In step S731 in FIG. 28, the main CPU 101a loads the data stored in the special figure special electricity processing data storage area, and determines whether special figure special electric treatment data = 4. That is, it is determined whether the jackpot game is being ended.
If the special figure special power processing data = 4, the process proceeds to step S732. If the special figure special power processing data = 4, the process proceeds to step S736. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S731 for determining whether or not the big hit game has ended constitutes a special game end determination unit.

In step S732, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the big prize opening detection flag is set. Here, the special winning opening detection flag is turned on when a detection signal is received from the special winning opening detection switch 11a in the input control process shown in FIG.
Then, if the special winning opening detection flag is set, the process proceeds to step S736. If the special winning opening detection flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S733.

In step S733, the main CPU 101a determines whether the data of the external information 2 or 3 has been generated.
Then, when the external information 2 or 3 data is generated, the process proceeds to step S734, and when the external information 2 or 3 data is not generated, the process proceeds to step S736.

  In step S734, the main CPU 101a outputs the external information 2 or 3 data to the game information output terminal board.

  In step S735, the main CPU 101a sets the output time (for example, 3 seconds) in the output timer in order to determine the output time for outputting the external information in step S734. The output timer is subtracted every 4 ms in the time control process shown in FIG.

In step S736, the main CPU 101a loads the data stored in the special figure special electricity processing data storage area, and determines whether special figure special electric treatment data = 0. That is, it is determined whether the big hit game has ended or the small hit game has ended.
If the special figure special power processing data = 0, the process proceeds to step S737. If the special figure special power processing data = 0, the port output processing 2 is terminated.

In step S737, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the output timer = 0. That is, it is determined whether the output time after the jackpot has elapsed. Note that since the output timer of the external information 1 is not set in step S735, the output timer = 0 from the beginning.
If the output timer = 0, the process proceeds to step S738. If the output timer = 0 is not satisfied, the port output process 2 is terminated.

In step S738, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. That is, it is determined whether the game is in the short-time gaming state.
If the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, the port output process 2 is terminated. If the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S739.

  In step S739, the main CPU 101a stops outputting the external information data and clears the generated external information data.

  In step S740, the main CPU 101a turns off the restriction start flag set in step 721.

  In step S741, the main CPU 101a turns off the special winning opening detection flag and ends the port output process 2.

  As a result, the external information 2 or the external information 3 is output from the time when the game ball is detected by the big prize opening detection switch 11a. Recognition can be delayed. Thereby, even if the notification based on the first game information is performed immediately after the start of the special game, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the developed special game and entertain the special game.

  Moreover, even if the game ball does not enter the big prize opening due to short hits or the like, the hall computer can grasp that the special game has occurred.

(Modification 2)
In the modified example 1, the external information 2 or the external information 3 is output from the time when the game ball enters the big winning opening 11, but as another modified example of the predetermined output condition, The condition may be that a predetermined number of times of opening has been performed.

  Specifically, it differs from the first embodiment only in that the port processing 2 shown in FIG. 27 is performed instead of the port processing 1 shown in FIG. 24, and the port processing 2 shown in FIG. Only the processing content of step S726-1 is different.

  That is, in step S726-1, the main CPU 101a determines that the number of releases (K) of the storage area is a predetermined number of times of release (for example, the 11th time immediately before the development mode release mode changes or the 12th time immediately after the change). It is determined whether it is. Number of times of opening (K) When it is determined that the number of times of opening the storage area is a predetermined number of times of opening, the external output restriction flag is turned off.

  As a result, in the development, the third opening mode of the big winning opening that is difficult to distinguish between the short winning and the small winning is changed to the fourth opening mode of the large winning opening that can be distinguished from the short winning and the small winning. Since the external information 2 or 3 is output when the number of times is reached, it is possible to delay the recognition that it is per development until the open mode of the big prize opening becomes the fourth open mode. Thereby, even if the notification based on the external information 1 is performed immediately after the start of the special game, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the development and entertain the special game. In addition, when it is possible to distinguish the winning per winning from the short winning and the small winning from the appearance of the big winning opening in appearance, the external information 2 or 3 is output to recognize the type of the special game. be able to.

(Modification 3)
In the present embodiment, Modification 1 and Modification 2, the main CPU 101a in the main control board 101 satisfies a predetermined output condition (delay time has elapsed, a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 11, and a predetermined number of times of release). However, the main CPU 101a does not regulate the output of the external information, and the chance counter display 200 may delay the notification timing of the external information 1. Note that Modification 3 shown below is based on the premise that the main CPU 101a does not restrict the output of external information.

  The control process of the chance counter display 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S9000, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 reads the activation program from the ROM of the chance counter display 200 and initializes a flag stored in the RAM of the chance counter display 200 in response to power-on. Process.

In step S9001, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether input of external information has started. That is, the on-edge of input data of external information is determined.
If the input of external information has started, the process proceeds to step S9002. If the input of external information has not started, the process proceeds to step S9005.

  In step S9002, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs an external information output process for outputting the input external information to the data display 700 or the hall computer. That is, when the chance counter display 200 inputs external information, it immediately outputs the external information input to the data display 700 or the hall computer.

In step S9003, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether the input external information is the external information 1.
If the input external information is external information 1, the process proceeds to step S9004. If the input external information is not external information 1, the process proceeds to step S9005.

In step S9004, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs an input count process for accumulating and counting the input count of the input external information 1.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S9004 for accumulating and counting the number of times of input constitutes a number counting means.

In step S9005, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether the input of external information has been completed. That is, the off edge of the input data of the external information is determined.
If the input of external information has been completed, the process proceeds to step S9006. If the input of external information has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S9008.

  In step S9006, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs display number lighting update processing for updating and displaying the count number counted in step S9004 on the 7-segment display of the chance display 200.

  In step S9007, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs a CHANCE lamp lighting process for lighting an LED for lighting the CHANCE character of the chance display 200.

  In step S9008, a display number lighting process for maintaining the number of display times displayed on the 7-segment display of the chance display unit 200 is performed.

In step S9009, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs a CHANCE lamp turn-off process for turning off the LED for darkening the CHANCE character of the chance display 200 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and ends this process. To do.
Here, the predetermined condition corresponds to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, that a predetermined time has elapsed since the CHANCE lamp was turned on, and the like.

  Thereby, the chance counter display 200 inputs the external information output by the main CPU 101a, outputs the input game information to the hall computer from the input, and notifies the game information when the input of the game information is finished. It is carried out. For this reason, it is possible to delay the player's recognition that the game is per development until the end of the special game, and it is possible to entertain the player with the expectation of the development special game.

(Modification 4)
In the present embodiment, Modification 1 and Modification 2, the main CPU 101a in the main control board 101 satisfies a predetermined output condition (delay time has elapsed, a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 11, and a predetermined number of times of release). However, the main CPU 101a does not regulate the output of external information, and the chance counter display 200 may regulate the output of external information. Note that Modification 4 shown below assumes that the main CPU 101a does not restrict the output of external information.

  The control process of the chance counter display 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S9000, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 reads the activation program from the ROM of the chance counter display 200 and initializes a flag stored in the RAM of the chance counter display 200 in response to power-on. Process.

In step S9010, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether input of external information has started. That is, the on-edge of input data of external information is determined.
If the input of external information has been started, the process proceeds to step S9011, and if the input of external information has not started, the process proceeds to step S9018.

In step S <b> 9011, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether the input external information is the external information 1.
If the input external information is external information 1, the process proceeds to step S9014. If the input external information is not external information 1, the process proceeds to step S9012.

  In step S 9012, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 sets a delay timer in a predetermined area in the RAM of the chance counter display 200. The delay timer is subtracted in a timer update process of a timer interrupt process performed every 2 ms (not shown). The output of the external information 2 or the external information 3 is delayed by the time set in the delay timer.

In step S9013, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 sets the external output restriction flag 2 in a predetermined area in the RAM of the chance counter display 200.
The delay timer is subtracted in a timer update process of a timer interrupt process performed every 2 ms (not shown). The output of the external information 2 or the external information 3 is delayed by the time set in the delay timer.

  In step S9014, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs an input count process for accumulating and counting the input count of the input external information 1.

  In step S9015, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs a display count lighting update process in which the count number counted in step S9004 is updated and displayed on the 7-segment display of the chance display 200.

  In step S9016, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs a CHANCE lamp lighting process for lighting an LED for lighting the CHANCE character of the chance display 200.

  In step S9017, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs external information output processing for outputting the input external information 1 to the data display 700 or the hall computer.

In step S9018, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether or not the external output restriction flag 2 is turned off.
If the external output restriction flag 2 is off, the process proceeds to step S9020. If the external output restriction flag is not off (if the external output restriction flag is on), the process proceeds to step S9020.
That is, when the external output restriction flag 2 is turned on, the output of the external information 2 or 3 is restricted. Therefore, as described later, the output of the external information 2 or 3 is delayed until the external output restriction flag is turned off. On the other hand, in the external information 1, the external output restriction flag is not turned on, and the external information 1 is not delayed.

In step S9019, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs an end determination process for the external output restriction flag 2 that is turned on.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the delay timer has become 0, and when the delay timer has become 0, the external output restriction flag is turned off.

In step S9020, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether the external information 2 or the external information 3 is input. Here, unlike the above step 9010, the determination is not made only by the on-edge of the winning signal of the external information, but is determined when the external information is continuously input.
If external information 2 or external information 3 is input, the process proceeds to step S9021, and if external information 2 or external information 3 is not input, the process proceeds to step S9022.

  In step S9021, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs external information output processing for outputting the external information 2 or the external information 3 that has been input to the data display 700 or the hall computer.

In step S9022, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 determines whether the input of external information has been completed. That is, the off edge of the input data of the external information is determined.
If input of external information has been completed, the process proceeds to step S9023. If input of external information has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S9024.

  In step S9023, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 stops outputting external information.

  In step S9024, display number lighting processing for maintaining the number of display times displayed on the 7-segment display of the chance indicator 200 is performed.

In step S9025, the CPU of the chance counter display 200 performs a CHANCE lamp turn-off process for turning off the LED for darkening the CHANCE character of the chance display 200 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and ends this process. To do.
Here, the predetermined condition corresponds to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, that a predetermined time has elapsed since the CHANCE lamp was turned on, and the like.

  As a result, the chance counter display 200 outputs the information to the hall computer from the time when the external information 1 is input, and outputs it to the hall computer after a predetermined time delay from the time when the external information 2 or 3 is input. Recognition can be delayed if it is a game. Thereby, even if the notification based on the external information 1 is performed immediately after the start of the special game, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the development and entertain the special game.

(Other variations)
Further, in both the present embodiment and the modified example, the chance counter display 200 and the data display 700 are individually configured, but they may be integrally provided as a chance counter display.

  The chance counter display 200 is provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM to input / output external information in software and control lighting of LEDs and the like. External information input / output and LED lighting control may be performed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a winning determination table and a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state request | requirement data determination table, a game state determination table, and a special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, and the open mode determination table for per development. It is a figure which shows the example of the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a specification block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the external information production | generation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the output control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the first half part of the port output process 1 in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the latter half part of the port output process 1 in a main control board. It is a basic explanatory view about external information. It is a figure which shows the first half part of the port output process 2 in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the latter half part of the port output process 2 in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the control processing of the data display in the modification 3. It is a figure which shows the control processing of the data display in the modification 4.

Explanation of symbols

9 first start port 9a first start port detection switch 10 second start port 10a second start port detection switch 11 large winning port 11b large winning port detection switch 101 main control board 101a main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
108 Game information output terminal board 200 Chance counter display 700 Data display

Claims (1)

A variable winning device that can change between an open state in which it is easy to accept game balls and a closed state in which it is difficult to accept game balls;
An auxiliary variable winning device that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can be easily received and a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game for changing the variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined release mode when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
It is difficult to discriminate the difference between the first special game that changes the variable prize-winning device between the open state and the closed state according to the first release mode and the variable special prize-winning device is the first special game. The second special game in which the game state before and after the game is not changed by changing the open state and the closed state according to the release mode, the variable prize winning device is changed from the first special game and the second special game. A special game determining means for determining one special game from a plurality of types of the special games including the advantageous special game that is changed to the open state and the closed state according to an advantageous open mode;
Special game control means for controlling the special game determined by the special game determination means on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is controlled.
When the first special game is determined by the special game determination means, the special game determination means causes the special game determination means to determine that the special game is to be controlled based on a first probability. Specific game state transition determining means for determining to shift to a high probability gaming state that causes the special game determining means to determine that the special game is to be controlled based on a second probability higher than the first probability;
If it is determined by the specific gaming state transition determining means to shift to the high probability gaming state, the specific gaming state control means for controlling the high probability gaming state after the special game ends;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined that the auxiliary variable winning device is shifted from the non-auxiliary gaming state in which the auxiliary variable winning device is not easily changed to the opened state to the auxiliary gaming state in which the auxiliary variable winning device is easily changed to the opened state. Auxiliary game state transition determining means to
Auxiliary determination means for determining whether or not the auxiliary gaming state is controlled by the auxiliary gaming state control means;
Game information generating means for generating game information of the special game based on the type of the special game determined by the special game determining means;
Game information output means for outputting the game information generated by the game information generation means,
The game information generating means includes
Wherein when the second special game before by the special game determination unit SL is determined, and the first special play by the special game determination means determines, the auxiliary game state is controlled by the auxiliary judgment means If it is determined that it is not, the first game information common to the first special game and the second special game is generated,
When the special game determining means determines any one of the advantageous special games as the first special game, second game information different from the first game information is generated,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game information output means outputs the first game information or the second game information determined by the game information generation means.

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