JP5455081B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and relates to a gaming machine having a pre-determining means (so-called prefetching).

  Conventionally, as exemplified in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine switches a background screen (so-called effect mode switching) when it is determined by a prior determination means that a specific effect (for example, reach effect) is activated. ), Instructing the player to activate a specific performance in advance.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-151247 (see FIG. 6)

  By the way, the said patent document 1 is equipped with several production modes. And the said patent document 1 has provided the reliability to each of these some production modes. That is, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is equipped with a production mode such as a production mode (strong production mode) with a relatively high probability of winning a jackpot or a production mode (weak production mode) with a relatively low possibility of obtaining a jackpot. doing.

  For this reason, in Patent Document 1, for example, the strong effect mode is switched to the weak effect mode, that is, the effect mode may be changed from the strong effect mode to the weak effect mode.

  Therefore, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the effect is enhanced by instructing the player to activate a specific effect in advance by the turning angle and prior determination means, but as described above, the effect mode is caused to fall. As a result, there is a problem that the production effect is reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to reduce the effect of the pre-reading effect by the pre-determination means by suppressing the fall of the effect mode (for example, the fall from the strong effect mode to the weak effect mode) in view of the above-described conventional situation. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can not be allowed to.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention stores a determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information when an acquisition condition is satisfied, and a hold that stores the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit as a hold Storage means, special game execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, based on the determination information stored in the hold storage means, and an effect means according to the game An effect control means for causing the special game execution determining means to execute the effect control means based on the stored determination information when the determination information is stored in the holding storage means. determines whether to perform the indication effect to be executed before the availability of the execution of the special game is determined, when the instruction to perform the indication effect is determined, the determination information is stored Above after the effect taking place finished, the indication effect execution control means for executing the indication effect, before the determination information is determined to be executing the indication effect by the indication effect execution control means determine the constant information that is stored in the hold memory means, it is determined whether or not determination information presentation particular by the representation section is executed, in the case of a determination information that a particular effect is performed, already when the indication effect is executed by the indication effect execution control means, the indication effect is terminated, to have a, a specific effect execution control means for executing the specific effect, characterized by.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the effect control means of the gaming machine according to the present invention is the above before the determination information determined to execute the sign effect by the sign effect execution control means. When the determination information stored in the holding storage means is determined to be the determination information that the specific effect is not executed by the specific effect execution control means, the sign effect execution control means executes the sign effect. The predictive effect is executed until the end of the effect based on the determination information for which the effect is determined .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible not to reduce the effect of the pre-reading effect by the prior determination means by suppressing the decline of the effect mode (for example, the fall from the strong effect mode to the weak effect mode). A gaming machine can be provided.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the 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 prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the prefetch display mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the prefetch mode mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the chart regarding prefetch weak mode.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be 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 FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60. It has been.

  Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. On the glass frame 50, an operation handle for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, and a press An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by operation is provided.

  Furthermore, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray (not shown) that stores a plurality of game balls. The tray has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down in the direction of the operation handle.

  A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is placed on the back surface of the glass frame 50 by driving a ball feeding solenoid. One by one is delivered to the provided ball feed opening.

  And the game ball sent out to the ball | bowl feed opening part is guide | induced to the edge part of the downward slope of a launch rail by the launch rail which has a downward slope toward the direction of a launching member. Above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail, there is a stopper for stopping the game ball. One game ball sent out from the ball feed opening is at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail. Game balls will be stopped.

  Then, when the player touches the operation handle, a touch sensor (not shown) provided inside the operation handle detects that the operation handle and the player are in contact, and energizes the launch solenoid. To give permission.

  Further, when the player rotates the operation handle, a firing volume (not shown) composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle is also rotated, and the voltage supplied from the firing volume to the firing control board 160 is varied.

  The firing control board 160 energizes a firing solenoid composed of a rotary solenoid based on a voltage that is varied by the firing volume. When the firing solenoid is energized, the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid rotates, and the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail is launched by the launch member, and the game ball is launched. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the operation handle constitutes a launch operation unit, and the launch volume 3b and the launch control board 160 constitute a launch intensity determining means. Further, the firing solenoid directly connected to the launching member and the firing control board 160 constitute a firing drive device.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the launch rails between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball 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, the game area 6 has a small rotation angle of the operation handle, a game area on the left side where a game ball launched with a weak force flows down, and a game that has a large rotation angle of the operation handle and is launched with a strong force. It consists of the game area on the right side where the ball flows down.

  The game area on the left side and the game area on the right side are divided by a nail or a decorative member to be described later, but are not necessarily all divided, and are partially overlapped.

  That is, the left game area is composed of a first dedicated area consisting only of the left game area and a common area overlapping the right game area, and the right game area is also the right game area only. It is comprised from the 2nd exclusive area | region which consists of, and the said common area | region.

  The left game area and the right game area are provided with a plurality of general winning holes. Each of these general winning awards is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch, and when the general winning opening detecting switch detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined award ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the first dedicated area consisting only of the left game area is provided with a first start port 14 that constitutes a start area into which a game ball can enter, and the left game area and the right game area In the common area where the two are overlapped, a second start port 15 constituting a start area into which a game ball can enter is provided.

  In addition, a first special winning opening 16 and a second large winning opening 17 through which game balls can be entered are provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the right game area.

  The second start port 15 has a movable piece, and is controlled to move between a first mode in which the movable piece is maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the movable piece is in an open state. That is, when the second start port 15 is controlled in the first mode, it is impossible to receive the game ball.

  On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the movable piece 15b functions 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, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Is called.

  In addition, 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.

  Further, a second special winning opening 17 is disposed in a second dedicated area consisting only of the right game area. The second grand prize winning port 17 includes an opening formed in the game board 2.

  A lower second prize opening opening / closing door 17b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side is provided at the lower part of the second big prize opening 17 and the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. Is controlled to move between an open state standing on the game board surface side and a closed state buried in the game board surface.

  In other words, when the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17 b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 17. It becomes possible.

  The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the second dedicated area consisting only of the game area on the right side, there are a second normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which game balls can pass, and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter. Is provided.

  For this reason, the game ball is configured not to pass or win through the second normal symbol gate 13 and the first grand prize winning port 16 unless the operation handle is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force. ing.

  In particular, even if the short game state described later is entered, if the game ball flows down to the game area on the left side, the game ball does not pass through the second normal symbol gate 13, so that the movable at the second start port 15 is movable. The piece is not opened, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 15.

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

  In the present embodiment, the second normal symbol gate 13 constitutes the second passing area, and the second gate detection switch 13a constitutes the second passing area detecting means.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing piece, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first big prize opening opening / closing piece is opened, and the first big winning opening opening / closing piece guides the game ball into the first big winning opening 16. And the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 16.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost part of the game area 6 and the common area where the left game area and the right game area overlap, the first start port 14, the second start port 15, the first big winning port 16 and the first An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the two major winning ports 17.

  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 big hit is announced.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 constitutes the notification means, but the sound output device 32, the effect drive, using the notification mode in the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33 or the effect illumination device 34. The device 33 or the effect lighting device 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 gives various expectation to the player by, for example, the effect drive device 33 itself moving downward.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”.

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, “big hit” means the right to execute a big hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Say that you have won.

  Further, in the “big hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 16 times. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” has a large number of prize balls since a game ball enters the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn.

  Further, 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 first normal symbol gate 12 and the second 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, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol gate 12 and the second ordinary symbol gate 13, a random number value for determining the ordinary symbol is obtained, and for the obtained ordinary symbol determination. A process for determining whether or not the random value is a random value corresponding to “win”.

  Also for the lottery result of the normal symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol gate 12 and the second normal symbol gate 13, and the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. Fluctuation display such as blinking is performed, and when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result 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 special game described later, and if the big hit 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.

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

  Next, the overall configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine.

  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 opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the first grand prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 16c and the like.

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

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

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

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

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 3) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 4) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 5) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. And the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.

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

  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, performs arithmetic processing, and performs the processing. Based on this, 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. It has been.

  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 a program stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the like for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this 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 during the 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. 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.

  In addition, 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 feeding solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is composed of a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player touches the operation handle, A touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 4a is output to 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.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 3A-1 and FIG. 3A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. 3 (a-1) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 2 (a-2) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. is there. In the tables of FIG. 3 (a-1) and FIG. 3 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for the small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the probable gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), the random number value for determining the special symbol is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 3B 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. 3 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determination random number value of “0” is a win when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

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

(Design determination table)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
4A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 4B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit. 4 (c) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table, when the type of special symbol display device (the type of start opening where the game ball has won) and the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined on the basis of the random number value for jackpot symbol or the random number value for small bonus symbol acquired in step (b).

  For example, in the first special symbol display device, when the jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03” (special symbol 3 (first symbol Determine 2)) per probability variation.

  Further, in the first special symbol display device, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to for the small hit, and if the random symbol value for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data is “08” (the special symbol B). (Small hit B)). Further, in the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random value.

  As will be described later, the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type determines the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot. It can be said that.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 5 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. 5, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of the starting opening that the game ball has won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, 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 when it is a big hit or a small hit, it is configured so that the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small 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).

  As a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the jackpot determination result is lost when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortened variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state relating to the movable piece 15b of the second start port 15. 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 movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. 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 “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-short-time gaming state”. In the form, it will be referred to as “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of jackpot is 1 The game state set to /299.5.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state. Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving gaming state” refers to the lottery result in the lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first ordinary symbol gate 12 and the second ordinary symbol gate 13. A game state in which the variation time of the corresponding normal symbol is set as long as 29 seconds and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning is set as short as 0.2 seconds.

  That is, when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol gate 12 and the second normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol. Stop display 29 seconds after the start of variable display. 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” corresponds to the lottery result in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first normal symbol gate 12 and the second normal symbol gate 13. The variation time of the normal symbol is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning the win is 3.5 seconds. A game state set longer than “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 start port 15 is in the second state as long as the game ball passes through the first normal symbol gate 12 and the second normal symbol gate 13 as compared with the “non-short-time gaming state”. It becomes easy to control to the aspect. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In addition, since the second normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the right game area, when in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle is largely rotated to play the game with strong launch strength. It is configured to play a game by firing a ball.

  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 “short-time gaming state”.

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

  In the present embodiment, “long win” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the big hit is won and the long hit is won. A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.

  In “long win”, the round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed 16 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this period, Rounds of games are over.

  In other words, “long win” is a special game that allows a player to acquire a large number of prize balls because a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. is there.

  In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the right game area, in the case of “long hit”, the operation handle is greatly rotated, and the game is performed with strong launch strength. It is configured to play a game by firing a ball.

  In the present embodiment, “short win” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.

  In the “short win”, the round game in which the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 16 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes.

  During this time, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. , Game balls rarely enter. That is, “short win” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike “long win”.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “small win”, the second big prize winning opening 17 is opened 16 times as in the above “short win”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second grand prize winning hole 17 are the same as the above “short win”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small hit” and “short win”. It is set to approximate to some extent.

  In the present embodiment, when the “non-short game state” or “long hit” is controlled, the first game state is configured, and when the “non-short game state” or “long win” is not controlled. Constitutes the second gaming state.

  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 number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

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

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

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

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

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

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, 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. 3B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

  If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch, the processing is moved to the next step as it is. On the other hand, when a detection signal is input from the general winning a prize opening detection switch, predetermined data is added to the award winning ball counter for the general winning opening and updated, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a.

  If there is no input of a detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a is input, the prize ball counter for the big prize opening is added and updated, After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the next step is processed. Move.

  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. On the other hand, 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 , A jackpot symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in the first special symbol random number value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 14, a process for adding a prize ball counter and / or a random number value for special symbol determination is acquired in order to pay out a predetermined prize ball. Then, the main CPU 110a that performs processing for storing the acquired random number value in the first special symbol random number value storage area constitutes a privilege granting unit.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a.

  If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step. On the other hand, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port.

  Then, a second start opening prize designation command is generated, and the generated second start opening prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value , A jackpot symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in the second special symbol random number value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first gate detection switch 12a and the second gate detection switch 13a.

  If there is no detection signal input from the first gate detection switch 12a and the second gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step. On the other hand, when detection signals are input from the first gate detection switch 12a and the second gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. set.

  Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired normal symbol determination random number value in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the input control process is terminated.

  The input process of the first start port detection switch 14a of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, 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 is terminated.

  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 the random number value for the small hit 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. Stores the small random number value for small hits.

  In step S238, the main CPU 110a obtains effect random numbers (variation pattern random values and reach determination random values), 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 S239, the main CPU 110a performs pre-determination processing for determining each random value acquired in steps S235 to S238 based on a table corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The prior determination process in the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S239-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit.

  In step S239-2, if the determination result in step S239-1 is “big hit”, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S239-6. On the other hand, in this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S239-3 in the case of “losing”.

  In step S239-3, the main CPU 110a determines the reach random number value when the determination result in step S239-2 is “losing”.

  In step S239-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a reach, based on the reach random number determined in step S239-3. In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that there is a reach, the process moves to step S239-6.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that there is no reach, the process proceeds to step S239-5.

  In step S239-5, the main CPU 110a sets a normal start winning designation command when it is determined in step S239-4 that there is no reach.

  In step S239-6, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern based on the random number value for special figure variation when it is determined as “big hit” in step S239-2 and when it is determined that there is a reach in step S239-4. Determine.

  In step S239-7, the main CPU 110a sets a specific start winning designation command based on the special figure changing random value. That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a sets a specific start winning designation command when it is determined as “big hit” at step S239-2 and when it is determined that there is a reach at step S239-4.

Here, as a mode of setting the specific start winning designation command based on the random number value for special figure fluctuation,
When it is determined that the variation pattern 1 is based on the random number value for special figure variation, the specific start winning designation command is “specific 1”,
If it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is 2, the specific start winning designation command is “specific 2”,
If it is determined that the variation pattern is 3, the specific start winning designation command is “specific 3”,
When it is determined that the variation pattern 7 is, the specific start winning designation command is “specific 4”,
If it is determined that the variation pattern 8 is, the specific start winning designation command is set to “specific 5”.

  Then, the main CPU 110a can transmit the type of the specific start winning designation command to the sub CPU 120a. Thereby, the sub CPU 120a can determine the effect mode according to the type of the specific designated winning designation command, as will be described later. For this reason, as will be described later, the sub CPU 120a can determine the mode of activation of the effect mode according to the type of jackpot and the type of reach.

  In addition, although this prior determination process demonstrated the execution process based on the 1st suspension, it is not limited to the 1st suspension, and is performed also in the 2nd suspension.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 11, 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 special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).

  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. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a jackpot and determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding.

  On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process. Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After the subtraction, the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit.

  At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 3 (a-2), the random number for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

  In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage section are overwritten and deleted. Then, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), the random number for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

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

  If it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the 0th memory in the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The small hit symbol (special symbol A, special symbol B) is determined based on the random number value for the small bonus symbol stored in the section.

  If it is determined that the game has been “lost” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing. Specifically, referring to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5, based on the reach determination random number value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. .

  As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

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

  The description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 11 will be returned. In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S314 has passed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the special electric processing data = 1.

  Note that the special symbol variation time counter set in step S314 is subtracted in step S110.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S313 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21.

  Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  Also, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number counter and updated. When the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability games> 0, 1 is added from the high probability game number counter. When the number of high probability games is 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.

  When the jackpot symbol is determined, the data stored in the game state storage area is cleared, and the special chart special power processing data = 2 is set to the special chart special power processing data = 3. The preparation for moving to the subroutine is completed, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is to be executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot. Specifically, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid) is set. 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a specified number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 16 times.

  When the 16 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 16), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process shown in step S340 constitutes a special game control means.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.

  Specifically, based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313 above, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability game count, the setting of the short-time game flag, Settings are made.

  After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the big hit game end processing is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game end process shown in step S350 for determining the game state constitutes the game state determination means.

  In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.

  Next, in order to execute the determined small hit opening mode, the small hit opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is output to output the second big winning prize. The mouth opening / closing door 17b is opened. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 16 times.

  Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 16 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 16 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, and the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol 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 “ 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 data is not set in the storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S311. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, when the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340, a big prize opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is issued. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, when the special symbol change display is started in 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 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 prize designation command” indicates that a game ball has won a prize at the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15, “MODE” is set to “E8H”, and the first start opening 14 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”.

  This start opening winning 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 transmitted to the effect RAM transmission data 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 a game ball has passed through the first ordinary symbol gate 12 and the second ordinary symbol gate 13, “MODE” is set to “E9H”, and “DATA” is “ 00H ".

  This gate passage designation command is used when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol gate 12 and the second normal symbol gate 13, regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area. It is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, in step S250, when a detection signal is input from the first gate detection switch 12a and the second 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.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described. First, 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 S1100.

  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 in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

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

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

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  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, in this process, the received command is analyzed.

  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.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. Note that the command analysis processing 2 in FIG. 17 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing 1 in FIG.

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

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

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. 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. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the 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 S1622, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the prefetch display mode, and transmits prefetch display data corresponding to the determined prefetch display mode to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. A pre-reading display mode determination process is performed. A specific description of the prefetch display mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a 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 variation effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a 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. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

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

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

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, 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. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

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

  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.

  Next, the prefetch display mode determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. This pre-reading display mode determination process is triggered by the reception of the start prize designation command or the specific start prize designation command set in step S239 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) in the start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101. Be started.

  At this time, the pre-reading display mode determination process includes “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, “variation pattern 3”, “variation pattern 7” and “variation pattern 7” among the start winning designation commands set in step S239. The start winning designation command set in the “variation pattern 8” is set as the specific starting winning designation command.

  On the other hand, the pre-reading display mode determination process includes the start winning designation commands set in “variation pattern 4” to “variation pattern 6” and “fluctuation pattern 9” among the starting prize designation commands set in step S239. It is a normal start winning designation command.

  First, in step S1622-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the start winning designation command set in step S239 is a specific starting winning designation command. In other words, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, “variation pattern 3”, “variation pattern 7”, and “variation pattern 8”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is a specific start winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1622-2. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is not a specific start winning designation command, that is, if it is determined that it is a normal start winning designation command, the pre-reading display mode determination process ends.

  Next, in step S1622-2, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the specific winning designation command is in step S1622-1, the sub CPU 120a determines the type of the specific winning designation command.

  In this process, when determining the type of the specific winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines the type of the specific winning designation command based on the variation pattern determined in the prior determination process.

  Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 19, when the variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern determination table is “variation pattern 1”, the sub CPU 120 a has 70 from “0” to “69”. The mode random number values are determined to be “no mode”, and the 30 mode random number values “70” to “99” are determined to be “weak mode”.

  In the case of “variation pattern 2”, it is determined that 20 mode random numbers from “0” to “19” are “no mode”, and 30 modes from “20” to “49”. The random number values for use are determined to be “weak mode”, and the 50 random number values for mode “50” to “99” are determined to be “strong mode”.

  In the case of “variation pattern 3”, 30 random number values from “0” to “29” are determined to be “weak mode”, and 70 modes from “30” to “99” are determined. It is determined that the random number for use is “strong mode”.

  In the case of “variation pattern 7”, 80 mode random numbers from “0” to “79” are determined to be “no mode”, and 20 modes from “80” to “99” are determined. It is determined that the random number for use is “weak mode”.

  In the case of “variation pattern 8”, 80 mode random numbers from “0” to “79” are determined to be “no mode”, and 19 modes from “80” to “98” are determined. It is determined that the random number value for use is “weak mode”, and one random number value for mode “99” is determined to be “strong mode”.

  That is, the sub CPU 120a varies the trigger ratio of the effect mode according to the variation pattern determined by the prior determination unit. For this reason, for example, the sub CPU 120a sets the activation rate in the prefetching strong mode to be higher in the case of “big hit” than in the case of “losing”, and the prefetching strong mode has higher reliability than the prefetching weak mode. Has been granted.

  In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of the specific winning designation command determined in step S1622-2 is the prefetch weak mode.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the sub CPU 120a is in the “look-ahead weak mode”, it moves the process to step S1622-4. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prefetching mode determined in step S1622-2 is other than the “prefetching weak mode” (eg, “prefetching strong mode”), the process proceeds to step S1622-5. Move processing.

  In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 120a turns on the prefetch weak mode flag. In step S1622-5, the sub CPU 120a turns on another prefetching mode flag (for example, prefetching strong mode).

  The other prefetch mode flags include “no mode” in addition to the prefetch strong mode. That is, in step S1622-3, it is simply determined whether or not it is the prefetch weak mode.

  In step S1622-6, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch display mode display processing based on the flag set in steps S1622-4 and S1622-5.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This variation effect pattern determination processing is to determine a variation effect pattern indicating how to control various effect devices including the effect display device 31 during the special symbol variation display.

  This variation effect pattern determination process is started upon receipt of the variation pattern designation command set in step S313 in the special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  In step S1641-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1100. In step S1641-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect random number acquired in step S1641-1.

  In step S1641-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect random number value referenced in step S1641-2 is a specific variation effect random value.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect random number value referred to in step S1641-2 is a random number effect random value, the process proceeds to step S1641-4.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the random number value is not the specific variation effect random value, the process proceeds to step S1641-8. In this process, the random number value for specific variation effect refers to, for example, a random value for strong reach effect.

  In step S1641-4, the sub CPU 120a determines a specific variation effect pattern. In step S1641-5, the sub CPU 1120a sets a specific variation effect pattern command based on the specific variation effect pattern determined in step S1641-4.

  In step S1641-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the prefetch weak mode flag set in step S1622-4 is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prefetch weak mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1641-7.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the look-ahead weak mode flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, as described above, the sub CPU 120a sets the specific variation effect pattern command and this variation effect pattern. The decision process is terminated.

  In step S1641-7, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the prefetch weak mode flag is ON in step S1641-6, the sub CPU 120a turns the prefetch weak mode flag OFF.

  In step S1641-8, the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b and the effect random number obtained in step S1641-1.

  In step S1641-9, the sub CPU 120a sets a variable effect pattern command based on the variable effect pattern determined in step S1641-8.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, in this variation effect pattern determination table, the high probability game state, the low probability game state, the short time game state, the non-short time game state, the specific period, the non-specific period, and each effect mode are combined. Prepared for each state, and a variation effect pattern is associated with each effect random number.

  For example, the table in the case of the high probability gaming state, the short-time gaming state, and the normal mode has five variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern 2 for executing the reach B. Which of the effect patterns is determined by the effect random number.

  The sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern command in the transmission data storage area in order to transmit the variation effect pattern determined in step S1641-8 to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  When the change effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, the effect display device 31, the effect lighting device 34, the sound output device 32, and the effect accessory device based on the change effect pattern command. Is controlled.

  Next, timing related to ON / OFF of the prefetch weak mode flag in the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a chart relating to the prefetch weak mode.

  As illustrated in FIG. 21, by the variation effect pattern determination process, in “hold 1” and “hold 2”, the normal fluctuation is determined at the fluctuation time 10 s, and in “hold 3”, the reach B ( (Strong reach) is determined. Further, it is assumed that the prefetch weak mode is determined in “hold 4” by the prefetch display mode determination process.

  Here, in the conventional gaming machine, when the look-ahead weak mode is determined, the look-ahead weak mode is executed from the time of the determination or the most recent start of the change after the determination. The determined prefetch weak mode is executed until the end of the change in which it is determined to execute the prefetch weak mode.

  As a result, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, when a specific effect is executed based on a hold before the hold that triggered the trigger of the prefetch weak mode, the effect becomes a prefetch weak mode from the specific effect. End up.

  Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, the effect is enhanced by instructing the player to activate a specific effect in advance by means of a turning point and prior determination means, but as described above, the effect mode is caused to fall. As a result, there is a problem in that the effect of rendering in the prefetch weak mode is reduced.

  On the other hand, since the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment ends the prefetch weak mode in response to the activation of a specific effect, it is possible to prevent the prefetch weak mode from falling.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment suppresses the fall of the production mode (for example, the fall from the strong reach production to the weak production mode), thereby providing the production effect of the pre-reading production by the prior determination means. It is possible to prevent the reduction.

  In the present embodiment, the look-ahead weak mode flag is turned ON once and then turned OFF at the timing when the strong reach effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If it is determined that there is, the prefetch mode flag may not be turned on, that is, the prefetch mode may not be activated.

  In addition, the prefetch display mode determination process of the present embodiment is based on the effect mode as an example of the display mode, but is not limited thereto, and may be based on a hold display, for example.

  Specifically, when displaying the hold for which the pre-reading strong mode is determined, the sub CPU 120a displays blue when it is determined that there is a specific reach effect in the hold.

  Then, by setting the sub CPU 120a to switch from the blue display to the red display after the end of the specific reach effect, it becomes possible to associate the later prefetch effect with the previous prefetch effect. The production effect can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the operation handle corresponds to the launching means, the first start port and the second start port correspond to the start region, and the first grand prize port and the second big prize port are specially variable. It corresponds to a winning device.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the processing executed by the main CPU 110a based on various tables stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 and various storage information stored in the main RAM 110c corresponds to game profit determining means. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the processing executed by the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the effect control means based on the effect mode stored in the sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 and the various storage information stored in the sub RAM 120c. .

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 First big prize opening 16a First big prize opening detection switch 16b First big prize opening / closing door 17 Second big prize opening 17a Second Big winning opening detection switch 17b Second big winning opening opening / closing door 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)

Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied;
A hold storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means as a hold;
Special game execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information stored in the holding storage means;
An effect control means for causing the effect means to execute an effect corresponding to the game,
The production control means includes
When the determination information is stored in the holding storage means, based on the stored determination information, a sign effect that is executed before the special game execution determination means determines whether or not the special game can be executed. And when it is determined that the indication effect is to be executed, the indication that the indication effect is executed after the end of the effect being performed when the determination information is stored. Production execution control means ;
The indication effect execution control unit by the holding memory means determine the constant information that has been stored in the before the determination information is determined to be running the indication effect, certain of the effect is performed by the representation section In the case of the determination information for executing a specific effect, when the predictive effect has already been executed by the predictive effect execution control means, this predictive effect is displayed. is terminated, to have a, a specific effect execution control means for executing the specific effect,
A gaming machine characterized by The production control means includes
The determination information stored in the holding storage means before the determination information determined by the indication effect execution control means to execute the indication effect is determined by the specific effect execution control means. When the determination effect is determined not to be executed, the indication effect is executed until the end of the effect based on the determination information determined to be executed by the indication effect execution control means .
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

Images