JP5417490B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with, for example, an open mode in which a game ball is unlikely to enter the special game area and an open mode in which a game ball is easy to enter in the special game area in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine capable of giving a game state advantageous to a player on condition that a game ball enters a specific game area.

  More specifically, Patent Document 1 makes it possible to give a game state advantageous to a player on condition that a game ball that has entered a specific game area has passed through a specific prize opening.

  That is, Patent Document 1 makes it difficult for a player to enter a game state that is advantageous to the player because it makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the special game area when the game ball is in an open state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter. On the other hand, at the time of the open mode in which the game ball is easy to enter, it is easy to enter the game ball into the special game area, so that an advantageous game state is easily given to the player.

  Here, Patent Document 1 includes a first start port and a second start port, and the second start port is more than the gaming state given to the player on condition that the game ball enters the first start port. The game state given to the player on condition that the game ball enters the player is set so that the game state is more advantageous to the player.

  Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses that a game ball enters the second start port more than the case where it is determined that the big hit game is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start port. When it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed as a condition, it is easier to set an open mode in which a game ball can easily enter the special game area.

  Thus, Patent Document 1 is based on the condition that the game ball enters the second start port, rather than the case where it is determined that the big hit game is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start port. As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the game state after the jackpot game is ended is more easily set to an open mode in which the game ball can easily enter the special game area. Is easily set to an advantageous gaming state as a player.

JP 2003-175209 A (see paragraph 0066)

  By the way, as described above, in Patent Document 1, although it is difficult for a game ball to enter the special game area in the open mode, it is difficult to enter the game ball in the special game area. However, it does not necessarily make it impossible to enter game balls.

  Here, in an open mode in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the special game area, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the special game area, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is not a game state advantageous to the player, It is desirable to set the gaming state unfavorable to the player.

  However, as described above, since Patent Document 1 only makes it difficult to enter a game ball, as described above, in the open state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the special game region, When a game ball enters, there is a possibility that a game state advantageous to the player is given.

  Therefore, in an open mode in which it is difficult for a player to enter the special game area, the special game area is set so that the game state of the jackpot game is not a game state advantageous to the player but a game state disadvantageous to the player. It is desired not to allow a game ball that has entered a ball to pass through a specific winning opening.

  On the other hand, when a jackpot game is executed in a game state advantageous to the player and an open mode in which the game ball does not easily enter the special game area is executed in this jackpot game, as described above, the game ball to the specific winning opening Since it is difficult for the player to pass, the gaming state advantageous to the player ends.

  As a result, despite the fact that the game state has shifted to a game state advantageous to the player, the game state immediately shifts to a game state unfavorable to the player, and the interest in the game is significantly reduced. There is a technical problem.

  That is, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is a technical problem that it becomes difficult to give a game state advantageous to the player based on the game state.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by giving a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the gaming state in view of the above-described conventional situation. It is in.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area, and the special game determination means. If that executing a special game is determined, a special game execution means for executing a round special game with multiple rounds game ball round game passable special ball entrance opening, the round special by the special game execution means when the round game of the predetermined number-th is running in the gaming, the special ball entrance port to enter the game ball is a plan to passing area prone first aspect, or, in the passage region than the first embodiment second aspect game balls hardly guided, a variable device control means that controls the changeable variable device, a first game condition control means for controlling the game in the first game condition in normal, the When the game is controlled in the first game state by one game state control means, it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed. When a special game is executed, if a game ball that has entered the special entrance in this round special game passes through the passing area, after the round special game is over, the player is more likely than the first game state. Second game state control means for controlling the game in an advantageous second game state, wherein the variable device control means is controlled by the first game state control means in the first game state. When the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the special game execution means executes the round special game. In this case, when the predetermined number of round games in the round special game are executed with the first probability, the variable device is controlled so that the game ball is easily guided to the passing area, and the second When the game is controlled in the second game state by the game state control means, the special game execution means determines that the special game is to be executed. When a game is executed, when the round game of a predetermined number of times in this round special game is executed with a second probability higher than the first probability, the game ball passes through the variable area when the game is executed. It is characterized by controlling so that it is easy to be guided to .
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the first start area or the second start area. And, when it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed, special game execution means for executing a round special game having a plurality of round games through which the game ball can pass through the special entrance, A game state control means for controlling a game in a non-specific game state in which a game ball is difficult to pass through the second starting area, or a specific game state in which a game ball is more likely to pass than the non-specific game state, and the special game execution means When the predetermined number of round games are executed in the round special game, the first mode in which the game ball that has entered the special entrance is easily guided to the passing area, or the first mode A variable device control means for controlling a variable device that can be changed to a second mode that is less likely to be guided to the passage area, a first game state control means for normally controlling a game in the first game state, When the game is controlled in the first game state by one game state control means, it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed. When a special game is executed, if a game ball that has entered the special entrance in the round special game passes through the passing area, a second different from the first game state after the round special game ends. Second gaming state control means for controlling the game in the gaming state, wherein the gaming state control means is configured to play a game in the first gaming state by the first gaming state control means. When controlled, the game is controlled in the non-specific game state, and when the game is controlled in the second game state by the second game state control means, the game is controlled in the specific game state. The variable device control means is configured such that when the game is controlled in the first game state by the first game state control means, the game ball passes through the first start area, whereby the special game When the round special game is executed by the special game execution means by determining that the special game is executed by the determination means, the round game of a predetermined number of times in the round special game is performed with a first probability. When the game is executed, the variable device is controlled so that the game ball is easily guided to the passing area, and the game is controlled in the second game state by the second game state control means. When the game ball passes through the second starting area when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the special game execution means determines the round special game. Is executed with a second probability higher than the first probability, and when the round game of the predetermined number of times in this round special game is being executed, the variable ball is placed in the passing area with the variable device. When the game is controlled in the second game state by the second game state control means so that the game ball passes through the first start area, the special game is controlled. If the round special game is executed by the special game execution means by determining that the special game is executed by the determination means, the first probability Controlling the variable device so that the game ball is easily guided to the passing area when a predetermined number of round games in the round special game are being executed with a high third probability. And

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game can be provided by giving the game profit according to a game state to a player.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is an expansion internal block diagram which expands and shows typically the internal structure of the A section in FIG. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot end time setting table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an open mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. 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 specific winning opening 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 jackpot 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 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 1st movable device operation | movement 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 classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is an example of the time chart during the jackpot game acquired in the low probability game state. It is an example of the time chart during the jackpot game acquired in the high probability game state. It is a transition block diagram of a gaming state. 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.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 2. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an operation handle 3 that launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by a turning operation, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, An effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps and an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  Then, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other, and will be described later. The energization of the solenoid 4a is permitted.

  Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the voltage supplied to the firing control board 160 by the firing volume 3b is varied. .

  The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a rotates, and a game ball is launched by the launch member 4c, and the game ball is launched.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  Here, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the game area 6 includes a first game area 6 </ b> L on the left side in which a rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is small and a game ball launched with a weak force flows down, and an operation handle. 3 is constituted by a second game area 6R on the right side where a game ball launched with a strong force flows down.

  The first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are divided by a nail or a decorative member 7 to be described later, but not all of them are divided, and the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are separated from each other. The second game area 6R partially overlaps.

  That is, the first game area 6L is composed of a first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L, and a common area overlapping with the second game area 6R. The second game area 6R is also This is composed of a second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R and the common area.

  The first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L is provided with a first start port 14 that constitutes a start area into which a game ball can enter, and only from the second game area 6R. The second dedicated area to be followed is provided with a second start opening 15 that constitutes a start area into which a game ball can enter, and a large winning opening 16 through which a game ball can enter.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed.

  On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided.

  When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called.

  Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  Furthermore, in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, there are a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass, and a big winning opening 16 through which game balls can enter. Is provided.

  For this reason, the game ball is configured not to pass through or win the normal symbol gate 13 and the big winning opening 16 unless the operation handle 3 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force.

  In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if a game ball is caused to flow down to the first game area 6L, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that the pair at the second start port 15 The movable piece 15b is not opened, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed. .

  The special winning opening 16 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing piece 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game to be described later is started, the special prize opening / closing piece 16b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing piece 16b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize opening 16, A game ball can enter the grand prize opening 16.

  The big prize opening 16 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost part of the game area 6 and in the common area where the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R overlap, the general winning port 12, the first start port 14, the second start port 15 In addition, an out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered the game.

  In addition, an effect display device 31 including a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in the center of the game area 6, and an effect drive device 33 is provided above the effect display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display, but a display device such as a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix may be used.

  The effect display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A jackpot is announced.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed.

  Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 constitutes a notification means. However, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device, and the effect output device 32, the effect drive device 33, or the effect illumination device 34 are used. 33 or the lighting device for effect 34 may be used as the notification means.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect drive device 33 performs an operation of moving downward or rotating. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

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

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

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

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs.

  That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so.

  For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a process of determining whether or not is a random value corresponding to “big hit”.

  The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did.

  In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the big prize opening 16 is opened is performed twice. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the grand prize opening 16 in each round game, and when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the big prize opening 16 during this time, Round game is over.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a lot of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 16 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball.

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

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value.

  The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up.

  In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above. The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

(Composition of the specific prize opening)
Next, the internal configuration of the special winning opening 16 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged configuration diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of part A in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the game ball that has passed through the special winning opening detection switch 16 a is guided to the SP route 51 (first passage) or the lottery route 52 (second passage) by the first movable device 18. Is done.

  As described above, the game ball that has passed through the special winning opening detection switch 16a is guided to the SP route 51 or the lottery route 52 by the first movable device 18, but the first movable device 18 is As will be described later, the movement control is performed in accordance with the gaming state.

  The game ball guided to the SP route 51 by the first movable device 18 can pass through the specific winning opening detection switch 17a.

  On the other hand, the game ball guided to the lottery route 52 by the first movable device 18 is guided to the second movable device 19 or the discharge route 53.

  Specifically, the second movable device 19 is formed with a plurality of notches. Of the plurality of cutouts, the second cutout 54b, the third cutout 54c, and the fourth cutout 54d are formed with a second hole 55b, a third hole 55c, and a fourth hole 55d, respectively.

  On the other hand, the first notch 54a is not formed with the second hole 55b, the third hole 55c, and the fourth hole 55d such as the second notch 54b, the third notch 54c, and the fourth notch 54d.

  Therefore, if the game ball guided to the second movable device 19 is guided to the first cutout 54a, it is guided to the SP route 51 and can pass through the specific winning opening detection switch 17a.

  On the other hand, when the game ball guided to the second movable device 19 is guided to the second cutout 54b, the third cutout 54c, and the fourth cutout 54d, the second cutout 54b and the third cutout 54d. It is guided to the discharge route 53 through the third hole 55c and the fourth hole 55d formed in the notch 54c and the fourth notch 54d.

  Here, the second movable device 19 moves in conjunction with the movement of the special prize opening opening / closing piece 16b. At this time, the second movable device 19 rotates at a constant speed. Therefore, the second movable device 19 guides the game ball guided to the lottery route 52 to the SP route 51 or guides to the discharge route 53.

  Then, the game ball guided to the second movable device 19 is guided to the first cutout 54a among the first cutout 54a, the second cutout 54b, the third cutout 54c, and the fourth cutout 54d. Only game balls are guided to the SP route 51.

  That is, the game ball guided to the second movable device 19 is guided to the SP route 51 with a probability of 1/4, and is guided to the discharge route 53 with a probability of 3/4.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game relating to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the entire gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. The main ROM 110b stores, for example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

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

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

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110.

  More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

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

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

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

  The payout control board 130 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130.

  The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

  In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, VRAM, CGROM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the effect display device 31, and a sound CPU, sound ROM, and sound RAM. Yes.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof.

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

  The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

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

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

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side.

  The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot determination table. FIGS. 5 (a-1) and 5 (a-2) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used in the “hit lottery”. .

(Big hit judgment table)
As illustrated in FIG. 5A-1 and FIG. 5A-2, the jackpot determination table is based on the probability game state and the acquired special symbol determination random number value. Is determined.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, eight special symbol determination disturbances “7” to “14”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, 25 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “31” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 399, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low-probability gaming state is 1/50, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high-probability gaming state. The probability is 1/16.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determining random number value of “0” is a win when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table (when the limiter is not activated) for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a symbol determination for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol when a loss occurs.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table, when the game ball enters the special symbol display device (the type of the start port from which the game ball has won) and the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined on the basis of the jackpot symbol random number obtained in the above.

  For example, in the first special symbol display device, when the jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03” (special symbol 3 (first symbol Determine 3)) per probability variation.

  In case of loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random number value.

(Big jackpot end setting table)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot end setting table for setting the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. 7A is a jackpot end setting table when the limiter is not operated, and FIG. 7B is a jackpot end setting table when the limiter is operated.

  According to the jackpot end time setting table shown in FIG. 7, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) and the game state at the time of jackpot winning stored in the game state buffer, the setting of the high probability game flag, the number of high probability games ( X), a short-time game flag, and a short-time game count (J) are set.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot end time setting table, as described above, in addition to the type of special symbol and the game state, the high probability game flag is determined by whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific winning opening during the jackpot game. , High probability game count (X), short-time game flag, and short-time game count (J) are set.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening condition of the special winning opening 16. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the number of round games played in the jackpot game and the opening mode of the big winning opening 16 are determined by the special electric accessory operating mode determination table.

(Open mode determination table)
FIG. 9 is an opening mode determination table showing details of the opening mode table of the big winning opening 16 determined in FIG. 8, FIG. 9A is a first opening mode determination table, and FIG. The second release mode determination table, FIG. 9C, is a third release mode determination table. In each of these opening mode determination tables, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K) of the special winning opening 16 during the round, the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

  When the first release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9A is determined, the special winning opening 16 is opened once during the first and second rounds. At this time, the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 16 is set to 29.500 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  When the second release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9B is determined, the special winning opening 16 is opened 6 times during the first and second rounds. At this time, the first to fifth opening times are set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds.

  The sixth opening time is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds. That is, when the second release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9B is determined, as described above, the game ball is 1 in the first to fifth release times (0.052 seconds) in each round. Since it is shorter than the time (0.6 seconds) at which each piece is fired, it is difficult for the game ball to win the big prize opening 16.

  On the other hand, the 6th opening time (9.240 seconds) is longer than the time (0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, so that the game ball wins the big winning opening 16. Is easy.

  When the third release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9C is determined, the special winning opening 16 is opened 6 times during the first and second rounds. At this time, the first opening time is set to 9.240 seconds, and the closing time is set to 4.000 seconds. The second to sixth opening times are set to 0.052 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  That is, when the third release mode determination table shown in FIG. 9C is determined, in the first release time (9.240 seconds) in each round, as described above, one game ball is launched. It is easier for the game ball to win the big prize opening 16 because it is longer than the time (0.6 seconds).

  On the other hand, the second to sixth opening times (0.052 seconds) are shorter than the time (0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, as described above, so It is difficult to win a prize.

(Operation mode determination table)
FIG. 10 is an operation mode determination table for determining the operation mode of the first movable device 18, and FIG. 10 (a) shows that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot stored in the gaming state buffer is a high probability gaming state. FIG. 10B is an operation mode determination table when the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state.

  When the operation mode determination table for the high-probability gaming state shown in FIG. 10A is determined, the first movable device 18 operates once during each of the first and second rounds. Here, the operation is the number of times of operation during the round, and includes the number of times of operation at the start of the round and at the end of the round.

  At this time, in the first movable device 18, the opening time of the SP route 51 is set to 29.500 seconds, and the opening time of the lottery route is set to 2.000 seconds. That is, when the operation mode determination table for the high-probability gaming state shown in FIG. 10A is determined, the game ball is guided to the SP route 51 without being caused by the opening mode of the big winning opening 16 shown in FIG. Is done.

  On the other hand, when the operation mode determination table for the low probability gaming state shown in FIG. 10B is determined, the first movable device 18 operates once during each of the first and second rounds. At this time, in the first movable device 18, the opening time of the SP route 51 is set to 15.75 seconds, and the opening time of the lottery route is set to 15.75 seconds.

  That is, when the operation mode determination table for the low probability gaming state shown in FIG. 10B is determined, in the case of the open mode of the big winning opening 16 shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, Although the game ball is guided to the SP route 51, in the case of the open state of the big prize opening 16 shown in FIG. 9C, the game ball is not guided to the SP route 51 and the game ball is guided to the lottery route. Will be.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of starter that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol reservations, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach at the time of a big hit, the random number value for reach determination is not referred to at the time of a big hit. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the game is in the short-time gaming state.

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortening variation) with a variation time of 5000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the random number value for reach determination However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 10,000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”.

The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / A gaming state set to 50.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1/16. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.

  Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that, in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds. And a game state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds.

  That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State.

  Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle 3 is largely rotated to increase the firing strength. A game ball is fired to play a game.

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, a “long hit” is provided that opens the special winning opening in a long opening time. In this embodiment, “long win” means that the round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed twice in total.

  The maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds. When a predetermined number (9) of game balls enter the big prize opening 16 during this period, Round game is over.

  In other words, “long win” is a special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 16 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball.

  In addition, since the special winning opening 16 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, when it is “long hit”, the operation handle 3 is rotated greatly to increase the firing strength. A game ball is fired to play a game.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

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

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial symbol value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, and the initial random value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

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

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

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

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

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random value updating process for updating the special symbol determining initial random value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, and the normal symbol determining initial random value.

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

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

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed.

  If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of various commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.

  In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 16a. If there is no detection signal input from the big prize opening detection switch, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 16a, the prize ball counter for the big prize opening is updated by adding predetermined data, and the game balls won in the big prize opening 16 are counted. After adding 1 to the number (C) storage area of the big winning mouth and updating it, the processing is moved to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.

  In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. Then, a first start port winning designation command is generated, and the generated first start port winning specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a predetermined storage unit (the zeroth storage unit to the first special symbol random value storage area). After storing in the fourth storage unit), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first start port 14, a process for adding a prize ball counter to pay out a predetermined prize ball and / or a random number value for special symbol determination is acquired. The main CPU 110a that performs processing for storing the acquired random number value in the first special symbol random value storage area constitutes a privilege granting unit. The first start port detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. Then, a second start opening prize designation command is generated, and the generated second start opening prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a predetermined storage unit (the zeroth storage unit to the second special symbol random number value storage area). After storing in the fourth storage unit), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. The acquired random number value for normal symbol determination is stored in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a specific prize opening detection switch input process. In this specific winning opening detection switch input process, the specific winning opening detection flag is turned ON on condition that the signal of the specific winning opening detection switch 17a is input. The specific winning opening detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
Next, input processing of the first start port detection switch 14a of the main control board will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board.

  In step S231, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input. In this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S232.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a does not input a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

  In step S232, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

  In step S233, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four. In this process, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S234 when the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four.

  On the other hand, in this process, the main CPU 110a ends the first start port detection switch input process when the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not less than 4.

  In step S234, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S235, the main CPU 110a acquires 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 the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired random number for special symbol determination is stored.

  In step S236, the main CPU 110a obtains a jackpot symbol random number, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and acquires it in the vacant storage unit. The jackpot symbol random number value is stored.

  In step S237, the main CPU 110a obtains a production random number value (random number value for variation pattern and random number value for reach determination), and stores storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Searching is performed, and the obtained random number value for presentation is stored in a free storage unit.

  In step S238, the main CPU 110a performs pre-determination processing for determining each random value acquired in steps S235 to S237 based on a table corresponding to the current gaming state.

(Specified prize opening detection switch input process on the main control board)
Next, the specific winning opening detection switch input process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a specific winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board.

  In this specific winning opening detection switch input process, as described above, the main CPU 110a turns on the specific winning opening detection flag on condition that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 16 has passed through the specific winning opening 17. Is set.

  In step S260-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the specific prize opening detection switch 17a has been input. In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S260-2 when a detection signal is input from the specific winning opening detection switch 17a.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a does not input the detection signal from the specific winning opening detection switch 17a, the specific winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S260-2, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S260-1 that the detection signal from the specific prize opening detection switch 17a has been input, the main winning prize detection flag is turned ON.

  In step S260-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set game flag is ON. In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S260-4.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, the process moves to step S260-5.

  In step S260-4, when it is determined in step S260-3 that the set game flag is ON, the main CPU 110a updates the set game count (S). In this process, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” times from the set number of games (S).

  In step S260-5, when it is determined in step S260-3 that the set game flag is OFF, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined number of times as the set game number (Sx).

  In step S260-6, the main CPU 110a turns on the set game flag.

  In step S260-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of set games (S) updated in step S260-4 has reached "0". That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether the set game has been digested (full set digestion) or not yet digested.

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game number (S) updated in step S260-4 has reached "0", the process moves to step S260-8.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set number of games (S) updated in step S260-4 has not reached "0", this specific winning opening detection switch input process. Exit.

  In step S260-8, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set game number (S) updated in step S260-4 has reached "0" in step S260-7, the main CPU 110a turns off the set game flag. To.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 16, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 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 the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. . Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step The processing is moved to 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol reservation number (U1) or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  In this process, if the first special symbol hold count (U1) or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S319-1, and the first special symbol hold count (U1). When it is determined that the storage number (U1) or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3.

  In the present embodiment, processing is performed in the order stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) or the second special symbol reservation number (U2). That is, in the present embodiment, game balls are processed in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 in the order of entering.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, although it processes in the order memorize | stored in the 1st special symbol reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special symbol reservation number (U2), it is not limited to this, For example, The first special symbol hold count (U1) may be preferentially processed.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and stores the result.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines a predetermined random number value (special symbol determination random number) stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in step S310-3. Shift processing of numerical value, random number for jackpot symbol, random number for reach determination, random number for variation pattern) and start winning designation command is performed.

  Specifically, a predetermined random number value and a start winning designation command 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 are stored in the previous storage unit. Shift to.

  Here, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage section). The stored data will be deleted from the special symbol reserved storage area.

  Thereby, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command used in the previous game are deleted. After the shift, the start winning designation command MODE is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a is based on the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-4. The jackpot determination process is executed. The jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, first, a variation pattern determination table based on the current gaming state is determined with reference to the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a 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.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. That is, the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area.

  Thereby, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 20 blinks, and when the information related to the second hold (U2), the second special symbol display. The device 21 will blink.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 110a 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 S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared. Note that the demonstration determination flag = “00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed or that a special game is being displayed.

  On the other hand, when neither the special symbol variation display nor the special game is displayed, the demonstration determination flag “01H” is stored. When the demonstration determination flag = “01H” is stored, a demonstration designation command is set in step S319-3, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 120 that neither special symbol variation display nor special game is being played. .

  In step S318, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S319-1, if the main CPU 110a does not hold both the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) in step S310-2, is the demonstration determination flag set to 01H? Determine whether or not.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process when 01H is set in the demo determination flag, and proceeds to step S319-2 when 01H is not set in the demo determination flag. Move.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a 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.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S311-2 when the high-probability game flag is turned on, and proceeds to step S311-3 when the high-probability game flag is not turned on. Move.

  In step S311-2, when the main CPU 110a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 110a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S311-3 that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 110a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a 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 S310-4 as the above step S311-2 or step. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-3.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-4 with reference to the table is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination for the second special symbol display device of FIG. With reference to the table, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “lost” based on the random number value for determining the special symbol.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 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 S311-13.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the limiter operation flag is OFF. Here, the limiter operation flag is a set game that is set on the condition that when the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, a jackpot is won, and in this jackpot game, a gaming ball has entered the specific winning opening 17. It indicates the end condition.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the limiter count (T) has reached a predetermined limiter count (Tx).

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter operation flag is OFF, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S311-7. On the other hand, in this process, when it is determined that the limiter operation flag is not OFF, that is, is ON, the process proceeds to S311-8.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a selects a symbol determination table when the limiter is not operated. Here, when the symbol determination table when the limiter is not operated is selected, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the short-time gaming state and set to the high probability gaming state.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a selects a symbol determination table when the limiter is activated. Here, when the limiter actuated symbol determination table is selected, the short-time gaming state is set to “33” times and the low-probability gaming state with respect to the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a turns off the limiter operation flag.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol type (stop symbol data) by determining the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area. Then, a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine the type of “big win” in the special symbol stop process, and also to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening 16 in the big hit game process. It is also used to determine the game state after the jackpot in the special game end process.

  In step S311-11, the main CPU 110a 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 120, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 110a 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.

  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).

  In step S311-13, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-14, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board.

  In step S320-1, the main cPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has passed (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.

  In step S320-2, if it is determined in step S320-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol display device displays the set special symbol in the routine process (big hit determination process) before this special symbol variation process. To stop display. Thereby, the determination result of jackpot is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display, the main CPU 110a 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.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special symbol stop processing)
Next, the special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time has elapsed. 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.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state.

  If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process moves to step S330-4.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF). On the other hand, if the number of short-time games (J) is not 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area remains ON, and the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a 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.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-5 when the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, and when the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area. Then, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF). On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a 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.

  If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, if the main CPU 110a determines that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set game flag set in step S260-6 in the specific prize opening detection switch input process is ON.

  That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a set game is in progress. In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set game flag is not ON, that is, is OFF, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-11.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a updates the limiter count (T). In this process, the main CPU 110a adds “1” times to the limiter count (T).

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a newly sets “1” as the number of limiters (T) on condition that the set game flag is determined to be OFF in step S330-9.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the limiter count (T) updated in step S330-10 has reached a predetermined limiter count (Tx).

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter number (T) has reached the predetermined limiter number (Tx), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-13.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the limiter count (T) has not reached the predetermined limiter count (Tx), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-14.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a turns on the limiter operation flag.

  If it is determined in step S330-14 that the symbol is a big hit symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data and shifts the processing to the big hit game processing.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “1 per length”, “2 per length”, or “3 per length” according to the stop symbol data, and stores it in the transmission data storage area for effects. Set the opening command according to the type.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “1 per length”, “2 per length” or “3 per length” according to the stop symbol data, and displays the type in the special game timer counter. Set the opening time according to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
Next, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a jackpot game process on the main control board.

  In step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. In this process, for example, if “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area, the main CPU 110a refers to the round game number (R) storage area and is currently opening. Determine if it is in the middle.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-2 when it is determined that it is currently opening, and moves to S340-8 when it is determined that it is not currently opened.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter set in step S330-16 has become “0”. If 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.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process. In the jackpot start setting process, first, an open mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined according to the stop symbol data.

  Next, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. In step S340-3, 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.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process. In this special winning opening process, the energization start data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid is set and the current round game number (R) and the number of opening times (K) are referred to by referring to the table set in step S340-3. ) Is set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a first movable device operation process. In the first movable device operation process, energization start data of the first movable device operation solenoid is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the first movable device operating solenoid operates when the special winning opening 16 is opened. The first movable device operation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a performs a second movable device operation process. In the second movable device operation process, energization start data of the second movable device operation solenoid is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the second movable device actuating solenoid operates when the special winning opening 16 is opened.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit the information on the number of round games to the effect control board 120, the number of round games In response to (R), a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In this processing, the main CPU 110a, for example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, the round game number (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, so that the big prize opening 1 A round designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  On the other hand, in this process, if K is not 1, the main CPU 110a ends the jackpot game process 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.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a 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 S340-23. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-14 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 S340-4.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the specific winning opening 17. In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the game ball has passed through the specific winning opening 17, the process moves to step S340-12.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the game ball has not passed through the specific winning opening 17, the process proceeds to step S340-13.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a specific prize opening detection switch input process. As described above, the specific winning opening detection switch input process sets the start or continuation of the set game on condition that the game ball has passed through the specific winning opening 17. Note that the specific prize opening detection switch input process is the same as described above with reference to FIG. 16, and therefore the description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. This “opening end condition” indicates that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 15) or that the maximum opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-14. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. In this special winning opening closing process, in order to close the special winning opening, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the opening mode determination table determined in the above step 340-3 is referred to. Based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 16 is closed.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 15). Therefore, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-16, and if it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-20, and if the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-18.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a sets a round end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the number of round games (R) in order to transmit the end information of the round game to the effect control board 120.

  Next, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S340-17 that the round game number (R) is the maximum, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot is "1 per long", "2 per long" or "3 per long" according to the stop symbol data, and an ending command according to the jackpot type Is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 110a determines whether the jackpot is "1 per long", "2 per long", or "3 per long" according to the stop symbol data, and according to the type of the jackpot Set the ending time in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-24 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-24, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure special electricity processing data = 3 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, prepares to move to a special game end processing subroutine, and ends the big hit game processing.

(First movable device operation process)
Next, the first movable device operation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a first movable device operation process in the main control board.

  In step S340-51, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S340-52, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability gaming state based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S340-52 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer. judge.

  In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability gaming state, the main CPU 110a moves the process to steps S340-53.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not a high probability gaming state, that is, a low probability gaming state, the main CPU 110a moves the process to Steps S340-54.

  In Step S340-53, the main CPU 110a selects the operation mode determination table for the high probability gaming state.

  In Step S340-54, the main CPU 110a selects an operation mode determination table for the low probability gaming state.

(Big jackpot game end processing)
Next, the special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating special game end processing on the main control board.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the specific winning opening detection switch 17a is input during the jackpot game. In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the specific prize opening detection switch 17a has been input, the process moves to step S350-2.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the specific prize opening detection switch 17a is not input, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a turns off the specific prize opening detection flag.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting table, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-3 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag storage area at the end of the jackpot Whether or not to set a high probability game flag is processed.

  In this process, for example, when the stop symbol data is “01”, the main CPU 110a sets a high probability game flag in the high probability game flag storage area. The high probability game flag is turned ON / OFF depending on whether the ball has passed or whether the full set game has been consumed.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting table, and based on the stopped symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game count (X) storage area Is set a predetermined number of times.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined number of times in the high probability game number (X) storage area depending on whether or not the high probability game flag is turned ON in step S350-4.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table and sets a predetermined number of times based on the stop symbol data and game information, but sets the high probability game flag to ON in step S350-2. If it is, the predetermined number of times is set as it is, and if it is set to OFF, the predetermined number of times is set to “0”, that is, the low probability gaming state.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table, and sets a flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-3 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to make it.

  In this process, for example, when the stop symbol data is “01”, the main CPU 110a sets the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area. Depending on whether or not the game has passed, or whether or not the set game has been consumed, the time-short game flag is turned ON / OFF.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table, and stores it in the short-time game number (J) storage area based on the stopped symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. A predetermined number of times is set.

  In this process, during the jackpot game, the main CPU 110a determines the number of short-time games (J) depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific winning opening 17 or whether or not the set game has been digested. .

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state set in steps S350-2 to S350-5, and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

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

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

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol.

  Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S313, and the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area.

  Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

  Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area in step S312, the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved stored number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

  Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area in step S312, the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved memory number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120. In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The

  Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.

  The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ".

  This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol.

  Specifically, when one or more pieces of data are not set in either the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S311. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of rounds for jackpots according to the types of jackpots, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of rounds for jackpots Has been.

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the special winning opening opening / closing piece 16b is opened in step S340, a special winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. .

  Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for this ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  The gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol variation display is started and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, corresponding to the gaming state.

  Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S315, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in the step S320, A game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “start opening winning designation command” indicates that a game ball has won a prize at the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 and “MODE” is set to “E8H”. If the game ball has won, “DATA” is set to “00H”, and if the game ball has won the second start port 15, “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  The start opening prize designation command is stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage when a game ball wins the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15. It is transmitted to the effect control board 120 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the area.

  Specifically, in step S230 and step S240, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, the start port winning designation command is the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area.

  Thereafter, the start opening prize designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “gate passage designation command” indicates that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, “MODE” is set to “E9H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This gate passage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area.

  Specifically, in step S250, when a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereafter, the gate passage designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

(Chart of open mode in low probability gaming state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the opening mode of the big prize opening 16 and the operating mode of the first movable device 18 when the jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state will be described. To do.

  FIG. 26A shows an opening mode per first length, FIG. 26B shows an opening mode per second length, and FIG. 26C shows an opening mode per third length.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), in the special winning opening 16, the number of times of opening (K) in 1R is set to 1, the opening time is set to 29.500 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds. Is set.

  In addition, the first movable device 18 is set to have one operation in 1R, a time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route is set to 15.75 seconds, and a time during which the game ball can be guided to the lottery route Is set to 15.75 seconds.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the release mode per first length is determined, the game ball is guided to the SP route almost certainly, so that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game has a high probability time-shortening. Set to gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (b), in the special winning opening 16, the number of times of opening (K) in 1R is set to six. In the first time, the opening time is set to 9.240 seconds and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds. From 2 to 6, the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  The first movable device 18 is set to have the number of operations in 1R of one, the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route is set to 15.75 seconds, and the time during which the game ball can be guided to the lottery route Is set to 15.75 seconds.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the release mode per second long is determined, the game ball is almost surely guided to the SP route. Set to gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (c), in the special winning opening 16, the opening time is set to 9.240 seconds and the closing time is 4.00 when the opening number (K) in 1R is 1 to 5 times. Is set to seconds. In addition, six times, the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds and the closing time is set to 2.000 seconds.

  In addition, the first movable device 18 is set to have one operation in 1R, a time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route is set to 15.75 seconds, and a time during which the game ball can be guided to the lottery route Is set to 15.75 seconds.

  That is, when the third release mode is determined based on the stop symbol table, the game ball is hardly guided to the SP route, and the game ball is guided to the lottery route. Therefore, when the release mode per third length shown in FIG. 26 (c) is determined, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability gaming state with a probability of 1/4, Probability is set to a low probability gaming state.

(Chart of open mode in high probability gaming state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the opening mode of the big prize opening 16 and the operating mode of the first movable device 18 when the jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state will be described. To do.

  FIG. 27 (a) shows an opening mode per first length, FIG. 27 (b) shows an opening mode per second length, and FIG. 27 (c) shows an opening mode per third length.

  Note that when the jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, the opening mode of the big winning opening 16 and the operating mode of the first movable device 18 are set to the low probability gaming state. The operation mode of the first movable device 18 is different from the time when the special winning opening 16 is opened. Therefore, the description of the opening mode of the special winning opening 16 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, in the first movable device 18, the number of operations in 1R is set to 1 and the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route is set to 29.5 seconds. The time during which the game ball can be guided is set to 2.0 seconds.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), when the release mode per first length is determined, the game ball is guided to the SP route almost certainly, so that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game has a high probability time-shortening. Set to gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b), in the first movable device 18, the number of operations in 1R is set to 1 and the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route is set to 29.5 seconds. The time during which the game ball can be guided is set to 2.0 seconds.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), when the release mode per second long is determined, the game ball is guided to the SP route almost surely, so that the gaming state after the end of the big hit game has a high probability of shortening Set to gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (c), in the first movable device 18, the number of operations during 1R is set to 1 and the time during which the game ball can be guided to the SP route is set to 29.5 seconds. The time during which the game ball can be guided is set to 2.0 seconds.

  That is, as shown in 27 (c), even when the release mode per third length is determined, unlike the operation mode in the low-probability gaming state shown in FIG. Is guided almost certainly.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, when the jackpot game is executed when the high probability game state is set, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the high probability game state.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot game is executed when the high probability game state is set, the SP route release time is set to 29.5 seconds with respect to the operation mode of the first movable device 18. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating mode of the first movable device 18 may be set in accordance with the opening mode of the special winning opening 16.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to guide the game ball to the specific winning port 17 is realized by the opening mode of the big winning port 16 and the operating mode of the first movable device 18, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may be realized only by the opening mode of the special winning opening 16 or may be realized only by the operating mode of the first movable device 18.

  Next, the game of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a game state transition configuration diagram.

  As illustrated in FIG. 28, when a jackpot is executed when the gaming state is in a low probability non-short-time gaming state, in the jackpot game, if a game ball passes through the specific winning port 17, The game state is set to the short game state with a high probability.

  On the other hand, in this jackpot game, when the game ball does not pass through the specific winning opening 17, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the low probability non-short game state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the suspension is digested in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. And, when the jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is the low probability non-short-time gaming state, after the jackpot game is over, there is a possibility that four holds based on the first start port 14 are retained at the maximum. .

  In addition, the case where the jackpot is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second start port 15 is executed, rather than the case where the jackpot is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start port 14. The probability that a game ball is guided to the SP route is high.

  More specifically, when a big hit is executed on condition that a game ball enters the first start port 14, “1 per long”, “2 per long”, or “3 per long” is determined. Here, when “3 per length” is determined, as described above, the probability that the game ball is guided to the specific winning opening 17 is low.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting port 15, “1 per long” is determined, so that the game ball is almost certainly guided to the specific winning port 17. .

  As a result, as described above, a jackpot game is executed at the time of a low probability non-short game, and in this jackpot game, when a game ball passes through the specific winning opening 17, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a high probability short-time game. Although it is set to the state, the subsequent gaming state differs depending on the jackpot determination result based on the reserved hold.

  Specifically, after the jackpot game is over, if all of the jackpot determination results based on the pending hold are lost, or if the game ball passes through the special winning opening 17 and the jackpot is high, Probability time short game state is maintained.

  On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game, if the determination result of the jackpot based on the reserved hold is a jackpot and the game ball does not pass through the specific winning port 17, the gaming state is a low probability short-time gaming state Is set to 33 times.

  Therefore, despite the transition to the high probability game state, the game state may be set to the low probability short game state and the short time count may be set to 33 times until only 4 reservations are consumed. There is sex.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the first movable so that the gaming ball is guided almost certainly to the specific winning port 17 in this jackpot game. The operating mode of the device 18 is determined.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, in this jackpot game, the first mobile device 18 has a 29. The opening time of the lottery route 52 is set to 2.0 seconds.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, when a jackpot game is executed when the game state is a high probability game state, the game ball is almost surely guided to the specific winning port 17.

  Therefore, according to this embodiment, it becomes possible to give the game profit according to a game state, and can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

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

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

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

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 31 and FIG. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 32 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

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

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

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

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

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 31, and stores the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode on the image control board 150. The hold display mode determination process transmitted to the lamp control board 140 is performed.

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

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step S1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

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

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step S1100, and is set in the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and effect mode storage area. Based on the effect mode being performed, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed.

  Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, one variation effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect, the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the determined variation effect pattern is determined. Is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

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

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1641 in order to stop display the effect symbol 36 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is executed when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, in this jackpot game, the first movable device 18 has an opening time of the SP route 51 of 29 during each round. .5 seconds and the opening time of the lottery route 52 is set to 2.0 seconds.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, when a jackpot game is executed when the game state is a high probability game state, the game ball is almost surely guided to the specific winning port 17.

  Therefore, according to this embodiment, it becomes possible to give the game profit according to a game state, and can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

1 gaming machine 2 gaming board 3 operation handle 3b firing volume 4a firing solenoid 4c launching member 6 gaming area 6L first gaming area 6R second gaming area 13 normal symbol gate 13a gate detection switch 14 first start port 14a first Start opening detection switch 15 Second start opening 15a Second start opening detection switch 15b Movable piece 16 Big prize opening 16a Big prize opening detection switch 16b Big prize opening opening / closing piece 31 Production display device 32 Audio output device 33 Production drive device 34 Production Lighting device 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
160 Launch Control Board

Claims (2)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed, special game execution means for executing a round special game having a plurality of round games through which a game ball can pass through the special entrance ,
When the round game of the predetermined number-th is running in the round special game by the special game execution means, the special ball entrance opening to enter the game ball is a plan to passing area prone first aspect, or the second aspect difficult game ball is guided in the passage region than the first embodiment, the variable device control means that controls the changeable variable device,
A first game state control means for controlling the game in the first game state in a normal state;
When the game is controlled in the first game state by the first game state control means, it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed by the special game execution means. When the round special game is executed, if the game ball that has entered the special entrance in the round special game passes through the passing area, the game is more than the first game state after the round special game is finished. A second game state control means for controlling the game in a second game state advantageous to the player,
The variable device control means includes:
When the game is controlled in the first game state by the first game state control means, it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed by the special game execution means. When the round special game is executed, the game ball is easily guided to the passing area through the variable device when the round game of the predetermined number of times in the round special game is executed with the first probability. To control and
When the game is controlled in the second game state by the second game state control means, the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed by the special game execution means. When the round special game is executed, when the predetermined number of round games in the round special game are executed with a second probability higher than the first probability, Controlling to be easily guided to the passage area;
A gaming machine characterized by Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the first start area or the second start area;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed, special game execution means for executing a round special game having a plurality of round games through which a game ball can pass through the special entrance,
A game state control means for controlling a game in a non-specific game state in which a game ball is unlikely to pass through the second start area, or in a specific game state in which a game ball is more likely to pass than the non-specific game state;
The first mode in which the game ball that has entered the special entrance is easily guided to the passing area when the special game execution means is executing a predetermined number of round games in the round special game, or the first game Variable device control means for controlling the variable device that can be changed to the second mode, which is less likely to be guided to the passage region than the first mode;
A first game state control means for controlling the game in the first game state in a normal state;
When the game is controlled in the first game state by the first game state control means, it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed by the special game execution means. When the round special game is executed, if the game ball that has entered the special entrance in the round special game passes through the passing area, it is different from the first game state after the round special game is finished. A second gaming state control means for controlling the game in the second gaming state,
The gaming state control means includes
Controlling the game in the non-specific game state when the game is controlled in the first game state by the first game state control means;
When the game is controlled in the second game state by the second game state control means, the game is controlled in the specific game state,
The variable device control means includes:
When the game is controlled in the first game state by the first game state control means, the special game is executed by the special game determination means when the game ball passes through the first starting area. When the round special game is executed by the special game executing means by determining that the effect is determined, the variable is performed when the predetermined number of round games in the round special game are executed with the first probability. Controlling the device so that the game ball is easily guided to the passing area;
When the game is controlled in the second game state by the second game state control means, the special game is executed by the special game determination means when the game ball passes through the second starting area. When the round special game is executed by the special game execution means by determining the effect, the round game of the predetermined number of times in the round special game has a second probability higher than the first probability. Controlling the variable device so that the game ball is easily guided to the passing area when being executed;
When the game is controlled in the second game state by the second game state control means, the special game is executed by the special game determination means when the game ball passes through the first starting area. When the round special game is executed by the special game execution means by determining the effect, the round game of the predetermined number of times in the round special game has a third probability higher than the first probability. Controlling the variable device so that the game ball is easily guided to the passing area when being executed;
A gaming machine characterized by

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