JP5211139B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that changes contents of a presentation display in response to a feature of a stop-button operation of a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a shooter for shooting a game ball toward a playfield in response to an operation of the player; a shooting-stop device for stopping shooting the game ball in response to the operation of the player; a presentation display device for displaying a presentation according to a lottery result by a lottery device; a storage device for storing a history of an operation of the shooting-stop device by the player; and a presentation-contents changer for changing the contents of the presentation display which is displayed on the presentation display device according to the history of the operation of the shooting-stop device which is stored in the storage device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that stops the launch of a game ball by a player's launch stop operation, and more particularly to a game machine that performs effect control based on the launch stop operation.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins at the start opening provided on the game board, the symbol display device starts to change the symbol, and when stopped at a special symbol (a jackpot symbol), a special game (a jackpot) It is configured to control (game). In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened to facilitate the winning of the game ball so that the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become. Further, when a game ball wins at the starting port during the change of the symbol of the symbol display device, the right to make a big win lottery is held in the holding means up to a predetermined upper limit number, for example, four times.

  In such a gaming machine, when the number of held rights (hereinafter referred to as the number of held) is an upper limit number, for example, 4, for example, only a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out even if a game ball is won at the starting port. Therefore, the right to draw a jackpot lottery is only held up to four times. Therefore, when the number of holds is 4, the player may perform a so-called stop-off in which the release of the game ball is stopped by operating a stop button for stopping the release of the game ball. By making good use of this stop, the player is trying to obtain a winning ball efficiently.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that changes an effect when a stop is made is known. For example, a launching unit having a launch stop button for stopping the launch of a game ball during a launch operation, a detection unit for detecting an operation of the launch stop button, an effect display control unit for changing the effect content based on detection by the detection unit, In addition, there is a gaming machine that displays a message “Please turn off the firing stop button” when the firing stop button is operated and the number of holds is 0 to 3 (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-28174 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is simply determined whether or not the stoppage is performed when the current number of holdings is not the upper limit, that is, based on the current state of the gaming machine. He was only deciding whether or not to stop. Therefore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is only possible to determine whether or not it is necessary to stop from the current state of the gaming machine, regardless of what operation the player performs. The contents of the production could not be changed according to the characteristics of the user's operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the effect display according to the characteristics of the player's operation of the stop button.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game board (game board 2) having a game area, and a launching device that launches a game ball toward the game area in accordance with the operation of the player ( An operation handle 3), a launch stop means (stop button 3c) for stopping the launch of the game ball according to the player's operation, and an effect display means (effect display) for effect display according to the lottery result by the lottery means a device 31), a storage means for storing a history of operations of the firing abort means according to prior Symbol player (counting counter 120d), pre-SL according to the operation history of the firing abort means stored in said storage means Effect content changing means (effect control board 120) for changing the contents of the effect display displayed on the effect display means, a start opening provided in the game area and allowing the game ball to enter, and a game ball to the start opening Entered the ball As a trigger, lottery means for executing lottery, fluctuation display means for variably displaying a symbol for indicating the result of the lottery, and the game ball enters the start opening during the fluctuation display of the symbol by the fluctuation display means Holding means for holding the right to perform lottery by the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number,
The storage means is a counting means for counting the number of times the firing stopping means is operated when the holding number, which is the number of the right to perform the lottery in the holding means, is a predetermined number or more, The effect content changing means changes the contents of the effect display displayed on the effect display means when the number of times the firing stopping means counted by the counting means is operated a predetermined number of times or more .

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides the notice display means that the effect display means suggests that there is a high possibility that the lottery result is a jackpot state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player. The effect content changing means is changed to an effect state in which the appearance frequency of the notice effect is low when the number of times the firing stopping means counted by the counting means is operated a predetermined number of times or more. And the said effect display means performs the effect display determined based on the effect state where the appearance frequency of the said notice effect is low.

In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine of the present invention is such that the predetermined number m = M−1 when the predetermined upper limit number is M and the predetermined number is m, and the counting means includes: When the holding number is M, a predetermined number of times is counted per one operation of the firing stopping means, and when the holding number is M-1, the predetermined number of times per one operation of the firing stopping means. Count more times.

  According to the present invention, the contents of the effect display displayed on the effect display means according to the history of the operation of the firing stop means stored in the storage means and the storage means for storing the operation history of the launch stop means by the player. An effect content changing means for changing can be provided, and the effect content changing means can change the contents of the effect display according to the history of operation of the firing stopping means. For this reason, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to change the effect content according to the characteristics of the operation of the player's firing stop means.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the glass frame opened. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a firing cancellation mechanism. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the determination table of a variation production pattern. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern of a specific notice effect. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern of a normal production. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd stop button sensor input control process in an effect control board.

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame of the present invention opened, and FIG. 3 is a rear side of one gaming machine 1. It is a perspective view.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 200, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls 200 flow down in the direction of the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball 200 sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has a downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the end (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 is in contact with the player, and the launch solenoid 4a Allow energization of. Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the voltage supplied to the firing control board 160 by the firing volume 3b is varied. .

The launch control board 160 (see FIG. 5) energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a rotates, and the game ball 200 stored at the end of the firing rail 42 at the downward slope is launched by the launch member 4c. A game ball will be fired.
In the present embodiment, the operation handle 3 constitutes a launch operation unit, and the launch volume 3b and the launch control board 160 constitute a launch intensity determining unit. Further, the firing solenoid 4a and the firing control board 160 directly connected to the launching member 4c constitute a firing drive device.

  Here, the operation handle 3 is provided with a launch stop mechanism for stopping the launch of the game ball in accordance with the player's operation. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a schematic configuration of the launch cancellation mechanism. The firing stop mechanism includes a stop button 3c, a first stop button sensor 3d, and a second stop button sensor 300. As shown in FIG. 1, the stop button 3c is movable toward the center of the operation handle 3 at a position where the player holding the operation handle 3 can operate with the thumb (in this embodiment, the side surface of the operation handle 3). Provided. The stop button 3c is pressed in the center direction of the operation handle 3 when pressed by the player.

  The first stop button sensor 3d is a sensor that detects that the stop button 3c has been pressed by the player. The first stop button sensor 3d includes a sensor body 3da and an actuator 3db, and is disposed inside the operation handle 3 so as to face the stop button 3c. The actuator 3db is a leaf spring member, and is biased toward the direction away from the sensor body 3da with one end thereof as a fulcrum, and is disposed in the sensor body 3da. When the other end side of the actuator 3db is pressed toward the sensor main body 3da by the stop button 3c, a button provided between the sensor main body 3da and the actuator 3db is pressed to be provided inside the sensor main body 3da. A movable contact and a fixed contact (not shown) come into contact. Thereby, the sensor body 3da outputs a detection signal indicating that the actuator 3db has been pressed. The first stop button sensor 3d is connected to the launch control board 160, and the launch control board 160 that receives the signal from the first stop button sensor 3d performs control to stop the launch of the game ball. The first stop button sensor 3d may be any sensor that can detect that the stop button 3c has been pressed, and various detection mechanisms can be used.

  The second stop button sensor 300 is a photo sensor that detects that the stop button 3 c has been pressed by the player, and is provided inside the operation handle 3. The second stop button sensor 300 includes a projector 300a and a light receiver 300b. The light projector 300a and the light receiver 300b are arranged so that the optical axis of light rays such as infrared rays output from the light projector 300a toward the light receiver 300b is orthogonal to the moving direction of the stop button 3c.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, when the stop button 3c is not pressed, the light receiving state is such that the light beam output from the projector 300a reaches the light receiver 300b. In this light receiving state, the second stop button sensor 300 is in an off state, and the second stop button sensor 300 does not detect the stop button 3c, that is, does not detect pressing of the stop button 3c. Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the stop button 3c is pressed, the light beam output from the projector 300a enters a light shielding state where it does not reach the light receiver 300b. In this light-shielding state, the second stop button sensor 300 is in an on state, and the second stop button sensor 300 detects the stop button 3c, that is, detects that the stop button 3c is pressed. In this way, the second stop button sensor 300 detects pressing of the stop button 3c.

  The 2nd stop button sensor 300 comprised in this way is connected to the production | presentation control board 120 shown in FIG. The effect control board 120 performs control to change the contents of the effect according to the signal from the second stop button sensor 300. This will be described in detail later. The second stop button sensor 300 only needs to be able to detect that the stop button 3c has been pressed, and various detection mechanisms can be used.

  Then, when the game ball launched as described above rises from the launch rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6 To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  Here, the game area 6 has a small rotation angle of the operation handle 3, a first game area on the left side where the game ball launched with a weak force flows down, and a rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is large, and a strong force It is comprised from the 2nd game area | region on the right side where the game ball struck in is flowing down. The first game area and the second game area are divided by a nail or a decorative member 7 to be described later, but are not necessarily all divided, and the first game area and the second game area are not necessarily divided. A region overlaps partly. That is, the first game area is composed of a first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area and a common area overlapping with the second game area, and the second game area is also the second game area. This is composed of the second dedicated area consisting only of the area and the common area.

  The first game area and the second game area are provided with a plurality of general winning ports 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area is provided with a first start port 14 that constitutes a start area into which a game ball can enter, and the first game area and the second game area. A common area that overlaps with the game area is provided with a second start opening 15 that constitutes a start area in which a game ball can enter, and a second major prize opening 17 in which a game ball can enter.

The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball Is impossible to accept. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.
In the present embodiment, the second start port 15 having a pair of movable pieces 15b constitutes a start variable winning device.

Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In this embodiment, the 1st starting port 14 comprises a 1st passage area, and the 1st starting port detection switch 14a comprises a 1st passage area detection means.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second big prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. The second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is a game. Movement control is performed between an open state standing on the board surface side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 17. It becomes possible. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Further, the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area includes a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass, and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter. Is provided.
For this reason, unless the game ball is a game ball that has been driven by a strong force by turning the operation handle 3 greatly, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball will not pass or win. Yes. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if a game ball is caused to flow down to the first game area, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that a pair of The movable piece 15b is not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed. .
In the present embodiment, the normal symbol gate 13 constitutes the second passing area, and the gate detection switch 13a constitutes the second passing area detecting means.

The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).
In the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 16 provided in the second game area and having the first large winning opening / closing door 16b constitutes a special variable winning apparatus. In the present embodiment, the special variable winning device and / or the starting variable winning device constitutes a variable winning device.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost part of the game area 6 and the common area where the first game area and the second game area overlap, the general winning opening 12, the first start port 14, the second start port 15, An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered either the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second major winning port 17.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An effect display device 31 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7. Above the effect display device 31, an effect drive device 33 in the shape of a belt. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display, but a display device such as a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix may be used.

The effect display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.
More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 constitutes a notification means. However, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device, and the effect output device 32, the effect drive device 33, or the effect illumination device 34 are used. 33 or the lighting device for effect 34 may be used as the notification means.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the effect display device 31. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second major prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is that a game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. And the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high Various timer counters such as stochastic game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count counter, short-time count counter, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, etc. Is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop 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.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, a sub RAM 120c, and a count counter 120d, and can communicate with the main control board 110 from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in one direction. It is connected to the. The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 or the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a, the second stop button sensor 300, and the timer. In addition to performing arithmetic processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 31, and the sound. Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been. In addition, when the first special symbol holding number (U1) is a predetermined number or more, the number of times that the stop button 3c is operated, that is, the number of times that the second stop button sensor 300 is turned on is weighted with a predetermined weight. A counting program for counting is stored in the sub ROM 120b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a firing operation information storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The count counter 120d of the effect control board 120 counts the count signal output from the sub CPU 120a according to the count program stored in the sub ROM 120b, whereby the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is a predetermined number (this embodiment). Then, in 3) or more, the number of times the stop button 3c is operated (the second stop button sensor 300 is turned on) is counted. Specifically, the count counter 120d adds 2 to the count value per operation of the stop button 3c based on the count signal from the sub CPU 120a when the first special symbol hold number (U1) is 3. . When the first special symbol hold number (U1) is 4, 1 is added to the count value per operation of the stop button 3c.
Then, the effect control board 120 changes the effect mode from the “normal mode” to the “simple mode” when the count value of the count counter 120d is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment). These production modes will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a, the sub ROM 120, and the counting counter 120d constitute counting means that are storage means for storing the operation history of the stop button 3c. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a, the sub ROM 120b, and the sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 constitute an effect content changing unit.

  The payout control board 130 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110. Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU (not shown), a control ROM, a control RAM, a VRAM, a CGROM, and a VDP, and a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM for performing image display control of the effect display device 31. . The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 120. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 36 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 31, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, Predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is expanded in the VDP in the VRAM, and control is performed to display the image data expanded in the VRAM on the effect display device 31.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 32, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and Audio output control in the output device 32 is performed.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a, a launch volume 3b, and a first stop button sensor 3d connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a is fired. A touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 4a is output to the control board 160.

  The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 160.

  When the first stop button sensor 3d detects that the stop button 3c has been operated by the player, the first stop button sensor 3d outputs a firing stop signal that instructs the firing control board 160 to stop the firing of the game ball.

  The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the firing solenoid 4a rotates, the game ball 200 is launched by the launching member 4c. Become.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 6A-1 and FIG. 6A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. 6A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 6A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there. In the tables of FIG. 6A-1 and FIG. 6A-2, the winning probabilities are different, but the jackpot probabilities are the same.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the probable gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.
Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), the random number value for the special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.
For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determination random number value of “0” is a win when in the non-time saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 7B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit. 7 (c) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol in the event of a loss.

Specifically, according to the symbol determination table, when the game ball enters the special symbol display device (the type of the start port from which the game ball has won) and the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined on the basis of the random number value for jackpot symbol or the random number value for jackpot symbol acquired in step (b).
For example, in the first special symbol display device, when the jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03” (special symbol 3 (first symbol Determine 2)) per probability variation. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to for the small hit, and if the random symbol value for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data is “08” (the special symbol B). (Small hit B)). Further, in the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random value.
As will be described later, the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type determines the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot. It can be said that.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, the special symbol display device to be activated (the type of the starting opening where the game ball has won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol reservations, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Also, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortened variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the details of the variation effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 in the effect display device 31 and the like.

The sub CPU 120 a determines the variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value 1 or 2 received from the main control board 110. When the production mode is “normal mode”, the production random number value 1 is determined. When the production mode is “simple mode”, the production production random number value 2 is determined. Here, even if the same special symbol variation pattern designation command is used, different variation representation patterns can be determined based on the random number value 1 or 2 for the representation. Thus, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.
The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect mode in effect means (effect display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34) performed during the change of the special symbol. Say. For example, in the effect display device 31, a background display mode, a character display mode, and a change mode of the effect symbol 36 displayed by the change effect pattern are determined. In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 36 informing that the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 36 are performing the variable display. . For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 36 are performing variable display.

  Further, “with specific notice” shown in FIG. 9 refers to an effect mode including a specific notice effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of shifting to a jackpot game. The specific notice effect is a notice effect including a specific effect that is an effect different from the normal effect, such as, for example, a character that is different from the normal effect or a large effect compared to the normal effect. By performing an effect based on the specific notice effect, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the jackpot game. In the fluctuating effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the reach A1 effect and the reach B1 effect are fluctuating aspects including the specific notice effect, and the reach A2 effect and the reach B2 effect are fluctuating aspects not including the specific notice effect.

Here, an example of the animation pattern of the specific notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 10A, the special symbol starts to change. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10B, a moving image that is a specific effect characterizing the specific notice effect is inserted. In this embodiment, a specific character appears and performs a specific action. First, an image in which this character shouts “rider” is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), after the image of the character shouting “henshin” is displayed, the moving picture is finished and the screen is switched to a special symbol variation screen. Subsequently, after changing for a predetermined time, a reach state is reached as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, in the animation pattern in the case where there is no specific notice effect, as shown in FIG. Then, after the fluctuation for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. As described above, the specific notice effect is a notice effect including a specific effect different from the normal effect as shown in FIGS.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in the variation effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the effect random number value 1 is used when the effect mode is “normal mode”, and the effect random number value when the effect mode is “simple mode”. 2 is set. Here, the “normal mode” is an effect mode in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is normal, and the “simple mode” is an effect mode in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is lower than normal. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the initial state, the effect mode is “normal mode”, and when the count value of the count counter becomes a predetermined value or more, the effect mode is changed from “normal mode” to “simple mode”. After that, the effect mode is held in the “simple mode” while the game is continued.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect random number 1 when the effect mode is the “normal mode”. When the change pattern designation command (reach effect in the case of losing) is received when “DATA” is “06H”, the sub CPU 120a has a specific notice effect in the range of “0 to 79” of “0 to 99”. The “variation effect pattern 8” corresponding to the “reach A1 effect” as the effect mode is selected, and the “variation” corresponding to the “reach A2 effect” as the effect mode without the specific notice effect is selected in the range of “80 to 99”. The production pattern 9 ”is selected.

  In addition, in the “normal mode”, when the change pattern designation command (reach effect in case of loss) is received with “DATA” being “07H”, the sub CPU 120a has a specific notice effect in the range of “0 to 79”. “Fluctuation effect pattern 10” corresponding to “Reach B1 effect” which is the effect mode of “No.” is selected, and “Reach B2 effect” which is the effect mode without the specific notice effect is selected in the range of “80 to 99”. The “variation effect pattern 11” is selected. That is, when the production mode is the “normal mode”, when the variation pattern designation command with “DATA” of “06H” or “07H” is received, the production mode with the specific notice production is selected with a probability of 80%. An effect mode with no specific notice effect is selected with a probability of 20%.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect random number value 2 when the effect mode is the “simple mode”. When the change pattern designation command with “DATA” being “06H” is received, the sub CPU 120a “reach A1 effect” which is an effect mode with a specific notice effect within a range of “0 to 29” of “0 to 99”. "Variation effect pattern 8" corresponding to "" is selected, and in the range of "30 to 99", "Fluctuation effect pattern 9" corresponding to "Reach A2 effect" which is an effect mode without a specific notice effect is selected.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command with “DATA” being “07H” is received in the “simple mode”, the sub CPU 120a, in the range of “0 to 29”, “reach B1 which is an effect mode with a specific notice effect. “Variation effect pattern 10” corresponding to “effect” is selected, and “Variation effect pattern 11” corresponding to “Reach B2 effect” which is an effect mode without a specific notice effect is selected in the range of “30 to 99”. . That is, when the production mode is “simple mode”, when a variation pattern designation command with “DATA” of “06H” or “07H” is received, the production mode with the specific notice production is selected with a probability of 30%, An effect mode with no specific notice effect is selected with a probability of 70%. In this way, by referring to the tables of different effect random numbers, the “simple mode” becomes an effect mode in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is lower than that of the “normal mode”.
In this way, the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect in the case of a loss is greatly different between the “normal mode” and the “simple mode”. In this embodiment, in the case of winning, a random value is set so that the appearance frequency of the special notice effect is the same in the “normal mode” and the “simple mode”, but as in the case of the loss The random value may be set so that the appearance frequency is different.

When the sub CPU 120a selects the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation effect pattern to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.
Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data. Further, as the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, “MODE” is set to “A1H” in the case of the change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and the second special When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed, and “effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)”, "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to jackpot effect pattern (MODE = 03H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit end effect pattern ( Various effect pattern designation commands such as “MODE = 04H)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.
Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that, in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds. And a game state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle 3 is largely rotated to increase the firing strength. A game ball is fired to play a game.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, there are two types of “big hits”: “long win” that opens the first big winning opening 16 with a long opening time and “short hit” that opens the second big winning opening 17 with a short opening time. One kind of “small hit” is provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit” and the “small win” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

In the present embodiment, “long win” means that a big win is won in a lottery lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponds to a long hit. A game executed when a special symbol is determined.
In “long winning”, the round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this period, Rounds of games are over. In other words, “long win” is a special game that allows a player to acquire a large number of prize balls because a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. is there. In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, when it is “long hit”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated to perform strong launching. It is configured to play a game ball with strength.

In this embodiment, “short win” means winning a big hit in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponding to the short win A game executed when a special symbol is determined.
In the “short win”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. , Game balls rarely enter. That is, “short win” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike “long win”.

In the present embodiment, “small hit” means that the right to play a small hit game is obtained in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 A game that is executed in the event of a game.
In the “small win”, the second big prize winning opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second grand prize winning port 17 are the same as the above “short win”, or the player cannot distinguish between “small win” and “short win” or difficult. It is set to approximate to some extent.
In the present embodiment, when the “non-short game state” or “long hit” is controlled, the first game state is constituted, and the “non-short game state” or “long win” is not controlled. A second gaming state is configured.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. 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 110 will be described using FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.
Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.
If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, it is in the normal symbol holding storage area The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random number value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.
Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.
Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.
Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.
Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of various commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.
In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.
In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.
In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. Then, a first start port winning designation command is generated, and the generated first start port winning specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value , The jackpot symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value and the special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in the first special symbol random value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.
In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first start port 14, a process for adding a prize ball counter to pay out a predetermined prize ball and / or a random number value for special symbol determination is acquired. The main CPU 110a that performs processing for storing the acquired random number value in the first special symbol random value storage area constitutes a privilege granting unit.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.
In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. Then, a second start opening prize designation command is generated, and the generated second start opening prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value , A jackpot symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a second special symbol random value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.
In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired normal symbol determination random number value in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the input control process is terminated.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 15, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of special figure special processing data is loaded, the branch address is referenced from the special figure special processing data loaded in step S302. The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).
Since this “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a jackpot and determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.
If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding.
On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.
Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After the subtraction, the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a-2), the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.
In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed.
In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 to special symbol 6) is determined based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit. In addition, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the 0th storage in the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B. The small hit symbol (special symbol A, special symbol B) is determined based on the random number value for the small bonus symbol stored in the section. Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG.
Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing.
Specifically, referring to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, based on the reach determination random number value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electricity processing data = 0 to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 15 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S314 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the special electric processing data = 1. Note that the special symbol variation time counter set in step S314 is subtracted in step S110.
If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S313 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.
Also, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number counter and updated. When the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability games> 0, 1 is added from the high probability game number counter. When the number of high probability games is 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.
Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.
When the jackpot symbol is determined, the data stored in the game state storage area is cleared, and the special chart special power processing data = 2 is set to the special chart special power processing data = 3. The preparation for moving to the subroutine is completed, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.
In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.
Specifically, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.
Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid) is set. 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.
When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.
When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process shown in step S340 constitutes a special game control means.

In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.
Specifically, based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability game number, the setting of the short-time game flag, and the setting of the number of time reductions are performed. Done.
After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the big hit game end processing is ended.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game end process shown in step S350 for determining the game state constitutes the game state determination means.

In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.
Next, in order to execute the determined small hit opening mode, the small hit opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is output to output the second big winning prize. The mouth opening / closing door 17b is opened. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.
When the small hit opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the output of the drive data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.
Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the special figure special electricity control process constitutes the gaming state control means. In addition, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process of step S340 or the ordinary power control process of step S400 constitutes a variable winning device control means.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are not described in the flowchart of the main control board 110, to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S313, and the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of hold memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area in step S312, the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved stored number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area in step S312, the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved memory number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared. “MODE” is set to “E4H” and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.
The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ".
This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, when one or more pieces of data are not set in either the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S311. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to the various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340, a big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is issued. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for this opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
The gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol variation display is started and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S315, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in the step S320, A game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S1710, the sub CPU 120a performs a second stop button sensor input control process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the second stop button sensor 300, and performs a rendering mode change process if necessary. Details of the second stop button sensor input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 20 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1612.
In step S1612, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect mode to “normal mode”.

In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the effect display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.
In this special symbol memory number determination process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol memory designation command to determine the first special symbol reservation number U1, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The determination result of the number of first special symbol hold (U1) is stored. For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the first special symbol storage 3 designation command (FIG. 17) as the special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines the first special symbol hold number (U1) to be 3, and the first special symbol storage designation number U1 is 3 3 is stored as the first special symbol hold number (U1) in the symbol hold number (U1) storage area.

In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a obtains one random value from the effect random number 1 updated in step 1100, and stores the obtained effect random number 1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the set effect mode, a variation effect pattern determination process is performed for determining one variable effect pattern from a plurality of variable effect patterns.
Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, the variable effect pattern determination table is referred to, one variable effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect 1, and the determined variable effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area. In addition, in order to transmit the determined variation effect pattern information to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. For example, when “E6H01H” is received as the variation pattern designation command, if the obtained effect random number value 1 is “0 to 49”, the variation effect pattern 1 is determined, and the obtained effect random number value is “50 to 99”. ”, The variation effect pattern 2 is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Further, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.
Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that performs the variation effect pattern determination process for determining the variation effect pattern constitutes the display mode determination means.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 36.
In this embodiment, data based on the variation effect pattern and stop instruction data are set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c (see step S1641 and step S1651), and various data set in the transmission buffer are stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. The sub CPU 120a that performs the process of transmitting to the control board 140 (see step S1800) constitutes the effect symbol display control process.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671, and moves to step S1680 if the command is not the opening command.

In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Second stop button sensor input control processing of the production control board)
The second stop button sensor input control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a second stop button sensor input control process.

  In step S1711, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the second stop button sensor 300 is on. In this step, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the second stop button sensor indicates the ON state based on the input signal from the second stop button sensor 300. Here, the second stop button sensor is in an on state is a state in which the stop button is pressed by the player. If the result of step S1711 is that the second stop button sensor is on, processing proceeds to step S1712. If the second stop button sensor is in the off state, the second stop button sensor input control process is terminated.

  In step S1712, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the second stop button sensor was in the off state during the previous timer interrupt process. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a refers to the flag of the second stop button sensor stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not it is in an off state. If it was in the off state during the previous timer interrupt process, that is, if the stop button 3c was pressed at the timing of the current timer interrupt process, the process proceeds to step S1713. On the other hand, if the stop timer 3c has been turned on at the time of the previous timer interrupt process, that is, if the stop button 3c has already been pressed since the previous timer interrupt process, the count counter value is not added. Then, the second stop button sensor input control process is terminated.

  In step S1713, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the count counter 120d is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, which is 10 or more in the present embodiment. When the value of the count counter 120d is 10 or more, since the effect mode has already been changed from the “normal mode” to the “simple mode”, the sub CPU 120a performs the second stop button sensor input control while maintaining the effect mode. The process ends. In step S1713, if the value of the count counter 120d is not 10 or more, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1714.

  In step 1714, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) is four. In this step, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area of the sub RAM 120c is 4, and if it is 4, the process proceeds to step S1715. move on. In step 1715, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the value of the count counter 120d, and proceeds to step S1718.

In step S1714, when the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) is not 4, the process proceeds to step S1716. In step 1716, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is three. If the first special symbol hold number (U1) is 3, the process proceeds to step S1717. In step 1717, the sub CPU 120a adds 2 to the value of the count counter 120d, and proceeds to step S1718.
In step S1715, if the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 3, the first special symbol hold number (U1) is either 0, 1 or 2, and the count counter value is added. Without performing this, the second stop button sensor input control process is terminated.

In step S1718, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the count counter value is a predetermined value, that is, 10 or more. If the count counter value is 10 or more, the process advances to step S1719. When the value of the count counter is not 10 or more, the second stop button sensor input control process is terminated.
In step S1719, the sub CPU 120a changes the effect mode from the “normal mode” to the “simple mode” and ends the second stop button sensor input control process.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described in detail, the count counter 120d counts the number of times the stop button 3c is operated when the number of holdings is a predetermined number (3 in the above embodiment) or more. Then, when the count value of the count counter 120d becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number (10 in the above embodiment), the effect content is changed. As described above, the gaming machine 1 changes the content of the effect according to whether or not the player makes heavy use of the stop-by by changing the content of the effect according to the player performing the stop-attack a predetermined number of times or more. be able to.

  That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes storage means for storing an operation history of the player's stop button, such as a counting counter 120d, and can change the effect contents according to the operation history stored in the storage means.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 changes the effect mode (effect state) from the “normal mode” to the “simple mode” in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is low when the count value of the count counter 120d is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. . As a result, when a player who is playing a game frequently uses stop-offs, it is possible to change to an effect state in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is low. Here, the player who makes frequent use of hitting is a player who is trying to obtain a prize ball efficiently, and is not an amateur but a skilled player. In a conventional gaming machine, there is a case in which an experienced player who makes heavy use of such stoppages feels uncomfortable and impairs interest by performing a specific notice effect excessively. In response to such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention can change the effect state in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is low based on the count value of the counting means as described above, so that the skilled player It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and impairing the interest and improve the interest of the game.

  That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention can determine whether or not the player is a skilled player based on the player's operation history stored in the storage means such as the counting means for storing the player's operation history. it can. Furthermore, by changing the state of appearance of the specific notice effect to the experienced player with a low appearance frequency, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and impair the interest and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 counts with the count counter 120d, when the stop button 3c is operated at the upper limit number 4 (M) of the hold number, the game machine 1 counts 1 and the hold number is 3 (m = M When the stop button is operated at -1), 2 is counted. In general, a skilled player makes a stop when the number of reservations becomes 3, not when the number of reservations is 4, which is the upper limit number. Therefore, as described above, weighting is performed according to the value of the number of holds, and when the player is a skilled player, the presentation state can be changed with a small number of operations. Can be further improved.

  As mentioned above, although one embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described in detail, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made to the above embodiment without departing from the gist of the present invention. You can go. For example, in the above embodiment, the first stop button sensor and the second stop button sensor are provided. However, only one stop button sensor is provided, and output signals from this stop button sensor are sent to both the effect control board and the launch control board. You may make it send to.

  In the above embodiment, the content of the presentation is changed when the count value of the count counter 120d is 10 or more, which is a predetermined number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined number may be set as appropriate. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine 1 changes the effect mode from the “normal mode” to the “simple mode” in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is low, according to the feature of the operation of the stop button of the player. In the present invention, the change mode of the production content is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be another change mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming machine 1 counts with the count counter 120d, the gaming machine 1 counts 1 when the stop button 3c is operated when the upper limit number 4 (M) of the hold number, and the hold number is It is assumed that 2 is counted when the stop button is operated when 3 (m = M−1). However, the number is not limited to this, and the number of holdings is 3 as compared with the upper limit number 4 (M). In the case of (m = M−1), it is sufficient that the number of counts per operation of the stop button is larger.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine 1 also operates when the stop button 3c is operated when the upper limit number 4 (M) is held, and when the hold number is 3 (m = M−1). The same counting counter 120d was used for counting even when was operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the stop button 3c is operated when the upper limit number 4 (M) of the hold number, the first count counter is used to count, and the hold number is 3 (m = M-1) When the stop button 3c is operated, the second count counter is used for counting, and when the first count counter exceeds a predetermined number, the mode is changed to the simple mode 1 and the second count is set. When the counter reaches a predetermined number or more, the mode may be changed to the simple mode 2. In other words, the number of holdings is 4 (M) and the number of holdings is 3 (m = M−1) separately, and depending on which case the count value becomes a predetermined number or more, different rendering states You may make it change to. In addition, the simple mode 2 is an effect mode in which the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect is lower than that in the simple mode 1, for example.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the counting means was provided and the presentation state was changed when the count value became more than a predetermined number, this invention is not limited to this, The number of reservations 4 (M) or the number of reservations 3 When stopping at (m = M−1), the effect state may be changed immediately. In addition, when the stop hit is made with the hold number 4 (M), the mode is immediately changed to the simple mode 1, and when the stop hit is made with the hold number 3 (m = M−1), the mode is immediately changed to the simple mode 2. It may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the 1st special symbol holding | maintenance number (U1) was more than predetermined number, the frequency | count of stopping was counted, but this invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of stoppages is counted only when the first special symbol hold number (U1) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number in the non-short game state, and the second special symbol hold number (U2) is calculated in the short time game state. You may make it count the frequency | count of having performed a stop hit only when it is more than predetermined number. Furthermore, when the first special symbol hold number (U1) + the second special symbol hold number (U2) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the number of stoppages may be counted.

  In the above embodiment, the specific direction side of the game area is the right game area, but it may be the left game area.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, the gaming machine used for the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the gaming machine may be used for a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine), a sparrow ball gaming machine, and an arrange ball gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 3 Operation handle 3b Launch volume 3c Stop button 3d 1st stop button sensor 3da Sensor main body 3db Actuator 4a Launching solenoid 4c Launching member 6 Game area 13 Normal symbol gate 13a Gate detection switch 14 1st start port 14a 1st start opening detection switch 15 2nd start opening 15a 2nd start opening detection switch 15b Movable piece 16 1st grand prize opening 16a 1st big prize opening detection switch 16b 1st big prize opening open / close door 17 2nd big prize opening 17a Second grand prize opening detection switch 17b Second big prize opening opening / closing door 31 Production display device 32 Audio output device 33 Production drive device 34 Production illumination device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120d counting counter 160 firing control board 300 second stop button sensor 300a projector 300b light receiver

Claims (3)

A game board with a game area;
A launcher that launches a game ball toward the game area in accordance with the player's operation;
Firing stop means for stopping the launch of the game ball in response to the player's operation;
Effect display means for effect display according to the lottery result by the lottery means ;
Storage means for storing a history of operations of the firing abort means according to prior Symbol player,
A presentation changing means for changing the effect display of the contents to be displayed before Symbol effect display means according to the operation history of the stored said firing abort means to said storage means,
A start opening provided in the game area and into which the game ball can enter;
Lottery means for executing a lottery when a game ball enters the start opening;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a symbol for showing a lottery result;
Reservation means for reserving the right to perform lottery by the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit when the game ball enters the start port during the variation display of the symbol by the fluctuation display means;
With
The storage means is a counting means for counting the number of times the firing stopping means is operated when a holding number, which is the number of the right to perform the lottery in the holding means, is a predetermined number or more,
The effect content changing means is a gaming machine that changes the content of effect display displayed on the effect display means when the number of times the firing stop means counted by the counting means is operated a predetermined number of times or more . The effect display means displays a notice effect that suggests that the lottery result is likely to be a jackpot state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player,
When the number of times the firing stop unit counted by the counting unit is operated more than a predetermined number, the production content changing unit changes to a production state where the appearance frequency of the notice production is low,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the effect display means performs an effect display determined based on an effect state in which the appearance frequency of the notice effect is low. When the predetermined upper limit number is M and the predetermined number is m, the predetermined number m = M−1.
Said counting means, said number of holding performs counting once given per operation number of the firing abort means when the M, one of the operation of the firing abort means when said number of holding is M-1 The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the counting is performed more times than the predetermined number.