JP5205416B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special lottery in which whether or not a special prize is determined.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening, a special symbol lottery is performed, and the result is displayed on the special symbol display device. On the other hand, when a game ball wins a winning gate, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the result is displayed on a normal symbol display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  A liquid crystal display device is installed on the game board, and the decorative symbol display corresponding to the special symbol display is performed on the liquid crystal display device. That is, the result of the special symbol lottery is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device.

  In the decorative symbol display, various elaborate effects are performed until the result of the corresponding symbol lottery is displayed (while the decorative symbol is changing). For example, a special item or character showing the reliability of the jackpot winning game appears at a predetermined timing set in advance. In this way, the player's sense of expectation for winning the jackpot is preventing the game from becoming monotonous and becoming bored with the game.

JP 2010-063807 JP 2008-119085 A

  However, since the effects related to the reliability (hereinafter referred to as reliability effects) are incorporated in the decorative symbol display and the decorative symbol display is patterned, the types of reliability effects are limited. Therefore, with the increase in the number of times the game is executed on the gaming machine, the appearance time of the reliability effect can be predicted, and the freshness of the reliability effect is diminished, resulting in a decrease in the effect of the effect (falling into a dilemma) )

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces a reduction in effect.

The present invention provides a gaming machine in which a variable starting port through which a game ball can be easily entered and a winning gate through which the game ball can pass are provided in a game area in which the game ball can flow down. An acquisition means for acquiring game mediation information by entering the starting port, and a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the game mediation information acquired by the acquisition means Special game determination means for performing the game, and when the special game determination is performed by the special game determination means, the special symbol display means displays the variation of the special variation symbol on the special symbol display means and then displays the special game determination result Special symbol display control means for performing a stop display of a special game, and a special game capable of executing the special game after the special determination symbol indicating the result of executing the special game is stopped and displayed And an auxiliary game determination means for determining whether or not to execute an auxiliary game that makes it easier for the variable start port to enter the ball when the game ball passes through the winning gate, and the auxiliary game A normal symbol display control means for displaying a change of the normal variation symbol on the normal symbol display means and then displaying a stop of the normal determination symbol indicating the result of the auxiliary game determination when the auxiliary game determination is made by the determination means; The auxiliary game means for executing the auxiliary game after the stop display of the normal determination symbol indicating the result of executing the auxiliary game, and storage means for storing the game mediation information acquired by the acquisition means; In the preliminary determination means for performing a preliminary determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed based on the game mediation information stored in the storage means, and in the predetermined effect display means, Any of a reliability suggestion symbol indicating the reliability that the special game has been determined to be executed and an auxiliary game suggestion symbol indicating that the auxiliary game is determined to be executed in the auxiliary game determination Suggesting means capable of executing a suggestion effect to display any suggestion symbol after suggesting that the suggestion symbol is displayed, and the suggestion effect means displays the variation display of the special variation symbol. When the special determination symbol related to the variation display of the special variation symbol is stopped and displayed, and during the variation display of the special variation symbol, If the suggestion effect is executed before the stop display of the normal determination symbol is performed and it is determined that the auxiliary game is executed in the auxiliary game determination, the auxiliary game suggestion symbol can be displayed, and the auxiliary game determination If it is not determined that executes an auxiliary game in a constant, the reliability suggested symbol can be displayed der is, the case of displaying the confidence suggested design, the special change based on game-mediated information relating to the reliability suggested symbol The reliability suggestion symbol is displayed before the symbol variation display is performed .

In the predetermined effect display means, it is suggested that the reliability suggestion pattern suggests the reliability that the special game is determined to be executed in the preliminary determination, and that the auxiliary game is determined to execute the auxiliary game. Since the suggestion effect of displaying any suggestion symbol is executed after suggesting that any suggestion symbol of the auxiliary game suggestion symbols is displayed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the effect.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. (A) is a diagram showing a large winning game opening / closing control table for long games, (b) is a diagram illustrating a single winning game opening / closing control table for short games, and (c) is a two winning game opening / closing control table for short games. The figure showing a control table and (d) are figures showing a jackpot game control table. (A) is a figure showing a big winning opening / closing control table for one game per bonus, (b) is a figure showing a big winning opening / closing control table for small winning two games, (c) is a figure showing a small winning game control table It is. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram showing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram showing a general pattern variation pattern determination table, and (d) is an auxiliary game control table. The figure shown, (e) is a figure which shows a 2nd start port opening / closing control table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection sensor input process in a main control board. The flowchart which shows the 1st prior determination process in a main control board, It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd prior determination process in a main control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the 1st winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 3rd prior determination process in a main control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 4th prior determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for 1st special figures in a normal period. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for 2nd special figures in a normal period. It is a figure showing the variation pattern judgment table for the 1st special figure of the specific period which relates to probability variation jackpot and sudden probability jackpot. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for the 2nd special figure of the specific period which relates to probability variation jackpot and sudden probability jackpot. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the reception interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation number addition process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect completion | finish process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the usual drawing effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot reliability effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the long open effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the usual drawing effect start determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect start determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the long open effect start determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure holding | maintenance number effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing an effect mode determination table. (A) is a figure showing a usual drawing effect execution determination table, (b) is a figure showing a usual drawing effect pattern determination table, (c) is a figure showing a special effect determination table. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing the effect information storage means of sub RAM102c, (b) is a conceptual diagram showing the structure of each memory | storage part which comprises the effect information storage means of sub RAM102c. (A)-(b) is a conceptual diagram showing the example of the condition where the production information storage means has memorized production information. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart regarding a part of game. (A) is a figure showing the state in the middle of the usual figure introduction effect, (b) is a figure showing the last state of the usual figure introduction effect, (c) is a figure showing a state that the usual figure effect is fluctuating. . (A) is a diagram showing a situation in which the general symbol production is stopped and the normal symbol lottery is informed that the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost. FIG. 8C is a diagram showing a state of notifying that there is an event, and FIG. 10C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the normal drawing effect is stopped and the reliability of the jackpot winning in the special symbol lottery related to holding is notified. (A) A figure showing a state immediately before the transition to the special effect mode, (b) is a figure showing a state in which the effect symbol is being changed in the special effect mode, and (c) is related to a loss in the special effect mode. It is a figure showing a mode that the stop display of an effect design is performed. (A) is a diagram showing a state where a variation display of a production symbol is performed in the special production mode, (b) is a diagram showing a state where the reach state is established in the special production mode, and (c) is a big hit in the special production mode. It is a figure showing a mode that the stop display of the effect design which concerns on is performed. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the effect control board of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation number addition process in the presentation control board of Embodiment 2. 10 is a flowchart showing lottery effect end processing in the effect control board of the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing jackpot reliability effect determination processing in the effect control board in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a general drawing effect start determination process in the effect control board of the second embodiment.

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

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2, and in the center of the gaming board 2, an image output device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like is fitted into the frame 5 and integrated with a center accessory. ing. A game area 2A is formed on the game board 2 facing the periphery of the frame body 5 constituting the center accessory. Further, the gaming machine 1 includes a game ball launching mechanism for launching a game ball, and the game ball launching mechanism has an operation handle 3 that is rotatably arranged. When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3b 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 (see FIG. 2). .

  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 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the launch volume knob 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3a is applied to the firing solenoid 3c. The operation handle 3, the launch volume knob 3a, the touch sensor 3b, and the launch solenoid 3c constitute a game ball launch mechanism of the present invention.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates according to the applied voltage, and the strength according to the turning angle of the operation handle 3 (the turning angle of the knob 3a of the firing volume). (Hereinafter referred to as “game ball launch strength”), a game ball is launched. A game ball that has been effectively launched (normally at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the rails 4a and 4b and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  A plurality of general winning ports 11 are provided in the game area 2A. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a, and when this general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, the game area 2A is provided with a first prize gate 9 and a second prize gate 10 through which game balls can pass. The first prize gate 9 is provided with a first prize gate detection sensor 9a for detecting the passage of a game ball, and the second prize gate 10 is provided with a second prize gate detection sensor 10a for detecting the passage of a game ball. It has been. When these gate detection sensors 9a and 10a detect the passage of a game ball, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed.

  Furthermore, below the game area 2A and below the image output device 13, there is provided a first start port 6 that is invariable and can always enter the ball. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting the entrance of a game ball. When the detection sensor 6a detects the entrance of a game ball, the first special symbol described later is provided. A lottery will be held. It should be noted that a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is also paid out when the first start port detection sensor 6a detects the entry of a game ball.

  Further, below the first start opening 6, there is provided a second start opening 7 in which a series of winning paths are formed from the first winning gate 9 and the second winning gate 10. The second start port 7 is variable, that is, the second start port control device 70 is switched between a winable state and a non-winable state. The second start port control device 70 includes a movable piece 70b, and the movable piece 70b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, normally, the winning path to the second starting port 7 is cut off by the movable piece 70b that is stopped (not activated) (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and the second starting port cannot win a prize. To be controlled. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the movable piece 70b is operated, so that a winning path to the second starting port 7 is formed and the second starting port 7 is in a state where a winning can be achieved. Here, the predetermined condition is to win a prize in the above-described normal symbol lottery. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting the entrance of the game ball. When the detection sensor 7a detects the entrance of the game ball, the second special symbol lottery is selected. Done. Note that even when the detection sensor 7a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a large winning opening 8 is provided below the second winning gate 10. The special winning opening 8 is variable, that is, the special winning opening control device 80 switches between a state in which a winning can be made and a state in which a winning is impossible. The special prize opening control device 80 includes a revolving door 80b, and the revolving door 80b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, normally (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the winning path to the big prize opening 8 is cut off by the rotating door 80b that is stopped (not activated), and the big prize opening 8 cannot be awarded. Controlled by the state. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the revolving door 80b is operated, so that a winning path to the big winning opening 8 is formed, and the second big winning opening 8 becomes ready for winning. Note that the predetermined condition here refers to the above-described lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter, when referring to both the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol, simply “ "Special drawing lottery") is to win a special prize. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a. When the big prize opening detection sensor 8a detects a winning of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  At the bottom of the game area 2A, there is a discharge port 12 for discharging game balls that have not won any of the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, and the general winning port 11. Is provided.

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects. Specifically, in addition to the image output device 13 described above, a first effect accessory device 14 and a second effect accessory device 15 are installed. The first effect accessory device 14 is disposed in front of the image output device 13 and includes movable blocking members 14a and 14b that simulate a shoji. The shielding member 14a and the shielding member 14b are disposed apart from each other in the horizontal direction in a plane parallel to the display unit of the image output device 13 in a normal state. That is, the shielding member 14 a is disposed on the left side on the back side of the game board 2, and the shielding member 14 b is disposed on the right side 14 on the back side of the game board 2. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the drive unit connected to the shielding member 14a and the shielding member 14b is driven, and one or both of the shielding member 14a and the shielding member 14b are operated. For example, the shielding member 14a and the shielding member 14b slide (straightly move) until they come into contact with each other in a direction approaching each other. As a result, the shoji is closed and the image output device 13 is completely shielded. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses in this state, the shielding members 14a and 14b move and return to the original (normal) position.

  On the other hand, the second effect accessory device 15 simulates a human and is installed in the frame 5 near the right end of the image output device 13. The second effect accessory device 15 includes a movable portion 15a simulating a hand holding a skewer stuck with dumplings. When the predetermined condition is established, the drive unit connected to the movable unit 15a is driven, and the movable unit 15a is activated.

  In addition, on the upper and lower portions of the game board 2, there are provided lighting devices 16 for production having a plurality of movable lights 16a. Various light effects are performed by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a. In addition, an audio output device 17 including a speaker is provided on the outer side in the horizontal direction of the effect lighting device 16 installed on the upper part of the game board 2, and various sounds can be obtained by outputting music and audio. Production is performed.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. For example, the effect device is a lottery effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 of the game ball. In the lottery effect by the image output device 13, basically, the display of the effect symbol in which the decoration symbol constituting the effect symbol fluctuates in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time is first performed, and then the effect symbol stops, The stop display of the effect symbol which means that an effect is complete | finished is performed.

  In addition, when a production | presentation symbol is comprised with a some decoration design, it is called the stop display of a production | presentation symbol when all the decoration designs are stopped and displayed. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image output device 13 or the like. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of lottery of the special symbols. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, since it is a `` rendering '' for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily It does not necessarily represent the result of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol stopped and displayed). In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

  In the decorative display of each decorative symbol, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) from the next to the predetermined time from the start of the variable display until the stop display is performed ( Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed.

  There are various ways of displaying the effect symbols. For example, the decorative symbols may move at a high speed at the beginning and stop while gradually decelerating at the end, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. In addition, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, a left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, a middle symbol is finally stopped, and a three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. . When a special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time, the demonstration effect is performed in an internal standby state (a so-called customer waiting state).

  The gaming machine 1 also includes an effect button device 18 as an input device that enhances the interest of the effect. The effect button device 18 includes an effect button 18b and an effect button detection switch 18a connected to the effect button 18b. The effect button 18b is installed on the upper plate so that it can be pressed. When the effect button detection switch 18a detects the operation of the effect button 18b, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 102 described later, and a special effect (effect button effect) is executed in accordance with this operation. The operation of the effect button 18b is not always valid and is valid only for a predetermined period. For example, during the game, when the effect button 18b is displayed on the image output device 13 and a message prompting the operation of the effect button 18b is displayed, the operation becomes effective.

  Also, below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, and a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold number display device 22, and a second special symbol display device 22. A reservation number display device comprising a symbol reservation number display device 23 and a normal symbol reservation number display device 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. A special symbol is set as a result of the lottery for each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 in a stopped state. . That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball passes through the first winning gate 9 or the second winning gate 10. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21 is a notification of the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 21 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LED included in the normal symbol display device 21 is lit constitute a normal symbol, but always vary for a predetermined time before the normal symbol stops. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 operates, even if a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special symbol is displayed. The result of the lottery is not necessarily not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol reservation number display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6, and the second special symbol reservation number display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7. Indicates the current number of holds (U1, U2) in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol reservation number display device 24.

  A board unit including a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, and the like is provided on the back surface of the game board 2. A power board 107 is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown) are provided on the power board 107.

  Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the control means 100 includes a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a launch control board 106, and a power supply board 107.

(Internal structure of control means)
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 the program stored in the main ROM 101b based on the input signals from the detection sensors and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a predetermined 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.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a first winning gate detection sensor 9a, a second winning gate detection sensor 10a, And the general winning opening detection sensor 11a is connected, and the detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input into the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start opening / closing solenoid 70c for operating the movable piece 70b of the second start opening control device 70 and a large winning opening for operating the open / close door 80b of the large winning opening control device 80 are provided. An open / close solenoid 80c is connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first special symbol hold number display device 22, the second special symbol hold number. The display device 23 and the normal symbol holding number display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  Further, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is converted via an output port (not shown). Output as an external signal. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to a game information display device 700 and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transferred from the game information output terminal board 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. The predetermined game information is output (displayed) on the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with a material for determining the game machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to each other. It is also possible to be connected directly to

  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. An effect button detection switch 18 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button operation detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 18 b is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection SW 18a or a timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this, the command 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 payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball counting switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and payout based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer. The program stored in the ROM 103b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 31 b of the payout device 31 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank 30 to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 31 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, the payout CPU 103a confirms whether or not the game ball lending device 800 is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device 800 is connected, causes the launch control board 106 to fire the game ball. Send the permitted launch control data.

  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 control of the launch solenoid 3c is performed, and the game ball is launched. In the present embodiment, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired each time the firing solenoid rotates.

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, as in the above-described boards. The lamp control board 104 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2, and Drive control for a motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. Further, energization control is performed on a drive unit such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the first effect accessory device 14 or the second effect accessory device 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs each of the above-described controls based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 generates image data 105 </ b> B that generates at least drawing data related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image output device 13, and audio data related to the sound output from the audio output device 17. A sound generation unit 105C that controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall control unit 105A of the image control board 105 receives the effect confirmation command transmitted from the effect control board 102, and the overall CPU 105Aa of the overall control unit 105A controls the image displayed on the image output device 13 and outputs it from the audio output device 17. To control the voice. The general CPU 105Aa is connected to a program ROM 105Ab in which a control program executed by the general CPU 105Aa is stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the general CPU 105Aa is read out.

  The GPU 105Ba generates an image signal corresponding to the image to be finally displayed on the image output device 13, and transmits the image signal to the drive circuit of the image output device 13. On the other hand, the SDP 105Ca generates an audio signal corresponding to the audio that is finally output from the audio output device 17, and transmits the audio signal to the drive circuit of the audio output device 17.

  The GPU 105Ba is connected to an image ROM 105Bb storing a control program executed by the GPU 105Ba and image data, and a control program necessary for the operation of the GPU 105Ba is read out. The image ROM 105Bb also stores in advance image data related to background images such as landscapes, characters, and items that form images to be displayed on the image output device 13, for example, decorative symbols and backgrounds of decorative symbols. The GPU 105Ba is also connected to a VRAM 105Bc that stores image data generated in advance and stores image data stored in the image ROM 105Bb in advance.

  The GPU 105Ba executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design display processing, and character image display processing on the image output device 13. However, the background image, decorative design image, and character image are stored in the image output device. 13 are superimposed on the display screen. That is, the decorative 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 105Bc 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. .

  On the other hand, a control program executed by the SDP 105Ca and a voice ROM 105Cb storing voice data are also connected to the SDP 105Ca, and a control program necessary for the operation of the SDP 105Ca is read out. In the SDP 105Ca, audio data relating to audio output from the audio output device 17 is also stored in advance. The SDP 105Ca is also connected to an audio RAM 105Cc that stores the generated audio data.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a relay board for transmitting an external signal generated on the main control board 101 to the hall computer of the game shop and the game information display device 700. In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is directly connected only to the game information display device 700 on the output side, and is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display apparatus 700, but is connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer from the game information output terminal board 108. It may be configured. Further, the game information output terminal board 108 may be connected to the game information display device 700 through a hall computer.

  The payout information output terminal board 109 is a relay board for outputting to the hall computer a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid and a ball rental request signal indicating the number of balls to be paid out, generated in the payout control board 103. It is. In the present embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is also connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the payout control board 103 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store. In this embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. However, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to both the game information display device 700 and the hall computer. It may be configured. The payout information output terminal board 109 may be connected to the game information display device 700 via a hall computer.

  The power supply board 107 has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor (not shown), monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and controls the power interruption detection signal when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. Output to the substrate 101. 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 may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  Next, a part of the table stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 3A-1 and 3A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine success or failure of at least acquisition of the right to execute the special game based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 3A-1 is a table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol in the figure) referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol performed when the first start port 6 is won. is there. On the other hand, FIG. 3 (a-2) shows a table (a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in the figure) referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed when the second starting port 7 is won. ).

  Each jackpot determination table is relative to the jackpot determination table (low probability jackpot determination table) that is referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a normal value). And a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) that is referred to when it is in a high state (set higher than a normal value). By collating the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined.

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. When a winning other than “losing”, that is, “big win” or “small win” is won, a special game in which the big winning opening 8 is opened is executed.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is correct. As a result of the reach determination, when the reach is won (determined that there is a reach effect), a reach effect that can increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect is performed.

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, the decorative symbols stop in two areas of the left area, the central area, and the right area of the image output device 13 during the display of the effect symbols in a variable manner, and the predetermined one in the remaining area If a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the active line, a state (so-called “reach state”) in which a decorative symbol array representing a big win is generated occurs. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effects frequently performed by the image output device 13 or the like, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are arranged, and the same situation as the “big hit” winning is created halfway. By doing so, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be raised.

  In the reach production where the reach state occurs, after the reach state is established, the special design that does not show a big hit as the last production symbol stops on the active line without any other special production. In some cases, the lottery effect ends or the development effect (so-called “super reach effect”) develops after the reach state is established. Further, in the reach production, the reach state does not always occur. That is, there is also a reach effect that can give a player a sense of expectation for a big win even if a reach state does not occur.

  FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. With the special symbol determination, the special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the acquired special symbol determination random number. It is to be. The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (big hit, small hit, and loss). That is, FIG. 4A is a table that is referred to in special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 4B is the result of the jackpot determination that is “small hit”. 4C is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

  Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and effect symbol designation command are set. That is, the stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a jackpot game that constitutes a special game. FIG. 5 (a) is a table referenced in the long win game constituting the jackpot game, FIG. 5 (b) is a table referenced in one short hit game constituting the jackpot game, and FIG. 5 (c) is It is a table referred in 2 short hit games which comprise a big hit game.

  These tables are associated with jackpot types, that is, special symbol types (stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 8, a round number (R) which is a round game number, and an opening number which is an operation (opening of the big winning opening 8) number of the big winning opening control device in each round game (K) and opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 5D is a diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. And the ending time, which is the period until the jackpot game ends.

  6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams showing an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit game constituting a special game. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). This table stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, an operation number (opening of the large winning port) of the big winning opening control device and an opening time / closing time (operating time / non-operating time) are set.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. Then, an ending time, which is a period from the end of the small hit game, is set.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data and period specifying data. The game condition data is identification information associated with the state of the game condition newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The period specifying data is identification information associated with a specific period set for a predetermined period after the special game triggered by the big win and the small win.

  Any data is associated with the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery. That is, the table is divided according to the state of the winning probability of winning the jackpot (low probability state / high probability state), and in each divided table, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), game condition data, and period specification Data is stored in a uniquely associated manner.

  The game condition data is composed of 2-byte data. The upper byte of the game condition data represents the status of the jackpot winning probability newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a high probability state after the jackpot game, and if it is “00H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a low probability state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, the lower byte of the game condition data represents the start opening winning ease state newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the start port winning easiness is set to an easy state after the jackpot game, and if “00H”, the start port winning easiness is set to a difficult state after the jackpot game.

  The period specifying data is composed of 1-byte data, and the type of special prize based on the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the special symbol stop symbol data (one jackpot to four jackpots, one small jackpot, two small jackpots, Reach with reach, lose without reach). When the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the presence or absence of reach is also associated.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability gaming condition and the start opening winning ease are set as the gaming conditions. The table includes the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF of a flag (high probability flag and short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition described later, and a special symbol display according to the state of the game condition. The number of executions (X, J) is uniquely associated and stored. In other words, the number of executions of the special symbol display means a special symbol lottery, in other words, the specified number of times of special symbol display which is a notification of the result.

  FIG. 8A to FIG. 8E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on winning to the first winning gate 9 and the second winning gate 10. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of right acquisition for executing the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning to the winning gates 9 and 10.

  The hit determination table is relatively high compared to a hit determination table (non-temporal hit determination table) that is referred to when the ease of starting a prize to be described later is relatively low (difficult) (normal). It is composed of a hit determination table (high probability hit determination table) that is referred to in the (easy) state (normal). By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated with each other and stored, and by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 7 is opened is executed.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is a mode of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning at the winning gates 9 and 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol Stop symbol data / ordinary effect design designation data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the hit determination result (win and miss).

  Further, in these normal symbol determination tables, the normal symbol determination value and the normal symbol type are stored in association with each other uniquely. As the identification information of the normal symbol type, the universal symbol stop symbol data and the normal effect symbol designation command are set. In other words, the normal figure stop symbol data is used in the processing on the main control board 101, and the normal effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 8D is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game control table. This table is also associated with the normal symbol type, similarly to the second start port opening / closing control table. This table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the auxiliary game, the opening time, which is a period from the start of the auxiliary game to the first opening of the second start opening, and the final opening of the second start opening are completed. And an ending time, which is a period until the end of the auxiliary game.

  FIG. 8E is a diagram illustrating an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table is a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time reduction) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a second reference that is referred to in a time-short state. 2 start opening / closing control table (second start opening / closing control table for time reduction). The second start port opening / closing control table for the non-short-time state is further divided according to the types of normal symbols. These tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (general symbol stop symbol data). In other words, which table is used in the auxiliary game is usually selected based on the type of symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port during the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start opening, the opening number (D) which is the order of the operation of the second start opening control device (opening of the big winning opening), and each opening time / closing time (operation time / (Inactive time) is set.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device 80 is activated (the big prize opening 8 is opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit game” in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes. ”And“ Small Win Game ”which is executed when“ Small Win ”is won, and the special winning opening 8 is opened and closed. The jackpot game is divided into “long game”, “one game per short”, and “two games per short” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8. On the other hand, the “small hit game” is also divided into “one small hit game” and “two small hit games” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the grand prize opening is opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of release) and the total amount of time that can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum release time) are set in advance. The reason that it is “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the grand prize winning opening 8 is not opened the maximum number of times of opening, the big winning prize opening 8 may be closed and the round game may end. Even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 8 is closed and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

  The “long hit game” is a jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of prize balls and that can easily increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, in the “long game”, the round game is performed nine times. In the present embodiment, the total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening 8 in one round game is uniformly set to 29.5 seconds (see FIG. 5A).

  The “one game per short” is a jackpot game in which it is most difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player in the present embodiment. In “one game per short”, round games are played a total of nine times, and the maximum opening time in one round game is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds (see FIG. 5B). On the other hand, “two games per short” is a jackpot game that is basically difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player but is easier to win than one game per short. Even in "2 games per short", round games are played 9 times in total, but the maximum open time in 1-8 round games is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds, and the maximum open time in the 9th round game Is set to 1.2 seconds (see FIG. 5C).

  The “small hit game” is a game in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes in the same or similar manner as the short win game, and it is difficult or impossible to distinguish from the short hit game by visual recognition. It is not possible to know whether a short hit game or a small hit game is being executed, that is, by generating an ambiguous state in which it is unknown whether a short win or a small win is won. Can be increased. One game per hit corresponds to 2 games per short, and 2 games per short corresponds to 1 game per short. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in one game per small game, the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 8 in two short games, and the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 8 in two small games, The opening / closing mode of the big prize opening in one game per short is the same.

  In any of the small hit games, when a game ball wins the big prize opening 8, a predetermined number (for example, 15 game balls) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball as in the big hit game. In addition, “small hit game” does not have the concept of round game, but like the big hit game, the number of game balls that can be won during the small hit game is limited, and the maximum number of open times and the maximum open time Is set. That is, when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins throughout the small hit game, the game ends even in the middle of the small hit game.

  Note that the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening, such as the number of round games executed in the “big win game” and “small bonus game”, the maximum number of times the big prize opening is opened and the maximum opening time in the round game, is limited to the example of this embodiment. However, it is set appropriately depending on the type of model and the specifications of the model.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions which are preconditions for the progress of the game will be described. In this embodiment, the game is performed based on the “low probability” state or the “high probability” state for the winning probability of jackpot, and the “short time” state or “non-short time” for the ease of winning the game ball at the starting point. It is based on the state. The game conditions at the initial stage (when the power is turned on) are set to a “low probability” state and a “non-short time” state, and the state of the game condition in which each game condition is relatively disadvantageous for the player is indicated. In the embodiment, it is referred to as “normal state”.

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” regarding the winning probability of the jackpot means winning the jackpot in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7 It means that the probability is set to 1/333, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player. Here, the winning of “big win” is to acquire the right to execute “long win game” or “short win game” in the big win lottery. On the other hand, “high probability” means that the winning probability of jackpot is higher than “low probability”, that is, it is set to 1/36 relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is “high probability”, it is easier to win the jackpot than when it is “low probability”, and the number of possible jackpots per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is an advantageous state.

  “Non-temporal short” means that the time required to display a normal symbol corresponding to a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gates 9 and 10 (hereinafter referred to as a normal time fluctuation time) The total operating time of the second starting port control device 70 (the opening time of the second starting port 7), which is set to 29 seconds and is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery, is 5.6 seconds. Or it is set to 0.2 seconds. Here, “total” means that the second start port 7 may be opened several times for one hit, and the number of game balls that can be won for one hit is It is because it is restricted.

  Therefore, in a non-short-time state, when a game ball wins the winning gates 9 and 10, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is displayed after the normal symbol change display for 29 seconds corresponding to the lottery. It is notified by a stop display. If the lottery result is “Win”, then the second start port 7 is opened for 5.6 seconds or 0.2 seconds, and the game ball is ready to win. In the present embodiment, the probability that the opening time of the second start port 7 will be 5.6 seconds is 90% and the probability that it will be 0.2 seconds is 10% when the normal symbol lottery is won. ing. That is, the expected value of the opening time of the second start port 7 in the non-short-time state is 5.06 seconds.

  On the other hand, “time reduction” means that the normal fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than “non-time reduction”, and the operation time of the second start-up control device 70 is 6.0 seconds. It means that it is set longer than “short time”. Therefore, when the time is short, it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than when the time is not. As a result, the number of times that the special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Since the jackpot winning probability is constant, the winning of the jackpot is easier if the number of special symbol lotteries is increased. In other words, when the ease of winning is in the “short time” state, the number of wins per unit time is relatively large, so the “short time” state is more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. It can be said that it is a state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained. However, in the “non-short-time” state, the player can play the game by operating the appropriate operation handle 3. Even if the ball is fired, the number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to be reduced as compared to the time-short state. On the other hand, in the “short time” state, winning in the second start port 7 is easier than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery differs in any state (non-short-time state / short-time state) with respect to the ease of winning at the start opening.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of the jackpot game (game per long / one game per short / two games per short) and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (high probability state / low probability state) , And short-time state / non-short-time state). In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified. In other words, the long win game is executed by winning, and then the jackpot for setting the state of the game condition to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is “long hit with high probability short time”, and the long win game is executed by winning, After that, the game condition state is set to the “low probability” state and the “short time” state. The jackpot is set to “per length with low probability”, and one game per short is executed by winning, and then the game condition state is “high probability”. The jackpot to be set to the state and “short time” state is set to “1 per short with high probability short time”, one game per short is executed by winning, and then the game condition state is set to “high probability” state and “non-short time” state The jackpot to be played is “1 per short without high probability”, 2 games per short are executed by winning, and then the state of the game condition is set to “high probability” state and “non-short time” state Referred to as a "high probability shorter working hours without the short-per 2" per.

  When the jackpot is won, the normal state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the ease of winning a prize is always in a non-short state during a big hit game. On the other hand, even if winning a small hit, the game condition does not change during the small hit game. That is, the state of the game condition is maintained as it is during the small hit game.

(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 to the main CPU 101a, 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 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special symbol fluctuation display composed of the reach determination random number value, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value, and the like.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. 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 101 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 main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  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 special game variable counter update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning opening 8, and the like. And the time control process which updates the auxiliary | assistant game timer counter which performs the update process of the change time of a normal symbol, the update process of the stop time of a normal symbol, the update process of the opening / closing time of the 2nd start port 7, etc. is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination 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. 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 jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination 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 control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a controls the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold number display device 22, the second special symbol hold number display device 23, and the big prize opening control. A special symbol special control process (special symbol processing) for controlling the device 80 (control of a special symbol system device) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold count display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device) ( Normal symbol system processing). 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 determines whether or not the prize ball counters corresponding to the start opening (the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7), the big winning opening 8, and the general winning opening 11 exceed “0”. If “0” is exceeded, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a displays external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c. Drive control data for driving (start opening / closing solenoid drive data and winning prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and predetermined symbols are displayed on the symbol display devices 19, 20, 21 and the hold number display devices 22, 23, 24. Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 19, 20, and 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, and 24, display device output processing is performed for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first start port 6. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first winning gate 9. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second winning gate detection sensor 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second winning gate 10. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  Next, the first start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIGS. In step S231, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 6. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S232, and the first start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the storage area.

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains game mediation information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number, and in step S236, the first special symbol hold storage area is obtained. Remember.

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on winning in the first starting port 6, and in step S238, the first starting port winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold number display device 21, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. .

  The first preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The first pre-determination process is a process for tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the special symbol storage determination process in step S310 to be described later before the special symbol variation display (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery). It is.

  In step S237-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S237-1, the main CPU 101a ends the first preliminary determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the first preliminary determination in step S237-2. Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, in the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process in step S311 described later, a special symbol determination process in step S312 and a special figure variation pattern determination process in step S313.

  The determination result is reflected in the first start opening winning designation command set in step S238. That is, the first start opening winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E6H” of the special figure change start command shown in FIGS. 23 to 26 with “E4H”. The upper byte “E4H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the first start port 6, and the lower byte identifies the result of the preliminary determination.

  Next, the second start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and a second start opening prize regulation counter described later is updated. In addition to updating by adding “1”, the second starting port winning flag is turned ON in the second starting port winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second start opening prize prescribed counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because in the present embodiment, the number of winnings to the second starting port 7 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process is terminated. If the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. Therefore, the second special symbol is suspended in step S244. The counter value (U2) of the number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  Then, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information consisting of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number in step S245, and in step S246, the second special symbol. Store in the hold storage means.

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a performs a second preliminary determination process based on winning in the second starting port 7, and in step S248, sets the second starting port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold number display device 22, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. .

  The second preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The second pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the special symbol storage determination process in step S310, which will be described later, before the change display of the special symbol (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery). It is.

  In step S247-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S247-1, the main CPU 101a ends the second pre-determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the second pre-determination in step S247-2. Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, in the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process in step S311 described later, a special symbol determination process in step S312 and a special figure variation pattern determination process in step S313.

  The determination result is reflected in the second start opening winning designation command set in step S248. That is, the second start opening prize designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E7H” of the special figure variation start command shown in FIGS. 23 to 26 with “E5H”. The upper byte “E5H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the second start port 7, and the lower byte identifies the pre-determination result.

  Next, the first winning gate detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 9a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first winning gate 9. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure reservation number”) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S252. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  The main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a hit determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like in step S254, and stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S255.

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs third pre-determination processing based on winning to the first winning gate 9 in step S256, and sets the first gate winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S257. . At this time, in order to update the general symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold number display device 22, normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The third prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The third pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the normal symbol storage determination process in step S410, which will be described later, before the normal symbol display (notification of the result of the normal symbol lottery). .

  In step S256-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is currently being performed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S256-1, the main CPU 101a ends the third pre-determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs a third pre-determination in step S256-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random number (for example, a random number for winning determination and a random number for determining normal symbol (game media information)) stored in step S255, a predetermined determination (for example, winning determination and normal symbol determination) is performed. Do.

  If necessary, in step S254, a random number for determining the normal variation may be acquired, and the normal variation pattern determination may be performed in the third prior determination. In addition, the first gate winning designation command set in step S257 reflects the determination result based on the determination result. That is, the first gate winning designation command is associated with the type of winning gate related to the winning and the result of the prior determination.

  Next, the second winning gate detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S261, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second winning gate 10. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure holding number”) of the normal symbol holding number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S262. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S263, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  The main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a hit determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like in step S264, and stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S265.

  In step S266, the main CPU 101a performs a fourth pre-determination process based on winning in the second winning gate 10, and in step S267, sets the second gate winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. . At this time, in order to update the general symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold number display device 22, normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The fourth preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the normal symbol storage determination process in step S410, which will be described later, before the normal symbol display (notification of the result of the normal symbol lottery). .

  In step S266-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is currently being performed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S266-1, the main CPU 101a ends the fourth pre-determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the fourth pre-determination in step S266-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random numbers stored in step S265 (for example, a random number for winning determination and a random number for determining normal symbol (game mediating information)), a predetermined determination (for example, winning determination and normal symbol determination) is performed. Do.

  If necessary, in step S265, a random number for determining the normal variation may be acquired, and the normal variation pattern may be determined in the fourth prior determination. The determination result is reflected in the second gate winning designation command set in step S267 based on the determination result. That is, the second gate winning designation command is associated with the type of winning gate related to the winning and the result of the prior determination.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process shifts to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to small hit game processing (step S350). If data = 5, the process proceeds to the special game end process (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. If it is determined that the second special figure hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. Move processing to.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol hold count counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted. Processing is performed, and each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the variable storage unit (the 0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and period specifying data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol storage area is shifted.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the change storage unit (the 0th storage unit), and the data stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. Is done. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and period specifying data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold number display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. . This hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold number display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in priority to the first special symbol storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In Step S310-4, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the processing is shifted to the customer waiting state setting processing in Step S319-1 to Step S319-3. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. When the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. The process moves to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the demo determination flag “01H” in the demo determination flag storage area so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes jackpot determination processing based on the data shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning jack determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (game mediation information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 6.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that it is the first start port 6 in step S311-1, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in step S311-3. .

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area means that the current jackpot winning probability is high.

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “first low probability jackpot determination table” or the “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  In Step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in Step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot” selected in Step S311-5 or Step S311-6. The determination is made based on the “determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table”, and the jackpot determination process ends.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 19 and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-5. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “small jackpot”. When it is determined as “small hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a small hit in step S312-6.

  If it is not determined in step S312-2 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S312-3 and performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table.

  In step S <b> 312-4, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not “reach” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S <b> 312-3. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-7, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-8 to select a special symbol determination table for loss without reach.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 6 or second start port 7), and step S312. At -10, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-111, the main CPU 101a performs special symbol determination for comparing the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-2, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”) based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined, and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  As will be described later, when the special figure stop pattern data is determined in the special figure change pattern determination process of FIG. When determining the “special symbol”, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG. 29 or the small hit game process of FIG.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a sets game condition data to be referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot, based on the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special condition stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine the game condition data, and is set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit or a loss.

  Next, in step S312-15, the main CPU 101a sets period specifying data based on the special symbol stop symbol data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is collated with the selected reference data determination table to determine the period specifying data and set in the period specifying data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 19 and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol variation time) based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol determination result, and the reach determination result, etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area in step S313-1. As will be described later, the period specifying flag indicates that it is during a predetermined period after the special game is executed, and is stored (ON) in the period specifying flag storage area. In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of the start port related to the process based on the start port winning flag.

  The type of specific period is associated with the flag that is turned ON in the period specific flag storage area. That is, the specific period consisting of a predetermined period after the special game includes the type of special prize that generates the specific period, and the state of the game condition and the type of jackpot that are newly set after the big hit game when the special prize type is a big hit Is associated by. In the present embodiment, when winning a promising jackpot, flag “F11” is turned on after the jackpot game. Similarly, when winning a normal jackpot, flag “F12” is turned on. Then, when winning the latent big hit, the flag “F14” is turned ON, and when winning the big hit game while the winning probability of the big win is low, the flag “F15” is turned ON.

  The length of these specific periods is set by the number of executions of special symbol variable display, and after that specific period, the special symbol variable display is performed a predetermined number of times without winning a special prize (big win or small hit). When (the announcement of the result of the special prize lottery) is performed, the specific period ends. Note that no flag is stored in the period specifying flag storage area after power-on (restoration) or in a normal period that is not a specific period.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a refers to the start port and the period specifying flag in the special figure variation pattern determination process. In this embodiment, the special CPU variation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special diagram variation pattern, is the start port. This is because it is roughly classified according to the presence / absence of a period specifying flag (normal period or specific period) and the type of period specifying flag (see FIGS. 23 to 26). In other words, it is selected according to the normal period, the specific period related to the probable jackpot, the specific period related to the sudden jackpot, the specific period related to the normal jackpot, the specific period related to the latent jackpot, or the specific period related to the small jackpot in the low probability state ( This is because the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is different. Therefore, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag in step S313-1, and selects the special figure variation pattern determination table corresponding to the period specifying flag. In the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the specific period related to the probability variation jackpot and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the specific period related to the sudden probability jackpot are the same. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period related to the large probability hit and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period related to the small hit in the low probability state are the same.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a confirms the starting port related to the special figure variation pattern and selects a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the type of the starting port. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, is divided according to the type of the start port related to the special symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. 23 to 26, the first special figure variation pattern determination table relates to winning in the first starting port 6, but the second special figure variation relating to winning in the second starting port 6. In the pattern determination table, the upper byte “E6H” of the special figure variation start command in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 23 to 26 is replaced with “E7H”. Therefore, the upper byte “E7H” is identified as a special figure change start command by winning the second start port 7.

  Next, in step S313-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the period specifying data. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a loss, in step S313-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the reach determination result indicates reach. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a reach, the main CPU 101a determines in the special figure variation pattern determination table for reach-losing in step S313-6. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no reach, in step S313-5, the number of special figure holds In step S313-8, the special figure variation pattern determination table for reachless loss is determined based on the confirmed number of holds. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S313-3 that it is not lost, in step S313-8, the main CPU 101a determines a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the period specifying data (special prize type).

  Thus, if the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in step S313-9. Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table.

  When the special symbol variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 19, and in step S310-7, the special CPU variation start command having information related to the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted for effects in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure change start command is a command corresponding to the special figure change pattern, and when the effect control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the change display of the special symbol starts, and the special figure change start command. Based on the above, the lottery effect pattern associated with the contents of the lottery effect is finally determined. As shown in FIG. 23 to FIG. 26, the special figure change start command includes, in addition to the special figure change time, the type of jackpot or small hit, presence / absence of reach effect, number of special figure hold, type of period, etc. Is reflected in the identification information.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the gaming condition at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and sets a gaming state designation command reflecting the state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do.

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets a special figure variation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol variation display data to display the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, and temporarily changes the special symbol variation. The process ends. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a sets the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-12. Then, the special symbol memory determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special game timer 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.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special figure change time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a sends a special figure change end command to notify the effect control board 102 that the special symbol change display has ended. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S320-6, turns off the first starting opening prize flag or the second starting opening prize flag, and the special symbol variation process. Exit.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). . As a result, if it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. .

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed, it determines in step S330-2 whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a sets the calculated value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation counter in the short-time state indicating the remaining fluctuation number (J) in the short-time state as a new short-time. Stored as the number of remaining state fluctuations (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the time-saving state. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the short-time state is zero, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the short-time state is not zero, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. When the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short time state is “0”, the special symbol fluctuation display in the short time state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short time” state ends. Means that.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a newly calculates an operation value (X-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining probability counter in the high probability state indicating the remaining number of changes (X) in the high probability state. This is stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (X) in the high probability state.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0 in the high probability state. If the number of remaining fluctuations (X) = 0 in the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the number of remaining fluctuations (X) = 0 in the high probability state, not, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (X) in the high probability state is “0”. This means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “high probability” state. Means to end.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a stores a period specifying flag (probability big hit specific period flag “F11”, normal jackpot specific period flag “F12”, sudden hit big specific period flag “F13”, latent probability big hit in the period specifying flag storage area. It is determined whether or not the specific period flag “F14” or the small hit specific period flag “F15”) is ON. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a newly determines a calculated value (T-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specific period indicating the remaining fluctuation count (T) for the specific period. Stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (T) of the period.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (T) in the specific period is zero. If it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0 in the specific period, the process proceeds to step S320-13, and if it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) in the specific period is not 0, The process moves to step S330-14.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 20). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-18. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-16.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not the “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 21 to 24). Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-21. If it is not determined that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-17.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data. In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a performs the operation when the winning probability of winning the jackpot is “low probability”. It is determined whether or not it has been broken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the period specifying data is “36H” or “37H”.

  Here, if it is determined that the process is performed in the “low probability” state, in step S330-23, the main CPU 101a clears the period specific flag storage area and the specific period remaining fluctuation count counter ( Reset. If it is determined that the processing is not performed in the “low probability” state, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-24.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data. In step S330-19, the game condition flag storage area, the remaining variation counter in the high probability state, and the remaining variation count in the short-time state. Reset the counter. In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a clears (resets) the period specifying flag storage area and the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specified period.

  In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the type of the special prize in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the opening time corresponding to the type of the special prize is set in the special game timer counter according to the main CPU 101a and the special figure stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. The term “opening” as used herein refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (first opening of the big winning opening 8). If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, 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. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of jackpot, and selects a predetermined value in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. Specifically, according to the special figure stop symbol data, a long winning game winning prize opening / closing control table, a short winning 1 game winning prize opening / closing control table, or a short winning 2 game winning prize opening / closing control table. Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value stored in the round opening number storage area (round opening number (K)) and stores it. Then, the main CPU 101a energizes the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and sets the special prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to open the special prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the big winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3, and based on the round number (R) and the round opening number (K), the opening time ( The operating time of the big prize opening control device 80) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the round release number storage area. A round designation command indicating one round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the round opening number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command in the long hit game, an effect display such as “ROUND1” is performed on the image output device 13.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games (after the final opening of the big winning opening 8 is completed) to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-17, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the current ending is not currently in progress, step S340-7 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special prize opening 8 or the like is open, that is, whether or not the special prize opening control device 80 is in operation. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is being opened, it determines in step S340-8 whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the big prize opening 8 is satisfied. To do. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum open time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is adopted. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c in order to close the special winning opening 8, and the opening / closing of the special winning opening determined in step 340-3 is performed. Referring to the control table, based on the current round number (R) and round opening number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the release number (K) is the number of rounds opened in the round game, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter is a specified number (for example, 9) Therefore, it is determined whether or not this condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round has been completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round has not been completed, the jackpot game process is ended.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the round opening number storage area and clears the counter value of the round winning counter to “0”.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area is the number of round games executed in the jackpot game. When determining “Yes”, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-15, and when determining “No”, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of jackpot according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sends the ending command associated with the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Next, the main CPU 101a sets an ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S340-18 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special game end process shown in FIG.

  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 it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-6.

  In step S350-2, 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. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hit game start process. In the small hit game start processing, the second big prize opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of the small hit is selected according to the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, according to the special figure stop symbol data, it is determined in the small winning 1 game big winning opening / closing control table or the small winning 2 game big winning opening opening / closing control table.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the value (round opening number (K)) stored in the round opening number storage area and stored. Then, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in order to open the special prize opening 8, and the current round opening is performed with reference to the special prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3. The opening time of the special winning opening 8 based on the number (K) is set in the special game timer counter, and the small hit game is ended.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here means the period from the end of opening of the last big winning opening 8 to the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-13 when it is determined that it is currently ending, and moves to step S350-6 when it is determined that it is not currently ending.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-10, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is open, in step S350-7. Then, it is determined whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value (C) of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, nine), or the opening time of one time of the big winning opening 8 has passed (special game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-8, and if it determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the big prize opening 8, and the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3 is referred to. Based on the current round opening number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the round opening number (K) reaches a preset number of round opening, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter reaches a specified number (for example, 9). . When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11, and when determining that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hitting game process. To do.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the round opening number storage area and sets “0” to the counter value (C) of the round winning counter. That is, the round opening number storage area and the round winning counter are cleared.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the type of small hits in the transmission data storage area for presentation according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sets an ending time according to the type of small hits. Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-8 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, when the main CPU 101a determines that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process, and when it determines that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-4. .

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-14 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game is not done, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads special figure stop symbol data.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special game to be ended is a jackpot game. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data is 01-20. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot game in step S360-2, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S360-3, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the game is not a jackpot game, moves the process to step S360-8.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a loads the game condition data. In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a checks the game condition data against the game condition determination table and turns on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. Judgment is made. When the “high probability” state is set after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned ON in the high probability flag storage area, and in step S360-5, a predetermined number of times (this embodiment) Then, set 100 times). Note that, regardless of whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 01H00H, 100 is set in the remaining fluctuation counter in the high probability state.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a collates the gaming condition data loaded in S360-3 with the gaming condition determination table, and determines whether or not the hourly flag is turned on in the hourly flag storage area. When the “short time” state is set after the big hit game, the short time flag is turned ON in the short time flag storage area, and in step S360-7, the remaining fluctuation number counter in the short time state is set to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). ) Is set. Note that, regardless of whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 00H01H, 100 is set to the remaining fluctuation count counter in the short-time state.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a loads the period specifying data. In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a checks the loaded reference data against a period specifying flag determination table (not shown), and sets the period specifying flag (F11 to F11). F15) is turned ON, and in step S360-10, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is set in the remaining variation counter of the period specifying flag corresponding to the period specifying flag. However, when the period specifying data is “38H”, “39H”, “46H” to “49H”, nothing is performed in steps S360-90 and S360-10.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data in step S360-12. Then, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  The ordinary power transmission 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 shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process moves to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The normal symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If it is determined that the normal symbol is being displayed, the main CPU 101a ends the normal symbol storage determination process. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter (ordinary symbol hold count (G), hereinafter referred to as "general symbol hold count (G)") is 1 or more. When the number of held general symbols (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of common figure reservations (G) is “1” or more, the value stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage area in step S410-3 ( G) is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new number of reserved drawings (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th 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. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold symbol hold number display device 24 as the data is shifted (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G). The normal symbol hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a collates the hit determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the hit determination table is associated with the start opening winning easiness state (short time state / non-short time state) (see FIG. 8A), so the short time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol determination. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks the normal symbol by comparing the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Do. Since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the hit determination result (win / loss), the hit determination result is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the hit determination result is selected.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a determines a normal effect symbol designation command based on the result of the normal symbol determination, and sets the determined normal effect symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol stop symbol data”), that is, the type of the normal symbol, based on the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined in the normal symbol variation pattern determination process, the normal symbol variation pattern determination process determines whether the normal symbol variation pattern is a hit normal symbol in the normal symbol stop pattern in FIG. It is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the second start port 7 in the process.

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol (for example, a circle with an intermediate coating) expressed by the final lighting for a certain period of time by the LED of the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost normal symbol is the final LED. It is a symbol (blank) expressed by turning off the light for a certain period of time.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the general-purpose variation pattern determination table is based on the start opening winning ease state, the general-purpose stop symbol data, and the general-purpose variation pattern determination value, the main CPU 101a first stores the time flag flag. It is determined whether a flag is turned on in the area. The case where the flag is ON in the time-short flag storage area is when the ease of winning at the start port is in the short-time state, and the case where the flag is not ON is easy when winning at the start port. This is when sex is in a non-temporal state.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the main CPU 101a selects the time reduction common figure variation pattern determination table. When the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a selects a non-time reduction common use flag. A figure variation pattern determination table is selected (see FIG. 8C). Next, the main CPU 101a selects a general map variation pattern determination table based on the general map stop pattern data from the selected general map variation pattern determination table. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number value for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (normal map fluctuation pattern (normal map)). (Variation time).

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets the base map change time determined in the base map change pattern determination process in the auxiliary game timer counter. By the process of this step, the time for normal symbol variation display is determined. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data to display the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21, and in step S410-12, sets “1” to the normal diagram normal power processing data. "Is set, and the normal symbol variation process is terminated. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 21 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal time fluctuation time set in step S410-10 has elapsed (whether auxiliary game timer counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets the general map stop display data to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on the general symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  Then, in step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the ordinary figure / electric power process data, and ends the normal symbol variation process.

  Next, the normal symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S430-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in step S420-4 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-3 has elapsed, in step S430-2, whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. Determine. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to a normal symbol. Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-4. If it is not determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3.

  In step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special processing data. Then, in step S430-5, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and responds to the normal stop symbol based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the opening time in the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the normal symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S430-3, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the ordinary figure ordinary electricity processing data, and ends the normal symbol suspension process.

  The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S450-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S450-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S450-5.

  In step S450-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the start port winning easiness state (short-time state / non-short-time state), and further displays the normal stop symbol data. Accordingly, the second big prize opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the winning type is selected. Specifically, in accordance with the general-purpose stop symbol data, the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the hit 1 or the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the win 2 is determined. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to and stored in the value stored in the general power open number storage area (the general power open number (D)). Then, in order to operate the tongue piece member 70b, the energization start data of the second start opening / closing solenoid 70c is set, and the current start opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is referred to The opening time of the 2nd starting port 7 based on a public power release number (D) is set to an auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-12. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

  In step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 7 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 7 is open, whether or not the “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 7 is satisfied in step S450-7. Determine. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached a prescribed (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that the opening time of one opening of the second starting opening 7 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-8, and determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is set. Referring to FIG. 4, the closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current public power open number (D). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

  In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start opening 7 is opened with the preset number of open electric power (D), or the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-10, and when it determines that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process. .

  In step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the public power open number storage area and sets “0” in the second start opening prize regulation counter. That is, it clears the public telephone open number storage area and the second starting opening prescribed winning counter.

  In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in accordance with the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets an ending time in accordance with the normal stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the auxiliary game timer counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-6 that the second start port 7 is not open, it determines in step S450-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-4.

  Next, in step S450-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-14, If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described. When power is supplied to the effect control board 102 from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs main processing as shown in FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes each storage area of the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

  In step S1001, the sub CPU 102a updates effect random numbers such as effect mode determination random numbers and effect pattern determination random numbers. Thereafter, the process of step S1001 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Reception interruption processing of production control board)
The reception interruption process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. When the sub CPU 102a receives a signal having predetermined information such as a command from the main control board 101 or the effect button device 18, the sub CPU 102a stores the data in a dedicated storage area provided for each signal to be received in the sub RAM 102c. The reception flag indicating that the data has been newly stored (indicating that it has been input) is turned ON in the data reception flag storage area of the sub-RAM 102c (steps S2001 to S2024). The data reception flag has a function of identifying the type of data.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  In step S3001, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S3002, the sub CPU 102a performs time update processing related to various effects. That is, a time control process for updating an effect timer counter or the like used in the effect is performed.

  In step S3003, the sub CPU 102a performs random number update processing of various effect random numbers. 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. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S3100, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a analyzes a command or signal newly stored in a predetermined area in the reception interrupt process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 40 to 46 and FIGS. 51 to 54.

  In step S3200, the sub CPU 102a performs general drawing effect start determination processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to start a general drawing effect described later. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3300, the sub CPU 102a performs a special effect start determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute a special effect described later. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3400, the sub CPU 102a performs a long opening effect start determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to start the long opening effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3500, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect button process for enabling or disabling the operation of the effect button 25b. In response to the result of this processing, if the production button operation detection signal is received during the period when the operation of the production button 25b is valid, the sub CPU 102a sends the production button production control command to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S3124. set.

  In step S3600, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect determination process for determining whether to perform a demonstration effect. As a result of the determination process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that a demonstration effect is to be performed, the sub CPU 102a sets a demonstration effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S3700, the sub CPU 102a displays the current special figure hold status (for example, the special figure hold number (the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2))) as the image output device 13 or the like. In order to display the special figure, the special figure reservation number effect process is performed. Specifically, based on a special figure holding number counter provided on the sub control board 102, the current holding number is confirmed, a special figure holding effect control command associated with the holding number is generated, and the sub RAM 102c Set in the transmission buffer (see FIG. 50).

  In step S3800, the sub CPU 102a performs command transmission processing (output control processing). In this process, a command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to perform a predetermined effect.

  In step S3004, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S3100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

  The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the gaming state designation command reception flag is turned on in step S3101. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3103. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3102, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the gaming condition state indicated by the gaming state designation command, that is, the state of the jackpot winning probability and the start opening winning ease state. Based on the analysis result, the flag is turned ON / OFF in the high probability flag storage area and the short time flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 102c, and the game state designation command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3103, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start port winning designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3105. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3104, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) indicated by the start opening winning designation command. A special figure hold number addition process related to the figure hold is performed, and the start opening winning designation command reception flag is turned OFF. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3105, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure change start command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3107. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3106, the definite special symbol lottery, that is, the lottery effect pattern determination process for determining the mode (contents) of the lottery effect corresponding to the special symbol display. To turn off the special figure fluctuation start command reception flag. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3107, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect symbol designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3109. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3108, the sub CPU 102a checks the type of hold indicated by the special effect designating command (first special figure hold or second special figure hold), and the sub RAM 102c By subtracting “1” from the counter value of the special figure holding number counter, a special figure holding number subtraction process for updating the special figure holding number is performed, and the special effect designating command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3109, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure change end command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3111. If it is determined that the flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a performs lottery effect end processing and turns off the special figure change end command reception flag in step S3110. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 43 and 51.

  In step S3111, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demo designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3113. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3112 a demonstration effect standby time measurement start process for starting the time until the demonstration effect starts as a pre-process for executing the demonstration effect is performed. And turn off the demo designation command reception flag.

  In step S3113, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the normal effect designating command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3114. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3114, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to perform the definite normal symbol lottery, that is, whether or not to perform the normal symbol effect corresponding to the normal symbol display. Processing is performed, and the normal performance symbol designation command reception flag is turned OFF. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 44, 45, and 52.

  In step S3115, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special game opening command (big hit game opening command or small hit game opening command) reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3117. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3116, the sub CPU 102a determines the content of the special game effect that is the main effect related to the special game, and issues a special effect confirmation command associated with the content. A special game effect pattern determination process to be set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is performed, and the special game opening command reception flag is turned OFF. When the special game opening command is received, the sub CPU 102a turns on the special effect restriction flag in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S3117, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the round designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3119. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3118, the sub CPU 102a sets a round start effect control command indicating the content of the round start effect in which the round number related to the long hit game is displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Round start effect determination processing is performed, and the round designation command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3119, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special game ending command (big hit game ending command or small hit game ending command) reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3121. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3120, the sub CPU 102c transmits a special game ending effect confirmation command associated with the content of the special game ending effect that is an effect related to the special game ending. A special game ending effect pattern determination process to be set in the buffer is performed, and the special game ending command reception flag is turned OFF. When the special game ending command is received, the sub CPU 102a measures the time, and turns off the special effect restriction flag when the ending time has elapsed after receiving the special game ending command.

  In step S3121, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the auxiliary game opening command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3123. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S312, the sub CPU 102a performs a long opening effect execution determination process for determining whether or not to perform the long opening effect in response to the long opening of the auxiliary game. Turn off the game opening command reception flag. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3123, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button operation detection signal reception flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3124, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current operation of the effect button 25b is in a valid period. The effect button operation detection signal reception flag is set OFF in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The special figure reservation number addition process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3104-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command is a first start opening winning designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is the first start opening prize designation command, in step S3104-2, the first special figure reservation count (U1) is incremented by adding “1” to the first special figure reservation count counter of the sub RAM 102c. In step S3104-8, the special figure effect control command generation flag is turned ON in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 102c. In step S3104-9, the start opening prize designation command reception flag is turned OFF, and the special figure pending number addition process is performed. finish.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is not the first start port winning designation command, that is, the second start port winning designation command, in step S3104-3, the second special figure pending number counter in the sub RAM 102c is incremented by “1”. Then, the second special figure holding number (U2) is updated, and in step S3104-4, it is determined whether or not a special effect mode flag “F29” described later is turned on in the effect mode flag storage area.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect mode flag “F29” is not ON, the process proceeds to step S3104-8. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect mode flag “F29” is ON, in step S3104-5. Then, it is determined whether or not the special effect execution flag is turned on in the second start opening winning designation command storage area of the sub RAM 102c described later.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S3104-8. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect execution flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a is currently executing in step S3104-6. It is determined whether the lottery effect is a lottery effect related to the game mediation information that caused the special effect mode. That is, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect execution flag is stored in the 0th part of the start opening prize designation command storage area of the sub RAM 102c and the first start opening prize designation command is stored.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines “No” in step S3104-6, it moves the process to step S3104-8, and if it determines “Yes”, it adds “1” to the effect mode remaining number counter in step S3104-7. The effect mode remaining count (M) is updated, and the process proceeds to step S3104-8.

  As described above, steps S3104-4 to S3104-6 are predetermined conditions for suppressing a reduction in the effect of special effects. The reason why these processes are the predetermined conditions for suppressing the deterioration of the production effect will be described below. First, when a special effect is executed due to game mediation information based on winning in the first start port 6 processed non-prioritously (special symbol lottery), the first start port 6 When a game ball wins the second start opening 7 after winning, the period until the lottery effect relating to the special effect mode for the lottery effect related to the second start opening 7 is extended (the number of lottery effects is increased). Therefore, it is necessary to increase the remaining number of times of the special effect mode with the winning to the second starting port 7 processed with priority. Secondly, when a special effect is executed based on a winning at the first start opening 6, even if there is a win at the second starting opening 7 when a lottery effect based on the winning is executed, the lottery The special production mode ends with the production. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent an increase in the remaining number of times in the special performance mode that accompanies the winning at the second start opening 7 that is preferentially processed.

  The lottery effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3106-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to an effect mode flag stored in an effect mode flag storage area described later, and selects a lottery effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode in step S3106-2. This is because the lottery effect pattern determination table is classified according to the type of effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) of lottery effects performed by the effect device composed of the image output device 13 or the like corresponding to the special symbol lottery (or special symbol display), and the game conditions Associated with the state or period type. For example, as the effect mode, various elements constituting an effect composed of a scene such as a place, a situation, a time and the like displayed on the image output device 13, a main character appearing, an angle, and the like are appropriately set.

  In the present embodiment, seven types of effect modes (effect mode “A” to effect mode “F” and special effect mode) are set in total (see FIG. 51). The effect mode flag is information (flag) for identifying the effect mode, indicates each effect mode, and is stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  A lottery effect pattern determination table associated with the effect mode is stored in the sub ROM 102b. That is, the effect pattern determination table for effect mode “A” to effect mode “F” and the effect pattern determination table for special effect mode are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode “A” corresponds to a normal period (low probability state and non-time-short state), the production mode “B” corresponds to a specific period related to a probable big hit, and the production mode “C” "Corresponds to a specific period related to the probable jackpot and the normal jackpot, the production mode" D "corresponds to a specific period related to the sudden jackpot, and the production mode" E "and the production mode" F "are the latent big hit and low probability states Corresponds to a specific period of small hits. The reason why a plurality of special prizes correspond to one production mode is that the opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 8 can shift to the same production mode after the occurrence of the same or similar special prize. This is to make it difficult to determine which special award has been won and to give the player a sense of tension, thereby delaying the tiredness of the game. On the other hand, as will be described later, the special effect mode occurs when the reliability notification of the big hit winning is performed in the ordinary drawing effect.

  The sub CPU 102a analyzes the special figure change start command in step 3106-3, and in step S3106-4, further displays the special figure change start command (change) from the lottery effect pattern determination table for each effect mode selected in step S3106-2. An effect pattern determination table based on (pattern) is selected, and a final lottery effect pattern determination table is determined. This is because the lottery effect pattern determination table for each effect mode is further divided for each change start command (change pattern).

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of lottery effect patterns are stored in association with the effect pattern determination value for each change start command in each effect mode. The lottery effect pattern is an identification number representing the contents of the lottery effect, and is performed by the image output device 13, the effect accessory devices 114 and 15, the effect lighting device 16, the audio output device 17, and the effect button device 18. A specific aspect of the lottery effect to be called is associated. Therefore, the lottery effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content of the image displayed on the image output device 13 (lottery effect image mode). For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the lottery effect pattern. By receiving the lottery effect control command, the image output device 13 displays an image associated with the lottery effect pattern.

  The lottery effect pattern includes a display pattern of a decorative design, a display pattern of a background image made up of scenes and characters and serving as a background of the decorative design, and the like. That is, in the lottery effect pattern, based on the special figure change start command, the decoration pattern change mode and stop mode, the presence / absence of reach effect, the background type / change mode, and the like are set. When the image control board 105 receives the lottery effect control command, the image control board 105 displays a decorative symbol based on the lottery effect pattern associated with the command (the effect symbol is varied and the effect symbol is stopped). In addition, when receiving the lottery effect control command, the image control board 105 displays a background image based on the lottery effect pattern associated with the command.

  In step S3106-5, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S3106-6, the acquired effect pattern determination random number is determined. The lottery effect pattern determination to be collated with the lottery effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S3106-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect confirmation command corresponding to the lottery effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S3106-8, the time required for the lottery effect corresponding to the lottery effect pattern. Is set in the special performance timer.

  In step S3106-9, the sub CPU 102a shifts the start opening prize designation command storage area. In step S31010-, the special CPU variation start command reception flag is turned off, and the lottery effect pattern determination process ends. . Here, the shift process of starting opening prize designation command storage will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (a), the start opening winning designation command storage area of the sub RAM 102c in which the starting opening winning designation command is stored stores the start opening winning designation command related to the lottery effect regardless of the type of the starting opening. The lottery effect storage area, the first start opening winning designation command storage area for storing the first starting opening winning designation command based on the winning to the first starting opening 6 and the second starting opening 7 are won. And a second start opening winning designation command storage area in which a second starting opening winning designation command is stored.

  Each of the first start opening prize designation command storage area and the second start opening prize designation command storage area includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The lottery effect storage area (also referred to as the 0th storage section), the first storage section to the fourth storage section have the same structure, and each of the start opening prize designation command storage areas for storing the start opening prize designation commands, It consists of a jackpot reliability effect flag storage area for storing a reliability effect flag, and a special effect determination flag storage area for storing a special effect determination flag to be described later.

  The start opening prize designation command transmitted from the main control board 101 is stored in the first start opening prize designation command storage area or the second start opening prize designation command storage area based on the type of start opening with which the command is associated. Sorted to either. When the start opening winning designation command is distributed, the starting opening winning designation commands are stored in order from the smallest storage section in an empty storage section (no other starting opening winning designation commands are stored).

  The start opening winning designation command stored in either the first starting opening winning designation command storage area or the second starting opening prize specifying command storage area is shifted in step S3106-9. That is, data stored in the first storage unit moves to the 0th storage unit, and data stored in the second storage unit moves to the first storage unit. When data is stored in both the first start opening prize designation command storage area and the second start opening prize designation command storage area, the data stored in the second start opening prize designation command storage area has priority. In this case, the data stored in the first start opening winning designation command storage area does not move. When data is moved by the shift process, old data is overwritten with new data.

  Next, the lottery effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a analyzes an effect designating command stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c in step S3110-1, and determines in step S3110-2 whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. To do.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not lost, it moves the process to step S3110-11, and if it determines that it is lost, it refers to the effect mode flag storage area in step S3110-3, and in step S3110-4, currently the effect mode “ It is determined whether or not it is “A”, that is, whether or not the effect mode flag “F20” is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is not “A”, the process proceeds to step S3110-5, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is “A”, the process proceeds to step S3110-9.

  In step S3110-9, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect end confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S3110-10, turns off the special figure change end command reception flag, and ends the lottery effect end process. The lottery effect end confirmation command is a command indicating that the lottery effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol is ended, that is, that the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the change end command stored in the sub RAM 102c is directly set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c as a lottery effect end command. The lottery effect end confirmation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S3110-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect mode flag “F29” is turned on and the current mode is the special effect mode. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the special effect mode, it moves the process to step S3110-21, and if it determines that it is not in the special effect mode, it moves the process to step S3110-6.

  In step S3110-6, the sub CPU 102a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter to update the remaining number (M) of the effect mode. In step S3110-7, the counter of the effect mode remaining number counter is updated. It is determined whether or not the value is “0”. This effect mode remaining number counter is a device that counts the remaining number of lottery effects executed in the effect mode in which the number of lottery effects is set (M: remaining number of effects mode).

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S3110-9. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, the effect mode flag “F20” is turned on in the effect mode flag storage area in step S3110-8, and the process proceeds to step S3110-9. Move processing.

  In step S3110-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S3110-13. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a small hit, in step S3110-12, it is determined whether or not the small hit is in a high probability state. judge. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the high probability state, it moves the process to step S3110-13, and if it determines that it is in the high probability state, it moves the process to step S3110-3.

  In step S3110-13, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is currently in the special effect mode, that is, whether or not the effect mode flag “F29” is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the special effect mode, it moves the process to step S3110-14, and if it determines that it is not in the special effect mode, it moves the process to step S3110-17. In step S3110-14, the sub CPU 102a clears a temporary effect mode flag that is turned on in a temporary effect mode flag storage area, which will be described later, and an effect mode remaining count that is stored in the temporary effect mode remaining count storage area.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect restriction flag in step S3110-15, turns off the second reserved number addition flag in step S3110-16, and moves the process to step S3110-17.

  In step S3110-17, the sub CPU 102a confirms the result of the special symbol lottery based on the information included in the special effect symbol designation command analyzed in step S3110-1, and stores it in the sub ROM 102b in association with the type of the special prize. The effect mode determination table is selected (see FIG. 51).

  The effect mode determination value and the effect mode are associated with the effect mode determination table for each type of special prize. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a obtains the effect mode determination random number in step S3110-18, and in step S3110-19, collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table, and in the next lottery effect. Determine the production mode.

  In step S3110-20, the sub CPU 102a stores the effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and the effect mode execution count set in the effect mode is stored in the effect mode remaining count. The counter is set, and the process proceeds to step S3110-9.

  In step S3110-21, the sub CPU 102a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of effects modes stored in the effect mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c described later, and the number is “0” in step S3110-22. It is determined whether or not. In step S3110-23, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect mode flag “F20” indicating the effect mode “A” as the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode information storage area. This is because the number of executions of the production mode that has been triggered by the special prize ends while the special production mode is being performed.

  In step S3110-24, the sub CPU 102a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter to update the remaining number (M) of the effect mode, and in step S3110-25, the counter of the effect mode remaining number counter is updated. It is determined whether or not the value is “0”. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S3110-9. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S3110-26.

  In sub CPU102a step S3110-26, with reference to the temporary effect mode flag turned on in the temporary effect mode flag storage area, the effect mode flag indicated by the temporary effect mode flag is set in the effect mode flag storage area. In step S3110-27, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode remaining number stored in the temporary effect mode remaining number storage area and sets it in the effect mode remaining number counter. Further, the sub CPU 102a clears the temporary performance mode flag storage area and the temporary performance mode remaining number storage area in step S3110-28.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the special performance restriction flag in step S3110-29, turns off the second reserved number addition flag in step S3110-30, and moves the process to step S3110-9.

  Next, the ordinary drawing effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S31114-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start port winning easiness is currently in a non-time saving state, that is, whether or not the time reduction flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. To do. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the time reduction flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a ends the ordinary drawing effect process, and if it is determined that the time reduction flag is OFF, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined in step S3114-2. It is determined whether or not.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S3114-7. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the win is not a win, the sub CPU 102a acquires a normal drawing effect random number in step S3114-3. In S3114-4, an ordinary drawing production execution determination is performed. Specifically, the ordinary drawing effect random number is collated with the ordinary drawing effect execution determination table stored in the sub ROM 102b, and the success or failure of the ordinary drawing effect execution is determined. In the ordinary drawing effect execution determination table, the determination value of the ordinary drawing effect random number and the success or failure of execution of the ordinary drawing effect are uniquely associated and stored (see FIG. 52A). The ordinary drawing effect is an effect corresponding to the normal symbol lottery. The specific contents of the usual drawing production will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (a), when the ordinary drawing effect random number is 0 to 19, it is determined that the ordinary drawing effect is executed. When the ordinary drawing effect random number is 20 to 99, the ordinary drawing effect is not executed. Determined. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, the normal drawing effect is executed with a probability of 20%. In addition, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the ordinary drawing effect is executed with a probability of 100%. In the present embodiment, the probability that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a winning in the non-time-short state is 10%, and therefore the probability that the winning is when the regular drawing effect is performed is approximately 33%.

  In step S3114-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute the ordinary drawing effect as a result of the ordinary drawing effect execution determination. If the sub CPU 102a determines not to execute the ordinary drawing effect, the sub CPU 102a ends the ordinary drawing effect process, and if it determines to execute the ordinary drawing effect, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S3114-6 to perform the jackpot reliability effect determining process. The jackpot reliability effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S3114-6-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current first special figure hold number (U1) = 0 and the second special figure hold number (U2) = 0. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the first special figure hold number (U1) = 0 and the second special figure hold number (U2) = 0, the jackpot reliability effect determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the first special figure hold number (U1) ≠ 0 or the second special figure hold number (U2) ≠ 0, in step S3114-6-2, the start opening prize designation of the sub RAM 102c is designated. It is determined whether or not a specific start opening prize designation command is stored in the command storage area, that is, whether or not a starting opening prize designation command indicating a predetermined special figure variation pattern is stored. Specifically, the success or failure of execution of the jackpot reliability effect is determined by collating the start port winning designation command stored in the start port winning designation command storage area with the jackpot reliability effect determination table stored in the sub ROM 102b. To do. The jackpot reliability effect determination table stores the start opening winning designation command and the success or failure of execution of the jackpot reliability effect. In the present embodiment, the start opening prize specifying command of the special figure variation pattern related to the reach effect where the development effect is performed constitutes a specific starting opening prize specifying command.

  Here, a method for specifying a specific start opening winning designation command when a plurality of specific starting opening winning specifying commands are stored will be described below. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), two specific start opening prize designation commands (E6H28H, E6H22H) are stored in the start opening prize designation command storage area, and one of them is a start opening prize related to loss. When the designated command and the other is the start opening prize designation command related to the jackpot, the starting opening prize designation command related to the jackpot is determined as the specific start opening prize designation command in the processing. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), two specific start opening winning designation commands (E6H12H, E6H29H) are stored in the starting opening winning designation command storage area, and any of these commands has a start opening winning prize related to the jackpot. In the case of the designation command, the start opening prize designation command (E6H12H) to be digested first is determined as the specific start opening prize designation command in the processing.

  As described above, when the start opening prize designation command related to the lose and the start opening prize designation command related to the special prize are stored, the start opening prize designation command related to the special prize is included in the specific start opening prize designation command in the processing. It is determined. On the other hand, when a plurality of start opening prize designation commands related to the special prize are stored, the start opening prize designation command that is digested earliest is determined as a specific start opening prize designation command in the processing. Even when only the start opening winning designation command related to a plurality of loses is stored, the starting opening winning designation command that is digested earliest is determined as the specific starting opening winning designation command in the processing.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific start opening winning designation command is not stored, the sub CPU 102a ends the jackpot reliability effect determining process, and determines that the specific starting opening winning specifying command is stored, step S3114- 6-3, the time until the lottery effect relating to the specific start opening prize designation command is completed is calculated, and it is determined whether or not it is 29 seconds (ordinary time fluctuation time in a non-short-time state) or more. To do.

  As will be described later, the normal symbol variation display is started from the time when the normal performance symbol designation command is transmitted, and until the normal symbol variation display is finished halfway, in other words, the normal symbol stop display is performed. Until then, the usual drawing effect is executed. Therefore, the jackpot reliability effect is performed when the ordinary drawing effect ends. Information regarding the special symbol lottery related to the specific start opening prize designation command is added to the jackpot reliability production, but before the fluctuation display of the normal symbol ends, the specific start opening prize designation command is displayed. When the lottery effect (special symbol variation display) ends, the effect of the jackpot reliability effect is reduced. In order to avoid such a reduction in the effect, the determination in step S3114-6-3 is performed.

  In step S3106-8, the sub CPU 102a sets the lottery effect time in the effect timer counter, so that the remaining time of the lottery effect can be calculated even when the lottery effect is being executed. In addition, the lottery effect time associated with the start opening prize designation command and the lottery effect time associated with the special figure change start command corresponding to the start opening prize designation command are the same. Based on these pieces of information, the sub CPU 102a calculates the time until the lottery effect related to the specific start opening winning designation command is completed.

  In step S3114-6-4, the sub CPU 102a turns on the jackpot reliability effect flag in the jackpot reliability effect flag storage area of the storage unit storing the specific start port winning designation command, and determines the jackpot reliability effect determination. End the process. That is, the sub CPU 102a can grasp which start opening prize designation command is used to execute the jackpot reliability effect.

  In step S3114-7, the sub CPU 102a performs the general drawing effect pattern determination based on the general drawing effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. That is, the sub CPU 102a determines the contents of the ordinary drawing effect (ordinary figure) based on the presence / absence of the jackpot reliability degree effect flag and the ordinary drawing effect pattern determination table in which the normal effect designating command and the ordinary drawing effect control command are associated with each other. The ordinary drawing production control command associated with the production pattern) is selected. That is, if the sub CPU 102a determines “Yes” in step S3114-2, if the normal effect designating command is a command related to 1, the sub CPU 102a selects the general effect control command “F9H00H”, and the normal effect design If the designated command is a command related to the hit 2, the ordinary drawing effect control command “F9H01H” is selected. If the sub CPU 102a determines “No” in step S3114-2, if the big hit reliability execution flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a selects the normal performance control command “F9H03H”, and the big hit reliability execution flag is ON. If not, the normal effect control command “F9H02H” is selected.

  In step S3114-8, the sub CPU 102a temporarily sets the general drawing effect control command in the temporary drawing effect control command temporary setting area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S3114-9 sets the normal drawing effect standby time in the normal drawing effect timer counter. In step S3114-10, the ordinary drawing effect standby flag is set in the ordinary drawing effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. The ordinary drawing production waiting time is the time from the start of the normal symbol variation display to the beginning of the ordinary drawing production. In the present embodiment, the ordinary drawing effect is not performed in complete synchronization with the normal symbol variation display. In other words, the normal symbol effect starts when 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of the normal symbol variation display, and ends at the same time as the normal symbol variation display ends, in other words, at the same time as the normal symbol stop display.

  In step S3114-11, the sub CPU 102a turns off the normal effect designating command reception flag, and ends the normal effect start determination process.

  Next, the long opening effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3122-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start port winning easiness is currently in a non-time saving state, that is, whether or not the time reduction flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. To do. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, in step S3122-6, the auxiliary game opening command reception flag is turned off, the long open effect determination processing is terminated, and the time reduction flag is turned off. If it determines, in step S312-2, it will be determined whether the result of the said normal symbol lottery is "one hit". Note that the long opening effect is a long opening notification effect in which the second start opening 7 notifies the long opening that the game ball is open in an easy manner, and a long opening notification effect informing that the long opening is in progress. Consists of. Specific contents of the long opening effect will be described later.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not 1, it moves the process to step S3122-6, and if it determines that it is 1, it moves the process to step S3122-3. The sub CPU 102a temporarily sets the long opening effect control command in the long opening effect control command temporary setting area of the sub RAM 102c in step S3122-3, and sets the long opening effect waiting time in the second effect timer counter in step S3122-4. .

  The long opening effect standby time is the time from the start of the auxiliary game until the start of the long opening notice effect of the long opening effect. In the present embodiment, the long opening notice effect is started at the same time as the first opening of the second start port 7 is completed. In other words, the special guarantee period set in the closing period between the first opening and the second opening of the second start port 7 starts at the same time. In the present embodiment, the base symbol lottery is not set at the same time as the start of the auxiliary game. In the case of the normal symbol lottery, the win 1 and the win 2 are set. This is because it constitutes the first half. That is, the first start time of the second start port 7 of the auxiliary game related to hit 1 is 0.2 seconds, and the second start time of the auxiliary game related to hit 2 where the second start port 7 is opened once. It is the same as the opening time of the start port 7. Therefore, it is not possible to determine from which the winning position is won by the opening / closing operation of the second starting port 7 simply by winning the normal symbol lottery and opening the second starting port 7 for 0.2 seconds. In this way, the player can be thrilled by making the discrimination impossible and the interest of the game is improved. Although it is game nature which improves the interest of a game, if a long opening notice effect is performed simultaneously with the start of an auxiliary game, the game nature will be lost. Therefore, a long opening notice effect is performed at the same time as the opening of the common second start opening 7 is completed so that the gameability is not lost. Note that the special guarantee period needs to be lengthened as the start time of the long opening notice effect starts from the end of the first opening of the second start port 7, so that the game tempo deteriorates. In addition, as in the present embodiment, if the number of winning prizes to the second starting port 7 is restricted for one auxiliary game, the player may consume the game ball in vain. Therefore, the start time of the special guarantee period is suitable as the start time of the long opening notice effect.

  In step S3122-5, the sub CPU 102a turns on the long release effect standby flag in the long release effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, turns off the auxiliary game opening command reception flag in step S3122-6, and performs the long release effect determination process. Exit.

  Next, the ordinary drawing effect start determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3201, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the ordinary drawing effect standby flag is turned on in the ordinary drawing effect standby flag storage area. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the ordinary drawing effect standby flag is not turned ON, the ordinary drawing effect start determination process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal drawing effect standby flag is ON, it is determined in step S3202 whether the normal drawing effect standby time = 0. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the ordinary drawing effect standby time ≠ 0, the sub-CPU 102a ends the ordinary drawing effect start determination process. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the ordinary drawing effect standby time = 0, the process proceeds to step S3203.

  In step S3203, the sub CPU 102a turns off the ordinary drawing effect standby flag. In step S3204, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot reliability effect flag is turned on in the ordinary drawing effect. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the jackpot reliability effect flag is not turned ON, in step S3213, the sub CPU 102a sets the normal drawing effect control command temporarily set in the normal drawing effect control command temporary setting area in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In S3214, the ordinary drawing effect time is set in the ordinary drawing effect timer counter, and the ordinary drawing effect start determination process is ended.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the jackpot reliability effect flag is turned on, it determines whether or not the special effect restriction flag is turned on in the special effect restriction flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S3205. The special effect restriction flag is identification information for restricting the start of the special effect, and is turned on while the special effect is being executed or when the special game is being executed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect restriction flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S3213. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect restriction flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S3206.

  In step S3206, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the normal drawing effect time is longer than the remaining time of the lottery effect. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the normal drawing effect time is longer, the process proceeds to step S3207. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the remaining time of the lottery effect is not longer, the process proceeds to step S3213.

  In step S3207, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery related to the variable symbol display is a special prize. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a special prize, it moves the process to step S3213, and if it determines that it is not a special prize, it moves the process to step S3208. In step S3208, the sub CPU 102a checks the lottery result of the special symbol lottery related to the ordinary drawing effect, acquires a special effect determination random number in step S3209, and executes the special effect based on the special effect determination table in step S3210. Make a decision.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (c), the special effect determination table is divided according to the result of the special symbol lottery related to the ordinary drawing effect (in the present embodiment, the big hit, the small hit and the loss). In each special effect determination table, success / failure of execution of the special effect and a random number for determining the special effect are stored in association with each other. Accordingly, in step S3209, the sub CPU 102a selects a special effect determination table corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery related to the ordinary drawing effect, and collates the special effect determination random number acquired in the table.

  In step S3211, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute the special effect as a result of the special effect determination in step S3210. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S3213. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect is executed, the sub CPU 102a determines the special effect in the storage unit in which the start opening prize designation command related to the normal effect is stored in step S3212. The special effect determination flag is turned ON in the flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S3213.

  Next, the special effect start determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect determination flag is turned on. When determining that the special effect determination flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect start determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special effect determination flag is ON, it is determined in step S3302 whether the normal drawing effect time = 0. When the sub CPU 102a determines that the normal drawing effect time ≠ 0, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect start determination process. When the sub CPU 102a determines that the normal drawing effect time = 0, the process proceeds to step S3303.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect determination flag in step S3303, and determines whether or not the reach effect is currently being performed in step S3304. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the reach effect is being performed, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect start determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the reach effect is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S3305, the sub CPU 102a turns on the special effect restriction flag in the special effect restriction flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, performs an effect mode storage process in step S3306, and moves the process to step S3307. In the effect mode saving process, the sub CPU 102a sets the current effect mode flag in the temporary effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and sets the counter value of the current effect mode remaining number counter in the temporary effect mode remaining number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Set to. The reason why the information related to the current effect is saved is to temporarily shift to the special effect mode from now on. That is, after the special effect mode is completed, the current effect mode is restored.

  In step S3307, the sub CPU 102a sets a special suggestion effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, performs a special effect mode setting process in step S3308, and moves the process to step S3309. In the special effect mode setting process, the sub CPU 102a sets the special effect mode flag “F29” in the effect mode flag storage area, and sets the special effect mode execution count in the effect mode remaining number counter. Here, the number of executions of the special effect mode is the number of lottery effects that are performed before the start opening winning designation command in the storage unit in which the special effect mode flag is ON is processed (digested). Note that the number of executions of the special effect mode includes the lottery effect currently being performed and the lottery effect related to the special effect mode. For example, the special effect determination flag is turned ON in the third storage section of the first start opening prize designation command storage area, and the second start opening prize designation command is only in the first storage section in the second start opening prize designation command storage area. If stored, the special performance mode execution count is “5”. In addition, the first start port winning designation command is stored in the first storage portion to the third storage portion of the first start opening winning designation command storage area, and the special effect is stored in the first storage portion of the second start opening winning designation command storage area. When the determination flag is ON, the special performance mode execution count is “2”.

  In step S3309, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect determination flag is turned on in the first start opening winning designation command storage area. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect determination flag is not turned ON in the first start opening prize designation command storage area, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect start determination process and determines the special effect determination in the first start opening prize designation command storage area. If it is determined that the flag is ON, the second special figure reservation number addition flag is turned on in the second special figure reservation number addition flag storage area of the sub-RAM 102c in step S3310, and the special effect start determination process ends.

  Next, the long opening effect start determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3401, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the long opening effect standby flag is ON in the long opening effect standby flag storage area. When determining that the long opening effect standby flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect start determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the long opening effect standby flag is ON, it is determined in step S3402 whether or not the long opening effect standby time = 0. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long opening effect standby time ≠ 0, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect start determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long opening effect standby time = 0, the process proceeds to step S3403.

  In step S3403, the sub CPU 102a turns off the long opening effect standby flag. In step S3404, the sub CPU 102a sets the long opening effect control command temporarily set in the long opening effect control command temporary setting area in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In S3405, the long opening effect time is set in the second effect timer counter, and the long opening effect start determination process is ended. The long opening effect control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, so that the long opening by the effecting device including the image output device 13, the audio output device 17 and the like is performed. Production is performed. The long opening effect will be described later.

  Next, the special figure reservation number effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S3701, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the hold number effect determination command generation flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not turned on, it ends the special figure reservation number effect process. If it determines that it is turned on, it moves the process to step S3702.

  The sub CPU 102a confirms the first special figure reservation number counter in step S3702, confirms the second special figure reservation number counter in step S3703, and uses the hold number effect control command determination table in step S3704. The special figure holding number effect control command to which the figure holding number (U1) and the second special figure holding number (U2) are associated is determined.

  In step S3705, the sub CPU 102a sets the special figure hold number effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, turns off the hold number effect control command generation flag in step S3706, and ends the special figure hold number effect process. When the special figure reservation number effect control command in which the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are associated is transmitted to the image control board 105, the special figure reservation number display in the image output device 13 is changed.

  Next, the general drawing effect will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the general symbol effect is an effect for notifying the result of the normal symbol lottery, and is linked based on the normal symbol display. In other words, the ordinary drawing effect is performed using the normal symbol display as a temporal reference. Specifically, the general symbol effect is started after a lapse of a predetermined time (15 seconds in the present embodiment) after the normal symbol variation display is started, and is performed until the regular symbol variation display ends. (FIG. 55). In the non-time-short state where the ordinary drawing effect is performed, the ordinary diagram changing time is 29 seconds, and therefore the ordinary drawing effect is performed for 14 seconds.

  When a general drawing production is started, a preliminary production (hereinafter referred to as a “multi-map introduction production”) is performed in order to notice that the general drawing production will be executed first. . In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), the second effect accessory device 15 that is installed on the right side of the image output device 13 and that simulates a hand holding a skewer with a dumpling is movable. As the portion 15a swings, a predetermined character appears in the lower right portion of the screen and moves toward the roulette R displayed in the lower center portion of the screen. Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), when a predetermined character arrives at the roulette R, a balloon “Dango chance time will be displayed if the dumpling mark stops!” Is displayed from the predetermined character. Is briefly explained.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), a predetermined character is sucked into the roulette R, the door on the front side of the roulette R is opened, and a rotating drum (drum) housed in the roulette R appears. Begins to fluctuate (rotate). Since the spinning symbol of the roulette R is provided with the effect symbol, the variation symbol of the effect symbol is also displayed on the roulette R while the spinning symbol of the roulette R is varying.

  At the same time as the normal symbol stop display, the rotating part of the roulette R also stops. That is, in the roulette R, the stop display of the effect symbol is performed simultaneously with the stop display of the normal symbol. There are three types of effect symbols attached to the rotating part of the roulette R. That is, in the normal drawing effect linked to the normal symbol display device 21, the “x” mark effect symbol (see FIG. 57 (a)), the dumpling mark effect symbol (see FIG. 57 (b)), or “ Any one of the effect symbols (see FIG. 57 (c)) is displayed in a stopped manner.

  The stop display of the “X” mark effect symbol means that the lottery result in the normal symbol lottery is lost, and the stop symbol display of the dumpling mark effect symbol is based on the lottery result in the normal symbol lottery. Means that. In the present embodiment, the number of winning types in the normal symbol lottery is two (1 per winning and 2 per winning), but the normal drawing effect does not notify the winning types. This is because, even if the winning symbol is a normal symbol lottery, it is difficult to determine which one has been won, so that the player has a sense of tension and the interest of the game is enhanced. In this way, the player can have a sense of tension because the degree of profit that the player enjoys differs depending on the type of winning. In any case, the fact that the winning in the normal symbol lottery is confirmed in the ordinary drawing production means that the possibility of long opening of the second start port 7 remains, so the player's The expectation for long openness is maintained.

  On the other hand, the stop display of the “furious” mark effect symbol includes a specific reach effect in the lottery effect related to the special symbol lottery that is on hold (a specific result in the stored game mediation information). (Includes those that derive (specific reach production)). In other words, the stop display of the effect symbol of the “hot heat” mark is performed, which means that the roulette R displayed on the image output device 13 is stopped when the effect symbol of the “fire heat” mark is stopped. In the lottery effect related to the special symbol lottery that is put on hold, it means that a specific reach effect is announced in advance. Therefore, the roulette R constitutes a device (a jackpot reliability display means) that displays the reliability of the jackpot winning.

  In the present embodiment, a specific reach production is associated with a specific special figure fluctuation pattern, and all special figure fluctuation patterns (08-13, 15-20, 22-27) related to the big win and the small winner win. 29-33) and some special figure fluctuation patterns (07, 14, 21, 28) related to the loss. Since the appearance probability (allocation) of these lottery effects is set in advance, the fact that a specific reach effect has been foretold and confirmed is substantially informed of the reliability of the jackpot winning (the probability of winning the jackpot) That's right. Therefore, when this “Intense heat” mark is stopped and displayed, the player can have an expectation for winning the jackpot.

  Thus, in the roulette R displayed on the image output device 13, information related to the special symbol lottery called the jackpot reliability is also displayed. That is, in the roulette R, a plurality of pieces of information including the result of the normal symbol lottery and the jackpot reliability (information related to the special symbol lottery) are displayed. In this way, a plurality of information is displayed on one display means called roulette R, and the jackpot reliability as one of the displayed information is a lottery effect that is another effect (a special symbol lottery that is another game) ) Prevents the game from becoming monotonous.

  Furthermore, in the roulette R which basically displays the success / failure of the auxiliary game with a relatively low profit for the player, the reliability of the execution of the special game with a relatively high profit for the player, which is a big hit, is also unexpected. And it is displayed progressively. Therefore, when a certain reach effect is performed after the reliability of the jackpot winning is displayed in the roulette R, the normal drawing effect branches in a way that strikes the player's intention, and develops from the normal drawing effect to the lottery effect. Then it can be considered.

  Further, when the change of the roulette R is started, the display target information in the change is externally uncertain (for the player). That is, since there are a plurality of items that the player is aware of (predicted), the player's awareness of the game is activated, and the passiveness and tiredness can be suppressed. In addition, since a plurality of pieces of information are collected on a single display means, it is possible to prevent a reduction in effect due to distraction of attention and to prevent oversight of players, particularly inexperienced players.

  The jackpot reliability is displayed on condition that the specific reach effect is included in the lottery effect related to the special figure hold. Therefore, if there are a plurality of special figure holds when the jackpot reliability is displayed, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation and to give the player a sense of tension.

  In addition, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the roulette R displays the result of the normal symbol lottery, the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost, and a specific reach effect is included in the lottery effect related to the special figure hold. If included, the jackpot reliability is displayed. That is, the priority for displaying that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss is the lowest. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the player's willingness to play.

  By the way, the reliability of the jackpot winning is notified in the roulette R displayed on the image output device 13, but since this notification is based on a special symbol lottery that is put on hold, when this notification is performed, the special symbol is displayed. A lottery effect corresponding to the lottery is also performed (see FIGS. 56 to 57). Here, the roulette R changes in conjunction with the normal symbol display and is a separate system independent of the lottery effect (special symbol display). The combined production pattern (combination) is infinite. Therefore, the production is patterned, and a reduction in production effect due to a reduction in the freshness of the production can be suppressed.

  It should be noted that the general positional relationship between the first winning gate 9 and the first starting port 6 (the first winning gate 9 is arranged on a series of winning paths to the first starting port 6) and appropriate game ball launch intensity. In consideration of the winning rate (about 20% to 30%) in the case, if the regular drawing production is executed every time the regular symbol lottery is performed, the regular drawing production will be performed too frequently, and on the contrary, it will become annoying. The production effect may be reduced. Therefore, it is preferable to execute the usual drawing effect at an appropriate frequency (for example, about 15% to 30% with respect to the number of winnings).

  Next, the special effects will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special effect is executed from the end of the ordinary drawing effect. In the present embodiment, the special effect mode is entered until the lottery effect related to the jackpot reliability effect is finished as the special effect (see FIGS. 58 and 59). In the present embodiment, immediately before the transition to the special effect mode, that is, when the effect mode is switched, the first effect accessory device 14 is operated, and the moving body 14b1 and the moving body 14b2 perform a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) The image output device 13 is blocked (see FIG. 58A).

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the special effect can be executed is associated with the reliability of the jackpot winning. That is, if the result of the special symbol lottery that causes the special effect is “big hit”, the special effect is executed with a probability of 90%, and if it is “small hit”, the special effect is executed with a probability of 50%. If it is “lost”, the special performance is executed with a probability of 10%. As described above, whether or not the special performance can be executed is related to the reliability of the jackpot winning (the reliability of the game value), so that the game is sharpened, and the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, since the special effect starts at a timing based on the normal symbol display independent of the special symbol display, the special effect mode is entered at an arbitrary timing in the lottery effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent monotonization of the game and a reduction in the effect of the effect by preventing the special effect from being patterned and suppressing the tiredness of the effect.

(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, the jackpot reliability display and the special effect are executed on condition that a specific start winning designation command at the time when it is decided to execute the ordinary effect is stored. In the second embodiment, the jackpot reliability display is executed on the condition that the reach effect is performed at the time when it is determined that the ordinary drawing effect is executed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, special effects are not executed. Hereinafter, a description will be given centering on parts different from the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 60, in the timer interrupt process in effect control board 102, the special effect start determination process as in step S3300 in the first embodiment is not performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 61, in the special figure reservation number addition process, the special effects such as steps S3104-4 to S3104-7 in the first embodiment are not performed, and the special figure reservation in the sub RAM 102c is not performed. Processing related to the number counter update is mainly performed. As shown in FIG. 62, also in the lottery effect end process, the process related to the special effect as in the first embodiment is not performed, and the process related to the change of the effect mode is mainly performed.

  Next, the jackpot reliability effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is significantly different from that of the first embodiment. That is, the predetermined condition for performing the jackpot reliability effect differs greatly between the first embodiment and the second embodiment. In step S3114-6-1 ', the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a specific reach effect (a reach effect of 30 seconds or more in which an expansion effect is performed in this embodiment) is currently being executed.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach effect is not executed, the sub CPU 102a ends the jackpot reliability effect determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach effect is executed, in step S3114-6-2 ′, It is determined whether it is 29.5 seconds or more until the current lottery effect ends. If the sub CPU 102a determines “No”, it ends the jackpot reliability effect determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the sub CPU 102a turns on the jackpot reliability effect flag in step S3114-6-3 ′, and determines the jackpot reliability. The degree effect determination process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 64, in the general drawing effect start determination process in the effect control board 102, the process related to the special effect as in steps S3204 to S3212 of the first embodiment is not performed.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, on the condition that the reach effect is performed at the time when it is determined that the ordinary drawing effect is executed, the means for displaying the result of the lottery of the normal symbol called roulette R is the trust of the big win The degree is displayed. As in the first embodiment, there is no special effect between the jackpot reliability display and the stop display of the effect symbol that is the target of the jackpot reliability display (stop display of the special symbol). In the embodiment, the jackpot reliability display indicates the reliability of the jackpot winning for the special symbol lottery related to the current lottery effect. Therefore, since it is easy to experience the jackpot reliability display, it is possible to prevent a reduction in presentation effect due to a long interval between the jackpot reliability display and the notification of the result of the jackpot reliability display.

(Other embodiments)
In addition, the aspect of a general drawing effect is not restricted to what was demonstrated in Embodiment 1,2. In other words, the normal drawing effect starts after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the normal symbol variation display, and ends at the same time as the normal symbol stop display, but the execution period of the normal symbol effect is not limited thereto. In addition, only one of the normal symbol lottery results or the jackpot reliability display is displayed in one ordinary drawing effect. For example, both are displayed simultaneously or at different timings in one ordinary drawing effect. Also good. Furthermore, the effect symbol stopped and displayed at the roulette R represents one piece of information. For example, an effect symbol has two pieces of information such as that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win and the jackpot reliability is high. It is also possible to represent a combination of.

  Moreover, what is displayed in addition to the result of the normal symbol lottery in the ordinary drawing effect is the jackpot reliability, but is not limited thereto. For example, special effects such as the state of the game condition newly set by the jackpot winning (for example, high probability state / low probability state) and the type of the jackpot game to be played by the jackpot winning (for example, the game per long hit / the game per short win) It is also possible to display the reliability of profits brought to the player by the result of the special symbol lottery caused by Moreover, the special effects can be made up of a plurality of special effects, and the benefits received by the player associated with each special effect can be made different. As a result, the number of special performance patterns increases, so that the monotony of the game can be suppressed and the interest of the game can be improved. In Embodiments 1 and 2, information related to the results of the normal symbol lottery and information related to the special symbol lottery are displayed in the general symbol effect, but information related to the results of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery in the lottery effect. May be displayed. In this case, for example, in the stop display of the effect symbol in the lottery effect, information related to the result of the normal symbol lottery such as the reliability of long open may be displayed.

  The second starting port 7 constitutes the variable starting port of the present invention, and the big winning port 8 constitutes the variable winning port of the present invention. The first winning gate 9 and the second winning gate 10 constitute a winning gate of the present invention, and the main CPU 101a performing Step S250, Step S260 and Step S410 constitutes a normal symbol lottery means of the present invention. On the other hand, the first start port 6 and the second start port 7 constitute the start port of the present invention, and the main CPU 101a performing Step S230, Step S240 and Step S310 constitutes the special symbol lottery means of the present invention. The roulette R displayed on the image output device 13 constitutes the reliability display means of the present invention, and the effect control board 102 and the image control board 105 constitute the reliability display control means of the present invention. Further, the normal symbol display means 21 constitutes a normal symbol lottery effect means. Steps S235 and S245 of the invention constitute the acquisition means of the present invention, the main CPU 101a performing the steps S236 and S246 and the main RAM 101c constitute the storage means of the present invention, and the sub CPU 102a performing the step S3114-6 is the present invention. The determination means is configured. Further, the jackpot determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determining random number constitute the game mediation information of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 8 1st big winning port 8a 1st big winning port detection sensor 9 1st winning gate 9a 1st winning gate detection sensor 10 2nd winning gate 10a 2nd winning gate detection sensor 19 1st special symbol display device 20 2nd special symbol display device 21 normal symbol display device 70 2nd starting opening control device 80 large winning opening control device 100 control means 101 main control board 102 presentation control board 104 lamp control board 105 image control board

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a variable start port through which a game ball can be entered more easily than usual and a winning gate through which the game ball can pass in a game area where the game ball can flow down,
An acquisition means for acquiring game mediation information when a game ball enters the variable start port;
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the game mediation information acquired by the acquisition means;
When the special game determination is performed by the special game determination means, a special symbol display for displaying a special determination symbol indicating the result of the special game determination after the special symbol display means displays the variation of the special variation symbol Control means;
A special game means capable of executing the special game after the special determination symbol indicating that the special game is executed is stopped.
An auxiliary game determination means for performing an auxiliary game determination as to whether or not to execute an auxiliary game that makes it easier for the variable start port to enter the ball when the game ball passes through the winning gate;
When the auxiliary game determination is performed by the auxiliary game determination means, the normal symbol display that displays the variation of the normal variation symbol on the normal symbol display means and then displays the stop of the normal determination symbol indicating the result of the auxiliary game determination Control means;
An auxiliary game means for executing the auxiliary game after a stop display of the normal determination symbol indicating the result of executing the auxiliary game is performed;
Storage means for storing game mediation information acquired by the acquisition means;
Based on game mediation information stored in the storage means, prior determination means for performing prior determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed;
In a predetermined effect display means, it is determined that a reliability suggestion symbol indicating the reliability that the special game is determined to be executed in the prior determination and the auxiliary game is determined to be executed in the auxiliary game determination. Suggesting directing means capable of executing a suggestion effect to display any suggestion symbol after suggesting that any suggestion symbol is displayed among the auxiliary game suggestion symbols suggesting that,
The suggestion producing means is
It is performed before the special judgment symbol stop display related to the variation display of the special variation symbol and during the variation display of the special variation symbol when the variation display of the special variation symbol is performed. Before the normal judgment symbol related to the fluctuation display of the normal variation symbol is displayed,
When it is determined that the auxiliary game is executed in the auxiliary game determination, the auxiliary game suggestion symbol can be displayed. When the auxiliary game determination is not determined to execute the auxiliary game, the reliability indication symbol can be displayed. der is,
When displaying the reliability suggestion symbol, the reliability suggestion symbol is displayed before the variation display of the special variation symbol based on the game mediation information related to the reliability suggestion symbol is performed. .