JP5323153B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which make it difficult for a transition chance of a performance mode to be determined easily in game machines for shifting the performance mode according to a game state. <P>SOLUTION: First variation time, which relates to variation until third special display indicating third special determination information is stopped after variation display by a lottery result display means based on the third special determination information when a determination result by a lottery means is the third special determination information that does not correspond to first special determination information and second special determination information, is made identical to a total time obtained by totaling second variation time and predetermined time, which relates to variation until second special display indicating the second special determination information is stopped after variation display by the lottery result display means based on the second special determination information when a determination result by the lottery means is the second special determination information, and is required until completion of a second special game executed with a stop of the second special display as an opportunity after a stop of the second special display. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a lottery drawing when a game ball enters a start opening.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which the internal state of a gaming machine is in a concealed state (a concealed gaming state) without completely telling whether the internal state is a high probability state or a low probability state. In such a concealed game state, in order to make the player expect a high probability state, it is difficult to distinguish the internal state of the gaming machine from the standpoint of performance by performing a specific effect such as a so-called latent mode. Thus, the player can play a game with expectation even if the internal state is a low probability state.

JP 2010-234167 A

  The above-described latent mode can have a difference in appearance compared to the normal gaming state (mainly low probability state) by appropriately shifting (or generating), so there are various opportunities. For example, it is desirable to shift from small hits or loses.

  However, by shifting from various opportunities, if you are looking at the production when it becomes the transition opportunity, is it a genuine latent mode (latent mode when the internal state becomes a high probability state), There is also a problem that it is possible to determine whether it is a fake latent mode (the latent state when the internal state is not in the high probability state or remains in the low probability state).

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of making it difficult to determine the timing of transition of the effect mode in a game machine capable of shifting the effect mode according to the gaming state. For the purpose.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is a determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information by entering a game ball into a start area provided in the game area, and a determination acquired by the determination information acquisition means. Based on the information, a special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a variation time for variably displaying the identification symbol is determined based on a determination result by the special game determination means. And an identification symbol display for stopping and displaying the identification symbol indicating the determination result after the variation time determined by the variation time determining unit has elapsed since the identification symbol is variably displayed on the identification symbol display unit. When it is determined by the control means and the special game determination means that the first specific special game or the second specific special game is to be executed, the identification symbol display control means recognizes it. After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the first specific special game is executed by the special game control means for executing the first specific special game or the second specific special game and the special game control means. After that, the game can be controlled in a first specific game state advantageous to the player, and after the second specific special game is executed, the game is played in a non-specific game state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific game state. A game state control means capable of controlling the game state, and when the game is controlled in any one of the first specific game state and the non-specific game state by the game state control means, Effect control means for performing a specific effect that is not clearly indicated, and the game state control means is configured to control the second specific special by the special game determination means when the game is controlled in the first specific game state. Play When the second specific special game is executed by the special game control means, the game is controlled in the first specific game state, and the game is controlled in the non-specific game state. When the special game determining means determines that the second specific special game is to be executed, the special game control means executes the second specific special game in the non-specific game state. When a predetermined variation display is performed by the identification symbol display control means while controlling the game and controlling the game in the first specific game state, it is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state. The game can be controlled in a second specific gaming state, and the variation time determining means controls the game in one of the first specific gaming state and the non-specific gaming state by the gaming state control means. After the in variable display of identification symbols of less than the specified number first by identifying the symbol display control means, to determine said variable time at a predetermined first condition, after the said specific number eye by the identification symbol display control means in the identification variable display of the symbols, to determine the variation time at a predetermined second condition, said at variable display of identification symbols of the specific number eyes by the identification symbol display control means, the determination result of the first specific When it is determined not to execute the special game and the second specific special game, the first specific variation time can be determined, and in the variation display of the identification symbol of the specific number of times by the identification symbol display control means , the determination if the result is determined to be running one of the first specific special game or the second specific special game, the first second shorter than a specified time-varying A constant variation time can be determined, and when the special game state control unit determines that the second specific special game is to be executed by the special game determination unit, the identification symbol display control unit stops the identification symbol After being displayed, when the second specific variation time is added to the second specific variation time, the second specific special game can be executed at an operation time that becomes the same required time as the first specific variation time. In the variation display of the identification symbol for the specific number of times by the identification symbol display control means, when the first specific variation time is determined by the variation time determination means, over the first specific variation time, A specific effect including a suggestion effect that suggests the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit is performed, and the identification diagram of the specific number of times by the identification symbol display control unit In the variation display, when the second specific variation time is determined by the variation time determination means, the second specific variation game and the second specific special game executed by the special game control means are displayed. The specific effect including the suggestion effect is performed over the operation time.

  When the determination result (lottery result) by the lottery means is the third special determination information (for example, a determination result that does not become reach), the lottery result display means variably displays based on the third special determination information, The special effect is executed until the third special display corresponding to the third special determination information is stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, when the second special determination information (for example, the determination result that becomes a big hit or the determination result that reaches reach) is obtained as the lottery result, the lottery result display means varies based on the second special determination information. Even if the second special display is stopped after the display, the special effect continues. Especially when the jackpot display is stopped, the second special game based on the fact that the jackpot display is stopped is displayed. A special performance is executed.
Accordingly, in the case of the third special determination information, a special effect that continues until the third special display is stopped and displayed, and in the case of a big win, it continues until the big hit game ends.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine capable of shifting the effect mode according to the gaming state, even if a loss or a big hit is set as a trigger for the transition of the effect mode, the transition from the effect (appearance) is made. It is possible to make it difficult to judge the opportunity.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure which shows a mode that the effect | action accessory apparatus operates. It is an enlarged view of a saucer unit. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the setting data table at the time of special game completion | finish. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a time-short fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st specific fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd specific fluctuation pattern determination table. 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 1st start port detection switch input 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 big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process 1 in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process 2 in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 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 a production mode setting table. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the table for final. It is a figure which shows an example (1) of the effect image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example (2) of the effect image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example (3) of the effect image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure explaining the operating state of a big prize opening.

The first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2-1 is a front view of a game board. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the tray unit, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means of the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. A tray unit 4 is provided below the glass frame 110. As shown in FIG. 3, the tray unit 4 has a case body made of a transparent synthetic resin material and formed in a box shape as a basic structure, and is provided below the game board 2. The saucer unit 4 has an upper plate portion 4a whose upper surface extends substantially horizontally, and a side plate portion 4b extending downward so as to surround the outer periphery of the upper plate portion. A recess 4c for forming the cross key 27 is formed. The tray unit 4 closer to the game board than the recess 4c is formed with a concave ball supply tray 4d having an open top. The ball supply tray 4d stores and aligns the game balls paid out from the ball discharge outlet 4f that opens on the inner surface of the ball supply tray 4d. The aligned game balls are supplied to the launch rails 5a and 5b from the ball feed port 4g that opens toward the ball feed device (not shown). The ball feeding device may be a known device such as a mechanical type or a magnet type as long as it can supply game balls one by one to the firing rails 5a and 5b.

An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided at a position below the right end of the tray unit 4.
When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 s in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3s, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a launching solenoid 3c provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates according to the applied voltage, and has a strength according to the turning angle of the operation handle 3 toward the game area 6. Fire. When the operation handle 3 returns to the initial position, the detection angle of the firing volume 3a becomes 0 degrees, and no voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c. This state is called a state in which the firing volume is zero (0).

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the launch rails 5a and 5b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then the first approach area 6c or the second approach depending on the strength of the launch. The vehicle enters one of the entry areas in the area 6d and falls in the left-handed game area 6a or the right-handed game area 6b. Specifically, in a front view of the gaming machine 1, a first entry area 6c is provided on the left side of the center in the width direction of the game area 6, and a second entry area 6d is provided on the right side of the center. . Accordingly, when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is smaller than the predetermined angle, the game ball enters the first entry area 6c, and when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is larger than the predetermined angle, the game ball Will enter the second entry area 6d.

  A plurality of general winning ports 7 are provided in the left-handed game area 6a. Each of the general winning openings 7 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 7s. When the general winning opening detection switch 7s detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

Further, a lower start position of the left-handed game area 6 a is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can be inserted, similar to the general winning port 7. A second start port 10 is provided at a lower position of the right-handed game area 6b. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, it is impossible or difficult to receive the game ball due to the obstacle 10d positioned right above the second starting port 10. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled in the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a receiving tray, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.
In addition, the 1st starting port 9 and the 2nd starting port 10 in this embodiment correspond to the starting area | region of this invention.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9s and a second start port detection switch 10s for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9s and 10s detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  A big winning opening 25 is provided below the right-handed game area 6b (just below the second start opening 10). The special winning opening 25 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 25b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 25b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 25b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 25, Game balls can enter. In addition, since the width of the area where the game ball flows down in the right-handed game area 6b is formed to be approximately the same as the horizontal width of the special winning opening 25, when the special winning opening / closing door 25b is opened, the right-handed game Most of the game balls that have entered the area 6b will enter the big winning opening 25. Therefore, when a special game is started, it is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls in a short time by launching game balls into the right-handed game area 6b.

The above-described big prize opening 25 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 25s, and when this big prize opening detection switch 25s detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, nine) Game balls).
The special prize opening 25, the special prize opening detection switch 25s, the special prize opening opening / closing door 25b, and the special prize opening opening / closing solenoid 25c in the present embodiment correspond to the special variable prize winning device of the present invention.

  Further, in the right-handed game area 6b, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided on the right side of the second starting port 10 so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8s for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8s detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, the left-handed game area 6 a and the right-handed game area 6 b are joined, and any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the big winning port 25 A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the first entry area 6c due to the arrangement of each prize opening and the board surface configuration such as nails are game balls only in either the general prize opening 7 or the first start opening 9. Can be entered, and a game ball does not enter the normal design gate 8 or a game ball does not enter the second start opening 10 or the big winning opening 25. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the second entry area 6d normally enters the symbol gate 8, or enters the second start opening 10 or the big winning opening 25. A game ball rarely enters the winning opening 7 and the first start opening 9.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the left-handed game area 6a and the left-hand game area 6a are included in a range in which a game ball may enter any of the winning holes (except for a range where the game ball can be guided only to the discharge port 12). The right-handed game area 6b is completely partitioned. However, it is not necessary to completely separate the left-handed game area 6a and the right-handed game area 6b. For example, the game balls that have entered the first entry area 6c enter the right-handed game area 6b at a predetermined rate. Alternatively, game balls that have entered the second entry region 6d may enter the left-handed game region 6a at a predetermined rate. However, in this case, when the game ball enters the first entry area 6c and when the game ball enters the second entry area 6d, the first start port 9, the second start port 10, and the big prize It is necessary that the ease of entering a ball into any of the mouths 25 changes, or the player's advantage changes depending on the game state.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and a curtain is imitated on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 are provided.

  Furthermore, the lighting device 16 for production is provided in the glass frame 110 in both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2. Further, the saucer unit 4 is provided with an effect button 17 and a cross key 27.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 give a player a sense of expectation depending on the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the effect accessory device 14 (hereinafter referred to as “right curtain 14”) and the effect accessory device 15 (hereinafter referred to as “left curtain 15”) are configured by a movable device imitating a curtain. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 2-2 (a) → (b) → (c), the curtains 14 and 15 operate as if the curtains are closed, and the liquid crystal display device 13 is covered. Hidden. Also, as shown in FIG. 2-2 (c) ⇒ (d), when it is operated toward the left and right, it operates as if the curtain that had been closed is opened.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

The effect button 17 is a button that can be pressed by the player. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17s. When the effect button detection switch 17s detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.
The cross key 27 is a keyboard that can be pressed by the player. For example, the cross key 27 functions as an operation of the player when it is desired to display the gaming method of the gaming machine 1 or the jackpot history. The cross key 27 is provided with key detection switches 27As to 27Es corresponding to the respective keyboards (upper key 27A, lower key 27B, left key 27C, right key 27D, and ENTER key 27E). When 27As to 27Es detect a player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 5) including a speaker, and in addition to the above-described each production device, an audio production is also performed. ing.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold display 24 and a state notification display 26 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result that is made when a game ball enters the first start port 9, and is arranged side by side (horizontal straight line). It is composed of LEDs. A plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, if you win the jackpot, the first three, the second, and the third LED from the left in the front view will light up, such as “○○○ ●●●●●”. In the case of “●●●●●●● ○”, a total of one LED lights up from the right in front view. Note that “◯” means that the LED is turned on, and “●” means that the LED is turned off. “○○○ ●●●●●” and “●●●●●●● ○” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but for a predetermined time. After the change display, the stop display is made.

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

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

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot is reserved. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the left LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the left and middle of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 The two LEDs turn on. Further, when there are three first holds, the three LEDs on the left, middle and right of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 are lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold display. The three LEDs on the device 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves 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 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The state notification indicator 26 lights up on the condition that it is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, before turning off the power during morning (when power is restored) (for example, lighting in red). In addition, not only at the time of morning, but also when the power is turned on, the light is turned on under the condition that the time is short (for example, the light is green).

Here, the glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.
The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism part 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 5) that detects whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. The power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 109 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

  Further, on the left side of the gaming machine 1, a card ball lending unit 200 is disposed adjacently as shown in FIG. This card ball lending unit 200 is electrically connected to the gaming machine 1 with a harness (such as wiring) (not shown) (see FIG. 5).

  The card lending unit 200 is provided with a card insertion slot 201 into which a game card such as a prepaid card (hereinafter, unified as “game card”) is inserted. When a gaming card is inserted into the card insertion slot 201, a card balance deduction from the gaming card is accepted, and a game ball corresponding to the debit amount is lent out.

Further, after the gaming card is inserted into the card insertion slot 201, it is possible to perform almost all operations related to lending of balls and discharging of cards on the gaming machine 1 side. For this reason, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a remaining frequency display section 50, a ball lending operation section 51, and a card return operation section 52 shown in FIG.
That is, when a game card is inserted into the card ball lending unit 200, the remaining frequency display portion 50 displays the frequency according to the amount of the game card. Then, when a ball lending operation is accepted by the ball lending operation unit 51, a number of game balls corresponding to the remaining card number are supplied to the gaming machine 1. Further, when a card return operation is accepted by the card return operation unit 52, a card return signal is output to the card ball lending unit 200, and the card ball lending unit 200 returns (discharges) the game card from the card insertion slot 201. .

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

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

  A general winning opening detection switch 7s, a gate detection switch 8s, a first starting opening detection switch 9s, a second starting opening detection switch 10s, and a large winning opening detection switch 25s are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a start port opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start port 10 and a large winning port opening / closing solenoid 25c for opening / closing the large winning port opening / closing door 25b. And are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator. 23, the normal symbol hold display 24 and the state notification display 26 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.
Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B) referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. The hit determination table (refer to FIG. 6C) referred to when determining whether or not to perform, the symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 7) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the data in the special symbol and the game state buffer Jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 8) for determining the gaming state based on the above, a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the opening and closing conditions of the big winning opening, open for long hits Mode determination table (see FIG. 10A), short hit release mode determination table (see FIG. 10B), small hit release mode determination table (see FIG. 10C), special symbol variation pattern The Constant varies pattern determination table (FIG. 11 through FIG. 13 reference) and the like are stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , First special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time-short game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area In addition, a winning prize opening number (C) storage area, a game state storage area, a game state buffer, a stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and the like are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the main control board 101 by wiring and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a change pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol pattern determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 30 to be stopped and displayed (Not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 102c includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first reservation storage area, and a second reservation storage area. Etc. are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 102d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 102 and operated by the battery.

The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.
Also, it is confirmed whether or not the card ball lending unit 200 is connected to the payout control board 103. If the card ball lending unit 200 is connected, the launch control data permitting the launch control board 106 to launch the game ball is sent. Send.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3s and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the launch solenoid 3c is energized and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

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

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

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

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

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

  FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. 6A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 6B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the winning probability is the same, although the winning probability is small.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state to select the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 6A, the two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” , “317”, “337”, “367”, “397”, “427”, “457”, “487”, “517”, “547”, “577” 20 special symbol determination random numbers Is determined to be a big hit. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, 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 is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 10 times. It is 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.

  Specifically, the hit determination table includes a non-short-time gaming state random number determination table, a first short-time gaming state random number determination table, and a second short-time gaming state random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state. One of the tables is selected, and it is determined whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination.

  For example, according to the non-short-time gaming state random number determination table or the first short-time gaming state random number determination table shown in FIG. 6C, one hit determination random number value of “0” is determined to be a hit. On the other hand, according to the second short-time gaming state random number determination table, it is determined that ten winning random number values “0” to “9” are winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of the non-short game state or the first short game state is 1/11, and at the time of the second short game state The probability of being determined to be a big hit is 10/11, an increase of 10 times.

  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 the time of a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

  The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value.

  Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 102. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command and a start winning designation command described later.

  Further, as will be described later, the game state after the big hit game or the small hit game is ended or a variation pattern determination table set for reference is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 8). .

  Further, as will be described later, the jackpot mode is determined corresponding to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 9). From this, it can be said that the kind of special symbol shows a big hit mode.

  FIG. 8 is a special game end setting data table for determining the game state after the end of the big hit game and the small hit game and the variation pattern determination table set for reference.

  If the executed special game is a jackpot game, the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is used to set the high probability game flag and the high probability game state based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data). Setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (X), setting of the first short-time gaming flag, setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (S) of the first short-time gaming state, setting of the second short-time gaming flag, remaining number of fluctuations of the second short-time gaming state ( J), a reference variation pattern determination table, and a remaining variation count (Z) for a specific game are set.

  If the executed special game is a small hit game, the variation pattern for reference is based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the gaming state according to the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. Setting of the determination table and setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) of the specific game are performed.

  As a feature of the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, when the special game is a jackpot game (stop symbol data 01-08), the first short game flag, The second short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set, and the first short-time game number, the second short-time game number, the high-probability game number, the specific game number, and the variation pattern determination table set for reference are different. .

  Specifically, for example, in the case of the special symbol A (stop symbol data 01, 05), after the long hit game is executed, the second short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set, and the second short-time game state The remaining variation count (J) and the remaining variation count (X) in the high-probability gaming state are each set to 100, and the time variation pattern determination table is set for reference.

  In the case of special symbol C (stop symbol data 03, 07), after the short hit game is executed, the first short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, and the remaining number of fluctuations in the first short-time game state ( S) is set to 20 times, and the remaining variation count (X) of the high probability gaming state is set to 80 times. Further, the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, and the remaining variation count (Z) of the specific game is set to 20 times.

  Furthermore, in the case of the special symbol D (stop symbol data 04, 08), after the short hit game is executed, the first short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, and the remaining number of changes in the first short-time game state ( S) is set to 10 times, and 90 times is set to the remaining fluctuation count (X) of the high probability gaming state. Further, the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, and the remaining variation count (Z) of the specific game is set to 10 times.

  That is, if the game state after the jackpot game is the second short game, set the time variation pattern determination table for reference, and if the game state after the jackpot game is the first short game state, refer to For this purpose, the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set.

  In the present embodiment, the game is controlled to the second short game state after the end of the long hit game, and is controlled to the first time short game state after the short hit game. Further, after the short hit game is finished, the game state is controlled to the high probability game state. However, the game state may be controlled to the low probability game state according to the type of the special symbol.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won, the ratio of the special symbol C controlled to the first short game state is determined to be 10%, while the ratio of the special symbol D to be determined is 20% (the first special In the case of a symbol, see FIG. 7), when winning in a short win and being controlled to the first short-time gaming state, the second specific variation pattern determination table is more easily set for reference than the first specific variation pattern determination table. ing.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the case of the special symbol C or the special symbol D, after the short hit game is performed, it is controlled to the first short game state and the remaining number of changes in the first short game state (S ) Is set to 10 or 20 times. The value of the remaining number of fluctuations (S) in the first short-time gaming state is decremented by “1” every time a big hit determination is made. Then, when the value of the remaining fluctuation count (S) becomes “0”, the transition control to the second short-time gaming state is controlled, and the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the second short-time gaming state is 90 times (S = 10 times) or 80 times (S = 20 times). That is, when controlled to the first short-time gaming state, if the jackpot determination is performed 10 times or 20 times, the second short-time gaming state is always controlled unless the big hit is won so far. In other words, it can be said that the first short-time gaming state is a gaming state that is controlled for a predetermined period before the transition to the second short-time gaming state.

  In this way, depending on the type of special symbol, the type of jackpot game to be executed, the game state after the jackpot game ends, and the reference variation pattern determination table are different.

  Further, as a feature of the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, when the special game is a small hit game (stop symbol data 09, 10), the flag of the short-time game flag storage area is referred to, and the game state When is a non-time-saving gaming state, the variation pattern determination table set for reference is changed according to the type of special symbol, and the remaining variation number (Z) of the specific game is set. On the other hand, no change is made when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. In addition, regardless of the gaming state, when the special symbol for small hits is won, the gaming state is not changed.

  Specifically, in the case of the special symbol A for small hits (stop symbol data 09) and in the non-short-time gaming state, the reference variation pattern determination table is changed to the first specific variation pattern determination table. At the same time, 20 is set as the specific number of games (Z). In the case of the special symbol B for small hits (stop symbol data 10), when in the non-short game state, the reference variation pattern determination table is changed to the second specific variation pattern determination table and the number of specific games Set 10 times in (Z).

  As described above, the change pattern determination table for reference is changed to the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table only when the small win is won in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the identification is performed. A predetermined number of times is set as the number of games (Z).

  In addition, in the case of winning a small hit, the ratio that the special symbol A for small hits is determined is 80% while the ratio that the special symbol B for small hits is determined is 20% (see FIG. 7). When a small hit game is performed, the first specific variation pattern determination table is more easily set for reference than the second specific variation pattern determination table.

  That is, when winning a short win or a small win in the non-short game state, the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference. Therefore, the gaming state when the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference is a non-short-time gaming state or a first short-time gaming state. Then, when winning a short win, the second specific variation pattern determination table is easily set for reference, and when winning a small hit, the first specific variation pattern determination table is easily set for reference (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). Therefore, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the proportion of non-time-saving gaming state is high, whereas when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the second The ratio of the 1 o'clock short game state is increased.

  In the present embodiment, a game in which a special symbol is varied by a variation pattern determined with reference to the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is referred to as a specific game. That is, the specific number of games (Z) is a period for setting the first specific fluctuation pattern determination table or the second specific fluctuation pattern determination table for reference, and when the period has passed (Z = 0), The reference variation pattern determination table is changed to a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a short win or a small win is won, a specific game is played in a predetermined period. The gaming state during the specific game is either the non-short-time gaming state or the first short-time gaming state. If the first gaming state is the first short-time gaming state, the second short-time gaming state after the end of the specific game. Migrate to

  FIG. 9 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 25b. Based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the number of operations performed in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big prize opening are determined by the table of FIG. For example, when the special symbol is the first special symbol A, B or the second special symbol A, B, it is determined in the long hitting release mode determination table, and the special symbol is the first special symbol C, D or the second special symbol. In the case of C and D, the short hit release mode determination table is determined. Further, when winning a small hit (special symbols A, B for jackpots), it is determined in the small hits open mode determination table.

  FIG. 10 is an opening mode determination table showing details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 9, FIG. 10 (a) is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG. 10 (c) is a small hit use release mode determination table.

  Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 10B and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 10C are based on the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). Although there is a difference, the actual number of opening / closing operations of the big prize opening / closing door 25b is the same (16 times), and the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same. The player cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.

  In addition, since the opening time of “short hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, the special winning opening opening / closing door 25b is opened. Even so, it is difficult to win the big winning opening 25, and it can be said that it is an “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

  FIG. 11 to FIG. 14 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. FIG. 11 is a normal variation pattern determination table that is basically referred to in a non-short game state. FIG. 12 is a short time variation pattern determination table that is referred to when in the second short time gaming state. FIGS. 13 and 14 show that the specific number of games (Z) is “0” from when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is the 1st specific fluctuation pattern determination table and the 2nd specific fluctuation pattern determination table which are referred until it becomes.

In the present embodiment, a variation pattern is determined by referring to any variation pattern determination table set for reference in a variation pattern determination process described later.
Specifically, in the normal variation pattern determination table (FIG. 11), the value of the remaining variation number (J) in the second short-time gaming state becomes “0” and the non-short-time gaming state has been entered, and the jackpot game has ended. Then, it is set for reference when triggered by the fact that it is controlled to the non-time saving gaming state and that the value of the specific number of games (Z) has become “0” in the non-time saving gaming state.
Further, the time variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) indicates that the jackpot game is terminated and controlled to the second time short game state, and the remaining variation frequency (S) value of the first time short game is set to “0”. It is set for reference when triggered by the transition to the second short-time gaming state (details will be described later).
Further, the first specific variation pattern determination table (FIG. 13) and the second specific variation pattern determination table (FIG. 14) indicate that a short win is won or that a small win is won in the non-short-time gaming state. As a trigger, it is set for reference.

  Then, according to the variation pattern determination table set for reference, the special symbol display device type, jackpot winning or defeating, special symbol to be stopped, special symbol hold number, reach determination random value and variation pattern random value Based on this, the variation pattern is determined. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and a variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 102 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the variation time of the special symbol. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102 in the output control process. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random value for a big hit or a small hit.

  Further, the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the short-time fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the first specific fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, and the second specific fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Even if numerical values are referred to, different variation patterns are determined. That is, even if the type of special symbol display device, winning or losing jackpot, special symbol to be stopped, number of special symbol hold, random number for reach determination and random number for fluctuation pattern are the same, they are set for reference The variation time may vary depending on the variation pattern determination table.

  For example, if the jackpot is lost (special symbol 0), the number of reserved balls is 3, the reach determination random value is “0”, and the variation pattern random value is “99”, for reference When the set variation pattern determination table is a normal variation pattern determination table, “normally shortened variation” (variation pattern 9) having a variation time of 7000 ms is determined (see FIG. 11). Further, when the time variation pattern determination table is set, “time variation F” (variation pattern 11) having a variation time of 4000 ms is determined (see FIG. 12). Further, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set, “specific variation C” (variation pattern 14) having a variation time of 12000 ms is determined (see FIG. 13), and the second specific variation pattern determination table is determined. When set, “specific fluctuation E” (fluctuation pattern 17) having a fluctuation time of 15000 ms is determined (see FIG. 14).

  Thus, when the variation pattern determination table set for reference is different, the determined variation pattern is different. When the short-time variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the variation pattern with the shortest variation time is easily determined, and when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set, the variation is the most. It is easy to determine a long time fluctuation pattern.

  Here, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table in the present embodiment, when the first specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is compared with the second specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern to be configured includes that all the variation patterns constituting the first specific variation pattern determination table are included. The first specific variation pattern determination table and the second specific variation pattern determination table are set so that the variation times for short hits, small hits, and loses can be the same (12 seconds). Part can be 8 seconds, 10 seconds). For this reason, in the specific game period, unless the player wins a long game, it can appear that the game is progressing at a constant tempo.

  That is, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, all the variation patterns that may be determined when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference are displayed. It can be decided. On the other hand, the second specific variation pattern determination table includes a variation pattern that is not included in the variation patterns constituting the first specific variation pattern. Therefore, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, a part of the variation pattern that may be determined when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference is determined. It is impossible.

  Specifically, the variation patterns constituting the first specific variation pattern determination table include a specific variation D (variation pattern 16) and a specific variation E (variation pattern 17) constituting the second specific variation pattern determination table. Not. Therefore, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, any one of the three types of specific variations A to C is determined. On the other hand, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, any one of five types of variation patterns A to E is determined. That is, the specific variations A, B, and C are variation patterns that can be determined by referring to either the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table, and the specific variations D and E are 2 It is a variation pattern unique to the specific variation pattern determination table.

  In addition, when the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, when the remaining specific game number (Z) is “1”, unless the big win or the small win is won. The variation pattern that is always determined is fixed. That is, when referring to the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table, if the jackpot determination result is a loss and the remaining specific game count (Z) is “1”, "Super fluctuation" (fluctuation pattern 15) is determined. This “super fluctuation” has a longer fluctuation time (48000 ms) than other fluctuation patterns.

  When the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is newly set, the remaining specific number of games (Z) corresponding to the special symbol is set (see FIG. 8). Each time the variation display of the special symbol ends, the value is subtracted by “1”, and when the value of the remaining specific number of games (Z) becomes “0”, the specific game ends, and the normal variation pattern It is changed to a determination table or a time variation pattern determination table. That is, the case where the value of the remaining specific game count (Z) is “1” is when the last variation display in the specific game is performed. That is, the player can grasp that the specific game is ended by performing the variation display by “super variation”. Then, when the gaming state is the first short-time gaming state, the specific variation is finished, and at the same time, the state shifts to the second short-time gaming state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the control of the non-time saving gaming state is continued as it is.

  As will be described in detail later, it is difficult for the player to determine in which gaming state the first short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state is controlled, but in a gaming state advantageous to the player A certain second short-time game state is easy to distinguish. Therefore, when the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, it may be in the first short-time gaming state (the transition to the second short-time gaming state after a predetermined period has elapsed). The game is played with a sense of expectation that it may be) and anxiety that it may be a non-time-saving gaming state. And when “Super Fluctuation” ends, it becomes possible to determine which gaming state it is, so the “Super Fluctuation”, which shows a long-time fluctuation display, further increases the player's expectation and anxiety, The interest of will be improved.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a determines a variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 101, and controls the execution of the effect according to the variation effect pattern. The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect in the effect means (the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, the effect lighting device 16, and the effect accessory devices 14, 15) performed during the change of the special symbol. This refers to the effect mode, and the display mode of the background displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, the display mode of the character, and the change mode of the effect symbol 30 are determined by the change effect pattern. In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of a combination of symbols for notifying that a transition to a special game is stopped is displayed while other symbols are performing variable display. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 30 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 30 for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 30 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 30 are performing variable display.

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

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.

  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 acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set to 4.0 seconds. In addition, it means a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning in the win is set as short as 0.1 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 4.0 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.1 second.

  On the other hand, there are two types of “short-time gaming state”: “first short-time gaming state” and “second short-time gaming state”, and the time required for the lottery and the opening time of the second start port 10 are different. . In the “first short-time gaming state”, the time required for lottery of the above-mentioned normal symbol is 4.0 seconds, and the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning the winning is 0.16 seconds. The gaming state is set in the same or approximate manner as the “gaming state”. On the other hand, in the “second short game state”, the time required for the normal symbol lottery is set to 1.0 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of 10 is set to 3.0 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state” and the “first short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “second short game state”, the normal symbol lottery is selected. The probability of winning a win is set to 10/11.

  Therefore, in the “second short game state”, the second start port 10 is in the second state as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 as compared with the “non-short game state” and “first short game state”. It becomes easy to control to the aspect of. Thereby, in the “second short game state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball. Therefore, the “second short game state” is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the “non-short game state”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “first short-time gaming state” are the opening control of the second start port 10 when the normal symbol lottery is won. The winning probabilities in the time and normal symbol lotteries are almost the same. On the other hand, the “second short game state” is compared with the “non-short time game state” and “first short time game state”, the time required for the lottery of the normal symbol, the opening control time of the second start port 10, The probability of winning normal symbols is very different. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not the second start port 10 is in the “second short-time gaming state” based on the time and frequency with which the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode. Due to this change mode, it is difficult to distinguish between the “non-short game state” and the “first short game state”. That is, the “first short-time gaming state” is a gaming state in which it is difficult for the player to distinguish from the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the “second short-time gaming state” is distinguished from the “non-short-time gaming state”. It can be said that the game state is easy.

  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”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the normal symbol gate 8 for opening the 2nd start port 10 and the 2nd start port 10 is provided in the right-handed game area 6b (refer FIG. 1). Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously advance the game by hitting right so as to make the game ball enter the second entry area 6d. On the other hand, in the “non-short game state”, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 10 even if the game ball enters the normal symbol gate 8. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game more advantageously by performing an operation of causing the game ball to enter the first entry area 6c and aiming at the first start port 9.

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

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 25 is opened is performed 16 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 25 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 25 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 25 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 25 is opened is performed 16 times in total. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 25 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 25, one round game is finished. However, as described above, the opening time of the big prize opening 25 is extremely short. Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 25, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

In this embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “small winning game”, the big winning opening 25 is opened 15 times as in the “short winning game”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 25 at this time are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” or Approximate to a difficult degree. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 25, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”. .

  In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.

  Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. After the jackpot is over, the game state and the setting of the reference variation pattern determination table are changed according to the type of jackpot symbol. In addition, when the “small hit” is won, after the “small hit gaming state” is finished, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” “first short short gaming state” “second short short gaming state” is changed. There is nothing.

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

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

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

(Step S10)
First, the main CPU 101a performs initialization processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

(Step S20)
In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

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

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

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 101a saves information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a in the stack area.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., 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 the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electricity open time counter is performed.

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

(Step S130)
In step S130, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter to update the random number counter. I do.

(Step S200)
In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detection switch 7s, the gate detection switch 8s, the first starting opening detection switch 9s, the second starting opening detection switch 10s, and the big winning opening detection switch 25s. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

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

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

(Step S500)
In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 25, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.
More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter updated in FIG. 17 to be described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

(Step S600)
In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

(Step S700)
In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S600. In addition, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, display device output processing for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S600 is performed. Do. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

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

  The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S210)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7s, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7s, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball.

(Step S220)
In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection switch 25s has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 25. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 25s, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the big prize mouth ball counter used for a prize ball and updates it, and also wins the big prize mouth 25. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

(Step S230)
In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and determines the big hit. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S240)
Subsequent to step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10s has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 10. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10s, the main CPU 101a updates the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the second special symbol holding number. (U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, The random number value for small hits and the random number for reach determination are extracted, and the extracted random number is stored in the second special symbol storage area.
That is, when compared with the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 18 described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S250)
In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8s has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8s receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s is input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S230-2)
In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

(Step S230-3)
In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S230-4)
In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S230-5)
In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number value for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

(Step S230-6)
In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a extracts the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

(Step S230-7)
In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches the first storage units in the first special symbol storage area in order, and searches for the free storage units. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

(Step S230-8)
In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the variation pattern random number value, and the reach determination random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol storage area. Will be.

(Step S230-9)
In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a generates a start winning designation command (first starting prize designation command) from the random value acquired in steps S230-5 to S230-8, and transmission data for production in the main RAM 101c. Set in the storage area. At this time, in order to update the first reserved number displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22, special symbol hold display data indicating the reserved number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.
As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 and there is a vacancy in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start port detection switch input process Ends. However, even when there is no free space in the storage part of the first special symbol storage area, a prize ball will be paid out for the game ball entering the first start port 9.
In the present embodiment, a detailed description of the second start port detection switch input process is omitted, but the first start port detection switch is also applied when a signal is input from the second start port detection switch 10s. Processing similar to the input processing is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the special figure special electric power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step 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 the big hit game process (step S340), and if special figure special electric process data = 4, the process moves to the small hit game process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is transferred to the jackpot game end processing (step S360). The process moves to the game end processing (step S370). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S310-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

(Step S310-2)
If it is determined in step S310-2 that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (special symbol time counter = 0), the main CPU 101a determines whether the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. Determine. If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-3, the process proceeds.

(Step S310-3)
In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

(Step S310-4)
In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

(Step S310-5)
In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S310-6)
In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. Do. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.
In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. In order, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S311)
In step S311, the main CPU 101a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6 above. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S312)
In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.

  The variation pattern determination process is performed with reference to a variation pattern determination table set for reference in the variation pattern determination table storage area. Specifically, when the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is set for reference in the variation pattern determination table storage area, the normal time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the pattern determination table is set, the short time variation pattern determination table is referred to. When the first specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is set for reference, the first specific variation pattern determination table is referred to. When the second specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 is set as a reference, the second specific variation pattern determination table is referred to. Then, referring to the table, based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the number of reserved balls, the number of remaining specific games (Z), the reach determination random number value and the variation pattern random value, the variation pattern To decide.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be referenced is determined by a table set for reference. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a flag corresponding to the type of the variation pattern determination table to be referenced is provided. The variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be selected from the variation pattern determination table storage area according to the state of the flag. For example, when the first specific variation pattern determination table reference flag is ON, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the first specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. At this time, the flag is set when the game state is changed and when the number of remaining specific games (Z) becomes “0”.

(Step S313)
In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S314)
In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

(Step S316)
In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 (see FIG. 16).

(Step S317)
In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

(Step S318)
In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Step S319-1)
In step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. At this time, if the demonstration determination flag is set to 01H, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol storage determination process. If the demonstration determination flag is not set to 01H, the main CPU 101a performs the process in step S319-2. Move.

(Step S319-2)
In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

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

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

(Step S311-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

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

(Step S311-3)
In step S311-2, when determining that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

(Step S311-4)
In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-2 or step S311-4. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 6B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

(Step S311-5)
In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-9.

(Step S311-6)
In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( Stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 7A). ), When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 7A). ), Stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 23 as will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 24 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the special winning opening 25 in the game process. Further, in the special game end process of FIG. 25, the game state and the specific game period after the jackpot end are set, and further, the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is set.

(Step S311-7)
In step S <b> 311-7, the main CPU 101 a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S311-8)
In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.
In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

(Step S311-9)
In step S311-9, if the main CPU 101a does not determine a big hit in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a big hit is determined. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-10. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12.

(Step S311-10)
In step S 311-10, the main CPU 101 a determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-6, And a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is determined as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” (special symbol for small hits A) and “small hit B” (special symbol for small hits B) are provided as the types of “small hits”. Regardless of which “small hit” is won, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 differs between “small hit A” and “small hit B”. The content of the winning game is exactly the same. However, if you win a small hit during a non-short-time game, the “small hit A” and “small hit B” will show the change pattern determination table to be set for reference after the small hit game ends, and the remaining fluctuation of the specific game. The value set for the number of times (Z) is different.

  In this way, the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 23 described later, and for reference in the small hit game end process of FIG. It is also used to determine the value to be set for the variation pattern determination table to be set and the remaining variation count (Z) of a specific game.

(Step S311-11)
In step S3111-11, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

(Step S311-12)
In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a determines a special symbol for losing with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7C, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-13)
In step S311-13, the main CPU 101a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

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

(Step S320-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S316 (see FIG. 20) has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

(Step S320-2)
In step S320-2, the main CPU 101a applies the special symbol set in steps S311-7, S311-11, and S311-13 in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process. The display is stopped on the display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S320-3)
In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S320-4)
In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

(Step S320-5)
In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

(Step S330-1)
In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S330-2)
In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the second short-time game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the second short-time game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the second short-time game state. If the flag is turned on in the second short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the second short game flag storage area, the process goes to step S330-7. Move processing.

(Step S330-3)
In step S330-3, when the current gaming state is the second short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101a stores the number of remaining fluctuations (J) in the second short-time gaming state from (J) to “ The calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

(Step S330-4)
In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the second short-time gaming state. If the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

(Step S330-5)
In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the second short game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the second short-time gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the second short-time gaming state ends.

(Step S330-6)
In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines the variation pattern when the remaining number of times of change (J) in the second short-time gaming state is “0” and the second short-time gaming state is ended and the non-short-time gaming state is entered. The normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is set for reference in the table storage area. Thereby, the subsequent variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 in the variation pattern determination process (step S312 above) (see FIG. 20).

(Step S330-7)
In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the first short-time game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the first short-time game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the first short-time game state. If the flag is turned on in the first short-time game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-8. If the flag is turned off in the first short-time game flag storage area, the process goes to step S330-13. Move processing.

(Step S330-8)
In step S330-8, when the current gaming state is the first short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101a stores the number of remaining fluctuations (S) in the first short-time gaming state from (S) to “ The calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (S).

(Step S330-9)
In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of changes (S) = 0 in the first short-time gaming state. If the remaining number of fluctuations (S) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the remaining number of fluctuations (S) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-13.

(Step S330-10)
In step S330-10, when the remaining number of fluctuations (S) = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the first hourly game flag storage area. The remaining variation number (S) of “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the first short-time gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the first short-time gaming state ends.

(Step S330-11)
In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a turns on the flag stored in the second hour short game flag storage area in order to control the transition to the second hour short game state when the first hour short game state ends. As a result, the subsequent gaming state becomes the second short-time gaming state.

(Step S330-12)
In step S330-12, when the game state is controlled to be shifted from the first short-time game state to the second short-time game state, the main CPU 101a performs a predetermined number of times in the remaining variation number (J) storage area of the second short-time game state. Set (100 times). In the present embodiment, the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the second short-time gaming state is set when the first short-time gaming state shifts to the second short-time gaming state. When the control of the first short-time gaming state is started after ending, the remaining fluctuation number of the first short-time gaming state (S) and the remaining fluctuation number of the second short-time gaming state (J) according to the type of the special symbol You may make it set.

(Step S330-13)
In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-14, and if the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-17. .

(Step S330-14)
In step S330-14, when the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a stores “1” from (X) stored in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state. Is stored as a new remaining number of fluctuations (X).

(Step S330-15)
In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of changes (X) = 0. If the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-16. If the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-17.

(Step S330-16)
In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (X) being “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the high probability gaming state is terminated.

(Step S330-17)
In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-18)
In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area means that the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference and a specific game is being performed. It is. When the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-19, and when the flag is turned off in the specific game flag storage area, the process moves to step S330-26.

(Step S330-19)
In step S330-19, when the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is currently set for reference, the main CPU 101a stores the remaining variation count (Z) storage area for the specific game. The calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored (Z) is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (Z).

(Step S330-20)
In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of remaining fluctuations (Z) of the specific game = 0. If the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-21, and if the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-26.

(Step S330-21)
In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the specific game flag storage area when the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) of the specific game is zero. Note that the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) is “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display for determining the fluctuation pattern with reference to the first specific fluctuation pattern determination table or the second specific fluctuation pattern determination table is predetermined. It means that it was done a number of times

(Step S330-22)
In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the second short-time game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the second short game flag storage area means that the game state when the specific game is being performed is the first short game state, and the second short game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned off is a case where the gaming state when the specific game is being performed is a non-short-time gaming state. When the flag is turned on in the second short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-23, and when the flag is turned off in the second short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-24. Move processing.

(Step S330-23)
In step S330-23, when the specific game performed in the first short time gaming state is completed, the main CPU 101a sets the short time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 for reference in the variation pattern determination table storage area. . Thus, the subsequent special symbol variation display is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 in the variation pattern determination process (step S312 above) (see FIG. 20).

(Step S330-24)
In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a sets the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 for reference in the variation pattern determination table storage area when the specific game performed in the non-time saving gaming state is completed. Thereby, the subsequent variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 in the variation pattern determination process (step S312 above) (see FIG. 20).

  As described above, when the remaining variation number (Z) of the specific game becomes “0”, a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is newly set for reference. Therefore, during the period in which the specific game is being performed, a player who has not been able to grasp whether the game state is the non-short-time game state or the first short-time game state, The type of gaming state being controlled is grasped.

(Step S330-25)
In step S330-25, the main CPU 101a subtracts the number of remaining fluctuations (Z) of the specific game to “0” and ends the specific game designation command “04H” indicating that the specific game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S330-26)
In step S330-26, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is that of a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 08?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-30. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-27.

(Step S330-27)
In step S330-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 09, 10?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-28. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-29.

(Step S330-28)
In step S330-28, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data.

(Step S330-29)
In step S330-29, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-30)
In step S330-30, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data.

(Step S330-31)
In step S330-31, the main CPU 101a stores the high probability game flag storage area, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the first short game flag storage area, the remaining variation count of the first short game state (S ) The data in the storage area, the second short game flag storage area, the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the second short game state, the specific game flag storage area, and the remaining fluctuation count (Z) of the specific game are cleared.

(Step S330-32)
In step S330-32, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command according to the type of big hit to the transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area.

(Step S330-33)
In step S330-33, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-9.

(Step S340-2)
In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

(Step S340-3)
In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a determines which of the “big hit” (see FIG. 9) or “short hit” (see FIG. 9) is the big win according to the stop symbol data. An open mode determination table is determined according to (see FIG. 10).

(Step S340-4)
In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

(Step S340-5)
In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S340-6)
In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 25b.

(Step S340-7)
In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 25 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-8)
In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a stores a big prize opening (R) round designation command for transmission data for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 102 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set to area. In this step S340-8, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S340-9)
In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

(Step S340-10)
In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 25 is being closed. If it is determined that the special prize opening 25 is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the special prize opening 25 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-16.

(Step S340-11)
In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

(Step S340-12)
In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area, and stores it.

(Step S340-13)
In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 25b.

(Step S340-14)
In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 25 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-15)
In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

(Step S340-16)
In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). Here, in the case where the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and when the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has reached the predetermined number. Moves the process to step S340-21.

(Step S340-17)
In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process ends.

(Step S340-18)
In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S340-19 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S340-19)
In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 25c. As a result, the special winning opening 25 is closed.

(Step S340-20)
In step S340-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The closing time of the special winning opening 25 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-21)
In step S340-21, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 25c. As a result, the special winning opening 25 is closed.

(Step S340-22)
In step S340-22, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

(Step S340-23)
In step S340-23, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning entry (C) storage area.

(Step S340-24)
In step S340-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-25.

(Step S340-25)
In step S340-25, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

(Step S340-26)
In step S340-26, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

(Step S340-27)
In step S340-27, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and transmits the ending command corresponding to the jackpot type to the effect control board 102. Set in the transmission data storage area.

(Step S340-28)
In step S340-28, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

(Step S340-29)
In step S340-29, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-30. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-30)
In step S340-30, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game end process shown in FIG.

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

(Step S350-1)
In step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

(Step S350-2)
In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines a small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 10C).

(Step S350-3)
In step S350-3, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-4, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-8.

(Step S350-4)
In step S350-4, if the main CPU 101a determines that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step S350-8 that the special winning opening 25 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.

  As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

(Step S350-5)
In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S350-6)
In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the big prize opening / closing solenoid 25c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 25b.

(Step S350-7)
In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 10C) determined in step 350-2, based on the number of times of opening (K), 25 open time is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-8)
In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 25 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-4. If it is determined that the special winning opening 25 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-9.

(Step S350-9)
In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-20 whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-10. Is moved.

(Step S350-10)
In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). If it is determined that the predetermined winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and it is not determined that the critical winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number. If YES, the process moves to step S350-11.

(Step S350-11)
In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-12, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S350-12)
In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current operation number (K) stored in the release number (K) storage area is the maximum. If the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-15. If the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 16.

(Step S350-13)
In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 25c. As a result, the special winning opening 25 is closed.

(Step S350-14)
In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 10C) determined in step 350-2, and sets the closing time based on the number of times of opening (K). Set to the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-15)
In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the special winning opening 25 is closed.

(Step S350-16)
If the main CPU 101a determines in step S350-16 that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is reset.

(Step S350-17)
In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

(Step S350-18)
In step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

(Step S350-19)
In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 101c.

(Step S350-20)
In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-21, and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S350-21)
In step S350-21, the main CPU 101a sets 6 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game ending process shown in FIG.

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

(Step S360-1)
In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S360-2)
In step S360-2, the special game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1, the high probability flag is stored in the high probability game flag storage area at the end of jackpot. Process whether to set or not. For example, if the stop symbol data is “01”, a high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

(Step S360-3)
In step S360-3, the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state is stored. A predetermined number of times is set. For example, if the stop symbol data is “01”, 100 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

(Step S360-4)
In step S360-4, the special game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1, the short time game flag is set in the first short time game flag storage area. Or not. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, the first short game flag is set in the first short game flag storage area. Note that the first short game flag is set when the stop symbol data is “03”, “04”, “07”, or “08”, that is, when the short win game is won by winning the so-called short win. This is the case.

(Step S360-5)
In step S360-5, the special game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and based on the stopped symbol data loaded in step S360-1, the remaining number of fluctuations (S) storage area of the first short-time gaming state Is set a predetermined number of times. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, 20 times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (S) storage area of the first short-time gaming state.

(Step S360-6)
In step S360-6, the special game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1, the short time game flag is set in the second short time game flag storage area. Or not. For example, if the stop symbol data is “01”, the second hour short game flag is set in the second hour short game flag storage area. The case where the second short-time game flag is set at the end of the jackpot game means that the stop symbol data is one of “01”, “02”, “05”, and “06”, that is, the winning in the so-called long win. This is a case where the long hit game is finished.

(Step S360-7)
In step S360-7, the special game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1, the remaining variation number (J) storage area of the second short-time gaming state Is set a predetermined number of times. For example, if the stop symbol data is “01”, 100 times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area of the second short game state.

(Step S360-8)
In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a refers to the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and sets the specific game flag in the specific game flag storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1. Process whether to set or not. Specifically, when the stop symbol data is “03”, “04”, “07”, or “08”, and the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference. It is.

(Step S360-9)
In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a refers to the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and stores the remaining variation count (Z) of the specific game based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1. Set a predetermined number of times in the area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, 20 is set in the remaining variation count (Z) storage area of the specific game.

(Step S360-10)
In step S360-10, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S360-11)
In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a refers to the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and stores a specific game designation command based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 for storing transmission data for effects. Set to area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “01”, the specific game designation command “05H” is set, and if the stop symbol data is “03”, the specific game designation command “00H” is set.

(Step S360-12)
In step S360-12, the main CPU 101a refers to the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1, and sets the reference CPU for reference after the jackpot game ends. Set the pattern determination table. For example, when the stop symbol data is “01”, the “short-time variation pattern determination table” is set for reference, and when the stop symbol data is “03”, the “first specific variation pattern determination table” is referenced. set. As a result, when the game is controlled to the first time-short game state after the big hit game, the “first specific variation pattern determination table” or the “second specific variation pattern determination table” is set for reference.

(Step S360-13)
In step S360-13, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

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

(Step S370-1)
In step S370-1, the main CPU 101a turns on either the first short-time game flag stored in the first short-time game flag storage area or the second short-time game flag stored in the second short-time game flag storage area. It is determined whether or not it has been done. If either the first short-time game flag or the second short-time game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S370-5, and both the first short-time game flag and the second short-time game flag are ON. If not, the process proceeds to step S370-2.

(Step S370-2)
In step S370-2, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101a loads the stopped symbol data set in the stopped symbol data storage area. Then, based on the loaded stop symbol data, a special game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and a variation pattern determination table set for reference after the small hit game ends is set. Specifically, when the stop symbol data is “09”, the “first specific variation pattern determination table” is set for reference, and when the stop symbol data is “10”, the “second specific variation pattern determination table” is set. "Is set for reference. As a result, when a small win is won in the non-time-saving gaming state, the “first specific variation pattern determination table” or the “second specific variation pattern determination table” is set for reference.

(Step S370-3)
In step S370-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S370-2, and stores the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) of the specific game. Set a predetermined number of times in the area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “09”, 20 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (Z) storage area of the specific game. As a result, when a small win is won in the non-short game state, the specific game is played until a predetermined period elapses in the same manner as when the short win is won. However, when a specific game is played in response to winning of a small win, unlike the case of winning a short win, even if the specific game ends, the game does not shift to the second time short game state.

(Step S370-4)
In step S370-4, the main CPU 101a turns on the flag stored in the specific game flag storage area. If the flag of the specific game flag storage area is already turned on, the flag is kept on. In other words, in the non-time-saving gaming state, if the player wins even more when the specific game is being played, the period for performing the specific game is substantially extended.

(Step S370-5)
In step S370-5, with reference to the special game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, the specific game designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S370-2. . For example, if the stop symbol data is “09”, the specific game designation command “02H” is set. As a result, regardless of the game state, when a small win is won, a specific game designation command corresponding to the type of the stop symbol is set.

(Step S370-6)
In step S <b> 370-6, the main CPU 101 a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 20.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the ordinary power control process will be described.

(Step S401)
First, in step S401, the value of ordinary power transmission processing data is loaded, and in step S402, the branch address is referred to from the ordinary power transmission processing data loaded in step S401, so that the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. For example, the process moves to the normal symbol variation process (step S410), and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 1, the process moves to the normal electric accessory control process (step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31.

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

(Step S410-1)
In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-13, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

(Step S410-2)
In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

(Step S410-3)
In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

(Step S410-4)
In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S410-5)
In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short game state or the first short time game state, it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “0” among the hit random numbers of “0” to “10” is hit. In the second short-time gaming state, among the winning random numbers from “0” to “10”, 10 winning determination random values from “0” to “9” are determined to be winning, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. Is done.

(Step S410-6)
In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S410-5. If it is determined that the winning is determined, the winning symbol is set in step S410-7 and it is determined that the game is lost. If it is, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S410-9)
In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the second short-time game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the second short-time game flag storage area is when the game state is in the second short-time game state, and the case where the flag is not turned on is when the game state is non-short-time. The game state or the first short-time game state.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is turned on in the second short-time game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 1.0 seconds to the normal symbol time counter in step S410-10, If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the 2 o'clock short game flag storage area, a counter corresponding to 4.0 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter in step S410-11. By the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation time is the same when in the non-short game state and when in the first short-time game state, but not limited to this, the non-short time game state and the first short-time game state are the same. Depending on the state, the variation time of the normal symbol may be different. However, even in this case, it is desirable that the difference is such that it is difficult for the player to determine whether the game is in the non-time saving game state or the first time saving game state based on the variation time of the normal symbol. .

(Step S410-12)
In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

(Step S410-13)
In step S410-13, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S410-14)
In step S410-14, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S410-15)
In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-16 that the normal symbol is normal. Fig. Ordinary power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

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

(Step S420-1)
In step S420-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal power open time is set in the normal power open time counter. Then, if the open time is set in the public power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-8. If the open time is not set in the general power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-2. Move.

(Step S420-2)
In step S420-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the second short game flag is turned on in the second short game flag storage area. If it is determined that the second short game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S420-3. If it is determined that the second short game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S420-4. Move.

(Step S420-3)
In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S420-2 that the second short game flag is turned on in the second short game flag storage area, that is, the current game state is the second short game. When in the gaming state, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds is set in the public telephone opening time counter.

(Step S420-4)
In step S420-4, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S420-2 that the second hour short game flag is not turned on in the second hour short game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a enters the first hour short game flag storage area. It is determined whether or not the first time-short game flag is ON. If it is determined that the first short game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S420-5. If it is determined that the first short game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S420-6. Move.

(Step S420-5)
In step S420-5, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S420-4 that the first short-time game flag is ON in the first short-time game flag storage area, that is, the current game state is the first short-time game. If it is in a state, a value corresponding to 0.16 seconds is set in the public power open time counter.

(Step S420-6)
In step S420-6, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S420-4 that the first short-time game flag is not turned on in the first short-time game flag storage area, that is, the current game state is a non-short-time game state. If it is, a value corresponding to 0.1 second is set in the public power open counter.

  In the present embodiment, the time set for the open time of the main power differs depending on whether the current gaming state is the first short-time gaming state, the second short-time gaming state, or the non-short-time gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same open time may be set for the first short time gaming state and the non-short time gaming state.

(Step S420-7)
In step S420-7, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.

(Step S420-8)
In step S420-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0. At this time, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has not elapsed, the normal electric accessory control process is terminated, and it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed Moves the process to step S420-9.

(Step S420-9)
In step S420-9, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 returns to a closed state, and it becomes impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter again.

(Step S420-10)
In step S420-10, the main CPU 201a sets the ordinary figure ordinary power process data = 0 and shifts to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 31, and the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1000)
First, the sub CPU 102a performs initialization processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

(Step S1100)
In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the sub RAM 102c (such as an effect random number value and an effect design determining random value). Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 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 102, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S1400)
First, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

(Step S1500)
In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

(Step S1600)
In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

(Step S1700)
In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17s and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17. For example, in the form of performing an effect that prompts the user to press the effect button 17, it is determined whether or not the effect button 17 has been pressed in the effect input control process.

(Step S1800)
In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

(Step S1900)
In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 34 and FIG. In the following, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 34 is referred to as command analysis processing 1, and the command analysis processing shown in FIG. Command analysis processing 2 (processing after step S1613) is performed subsequent to command analysis processing 1.

(Step S1601)
First, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command is received. At this time, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the command analysis process is terminated, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S1602.

(Step S1602)
In step S1602, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If it is determined that the command is not a demonstration designation command, the process proceeds to step S1604. If it is determined that the command is a demonstration designation command, the process proceeds to step S1603.

(Step S1603)
In step S1603, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration 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 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1604)
In step S1604, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1606, and the command stored in the reception buffer is determined to be the starting winning designation command. In step S1605, the process proceeds to step S1605.

(Step S1605)
In step S1605, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start winning designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the liquid crystal display device 13 and also displays the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode with the image control board 105. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the lamp control board 104 is performed.

In the hold display mode determination process, the hold display data is stored in the first storage area among the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area or the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the second hold storage area. The storage area that is vacant is searched in order from the storage area or the fifth storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the predetermined vacant storage area. Specifically, in the case of a start winning designation command corresponding to the first start port 9 (when MODE is “E6H”), storage areas that are vacant in order from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area , The determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area, and the start winning designation command corresponding to the second start port 10 (when MODE is “E7H”) Are searched for a free storage area in order from the fifth storage area in the second reserved storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free Nth storage area. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the current reserved number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2).
Further, when the start winning designation command DATA is “02H”, that is, indicates a normal length, DATA is “02H” in the start storage area in the Nth storage area in which the hold display data is set. Data indicating that it exists is stored.

(Step S1606)
In step S1606, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a specific game designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a specific game designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1607, and if it is not a specific game designation command, moves the process to step S1608.

(Step S1607)
In step S1607, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode setting process based on the received specific game designation command.
Here, the production mode is an aspect of production in various production means (the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, the production lighting device 16, and the production effect devices 14, 15), and in this embodiment. The “normal effect mode”, the “time reduction effect mode”, the “first latent effect mode”, and the “second latent effect mode” are controlled in any one of the four effect modes.

  Basically, the “normal performance mode” is an effect mode set when in the “non-short-time game state”, and the “time-short effect mode” is an effect mode set when in the second time-short game state. It is. In addition, the “first latent production mode” and the “second latent production mode” are set when the specific game is being played when the game is in the non-short game state or when the first game is in the first short game state. This is a production mode.

  In this way, the effect mode is basically set according to the game state, so that the player can grasp the game state controlled by the set effect mode. However, it is difficult to determine whether the “first latent effect mode” and the “second latent effect mode” are in the non-short game state or the first short game state. However, when the game is in the first short-time gaming state, the ratio set to the “second latent production mode” is high, so that the player can estimate the gaming state to some extent. That is, the “first latent effect mode” and the “second latent effect mode” are modes in which an effect is made to cause the player to infer whether or not to shift to the second short-time game state after a predetermined period.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode setting table shown in FIG. 36, and sets any effect mode based on the received specific game designation command, the current game state, and the latent effect flag. The latent effect flag is a flag that is turned on when the “first latent effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode” is set. That is, when setting to the “first latent effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode”, the flag stored in the latent effect flag storage area is simultaneously turned ON, and the “normal effect mode” or the “short-time effect mode” is set. When set to, the latent effect flag is turned OFF. Therefore, when the latent effect flag is ON, the “first latent effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode” is set.

  For example, if the received specific game designation command is “00H”, the latent effect flag is confirmed. If the latent effect flag is not turned on, the first latent effect mode is set and the latent effect flag is set. When is turned on, the “second latent effect mode” is set. In addition, the case where the received specific game designation command is “00H” is a case where the short winning that is the special symbol C is won (see FIG. 8).

  If the received specific game designation command is “01H”, it is set to the “second latent effect mode” regardless of the gaming state and the latent effect flag. In addition, the case where the received specific game designation command is “01H” is a case where the short winning that is the special symbol D is won (see FIG. 8).

  Here, when winning short, the ratio that the stop symbol is the special symbol C is 25%, and the ratio that the special symbol D is 75% (refer to FIG. 7 in the case of the first special symbol). . In other words, if the player wins a short hit when the “normal effect mode” or the “short-time effect mode” is set, the “first latent effect mode” is set with a probability of 25% and the first with a probability of 75%. The two-latency effect mode is set (see FIG. 7 for the first special symbol). In addition, if the player wins a short win when the “first latent effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode” is set, the “second latent effect mode” is always set (see FIG. 36). ).

  If the received specific game designation command is “02H”, it is confirmed whether or not the current game is in the non-time saving game state. In the second short-time game state, the new production mode is not set, and the currently set production mode ("short-time production mode") is continuously set. If it is not in the state (in the case of the non-time saving gaming state or the first time saving gaming state), when the “normal performance mode” is set, the “first latent production mode” is newly set, and the “first latency” When the “effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode” is set, the “second latent effect mode” is set. In addition, the case where the received specific game designation command is “02H” is a case where a small hit, which is a special symbol A for small hits, is won (see FIG. 8).

  If the received specific game designation command is “03H”, the current game state is confirmed. If the current game state is the non-short-time game state or the first short-time game state, the “second latent effect mode” is set. In the case of the second short time gaming state, the set “short time effect mode” is continuously set.

  Here, when winning a small hit, the ratio that the stop symbol is the special symbol A for small hits is 80%, and the ratio that the special symbol B for small hits is 20% (see FIG. 7). In other words, if the player wins a small hit when in the “normal effect mode”, the “first latent effect mode” is set at a rate of 80%, and the “second latent effect mode” is set at a rate of 20%. The In addition, if the player wins a small hit when the “first latent effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode” is set, the “second latent effect mode” is always set. And even if it is won in the small win in the “short time effect mode”, the effect mode setting is not changed.

  If the received specific game designation command is “04H”, the current gaming state is confirmed. If it is a non-short game state, it is set to “normal performance mode”, and if it is a second short game state, Set to “Time reduction effect mode”. Note that the case where the received specific game designation command is “04H” is a case where the value of the remaining variation count (Z) of the specific game is “0” and the specific game is ended (see FIG. 24). As described above, when the specific game is finished, there are cases where the non-time-short game state remains and cases where the first time-short game state shifts to the second time-short game state. Therefore, when the specific game is played in the non-short-time game state, the “normal effect mode” is set at the end of the specific game, and when the specific game is played in the first time-short game state, the “short-time effect mode” is set. "Is set.

  When the received specific game designation command is “05H”, it is set to “time reduction effect mode”. The case where the specific game designation command “05H” is received is a case where the long game is won (see FIG. 8). That is, when the jackpot game is ended and the second short-time game state is controlled, the production mode is set to the “short-time production mode”.

  As described above, the “first latent effect mode” and the “second latent effect mode” are effect modes that are set when a specific game is being performed. When the “latent effect mode” is set, it is controlled to either the non-short-time gaming state or the first short-time gaming state. In addition, the “normal performance mode” is an effect mode that is set only when the non-time-saving game state is set, and when the “normal performance mode” is set, if a short win is won, the “second latency” When the winning mode is set to “effect mode” and a small win is won, the “first latent effect mode” is set with high probability. Therefore, it can be said that the “second latent production mode” is a production mode in which the player has a higher expectation that the player is in the first short game state than the “first latent production mode”.

  In addition, when either the “first latent effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode” is set, if the player wins a small hit or short win, the “second latent effect mode” is always set. It is like that. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for being in the first short-time gaming state can be enhanced by repeating the winning of the small win or short win.

  In addition, when either “first latent effect mode” or “second latent effect mode” is set, even if the player wins a small hit or short win, the “normal effect mode” is set. The “first latent effect mode” or the “second latent effect mode” may be set at the same rate as the case where the small win or short win is won. Also, if the small hit or short win is won when the “first latent effect mode” is set, the “second latent effect mode” is set, and the small value is set when the “second latent effect mode” is set. If the winning or short win is won, the “first latent effect mode” is set, and the “first latent effect mode” and the “second latent effect mode” are switched in response to the small hit or short hit. Good.

(Step S1608)
In step S1608, the sub CPU 102a performs a specific game final flag ON / OFF process. Specifically, whether or not the remaining variation count (Z) of the specific game included in the specific game designation command received in step S1606 is “1” (that is, “Z = 1”). If it is determined that “Z = 1”, a process of turning on the specific game final flag is performed. The specific game final flag is turned ON / OFF in a specific game final flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 102.

(Step S1609)
In step S1609, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1612, and the command stored in the reception buffer is determined to be a variation pattern designation command. In step S1610, the process proceeds to step S1610.

(Step S1610)
In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a performs variation effect pattern determination processing for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the effect illumination device 16, and the audio output device 18 are controlled based on the effect pattern. It should be noted that the variation mode of the effect symbol 30 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  Here, as described above, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, all of the variation patterns determined when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference are used. It can be decided. On the other hand, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, a part of the variation pattern that may be determined when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference is determined. It is impossible.

  Accordingly, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set in the main CPU 101a, the sub CPU 102a sets either the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode. On the other hand, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference in the main CPU 101a, only the second latent effect mode is set in the sub CPU 102a (see FIGS. 8 and 36). Thereby, it is possible to prevent contradiction between the variation pattern determined by the main control board 101 and the effect executed by the effect control board 102.

  That is, for example, when the variation patterns constituting the first specific variation pattern determination table and the second specific variation pattern determination table are exactly the same, any of the first specific variation pattern determination table and the second specific variation pattern determination table is determined. Even when set for reference, both the first latent effect mode and the second latent effect mode can be set. However, in this case, it is necessary to make all the variation effect patterns performed in the first latent effect mode and the second latent effect mode correspond to the variation patterns constituting the first specific variation pattern determination table and the second specific variation pattern determination table. For this reason, variations in performance are limited, and it becomes difficult to perform specific effects in the first latent effect mode and the second latent effect mode.

  Also, for example, when the variation patterns constituting the first specific variation pattern determination table and the second specific variation pattern determination table are all different, a specific effect is performed for each of the first latent effect mode and the second latent effect mode. It becomes easy. However, in this case, since the effect mode is limited by the variation pattern determination table set for reference, for example, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set, the first latent effect mode and the second It is not possible to set any of the latent effect modes. For this reason, it is not possible to perform an effect that makes it possible to guess which variation pattern determination table is set by the effect mode, and variations of the effect are limited.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, for example, according to the specific variation A that can be determined when either the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, Both the effects of the first latent effect mode and the second latent effect mode are possible. On the other hand, for example, an effect according to the specific variation D that can be determined only when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference is possible only when the second latent effect mode is set. ing.

  Further, when the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode is set, a variation pattern to be a super variation (variation pattern 15) may be determined (see FIGS. 13 and 14). For the super fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern when the remaining fluctuation count (Z) of the specific game is “1” is determined. In other words, the variation pattern is determined when the last jackpot determination in the specific game is performed, in other words, when the last effect in the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode is performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, in the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode, the main character (female character) displayed in FIG. The state is executed as a production mode. Then, in “Super Fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 41, by performing an effect of announcing the result of the election as to how much the hero character is, from the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode, The player's tension with respect to whether to shift to the short-time effect mode or the normal effect mode is increased, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this way, by setting the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode, the player can easily grasp that the player has won either the small hit or the short hit. On the other hand, when the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode is set, it is controlled to the non-short-time gaming state or the first short-time gaming state, but it is difficult to distinguish both game states. Even in the non-short-time gaming state, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may be in the first short-time gaming state. Furthermore, since the first latency effect mode and the second latency effect mode have different expectations of being in the first short-time gaming state, the player can guess the gaming state to some extent, It is possible to suppress anxiety that the game state is unknown. Then, after the super change is made, the game shifts to either the non-short-time game state or the second short-time game state that can be easily distinguished from each other. Will increase. In this way, by enhancing the synergistic effect between the production and the game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while maintaining a balance with the player's expectation, anxiety and tension.

(Step S1611)
In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and information on the hold display data after the shift Is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.
Specifically, in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area, the data in the display storage area and the start storage area in the respective storage areas are stored. Shift to the previous storage area.
For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. The hold display data in the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area.
As a result, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the reserved numbers of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) after the shift.

(Step S1612)
In step S1612, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1614, and the command stored in the reception buffer is determined to be a variation pattern designation command. In step S1613, the process proceeds to step S1613.

(Step S1613)
If it is determined in step S1613 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a displays a stop display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the contents of the received effect designating command. An effect symbol determination process for determining the effect symbol 30 to be performed is performed.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 30 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 105 and the lamp control board 104, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1614)
In step S1614, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1616, and if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. The process moves to step S1615.

(Step S1615)
In step S1615, the sub CPU 102a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1610 and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in order to stop display the effect symbol 30. The effect design stop process to be set is performed.

(Step S1616)
In step S1616, the sub CPU 102a 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 process proceeds to step S1617, and if it is not a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1618.

(Step S1617)
In step S1617, the sub CPU 102a sets a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area.

(Step S1618)
In step S1618, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the process proceeds to step S1619. If the command is not an opening command, the process proceeds to step S1621.

(Step S1619)
In step S1619, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the specific game final flag is ON. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is turned on, the command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1620.

(Step S1620)
In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a 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 105 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

(Step S1621)
In step S1621, the sub CPU 102a 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 special winning opening release designation command, the process proceeds to step S1622, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1624.

(Step S1622)
In step S1622, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the specific game final flag is ON. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is turned on, the command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1623.

(Step S1623)
In step S <b> 1623, the sub CPU 102 a performs a hit effect pattern determination process for determining a hit effect pattern.

  Specifically, the winning effect pattern is determined based on the special winning opening opening designation command, the determined winning effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined winning effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined winning effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

(Step S1624)
In step S1624, the sub CPU 102a 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 process proceeds to step S1625. If the command is not an ending command, the command analysis process is terminated.

(Step S1625)
In step S1625, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the specific game final flag is ON. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is ON, the command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1626.

(Step S1626)
In step S1626, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit 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 105 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  If the specific game final flag is ON in steps S1618 to S1626, none of the winning start effect, the jackpot effect, and the winning end effect is performed.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1610-1)
First, the sub CPU 102a extracts one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step 1100, and obtains one effect random value.

(Step S1610-2)
In step S1610-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the specific game final flag is ON. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1610-5. If it is determined that the specific game final flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1610-3. Move.

(Step S1610-3)
In step S1610-3, the sub CPU 102a selects a final table (see FIG. 38).

(Step S1610-4)
In step S1610-4, the sub CPU 102a turns off the specific game final flag.

(Step S1610-5)
In step S1610-5, the sub CPU 102a selects the normal table. The normal table refers to a variation effect pattern table having a plurality of variation effect patterns selected when the remaining variation count (Z) of a specific game is not “1”, that is, when “Z ≠ 1”. (Not shown).

(Step S1610-6)
In step S1610-6, the sub CPU 102a makes a determination based on the table selected in steps S1610-3 and S1610-5 and the effect random number extracted in step S1610-1. Determine the production pattern.

(Step S1610-7)
In step S1610-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a variation effect pattern command in the transmission data storage area in order to transmit the variation effect pattern determined in step S1610-6 to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed. When the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect lighting device 16, the audio output device 18, and the effect accessory device are based on the change effect pattern command. 14 and 15 are controlled.

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

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

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

  39 to 41 show examples of effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 in the specific game effect mode (referred to as the first latent effect mode or the second latent effect mode, hereinafter the same).

  First, when the specific game effect mode is started, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), characters imitating girls (hereinafter referred to as “girls characters”) A to G are displayed, as shown in FIG. 39 (b). As shown, the message “General Election Mode Entered!” Is displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the specific game effect mode has been started. The “general election” here refers to the content of ranking (ranking by popularity voting) of 48 female characters (other characters are not shown) including female characters A to G. Yes. Therefore, after the display indicating the entry into the general election mode is performed, as shown in FIG. 40, the electoral activities (election campaigns, activities calling for voting) by each female character are performed as production. In the present embodiment, the female character C is set as the main character, and depending on the ranking of the female character C in the election result, whether the gaming state (low probability gaming state or high probability gaming state) ).

  FIG. 40A to FIG. 40C are examples of effect images during the specific game effect mode. During the specific game effect mode, an effect (hereinafter referred to as “in-election effect”) showing that the female character displayed in FIG. In the present embodiment, the during-election production is executed as a variation production pattern performed when the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) of the specific game is set. In step S1610-5, when the normal table is selected, it is determined whether or not the remaining variation count (Z) of the specific game is set to “Z> 1”, and “Z> 1”. If it is determined that there is an effect table consisting of a variation effect pattern for an effect during the election, and if it is determined that “Z” is not set, then a change effect pattern other than the effect during the election is determined. A production table consisting of

  For example, in FIG. 40 (a), a female character B is performing an election campaign in an advertising car as an election campaign. In FIG. 40 (b), a female character E is performing an election campaign on a plane. A state of doing is performed as an effect during the election. In FIG. 40 (c), the state in which the female character B is giving a street speech is performed as an effect during the election.

This directing during the election also serves as an indication of the gaming state, and if the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, ride on a higher-class vehicle (for example, an airplane is a higher-class vehicle than a car). It is assumed that the variable production pattern that is campaigning is easily selected, and if the low probability gaming state, the variable production pattern that is electing without riding the vehicle is easy to select.
For example, in FIG. 40, there is a high possibility of a high probability gaming state in the order of [FIG. 40 (b)> FIG. 40 (a)> FIG. 40 (c)].

41 (a) to 41 (d) show special symbol variations when the specific game effect mode ends with the remaining one time (that is, when the remaining variation count (Z) of the specific game becomes “1”). It is an example of the effect image in the effect (henceforth "final effect") performed at the time of a display being performed in the specific game effect mode last time). In this final effect, an effect based on the variable effect patterns of the final patterns 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 38 is executed. The final effect is a variable effect pattern in which the time required for the effect is set to 48 seconds.
The final effect corresponds to the special effect of the present invention.

In this final effect, first, as shown in FIG. 41A, an effect image for announcing the election result is displayed. Then, as an effect corresponding to the final pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 41B, the effect image is that the female character C is ranked first as a result of the election and is happy with the “V-sign”. Is displayed.
Further, as an effect corresponding to the final pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the effect is that the female character C is ranked fifth as a result of the election and winks and hesitates. Is displayed.
Furthermore, as an effect corresponding to the final pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the female character C is ranked 23rd as a result of the election, and the state of regret is displayed as an effect image. .

  As described above, in the final table shown in FIG. 38, one of the final patterns 1 to 3 is selected depending on when the final number of times in the special game mode is either short hit, small hit or lost. It is supposed to be done. At this time, if it is a short hit, the final pattern 1 is more easily selected than the small hit, while if it is a loss, either the final pattern 2 or 3 is selected. . As a result, in the final performance, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the gaming state may be in a high-probability gaming state by suggesting that he / she has won a short win or a small win. .

In addition, you may perform the suggestion by such final production as suggesting the game state in the said special game mode. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability gaming state,
[Final pattern 1 ... 50%]
[Final pattern 2 ... 40%]
[Final pattern 3 ... 10%]
If the gaming state is a low probability gaming state,
[Final pattern 1 ... 5%]
[Final pattern 2 ... 45%]
[Final pattern 3 ... 50%]
It is also possible to indicate whether the special game period is a high probability game state or a low probability game state.

FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an operating state of the special winning opening 25 when the final effect is being executed.
If the player wins a small win or short win, as shown in FIG. 42 (a) → FIG. 42 (b) → FIG. 42 (c), the small win game or short win game is played at the big prize opening 25. Although it will be executed, the time required for the small hit game or the short hit game including the opening and ending is set to about 36 seconds.
Then, as described in steps S1618 to S1626 (see FIG. 35), in the final round of the specific game effect mode, even if an opening command, an ending command, and a special winning opening release designation command are received, the corresponding effect is received. Is not supposed to be executed.
Since the final effect is a variable effect pattern in which the required time is set to 48 seconds as described above, the small hit game or the short hit game is performed while the final effect is being executed. Become. That is, in the liquid crystal display device 13, the operation of the big winning opening 25 in the small hit game or the short hit game is started and ended while the final effect is being executed.
And when winning a small hit or short win, the time related to the variation effect related to the small hit or short hit (corresponding to the second variable time of the present invention) and the small hit game or short win The time required for the game (36 seconds, which corresponds to the predetermined time of the present invention) is a series of variation effect patterns (48 seconds shown in the final patterns 1 to 3, this 48 seconds corresponds to the total time of the present invention. ).

Also, in the final round of the specific game performance mode, if the player loses without winning either the small win or short win, the game is changed from FIG. 42 (a) to FIG. 42 (d) to FIG. 42 (e). As shown, the special winning opening 25 does not operate (opening / closing operation is not performed). At this time, the final effect is performed as a 48-second variation effect pattern. That is, at this time, “super fluctuation” is performed.
Therefore, in the case of losing, the special symbol in the case of the small hit or short hit and the required time from the start of the special symbol to the stop display after the special symbol is displayed (corresponding to the first variation time of the present invention) The time from the start of the variable display to the stop display (corresponding to the second variable time of the present invention) and the required time until the end of the small hit game or short hit game (the predetermined time of the present invention) Will be unified into the same time (48 seconds), and even if you set a loss or a jackpot as a trigger for transition to the production mode, it will shift from the production (appearance) It is possible to make it difficult to judge the opportunity.

  In addition, the final effect in the case of the above-mentioned loss is ended when the effect symbol for which the loss is confirmed is stopped and displayed, and the final effect in the case of the small hit and short hit is the small hit and short hit. After the effect design to be confirmed is stopped and displayed, it continues and ends when the small hit game and the short hit game are finished. Therefore, in the final effect, the effect symbol 30 is not displayed, but instead, the identification symbol S is displayed on the lower right side of the effect image to indicate the lottery result. Specifically, in FIG. 39 (a) and the like, the identification symbol S is a display of “◯” (round shape), and when the special symbol is displayed in a blinking state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Corresponding to this, the lighting state is established. The lottery result is indicated by the emission color when the lighting state is reached. For example, a short hit is set for red, a small hit for orange, and a loss for yellow. In this way, since the lottery result is displayed on the effect image with the identification symbol S, the main effect being performed in the specific game effect mode, that is, the impediment to the effect of attracting the player's attention such as the effect during the election and the final effect Can be suppressed. Further, since the identification symbol S is displayed extremely small in the lower right of the effect image, it can be difficult to understand whether the final effect is lost, or whether it is a small hit or short hit.

  In this way, in the final round of the specific game effect mode, the variation effect pattern of the same required time is selected in the case of winning a small hit or short win and in the case of losing, so the liquid crystal In spite of the same performance being performed on the display device 13, a jackpot game that may actually change the game state can be executed in a state in which it is difficult for the player to notice.

  Therefore, even if an effect mode (effect period) is provided in which it is difficult to determine whether the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, as represented by the latent mode, the effect mode ends. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that is a high probability gaming state.

In addition, the information (random number) determined to be a long hit in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the first special determination information of the present invention, and the information (random number) determined to be a short hit or a small hit is the information of the present invention. This corresponds to an example of second special determination information.
Moreover, the information (random number) determined to be lost in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of third special determination information of the present invention.

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The above embodiment is one form of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiment, and does not depart from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. It can be changed into various forms.
In the present embodiment, the presentation based on the final pattern (final presentation) is executed in the final round of the specific game presentation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect based on the final pattern may be executed during the specific game effect mode. In this way, it is possible to shift the gaming state from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state in such a manner that it is difficult for the player to notice in the specific gaming effect mode. Therefore, even if it is the specific game production mode which is a low probability game state started with a small hit as an opportunity, it is possible to give an interest that it is replaced with a specific game period which is a high probability game state.

  In the present embodiment, the second specific variation pattern determination table is easily set for reference when winning short, and the first specific variation pattern determination table is easily set for reference when winning small. Although it was assumed (refer FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), it is not restricted to this. For example, the allocation of the above-mentioned table determined by the short hit and the small hit may be the same, or the same table may be referred to in both the short hit and the small hit.

  In the present embodiment, the time required for the normal symbol lottery in the “first time short gaming state” (4.0 seconds) and the time required for the normal symbol lottery in the “second time short gaming state” (1.0 )), But it is not limited to this. For example, in the “first short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “second short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is 2. / 11 may be set.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol can be shifted to the first short-time gaming state and the second short-time gaming state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second special symbol may be shifted to the second short game state only. This is because, in the short-time gaming state, the second start port 10 is likely to be in the second mode, so that the lottery related to the second special symbol is mainly performed. At this time, the first short-time gaming state This is because there is a risk that the player may be disadvantaged if it can be transferred to.

In addition, in this embodiment, when winning a small hit or short win, the time related to the variation effect related to the small hit or short hit and the time required for the small hit game or short hit game ( 36 seconds) is included in a series of variation effect patterns (48 seconds shown in the final patterns 1 to 3), but is not limited thereto. For example, the variation effect related to the small hit or short win and the effect related to the small hit game or the short hit game may be divided. Even if the production is divided, if there is no gap between the production and the production, the appearance can be seen only as a series of productions (production that can be mistaken for one production). Good.
In the present embodiment, the presentation based on the final pattern (final presentation) is executed in the final round of the specific game presentation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect based on the final pattern may be executed during the specific game effect mode. In this way, it is possible to shift the gaming state from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state in such a manner that it is difficult for the player to notice in the specific gaming effect mode. Therefore, even if it is the specific game production mode which is a low probability game state started with a small hit as an opportunity, it is possible to give an interest that it is replaced with a specific game period which is a high probability game state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3 Operation handle 4 Sauce unit 9 1st starting port 9s 1st starting port detection switch 10 2nd starting port 10s 2nd starting port detection switch 13 Liquid crystal display device 17 Effect button 30 Effect pattern 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (1)

Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information by entering a game ball into a start area provided in the game area;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
Based on a determination result by the special game determination unit, a variation time determination unit that determines a variation time for variably displaying the identification symbol;
An identification symbol display control means for displaying the identification symbol in a stopped state after the variation time determined by the variation time determination means has elapsed since the identification symbol display means is variably displayed;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the first specific special game or the second specific special game is to be executed, the identification symbol display control means causes the identification symbol to be stopped and displayed, and then the first specific Special game control means for executing the special game or the second specific special game;
The special game control means enables the game to be controlled in a first specific game state advantageous to the player after the first specific special game is executed, and the second specific special game is executed after the second specific special game is executed. A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a non-specific game state which is disadvantageous to the player over one specific game state;
Effect control for performing a specific effect that does not clearly indicate the game state to the player when the game state is controlled in any one of the first specific game state and the non-specific game state by the game state control means. Means,
With
The gaming state control means includes
When it is determined that the second specific special game is to be executed by the special game determination means while the game is controlled in the first specific game state, the second specific special game is determined by the special game control means. After the game is executed, the game is controlled in the first specific game state,
When the game is controlled in the non-specific game state, when the special game determination unit determines that the second specific special game is to be executed, the special game control unit determines the second specific special game. After the game is executed, the game is controlled in the non-specific game state,
A second specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state when a predetermined variation display is performed by the identification symbol display control means while controlling the game in the first specific gaming state The game can be controlled with
The variation time determining means includes
After the game is controlled in any one of the first specific game state and the non-specific game state by the game state control means,
Wherein in the variable display of identification symbols of less than the specified number first by identifying the symbol display control means, to determine said variable time at a predetermined first condition,
The identification wherein the variation display of the identification symbols later than the specific number by eyes by symbol display control means, to determine said variable time at a predetermined second condition,
In the variable display of the identification symbol for the specific number of times by the identification symbol display control means, the first result is determined when it is determined that the first specific special game and the second specific special game are not executed. Can be determined for a specific variation time,
In the variation display of the identification symbol for the specific number of times by the identification symbol display control means, when it is determined that the determination result causes either the first specific special game or the second specific special game to be executed. A second specific variation time shorter than the first specific variation time can be determined;
The special gaming state control means includes
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the second specific special game is to be executed, the identification symbol display control means causes the identification symbol to be stopped and then added to the second specific variation time. The second specific special game can be executed with an operation time that is the same required time as the first specific variation time,
The production control means includes
In the variation display of the identification symbol for the specific number of times by the identification symbol display control means, when the first specific variation time is determined by the variation time determination means, the game is performed over the first specific variation time. A specific effect including a suggestion effect that suggests a gaming state controlled by the state control means,
In the variation display of the identification symbol for the specific number of times by the identification symbol display control means, when the second specific variation time is determined by the variation time determination means, the second specific variation time and the special game are determined. Causing the specific effect including the suggestion effect to be performed over the operation time related to the second specific special game executed by the control means;
A gaming machine characterized by that.